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In this 2017 file photo, a woman Irish Catholics urged in Manila, Philippines, speaks during Mass about her loved one to abandon ‘weapons being killed due to their alleged involvement in drugs. Three of mass distraction’ Filipino Catholic priests claimed NICK BRAMHILL March 11 that Father McCabe, a former Catholic News Service they’ve received military chaplain, said mobile death threats phone etiquette has even been because of their DUBLIN | Alcohol, smok- introduced in the pre-baptism stance against ing and chocolates are some of courses he runs in his parish. drug-related the most well-known vices that “One of the things we stress killings. (ROMEO people traditionally give up in the course is that just one RANOCO, during Lent. But now Massgo- person should be taking pho- REUTERS | CNS) ers in Ireland are being urged tos of the baptism, while every- to make what might be an even one else relaxes and enjoys the harder sacrifice throughout occasion,” he said. “If people VIOLENCE IN PHILIPPINES the penitential six-week period are holding up their phones to — switching off their mobile take photos of the event, then 3 outspoken priests say they've received death threat phones. they are not properly engaging Parishioners in Navan, with it. CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE priests came soon after Bishop Pablo pointed at us,” said Father Reyes. County Meath, are being “The same can be said of Virgilio David of Kalookan, the dio- The president has repeatedly lam- urged to “reconnect with their weddings. The last thing a MANILA, Philippines | Three cese where most drug-related kill- basted the Catholic Church and its families” in the weeks leading bride wants to see as she walks Catholic priests, known for being ings have occurred, and Archbishop leaders for being corrupt. He even up to Easter by talking to one down the aisle is loads of peo- outspoken against a wave of drug-re- Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Da- said bishops should be killed in one another rather than texting ple with taking photos with lated killings, claimed they have re- gupan, a vocal critic of Duterte, an- of his public appearances. and browsing online. The “In- their phones. The only person ceived death threats in recent weeks, nounced they had received death “The message is clear. It’s not only vitation for Lent 2019” urges that should be taking pictures reported ucanews.com. threats. people that (Duterte) wants dead but churchgoers to “reduce screen is the wedding photographer.” Jesuit Father Albert Alejo, Divine Authorities offered to provide se- our faith as well,” said Father Reyes. time in order to increase fam- While Father McCabe ac- Word Father Flavie Villanueva and curity to the bishops and members of The priests also appealed to the ily time.” knowledges that some people Father Robert Reyes told a hastily the clergy, which was declined. public, including church leaders, Father Robert McCabe of St. — including those on call for organized media briefing March 11 Father Villanueva said police to speak out against human rights Mary’s Church, Navan, said he their work — are not in a po- that they fear for their lives. should give the poor more protec- abuses and the killings. “We are call- hopes parishioners will make sition to turn off their smart- “We’re not safe,” said Father Reyes, tion. ing on the entire church .... The an- a permanent lifestyle change, phones, he insists everyone known as the “running priest” for “If the police are sincere in want- swer should not be silence, but clear, rather than just putting down could all benefit from spend- his penchant to go on long-distance ing to protect lives, they should be in courageous proclamations and con- their devices during Lent. ing less time staring into de- runs to draw attention to human (urban poor) areas where many are viction,” said Father Reyes. “Everybody can benefit from vices. rights issues. on drug lists,” he said. The priests said bishops “should spending less time on their “A good description of The government has acknowl- The priests said they would con- be stronger.” phones and laptops and using phones that I’ve heard is that edged the deaths of nearly 5,200 tinue speaking out against killings The presidential palace dismissed that time to communicate in- they are ‘weapons of mass dis- “drug personalities” in nearly despite the threats because “speak- threats against the clergy as the work stead with their families,” he traction.’ If you’re in a position 120,000 anti-narcotics operations ing against evil is our moral obliga- of “ pranksters” or by “ anti-Duterte said. to switch them off, then do so since July 1, 2016, when President tion.” In 2018, gunmen shot dead trolls” to paint the president in a bad “Even members of the cler- and use that time positively,” Rodrigo Duterte came to power. three Catholic priests. light. gy are guilty of being on their he said. Authorities, however, said all were Father Mark Ventura was killed in Salvador Panelo, Duterte spokes- phones too much, and Pope “I hope people will heed this killed while resisting arrest or attack- the town of Gattaran, April 29, four man, said sending threats over the Francis himself has high- message during Lent, and that ing arresting officers. Human rights months after Father Marcelito Paez phone “is the easiest and most con- lighted this point when he people will make changes for groups claim more than 20,000 drug- was killed in Nueva Ecija province. venient thing to do (because) you chastised priests and bishops life, and not just for this period. related killings have been classified In June, Father Richmond Nilo can’t trace the source.” who take pictures with their People are spending too much by police as “deaths under investiga- was shot dead in Cabanatuan. He said the threats could have mobiles during Masses, saying time in the virtual world, and tion.” “The deadly words of Duterte also come from “personal enemies” they should lift up their hearts need to come back to the real The threats against the three against Catholics are like a dagger of the priests and bishops. n rather than their mobiles.” world.” n WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | March 15-28, 2019 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE RITE OF ELECTION Sponsors play key role in rite

GLENDA MEEKINS made to take this journey. It’s a definite yes. of the Florida Catholic staff She has the innocence of a child in loving the Lord. It’s beautiful.” ORLANDO | Friends and family beamed The Catechism of the Catholic Church with pride as more than 500 catechumens states that the role of the Confirmation assembled before Bishop John Noonan sponsor is to, “Continue to help the candi- March 10, at the Basilica of the National date along the road of Christian life, to safe- Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Or- guard and develop the grace given at Bap- lando. This Rite of Election marks a signifi- tism and now sealed with the Holy Spirit.” cant milestone in each person’s walk toward (CCC, 1320) Ramsaran calls Louise daily becoming full members of and Louise in turn prays the Catholic family and they for Ramsaran and answers couldn’t do it without a faith- ‘It’s not an easy her questions. “A sponsor is ful sponsor or godparent by a confidante,” said Louise, their side. walk to do with who served as a director of Coming from all corners somebody, but it is religious education when of the Diocese of Orlando, she lived in New York. “I various parts of the world, an enjoyable walk. I keep it all in my heart and and different faith back- would love for every pray on it. I use all my for- grounds, these men, women mation and what I continue and youth (ages 7 or older) person in our church to learn helps me know the professed their readiness for to be a sponsor Catholic Church.” their next step as “elect” in Although it is best if a the Rite of Catholic Initia- and walk with a sponsor has a strong forma- tion of Adults. Their spon- tion, it is not required. The Godparent Louise Mazuchowski accompanies catechumen Linda Ramsaran to be sors will continue to accom- catechumen. ... It Code of Canon Law (Canon welcomed by Bishop John Noonan. (PHOTOS BY GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) pany and guide this hopeful takes commitment, 874) states that, “a spon- group to full initiation at the sor must be a Baptized and Easter Vigil and beyond. time and total trust.’ Confirmed member liv- Linda Ramsaran of St. ing a life in harmony with Jude Parish in Ocala is 63, — Louise Mazuchowski the Catholic Church.” They but her call to Christianity should be willing to seek the began as a child growing up answers with and for their in Guyana in South America. “My parents catechumen. “Sometimes, even what you were Hindus, but we were living in an envi- don’t know, the Holy Spirit puts it upon you,” ronment where there were more Christian affirmed Louise, indicating an openness to people,” Ramsaran said. As a consequence, the guidance of the Holy Spirit is critical. she went to Bible school and learned Scrip- Being a sponsor requires patience and ture as a young girl. She studied the Gospel a willingness to meet catechumens where of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles and they are on their journey. “Some of our pro- learned the Our Father prayer. She later grams go a little too fast,” Deacon Ed said. taught in a Catholic school, until the gov- “Sometimes it may be a bit over their head.” ernment took it over in 1985. Yet her journey Louise describes the sponsor’s purpose would not end there. as “almost like being a best friend. If you Ramsaran first married a man of the Is- need someone to talk to that you know will lamic faith. After he died, she met Alfred, accept whatever you’re feeling at that partic- a fellow Guyanan and practicing Catholic. ular time, that whatever question you have, Soon she began attending Mass with him. there is no judgment.” They fell in love, moved to the United States, “It’s not an easy walk to do with some- and married in 2016. It was not until last body, but it is an enjoyable walk. I would summer when they went to the Holy Land love for every person in our church to be a that she felt compelled to join the Church. sponsor and walk with a catechumen. It’s “We renewed our vows in Cana, bathed in the most wonderful thing,” she said. “It Two young catechumens run into the arms of Bishop John Noonan as he warmly receives the Jordan River,” Ramsaran said. “I was takes commitment, time and total trust.” them as elect. Persons 7 years and older who have not been baptized participate in the moved. All I heard and experienced brought José Luis and Aracely Procopio of San Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults. me closer to the Lord. I regret I did not know José Mission in Pierson can vouch for the more sooner, but I believe it is all in God’s Holy Spirit’s work in their lives and that of (as is Mexican custom). We are there to sup- that the child practices his faith and fosters time.” their catechumen. Durham was 9 years old port him in any way we can. It was a great love for the church, as well as to be a good Counselled weekly by Deacon Ed Ma- when he asked the Procopios to be his god- surprise for us when he asked. We figured he example,” she said. “(Durham) is just now zuchowski, Ramsaran zealously absorbs parents. Two years later, when the moment would forget. But he stayed firm in his desire beginning his faith journey. He joins his what she is learning, often sharing deeper came, he remembered and asked again. “We so we said, of course.” parents in formation as well, although they questions with her sponsor, Deacon Ed’s couldn’t say no,” José Luis said. “It is a great Aracely agreed. “It is a great responsibil- will not be confirmed until later. They en- wife, Louise. “There’s a lovingness about her commitment that we have before us. … The ity and blessing. Not just anyone is asked to dured a great test as a family. The trial called that is so special,” Louise said. “You can look role of sponsor and godparent is important be a godparent, especially of Baptism. It is them to bring their children and themselves in her eyes and see the discernment that she because we are like second parents for him not just to have them baptized, but to ensure to the Sacraments.” n March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2 ‘T his is my chosen son; listen to him.’ — Lk 9:35 Abandon tomb of insecurity, FLORIDA Catholic we are children of God DIOCESE OF ORLANDO Vol. 80, No. 9 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: began to understand that God is tional, and world news may bring Prayer teaches us to abandon our Grace and peace of our Lord Je- present as a voice that bears witness our collective spirit to be encased secular idols and the self-sufficien- 50 East Robinson St. sus Christ be with you. We are with- to Jesus. This grounding helps the in spiritual pain. 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Readers must exercise prudence in responding to advertising sociation; subscriber to Catholic News Service (CNS). 3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019 Clinic celebrates 10 years in St. Cloud GLENDA MEEKINS we’d hoped for.” am thankful for all you have done Last year nearly 40 healthcare for me.” ST. CLOUD | Ten years ago, professionals put in almost 700 The clinic space is donated by Catholic Charities of Central Flor- hours of time and talent. Another St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, also ida began providing uninsured 33 volunteers donated nearly 1,300 saving considerable expense from Osceola County residents living at hours to provide patient intake, eli- year to year. “The clinic is sup- or below 200 percent of the poverty gibility screening, clerical services ported financially, through prayer level with free medical care. and general administrative sup- and through volunteers,” Father A decade later, St. Thomas Aqui- port. Walker said. “Most everyone (non- nas Free Medical Clinic in St. Cloud Those hours were put into pa- professional volunteers) over there serves almost 1,000 patients annu- tients such as Nivaldo. He first went is a parishioner and that is a really ally. On Feb. 27, the clinic opened to the clinic in 2014 at age 57. He was big part of it. They take what we talk its doors to celebrate with the com- out of work and had numerous ail- about at church all the time and put munity that continues to make the ments, from diabetes to chest pains. it into practice.” dream possible. He and his wife were trying to sup- Jokingly, the parish’s pastor re- The clinic was the brainchild of port his daughter and two grand- fers to their street as “Corporal Mer- Dr. Romualdo Dator, a parishio- children. Over four years, he had 34 cy Row” because Bishop Grady Vil- ner of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Father Aarons speaks with clinic director, Dr. Peter Morrow as Senior patient visits, two echocardiograms las, a community for the individuals whose clinic accepted Medicaid Director of Health Care Services for Catholic Charities, Jennifer and saw numerous specialists. with disabilities, is just one block and saw the struggles his patients Stephenson-Crouch, looks on. Dr. Morrow is an original staff member Through the clinic’s partnership away and many of the residents are faced firsthand. In 2004, he ap- of the clinic. (STEPHEN DOWELL) with the Council on Aging, the St. active in the parish. proached Father Kent Walker, pa- Thomas Aquinas team of volun- Morrow admitted he underesti- rochial vicar of the parish at the prayers. This is why you never give lic Charities. “We are able to offset teers was able to help him get back mated the undertaking but assured time. The two met with now retired up on praying.” costs significantly due to the com- on his feet. he would do it all over again. “It’s Father Fabian Gimeno and began Sadly, within a few months Da- passionate donation of expertise In October 2018 he wrote this in been a blessing,” he said. Many of recruiting volunteers. In the mean- tor became ill and passed away at brought in by healthcare profes- thanksgiving: “Finally, I received the volunteers are medical students time, they worked with the Council age 79. Nora said he would be so sionals and clerical volunteers. my social security documents. Also, and members of the Catholic Medi- on Aging to provide a Mobile Medi- pleased to see the clinic’s progress Quite honestly, if it weren’t for the I will be covered medically and cal Student Guild. cal Clinic. It would be four years and success today. volunteers, we would not be able have a new doctor, near my home “It’s important to see that you before Dator would see the clinic Every Wednesday from 4 to 8 to operate a free clinic for the unin- as of Oct. 1. I am so happy. But I can practice good medicine and open. p.m., the clinic sees patients for pri- sured.” don’t want to miss the opportu- uphold the principals of the Catho- Together with clinic director mary and secondary medical care. Morrow said the clinic’s liveli- nity to thank you, the doctors, the lic faith at the same time,” he said. and friend, Dr. Peter Morrow, and Volunteer doctors, nurses and assis- hood is the work of the Holy Spirit nurses, receptionists and all of the “Good medicine is based on good numerous volunteers, the clinic tants meet the needs of individuals, “because, number one, it’s still here people who work at this wonder- morals and good morals lead to opened in February 2008 and was many whom are working poor. 10 years later.” ful office for all the help and great good medicine. When an opportu- blessed by then-Bishop Thomas “Operating a free clinic for the “There are a lot of clinics that service you have given me. I want nity like this opens up and you see Wenski. uninsured is difficult to sustain start and stop, but the perseverance to tell you what a wonderful job you the people just wanting to volunteer “When it opened he (Dator) was financially,” said Jennifer Ste- and support that this has gotten has do with people who do not have the and work in this—that is the joy. It’s so happy about it,” recalled his phenson-Crouch, senior director been just wonderful,” said the clin- means or access to services like the the whole community stepping up wife, Nora. “He said God heard our of health care services for Catho- ic’s director. “It is very much what rest of the population. Personally, and supporting this.” n Basilica receives new artwork in time for Lent GLENDA MEEKINS of the Florida Catholic staff

ORLANDO | Less than a week before Lent, three panels sculpted in Italy were installed at the Basil- ica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando. The three panels depict the pa- tron saint of priests, St. John Vian- ney. Father Paul Henry, rector of the basilica, commissioned the panels so pilgrims awaiting the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the newly reno- Sculpted panels from Italy are installed across from remodeled Rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the vated confessionals can soak in the confessionals at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen Universe, Father Paul Henry, stands before new sculpted panels spiritual artwork before them. of the Universe in Orlando. depicting the story of St. John Vianney’s arrival to his parish in Ars, “It is a beautiful reflection piece France. Artists Jill Burkee and Giancarlo Biagi (right) came to install that draws the penitent into the pastor and would become known Burkee said. The sheep stand in the the panels in time for Lent. (PHOTOS BY GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) spirit of Christ which is compas- for his dedication to the Sacrament forefront of the panels following sion, forgiveness, and mercy,” Fa- of Reconciliation. To this day, Ars is common St. Vianney imagery, with from the Basilica of the Shrine of upon a donkey. It recounts a story ther Henry said. a place of great pilgrimage. “People the fields and mountains behind. Mary, Queen of the Universe, whose from his youth which tells of “a man He added the theme reflects a go there by the thousands for re- Images of the Eucharist, wheat and bell tower sits atop a hill on the left. that loved to speak with people,” moment in the ministry of St. John treats and reconciliation, just as grapes are carefully hewn into the Father Henry travelled to Italy with while riding backward on his don- Vianney when he arrived in his they do here in the basilica of Mary, tableau. Also seen are images of the his brother, Father Paul Henry, to key because, as he would pass the parish in Ars, France, 150 years in Orlando,” Father Henry added. laborers in the field with cattle, the bless the panels last year, as they people, he would have so much ago. “He got lost in the countryside Artists Jill Burkee and Giancarlo people the saint found in Ars and were being created. The brothers more time to speak with them. Be- looking for this little village. He Biagi from Pietra Santa, the city “guided to heaven,” Burkee said. are represented along the right side cause Msgr. Harte loved welcoming encounters a couple of shepherd where Michelangelo mined the “What you see is a very shallow of the first panel, with a rooster rep- the pilgrims to the shrine, he is pic- boys,” Father Henry explained. “In stone for his work, came to assist relief, but it gives the impression of resenting Peter, and a horse repre- tured on the donkey. his distress, he said, ‘Show me the with the panels’ placement and to great depth,” she added. senting Paul. “I think that represents the feel- way to my church and I will show put on the finishing touches. The far-left panel tells small an- The final anecdote depicts Msgr. ing of what this shrine represents, you the way to heaven.’” The far-right panel shows a shep- ecdotes shared by those who have Joseph Harte, first rector of the ba- the love for people and the love for St. John Vianney was the new herd boy in a “Christ-like posture,” visited Ars. They include people silica, who is represented sitting God,” Burkee said. n March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4 12879-0315

Deacon Fred Molina speaks at Incarnation Parish in Orlando about human trafficking, sharing statistics and suggestions to help parents and children become more aware of the issue. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) Presentation shares threat of trafficking in Central Florida

GLENDA MEEKINS trafficking and explained how free stronger; then our parishes will be of the Florida Catholic staff sites, in particular, are used to re- stronger and consequently we won’t cruit and control victims based on have as much of a problem as we ORLANDO | According to a their online activity. He emphasized have right now.” 2016 study by the U.S. Department it is not just an adult problem. Males Michelle McCrimmon and her of State, Florida ranks third in the and females ages 12 to 17 are the daughter, Emma, attended the pre- United States in human trafficking. largest group of internet pornogra- sentation. McCrimmon has been In 2012, Men’s Health Magazine phy users. He asked parents to con- taking her three children, ages 12, went through statistics to evaluate sider tracking software that blocks 16 and 18, to such events for the past the tops nations with persons ad- inappropriate messages, websites, several years. dicted to pornography. The maga- and also monitors online activity “It’s a big issue and there’s a big zine evaluated the number of DVDs – applications like Covenant Eyes, problem to solve. We can bring purchased, rented, or streamed; X3 Watch, TeenSafe and My Mobile awareness that this is happening adult entertainment stores per city; Watchdog. He said “parents have a and be looking out for it to help vic- rate of porn searches; and the per- right to see what’s on their child’s tims and bring in law enforcement,” centage of households who sub- phone” in order to protect them. she said. “There are a lot of social scribe to a cable channel that shows He added children are often be- issues that contribute to the prob- soft-core porn. The study revealed ing lured into dangerous situations lem. If I can bring my son to these Orlando ranked first in its research. and will not tell their parents for fear events and share it with his peers, it According to Deacon Fred Mo- of the repercussions. He stressed will help make people aware.” She lina, this link is not coincidental. As open lines are communication are recently brought him to an event in director of the Diocese of Orlando vital. January where he volunteered. Human Trafficking Task Force, he “Your child(ren) must know that Her daughter, Emma, said, pre- shared information about how to if they’ve made a mistake in life, sentations and awareness helps protect children from sex trafficking they can come to you and you will keep her “on guard.” and how to identify victims March 9 help them, not criticize them. We “Where I’m growing up, I don’t at Incarnation Parish. all make mistakes,” Deacon Molina feel threatened, but I know there “There is no state in the U.S. said. “They must have confidence in are bad areas,” she said. “It makes where human trafficking is not hap- you.” me aware that I’m not living in fairy pening,” Deacon Molina said, not- With such startling statistics, it land and I have to watch out.” ing human trafficking, whether it is easy to become overwhelmed. McCrimmon acknowledged chil- be of a sexual nature or through la- “You can’t approach this subject dren need to be aware of the prob- bor trafficking, is at an historic high. from the standpoint of fixing a huge lem. “It’s a fine line between making Numbers indicate there is more hu- problem,” explained Father Wil- them (children) aware and not mak- man trafficking occurring now than liam “Doc” Holiday, pastor of Incar- ing them fearful that they’re going at the height of slavery in the 1800s. nation. “To fix a huge problem you to be pulled into that,” she said. “As Clare Colamarino is the respect have to start at its foundation. One of much as we try to shelter our chil- life coordinator at Incarnation the foundations is to let people know dren, they are going to be out in the Parish. She said when the parish the dangers that are out there. We world.” n learned one in three middle-school don’t hear about sin like we should students and one in nine high- or the evils of the world… If our kids Incarnation Parish will host another school teens are approached for sex don’t know, they’re not cautious. … presentation for youth ages 13 and trafficking, they decided to host a Evil in this world is real. That is why up March 23, from noon to 2 p.m. presentation. we have the Sacraments.” He also For more information on human “It’s pervasive,” she said. “We’re urged parents to openly discuss trafficking or for a presentation in hoping to give information so peo- these issues with children in order your area, contact Human Traffick- ple can be on the lookout.” to protect them. ing Task Force Coordinator Christine

After sharing startling statistics, “It starts within ourselves. When Commerce at Catholic Charities of 12861-0315 Deacon Molina stressed the con- we get stronger, we can share it with Central Florida, 407-658-1818, Ext. nection between pornography and our kids; then our families will be 1122. 5 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019 Fashion Show raises funds for Morning Star School

GLENDA MEEKINS participated in the Bishop Moore/ of the Florida Catholic staff Morning Star buddy program as a student. ORLANDO | Nearly 300 people “I wanted to get on the campus prayed and partied with students and get a feel for what they were do- and staff of Morning Star Catho- ing before I got up to speak about it, lic School at the 57th annual silent so I took a tour … I was just really auction and fashion show, Runway moved by what they were doing,” for Giving. Children, family and Orosz said. “I believe it’s worth in- friends took to the catwalk in de- vesting in kids of all ages and abili- signer clothes from local boutiques, ties… It’s the right thing to do—to while guests discerned how to give uplift members of the community of their time, talent or treasure. who need the help. They are some Sonni Abatta Orosz, former of the most special people I have news anchor and current “mommy ever met. Their joy is contagious. blogger,” was mistress of ceremo- They are so proud and invested in nies for the event held at Loews everything they are doing at the Sapphire Falls Resort in Orlando, school. That is amazing to see.” Staff, students and volunteers model clothing during Morning Star Morning Star School students, Feb. 21. The Annunciation parish- Orosz, a mother of three, relates Catholic School’s fundraiser, Runway for Giving at the Loews Sapphire Bobbie and Bonnie, model ioner began emceeing the show in to other parents of children with Falls Hotel in Orlando. (PHOTOS BY GLENDA MEEKINS) outfits. 2015. Her husband, Andrew, is a disabilities “at the most basic of lev- graduate of Bishop Moore Catho- els – love for their child.” She appre- these on her blog because it “con- Sister of St. Joseph Sister Elizabeth “(Runway for Giving) brings lic High School in Orlando, who ciates being able to share events like nects people through motherhood Marie Stoup were instrumental in the community together – a like- and parenthood.” getting Morning Star accredited 17 minded community with a like- “I see the pride they have for their years ago. The school has grown minded end result for the benefit kids,” she added. “I love seeing how from six students in 1960 to 70 to- of the beautiful students of Morn- happy the families are.” day. ing Star,” Joy said. “It helps them be Thomas Doyle, president of both “Events like this are critical for the best they can be and hopefully Bishop Moore and Morning Star what we do. It’s a form of evange- helps them obtain an independent schools, explained the teachers lization,” said Henry Fortier, dioc- or semi-independent adult life.” who serve these children with spe- esan superintendent of schools. Bobby was paired up with friend cial needs take care of mind, body “Although we’re here asking people and fellow student, Bonnie, for the Thursday, March 28 at 7pm and spirit. to support financially, many of the fashion show. Dapper in his tuxedo, Annunciation Catholic Church “The school educates the whole people never know anything about he said dressing up is worth it to Altamonte Springs, FL child,” he said. Morning Star, our Catholic faith or “hang out” with his friends. “Happiness, love and joy – even may not hear messages about “Part of the overall, broad um- that’s what our students and staff God. But their friends are inviting brella of respecting life is that we are celebrate every day,” said Sandy them… they’re here and we get to respecting these beautiful creations Cooney, principal of Morning Star share the Good News with them. of God and giving them the dignity School. To me, their contribution is a gift of they so deserve,” Fortier said. “Sis- They also took a moment to hon- dignity.” ter Stoup focused on that from the or and pray for deceased students Student Bobby is 17 and has at- very beginning. These students and Sister of St. Joseph Nancy Ke- tended Morning Star for 15 years. should be brought to the fullness of ane, who died just one week before His parents, Joy and Bob, are great their humanity, which is what we the event. Sister Keane and fellow supporters. are all called to do as saints.” n Admission is free. Please RSVP at annunciationorlando.org/third to reserve your seat. Orlando Catholic Schools celebrate the arts LINDA CALDWELL The Special to the Florida Catholic Diocesan Honors Band | For the first time ORLANDO performs in the 15-year tradition of celebrat- at the ing the arts in Diocese of Orlando show. Catholic Schools, a student from (ANDREA Morning Star Catholic School took NAVARRO home the Best of Show Award at the | FC) annual Orlando Catholic School Fine Arts Extravaganza. Johnathan S.’ textured purple and tan ceramic bowl was deemed the winner. Johnathan is a student at Morning Star, the only Catholic dents with their peers and helps to duty as good stewards of the child School in the diocese serving stu- affirm their place in a creative and to help bring all of those talents to dents with special needs. He and supportive community.” their fullest potential.” several of his classmates take art Nearly 500 people attended the The culminating event of the classes at Bishop Moore Catholic event March 2, which featured the show was the announcement of the Cost is $25 per person (includes materials). High School. art of 144 students from Orange, People’s Choice Award, which went “I was thrilled to learn that Seminole and Osceola Catholic to Alaanah G., a fourth-grader at St. All are welcome to join us for these two powerful Johnathan won, and I know he schools. Three years ago, the mu- Mary Magdalen Catholic School in events. Mark your calendar for the was so happy” said Rachel Meyers, sical/theatrical component was Altamonte Springs. Alaanah cre- Johnathan’s art teacher at Bishop added to the show line up. ated an underwater scene depicting tHIRD week of Lent! Register today! Moore. “In working with the Morn- “Some students excel in the area the depths of the ocean using paper www.annunciationorlando.org/third ing Star students, I hope art brings of sports, some in the area of aca- and shades of blue and black paints 12838-0315 them a sense of happiness and a demics, and some in the area of the in her mixed media piece. 1020 Montgomery Rd. Altamonte Springs feeling of accomplishment. I think arts,” said Henry Fortier, diocesan For a complete list of winners, creating art together engages stu- superintendent of schools. “It is our visit orlandocatholicschools.org. n March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 6

the 1930s. For many years, Father added in front of the monolith to NEWS FROM around the diocese Desir served St. Faustina Parish in light the image of Jesus at night. Clermont. There his love for the de- “It attracts so many people’s at- ORANGE COUNTY Winter Park votion grew and he brought it to St. tention,” he continued. “There are Mayor Steve John the Baptist. so many people who just walk away Leary awards “We have to be a merciful and from the church. My main focus is Pastor receives Father compassionate church,” he said. to bring them back. We are a com- Richard “That is why I encourage people to munity of sinners. I keep telling community award Walsh, take advantage of the Divine Mer- them (my parishioners) that this is a pastor of St. | At the State of cy — to come and pray and wash hospital for sinners. We make mis- WINTER PARK Margaret the City Luncheon, Feb. 22, Steve Mary Parish, themselves in the ocean of mercy.” takes together. This picture says, Leary, mayor of Winter Park and the Mayor’s Each year, on Divine Mercy Sun- ‘Jesus, I trust in you.’ It shows Jesus parishioner of St. Margaret Mary, Founder’s day, the first Sunday following Eas- never leaves or abandons them.” honored his pastor, Father Richard Award in ter, he celebrates a special Mass. He credits the prayers to the Di- Walsh, with the Mayor’s Founder’s recognition He brings in a fountain and invites vine Mercy of Jesus with increas- Award. of his the people “to cleanse, to throw ing his congregation. Although the “The Mayor’s Founder’s Award spiritual their sins into the ocean.” They do parish traditionally loses snowbirds honors an individual, family or or- contributions this symbolically by washing their during the summer, he said this ganization whose commitment, to the City of hands in the fountain. This year year the pews were full and it all be- dedication and actions have built Winter Park. there will be three fountains be- gan after he put a smaller image of upon our founders, Loring Chase (THERESA cause so many people come from the Divine Mercy inside the sanctu- and Oliver Chapman’s vision, and BROMAN surrounding areas. ary. Before ordering the stone, the have developed Winter Park into the | FC) The gift of the memorial moved donor showed Father Desir a photo best place to live, work and play for the parish pastor. “It means a lot to of one she had seen up north, but he individuals and families of all ages,” me. It is so beautiful,” Father Desir says, “This one is more beautiful. It Leary said. “A critical component of said. “Anyone who comes to the seems like Jesus’ eyes are staring at a successful, healthy community is church can see it.” A light will be you.” its faith-based organizations. The more time people spend in pews, the less time they will spend on the psychiatrist’s couch.” Leary spoke about the many ways Sts. Peter and Father Walsh serves his community Paul Parish and beyond. Because of his work, installs its new 12 foot locally within his parish and with icon of Christ programs such as Family Prom- to inspire ise, Shepherd’s Hope Health Cen- the faithful. ter, Bridging the Color Divide and (VALETA abroad with the KUDU Orphanage ORLANDO in Uganda and Haiti Outreach, he | FC) was singled out as someone who lives the universal call of Catholi- cism to share the Good News with the world. “Father Walsh is a humble, ener- getic and dynamic individual who has enhanced not only his own par- ish, but the spirit of community in Winter Park,” Leary said, who hand- A team from the parish contacted not walk in darkness, but shall have crafts each year’s award. He hand- Monastery Icons last summer with the light of life.” crafted Father Walsh’s eight-inch the special request. The company The entire process took about cross from two live oak logs that fell based in West Chester, Ohio, nor- four months from conception and during Hurricane Irma. mally makes these icons no larger creation to delivery and installation. “I try to get down to the base ele- than five-feet-tall, but the group Positioning a 12-foot-tall icon in a ments of the community and craft from Sts. Peter and Paul wanted to spot 36 feet off the ground necessi- something unique,” Leary said. double that size and then some. “I tated a hydraulic lift. Compliments The honor both surprised and felt that the large blank canvas over from parishioners keep flooding in, moved Father Walsh, who deflected the main entrance of the church al- including one of Father Schudde’s recognition by praising Leary. He ways needed something to fill the favorites: “The icon looks like it was applauded Leary’s attention to the void and complete the space,” said meant to be there all along.” spiritual building up of the commu- Father Derk Schudde, pastor of the nity as necessary and critical. parish. “I thought it was courageous of Monastery Icons took a high-res- MARION COUNTY (Leary), in a sense, because it was olution photograph of the icon, then a very secular gathering,” Father printed three, nine-and-a-half-foot Parish receives Walsh said. “In today’s world, it’s vi- wide segments. After each one was tal to live out our spirituality. The re- carefully inspected and laminated, special donation ligious aspect of humanity has been they were mounted separately to be DUNNELLON | A strong parish 12171-0315 forgotten by so many people. In and assembled at Sts. Peter and Paul. devotion to the Divine Mercy of Je- of itself, we are ultimately religious “The round window over the sus prompted a parishioner from beings. We are God’s creation in the main entrance, in an abstract man- St. John the Baptist Parish in Dun- world.” ner, depicts creation, specifically nellon to donate a memorial marker the creation of light. Swirling from with the image. The stone stands New icon inspires the center we see light, in all the col- more than five-feet-tall and parish ors of the spectrum, spreading out- pastor, Father Jean Hughes Desir, faithful ward,” Father Schudde said. “Just selected a choice location facing WINTER PARK | The new as God created the sun in the sky to the main entrance so that “Jesus at- 12-foot-tall icon of Christ the teach- give light to our world, so too God tracts passersby.” The generous do- er at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in sent his son to be light for the world nor chose to remain anonymous. Winter Park came to life with team- … thus the quote that he is display- The Divine Mercy of Jesus is a work and a generous donation from ing in the icon.” devotion associated with Christ’s a parishioner who wanted to do It reads, “I am the light of the apparitions and revelations to St. something lasting for the church. world: He that followeth me shall Faustina Kowalska in Poland in 7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019

Vianney Cunningham, TOR. Springs. Meet classmates, fellow DIOCESAN EVENTS • Saturday morning book graduates, and current students. EVENTS WITH BISHOP NOONAN club: Saturday, March 16, 9:30- Dinner, special presentations, a Chrism Mass: Wednesday, April Bishop John Noonan invites you to Human Trafficking slide show highlighting the legacy Awareness Presentation for 11:30 a.m., Administration Bldg. 17, 6:30-8 p.m., St. James Cathedral, give one hour of your time to make a conference room. Death Comes of more than 30 years of LIMEX in 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. Bishop difference in the lives of individuals youth: Saturday, March 23, the Diocese of Orlando. Seating noon-2 p.m. Incarnation Parish, for the Archbishop by Willa Noonan invites all the faithful to the with disabilities in Central Florida— Cather – discussion led by Fr. Blase is limited. RSVP: Nancy Skinner, 1515 Edgewater Dr., Orlando. celebration of the Chrism Mass. During helping persons with disabilities to Romano, TOR. [email protected], 407-929- Learn how to recognize human 0460. the Chrism Mass, Bishop Noonan will use their God-given gifts to achieve trafficking and how to avoid • Spirituality Series: Tuesday, March 19, 7:30-9 p.m., St. St. Joseph Parish Spring consecrate the holy oils used in sacra- greater independence, physical and enabling trafficking of goods ments and other celebrations during emotional well-being, and spiritual through product awareness. 407- Francis Hall. The Spirituality Carnival: Thursday, March 21 658-1818, ext. 1122. Series welcomes Sister Rosemary to Sunday, March 24, 5–11 p.m., the year. growth. Proceeds benefit Bishop Grady St. Joseph Parish, 5330 Babcock Rise Up Catholic Men’s Finnegan. Topic is, Who me? Holy? Achieving Their Dreams break- Villas; Reservations required. RSVP to Free. St., NE, Palm Bay. Rides, Food, fast: Wednesday, April 24, 8-9:30 [email protected] or 407- Conference: Saturday, March Entertainment, Family Fun. 23, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Holy Family • Art and Soul: Thursday, a.m., The Country Club of Orlando, 892-6078. March 21, 7-9 p.m., Main Hall Christine Foldy, cfoldy@bellsouth. Parish, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland net or st-joe.org. 1601 Country Club Dr., Orlando. Rd., Orlando. All men ages 16 and Art Room. Join local artist and up are invited. Featuring talks, teacher Jolie Spelman and learn Matthew Kelly’s Living music, Mass and the Sacrament of to create the tree of life using Every Day with Passion and Life is a walkathon, sponsored “Catholics Returning Reconciliation. Keynote speaker: zentangle patterns with pencils Purpose: Friday, March 22, 7-10 by the Knights of Columbus, Home”: St. Vincent de Paul Justin Fatica, founder of Hard and watercolors. $25. p.m., St. Margaret Mary Parish, designed to raise awareness Parish, 5323 E. County Rd. 462, as Nails. Guest speakers also • Retrouvaille marriage retreat: 526 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. and money (matched dollar for Wildwood. Informal sessions include Father Miguel Gonzalez Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March Are you thriving or just surviving? dollar) for pro-life pregnancy offered for non-practicing and Father Benjamin Lehnertz. 24. For marriages facing difficult Searching for a deeper sense of care centers, equipping them Catholics who are seeking answers Tickets, $20 incl. lunch. For more challenges. Program helps couples purpose? More joy? Don’t miss with modern ultrasound to questions about returning information, contact Tomás Evans, restore their marriage and rebuild Dynamic Catholic. Tickets, $39 at technology. To participate, go to to the faith. Deacon Dan Pallo, [email protected], 407- a loving relationship through DynamicCatholic.com/WinterPark orlandolapsforlife.org or contact [email protected], 352- 246-4912. better communication. 352-274- or 859-980-7900. James Taglia, 407-492-0329. 391-9338. Third annual Friends of San 4614. Friends of the Poor Walk Wills & Estate Planning, Pedro Gala: Saturday, April 27, • Relationship Recharge (5k): Saturday, March 23, 8-10:30 Catholic End-of-Life Medical 6-10 p.m., San Pedro Spiritual Marriage Workshop: Saturday, a.m., Our Lady of Grace Parish, Care, Catholic Funerals & CONCERTS Development Center, St. John March 30, 9-11 a.m. Regina Boyd, 300 Malabar Rd. SE, Palm Bay. Funeral Planning: Monday, April the Apostle Bldg., 2400 Dike Rd., Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Funds raised through registrations 1, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., St. Theresa St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Winter Park. Celebrate the joy of presents ways to recharge your and sponsorships help the Society Parish, 11528 SE US Hwy. 301, with Basilica Choir and the center and raise much needed marriage. of St. Vincent de Paul assist Belleview. FREE planned giving Friends: Sunday, March 17, 3-4 those in need. Janice Mignano at funds to support San Pedro’s • Christian Seder Meal: seminar. Get your questions p.m., Basilica of the National [email protected]. programs and retreats for youth, Wednesday, April 10, 9:30 a.m. answered by a professional on Shrine of Mary, Queen of the adults and seniors. 407-671-6322 – 2 p.m., St. John the Apostle VBS - FunShop Training with these important topics at no Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., or sanpedrocenter.org/gala. Bldg. Join Fr. Ben Berinti, C.PP.S. a Twist: Saturday, March 23, charge and with no obligation. Orlando. Traditional, sacred and as he leads this experiential day 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. John the RSVP by calling 352-245-2458 on secular Irish favorites, plus new of reflection centered upon the Evangelist Catholic Church, 5655 or before Monday, March 25 to music with a Celtic flair. Tickets MASSES/PRAYER two great meals of liberation: Stadium Pkwy, Viera. 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Matthew Daniels, Archdiocese Cahal Dunne, “Ireland’s Piano Libiszewski, OSPPE, will be the • Senior day: Thursday, April 40 Hours Devotion: Sunday, of Detroit, help us awaken our Man” singer/songwriter/pianist/ celebrant. Prayer team members 11, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. John March 24, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, hearts and come into the presence storyteller. Tickets, $15. On sale will be available after the Mass. the Apostle Bldg. David Branson March 26, noon, St. Mark the of God. Each night offers a throughout February. Bill Delaney, Call Jack and Lorraine Heffner for presents the latest developments Evangelist Parish Chapel, 7081 SE different activity, from a musical 352-561-6130. more information, 352-750-4552. with Catholic Cemeteries and Fr. Vianney Cunningham, TOR offers Hwy. 42, Summerfield. Beginning concert to Eucharistic Adoration Music & Meditation on the Charismatic Mass: Monday, a spiritual reflection. $15, includes with Vespers at 4 p.m., there and Mass. Free. 407-322-3795. Passion of Christ: Friday, April April 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., St. Mark lunch. Mass ends the day. will be Perpetual Adoration of Coastal Laps for Life: 12, 7:30-8:30 p.m., St. James the Evangelist Chapel, 7081 SE the Blessed Sacrament for 40 Saturday, April 13, 8 a.m.–noon, Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., Hwy. 42, Summerfield. Fr. Dominik • Lenten retreat - Do Not Be continuous hours. Mass will mark Father Lopez Catholic High Orlando. Sacred choral music Libiszewski, OSPPE, will be the Afraid, Just Have Faith!: Tuesday, the closing of the devotion. School, 3918 LPGA Blvd., Daytona featuring works in preparation celebrant. Prayer team members April 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. John (Adoration will be suspended Beach. Coastal Laps for Life is for Holy Week, performed by will be available after the Mass. the Apostle Bldg. As we come to during the morning Masses.) 352- a walkathon, sponsored by the the St. James Cathedral Choir. Call Jack and Lorraine Heffner for end of our Lenten journey for this 347-9317. Knights of Columbus, designed Free will offering appreciated. more information, 352-750-4552. year, Father Blasé Romano, TOR speaks of fear and how the heroes Loving, Learning, and Living to raise awareness and money stjamesorlando.org/ministries-2/ Interpreted Mass for the of faith overcame the forces of Your Faith with Gus Lloyd: (matched dollar for dollar) for fomm-friends-of-the-music- deaf: Sundays, 11 a.m. Mass, fear in their heart. $35. Sunday, March 24- Tuesday, March pro-life pregnancy care centers, ministry Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1014 26, 7-8 p.m., Prince of Peace • Children’s Stations of the equipping them with modern N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. Parish, 600 S. Nova Rd., Ormond Cross: Friday, April 19, noon – 1:30 ultrasound technology. To An American Sign Language Beach. Gus Lloyd is the host p.m., St. Francis of Assisi. Follow participate, go to runsignup. 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Prayer warriors from Resurrection and St. Joseph Parishes in Lakeland stand vigil in prayer in front of an abortion clinic on Ash Wednesday, the first day of 40 Days for Life. (GLENDA MEEKINS) Vigil hopes to save lives

GLENDA MEEKINS Jessica had she not had trouble get- “We always felt that trying to of the Florida Catholic staff ting copies for an event. She ended save a life is very important,” he up at a store where Jessica was the said. LAKELAND | It is Ash Wednes- manager. He and Fran admit that, al- day and most of the sidewalk ad- Each year, the 40 Days for Life though his adoption was not a vocates for 40 Days for Life have al- campaign is full of such stories. motivating factor, it was a way to ready attended Mass and received Mary Rutherford is the coordina- point out that all life matters. Last their ashes. They are armed with tor for life at Resurrection Parish year, the couple helped save the the Holy Spirit to do God’s work. in Lakeland and spent 15 years child of a couple who approached Standing on the curb in front of an as director of Options for Women them. The Vander Poels was abortion clinic in Lakeland, they Health Center, a pro-life clinic. concerned about finances and hope this year’s 40 Days for Life Her first involvement came on other issues. The Vander Poels will be even more successful than the heels of the Roe v. Wade deci- led them, by car, to Options for the last. The daily vigils are char- sion in 1973. She recalled the early Women, just a few blocks up the

acterized by the elements of prayer, days when she worked on a crisis street where they were greeted 12850-0315 fasting and peaceful witness from line. warmly by staff. “We all cried and March 6 through April 14. “The first call I ever received, hugged,” Fran said. “(The couple) Maryanne Stevens, coordina- the girl said, ‘I want to get an abor- was very thankful because they tor for the Lakeland vigils, said the tion. Where do I go?’ My mouth just didn’t know about Options for team of prayer warriors and side- dropped,” Rutherford recalled. “At Women.” walk counselors, “had at least one that time, there were abortion clin- The traffic from passersby is confirmed save each week of the ics already. We had to find ways of another reason for volunteers to campaign last year. helping them because there were stand vigil. Marc said there are “But as I tell the participants, we no pregnancy centers. It was just those who stop and offer encour- won’t know this side of heaven how over the phone providing different agement, support and even a drink many babies we actually saved as resources, like Catholic Charities, of water. statistics have shown that when places where they could talk about “One man saw us and was so people are praying outside the adoption instead.” moved. He was out of work, so clinic there is sometimes as much Today, she is thankful there are he came to help us for about six as a 50 to 75 percent no show rate,” many more options. Rutherford months until he found a job,” Fran said Stevens, who has spent years and others like Fran and Marc said. “Even without a save, just the advocating for life. “Just last year I Vander Poel committed to stand- traffic going by helps keep the issue was privileged to meet a woman, ing vigil at least once per week on the forefront.” n Jessica, who informed me that throughout the year, beyond the when she was 17, she hated me. initial 40 days. Marc carries a sign The 40 Days for Life campaign con- She wanted an abortion and she saying, “Adoption saved my life.” tinues through April 14. To learn felt she could not tell her father or Yet his adoption is not the source more about a vigil near you, go to her boyfriend’s evangelical par- of their passion. 40daysforlife.com ents that she was pregnant. Her boyfriend was driving her to the abortion clinic when she saw the sidewalk advocates praying out- side. She told her boyfriend to keep driving and that she couldn’t do it. She went on to have her baby, which was embraced and loved by the whole family.”

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Joseph and Mary Burkhart of Ascension Parish in Boca Raton and Arthur and Bernadette Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito leads prayer as couples renew marriage vows during the Dick of St. Jude in Boca (wearing white) both celebrate 70 years of marriage and were diocese’s Wedding Anniversary Mass Feb. 16 at host St. Jude Church in Boca Raton. among couples at the diocese’s Wedding Anniversary Mass Feb. 16. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES) ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY MASS ‘Living examples’ of sacrament honored LINDA REEVES Florida Catholic correspondent arried couples fill the BOCA RATON | More than 600 lovebirds pews at proved how love is in the air in the Diocese St. Jude of Palm Beach. The couples celebrated two Church special Masses in two different churches in in Boca February, as the Church promoted marriage Raton and family life worldwide. for the Sir Robert and Millie Quillard of St. Joan of “You truly are an example of what family diocese's Arc were among the couples celebrating is all about,” Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito said Wedding 70 or more years participating at the as he greeted couples attending the annual Anni- diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass Feb. Wedding Anniversary Mass Feb. 16 at host St. versary 16 at St. Jude Church in Boca Raton. Jude Parish in Boca Raton. “It is such a joy to Mass be with you. We are blessed to celebrate the Feb. 16. Wedding Anniversary Mass here at St. Jude.” More than 150 couples and their guests and family members attended the Boca Raton Anniversary Mass. More couples gathered at host St. Lucie Parish in Port St. Lucie for the second Anniversary Mass Feb. 9. The diocesan Office of Marriage and Fam- ily Life coordinates the annual Masses with receptions, wedding cakes and keepsake cer- front pew with Arthur and Bernadette Dick Rock LaManna, fifth child of the family tificates. The morning events are designed and Joseph and Mary Burkhart who were also accompanying his parents at the Mass said with beautiful music, decorations and special celebrating 70 years of marriage. his mother and father currently live up north touches as a way to honor dedicated couples When asked about any keys to a happy near family members, but visit family here with milestone wedding anniversaries. marriage, both Millie and Robert said, “Re- during winter months and attend Holy Spirit Cathy Loh, director of diocesan Marriage spect and trust are important.” in Lantana, which they have supported over and Family Life said the couples at the two “You have to each give 100 percent,” said the years. Carlo and Virginia LaManna are celebrating Masses this year represented nearly 20,000 Millie, adding with a smile, “The more I give Their son firmly believes he knows the se- their 73rd anniversary. total years of marriage when all the figures to him, the more he gives back to me.” cret behind his parent’s strong marriage and were totaled of the registered men and wom- At one point, all the attention focused on deep love. ued love and commitment. The women stood en participants. Couples marking 25, 40, 50 Carlo LaManna, 93, and his lovely bride Vir- “They are all about Church and family,” he near their husbands and promised to remain and more years were invited. ginia, 92, of Holy Spirit Parish in Lantana, at- said. “We have a big family.” The couple mar- committed in good times and bad. Men and women began arriving an hour tending the Mass with family members. Mar- ried over seven decades ago, have 11 children, “You are a living example to all of us,” before the Mass at St. Jude excited and happy ried 73 years, they were recognized as being 50 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren Bishop Barbarito said. “You are really what to share wedding tales. the couple married for the longest of anyone and have attended daily Mass together as part love is all about. You have given yourself to “We are celebrating 70 years of marriage,” in attendance. of their married life together. each other in a bond. What a great example said Millie Quillard, 92, a parishioner of St. Carlo and Virginia said their “I do’s” April A highlight of the Mass was the renewal of you are. The true meaning of what life is all Joan of Arc in Boca Raton, attending the Mass 15, 1946, during wedding ceremonies in Chi- wedding vows. The men looked into the eyes about. Congratulations to all of you. May God with her beloved Robert, 94. They sat in a cago. of their brides and made promises of contin- continue to bless you and fill you with joy.” n March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 St. Lucie priest creates religious pens for charity ALEEN STANTON

PORT ST. LUCIE | Father Tri Pham, pastor of Holy Family Parish in Port St. Lucie, has a meaningful hobby he shares with the commu- nity. On his days off, Father Pham intricately shapes pens in his work- shop and delicately polishes the image of St. Joseph on each one. He then donates these hand-crafted items to Catholic Charities as a means of fundraising. This hobby began when a parish- ioner introduced him to woodturn- ing. “It is amazing what you can do with a piece of wood and a lathe,” A St. Joseph pen made by Father Father Pham said. “You can turn a Tri Pham scrap of wood into something beau- tiful.” faithful should allow God to mold March is dedicated to St. Joseph, them and shape them into better who worked as a carpenter and is Christians. Father Pham said like the patron saint of workers, and the process of woodturning, “we parishes celebrate his feast day are all scraps of uncarved wood — March 19. Father Pham’s dedica- blank, but full of potential. With tion to St. Joseph is strengthened prayers and sacrifice, God trans- during the Lenten season. He con- forms us, or turns us, into some- Father Tri Pham sits in his office. He spends time in his workshop creating pens with images of St. Joseph. templates how during Lent, the thing beautiful.” n (PHOTOS BY ALEEN STANTON | FC) BLACK HISTORY MONTH Members of many faiths gather at St. Francis Assisi BAILEY LASHELLS Florida Catholic correspondent

PALM BEACH | St. Francis of Assisi celebrated a cultural aware- ness Mass Feb. 16, marking Black Heritage Month celebrated around the country . Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was main celebrant during the Mass with guest homilist Father Martin Ibeh, a priest of St. Augustine Dio- cese and native of Nigeria. Also on hand were Father Peter Truong, St. Francis of Assisi pastor, and Father Brian King, episcopal secretary. During the celebration, music was provided by the St. Francis of Assisi choir under the direction of Liturgical dancers perform before a Mass Feb. 16 with celebrations at St. Francis of Assisi in Riviera Beach marking Black Heritage festivities. David Cotton, music director since (PHOTOS BY BAILEY LASHELLS | FC) the choir was organized in 1982. Several guest choirs were on hand After Father Ibeh read the Gos- performing including the Ebony pel, he spoke about how a big part of Chorale of the Palm Beaches, the his childhood faith that continues Sanctuary Choir of Tabernacle Mis- today is J.O.Y. (Jesus, Others, and sion Baptist Church of West Palm You). JOY in one’s heart will auto- Beach and St. Ann Parish Haitian matically flow over to others in the choir in West Palm Beach. community, he said. Ruby Hicks began the celebra- Father Ibeh discussed what it tion with the first solo piano piece means to be Catholic and black. of the evening. Delena Johnson, He said Africans love their com- 12, followed with a piano selection munity and their family. He re- from Mozart and Laura Whitten minded everyone that God created and Claudine Cotton both sang as one Adam and one Eve, how we are part of performances. all one in Christ, and how we just Black Heritage Celebration happen to be celebrating African across the nation was officially des- heritage today. He reminded the ignated in 1976 as part of African faithful that everyone of all skin American History Month by the colors were created in the likeness federal government. It is designed of God. Father Peter Truong speaks to celebrate and commemorate “It is not our differences that di- to churchgoers before Mass the contributions that members vide us, but rather our lack of under- gets started after the many of black heritage have made to the standing of each other,” Father Ibeh celebratory performances of community. said. n Dr. Orville Lawton directed The Ebony Choracle of the Palm Beaches. the day. 3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019 God speaks within us We just sprang ahead by moving God unless we do the same. As we sion about God’s transforming the clock forward one hour. While try to grow in prayer, we must never power within him, which was at the we have slowly been enjoying eve- become discouraged if our efforts heart of his own feeble prayer. He nings of more daylight, the spring- do not seem to bear fruit. 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ALLISON SIRINGO only accomplished by some arm- twisting by Father Richard George, FORT PIERCE | What started pastor of St. Anastasia, who was during a pilgrimage to Medjugorje committed from the beginning to has grown into a number of local make the performance a success- parishes presenting “The Passion ful ministry for the parish com- of Christ” at the Sunrise Theatre in munity. Fort Pierce Monday, April 8. Today, participants build sets, Twelve years ago, parishioners make costumes, and practice for of St. Anastasia Parish in Fort countless combined hours every Pierce began performing “The Pas- week for months. The original per- sion of Christ” in their parish cen- formance was for one night for a ter. The presentation grew into a maximum of 140 guests in a small multi-parish cooperative with San parish center. When, San Juan Di- Juan Diego Centre of Fort Pierce, ego Centre joined the troupe, more and has come to include parish- performers meant more perfor- ioners from St. Mark in Fort Pierce mances. and St. Helen in Vero Beach. As successful as the production At St. Anastasia, the seminal had become, its full potential was intent was to perform the play as a hampered by the limited facilities way to bring its own parishioners at the parish venue. Father George Palm Beach Diocese parishes will perform “The Passion of Christ” at Sunrise Theatre on April 8. together in Christ, and spread the and Marie Kerr, who has served as word about him out as part of that director since its inception, real- it attracts community members of rected several plays each year at p.m. at the Sunrise Theatre in Fort process. But performers — whose ized a larger and better equipped many denominations St. John the Evangelist Elemen- Pierce. For tickets, contact the Sun- ages range from 6 to 75 — said their location would allow “The Passion “We are many parishes and only tary School in Massachusetts, and rise Theater Box Office at 772-461- participation has made the Passion of Christ” to spread the word of one Church,” said Kerr, a retired would also direct at a Catholic high 4775, or online at www.sunrisethe- more real and alive in their daily Jesus to more people in the com- schoolteacher from Roselyn, Mas- school there, as well. She always atre.com. Tickets are $30. Special lives. munity. sachusetts. loved theater, and said she is grate- pricing is available for groups of 10 Each year participation in the This year’s performance will be It was on that mountain dur- ful to be able to use her passion to or more children, with one chaper- production grows. For the first the fifth year the play will be per- ing her pilgrimage to Medjugorje teach others about her faith. n one allowed for every five children year’s performance, it was a chal- formed at Sunrise Theatre, which where from Scripture, Kerr wrote at $20 per ticket. For more informa- lenge to pull together 12 men to includes about 1,000 seats. Tickets down the words of “The Passion “The Passion of Christ” will be tion, call the St. Anastasia Parish play the apostles. Even then, it was are expected to sell out again since of Christ.” She had previously di- performed Monday, April 8, at 7 Office at 772-461-2233. Florida Catholic Conference Administrators Conference to be in March

STAFF REPORT curity, federal programs, school School. At Jobs’ request, Couch ple’s representative for President an honorary doctorate from the choice, and various hot topics in returned to Apple in 2002 tasked Barack Obama’s National Educa- University of Pennsylvania for ORLANDO | Catholic school special education. Workshops with bringing education into the tion Technology Plan and Con- “innovation in education.” n administrators, counselors and and roundtables will follow up to digital age, and served as Ap- nectEd initiative. Coach received educators will convene March help the educators develop solu- 13-15 in Orlando for the Florida tions that can be implemented in Catholic Conference Administra- our schools and communities to tors Conference. improve overall life and academic Although held at the Hilton Or- experience for our kids. lando Bonnet Creek Resort, the John D. Couch, who served as Diocese of Venice will host the Apple Computer’s first vice presi- Join Us to Pray For event, which will include break- dent of education, is scheduled out sessions, round tables, film keynoted. Recruited by Steve screenings and a keynote speaker. Jobs in 1973, Couch has been a Topics for the 30 breakout sessions proponent of personalized learn- and Defend the Unborn include educational leadership, ing. He left Apple in 1984 to help instructional technology, mission a struggling K-12 school in San and vision, school safety and se- Diego, that today is a Blue-Ribbon Sunday April 7 at 2-4 p.m. Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center 1300 US Highway 1 • North Palm Beach, FL 33408

The Passionist Community and Passionist Associates of Our Lady of Florida William E. Boyes invite you to pray with us... John Farina Peter Matwiczyk • Wills, trusts and guardianship litigation The Passionist of the Unborn Child. • Estate and trust planning and administration THE AFTERNOON WILL INCLUDE: Stations of the Cross for the Unborn, 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 [email protected] Exposition, Benediction and a Guest Speaker. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 [email protected] 12877-0315 561-694-7979 [email protected] 11202-0315 5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019 Women religious celebrated during special week KIMBERLY M. LISIAK New York in 1941, she attended a inspired me.” highest professional caliber within Florida Catholic correspondent grade school run by the Franciscan She later served in administra- the province of Florida and is recog- Sisters of Allegany. As she helped tive roles in schools and later as the nized as such by the Florida Catho- PALM BEACH GARDENS | In the sisters clean and polish the win- superintendent of Catholic schools, lic Conference. When you receive celebration of National Catholic dows, she found herself wanting to first for the Diocese of St. Petersburg a gift from God, you thank God for Sisters Week March 8-14, the dio- be like the women religious one day for 12 years, and then for 20 years in that gift. Sister Joan is a gift to us.” cese joins the U.S. Catholic Church when she grew older. the Diocese of Palm Beach. After retiring in 2011, Bishop in honoring consecrated women By the time she entered high In the Diocese of Palm Beach, she Barbarito asked Sister Dawson to religious for their faith, service and school, dating became important led the diocese’s schools 12 elemen- return to the Diocese of Palm Beach devotion to shape the modern-day and marriage was an interesting vo- tary schools, three high schools and part-time to serve as the episcopal Church. This week also serves as cation for her, yet, all the while this two preschools in four of the five delegate for religious men and an opportunity to educate young steady, call from the Lord “come, Diocese’s counties: Palm Beach, women of the diocese. The Diocese women about religious life in hopes come” continued in her heart. The Franciscan Sister Joan Dawson Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River. of Palm Beach currently has about to inspire more vocations. presence of these women religious As superintendent, Sister Dawson 74 women religious, four brothers, Women religious choose to serve led her to follow this call to her ulti- vent in 1959 immediately after high recognized that her work in helping and 50 religious priests. God through a diversity of minis- mate vocation. school and completed her college mold young people and bringing Sister Dawson’s role is to pro- tries within the charisms of their Now, approaching 59 years as a education as a women religious. them to Christ had a richness be- vide an opportunity for all men religious communities, whether consecrated religious, Sister Daw- After receiving her undergraduate yond her own ability. and women religious to come to- they be cloistered, contemplative, son reflected on her life-transform- degree from St. Bonaventure Uni- “I learned many lessons from gether in prayer and stay connected monastic or apostolic. Many times ing decision, “I couldn’t refuse the versity in New York, and a master’s my students who taught me about through communication. Through- women religious are on the front- call and entered right out of high degree in English from the Univer- goodness and kindness, and helped out the year, she coordinates vari- lines of social justice ministries on school. I never looked back. This sity of Notre Dame in South Bend, me see through the eyes of a young ous events for religious men and a local or global level. The religious vocation has made me a better per- Indiana, Sister Dawson went on to person,” she said. “Interacting with women to come together such as vocation, regardless of community son.” receive her doctorate in education young people help me see the full- vespers, celebrations for consecrat- and charism, find ways to make Raised by an all-female house- from Wayne (Indiana) State Univer- ness of the world. This work helped ed life and jubilees for all religious, a positive impact in people’s lives hold, her widowed mother and two sity. enliven and enrich me, ultimately and guest speakers. n through education, healthcare, and sisters, Sister Dawson became the She had always wanted to help bringing me closer to God in the a host of other ministries. first and only woman religious in others see Christ as she sees Christ. end.” For more information about Na- Below is a profile of a woman her family. Two of her cousins were She began her professional career Upon her retirement, Bishop tional Catholic Sisters Week, email: religious who has made an impact the only other religious members as a high school English teacher in Gerald M. Barbarito spoke of Sister contact@nationalcatholicsistersweek. through her service in the diocese of her immediate family, serving as New Jersey and Florida. Dawson’s remarkable service. org. To contact Sister Dawson, call and Florida — Franciscan Sister priests until their passing. “In education, I have met beau- “Sister Joan has truly built up 561-775-9554 or email: jdawson@ Joan Dawson. Born in Rochester, Sister Dawson entered the con- tiful children,” she said. “Each has an office of education that is of the diocesepb.org. DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL School offers new learning opportunity for Catholics PROGRAM INFORMATION JACKIE HOLFELDER GOALS ‘It answered questions Florida Catholic correspondent The three-year program Jesus Christ, History & YEAR THREE The goals of the School of Christian that I didn’t even is broken doing into the Theology (Christology) Formation are: History of the Church PALM BEACH | Born of a nun’s following courses: To nourish and challenge Catholics know I had as an adult Social Justice love for her faith and desire to YEAR TWO with a deeper personal understanding Spirituality Catholic.’ YEAR ONE share it with others, The School of of their faith tradition. Vatican II Pastoral Ministry & Evan- Christian Formation offers every Introduction to the Bible Theology of the Catholic gelization baptized Christian the opportu- To enable participants to bring this Diane Kent Old Testament Introduction Church (Ecclesiology) nity to deepen their faith commit- experience to their families, friends, places of work, and ministry. New Testament Introduc- Liturgy and Sacraments ment through the study of funda- Former student of The School of tion Morality mental beliefs. To explore the Catholic tradition Christian Formation, Diane Kent, Claretian Sister Regina Tutzo from our local context as a diverse says that the flexible structure, first identified a need for adult re- Church. schedule, and class fee—just $10 ligious education in her commu- To view our experience of faith, per class—allowed Kent to partici- nity when she enrolled in classes Church, and ministry in the light of pate in the course as a busy wife at the Regional Seminary of St. the teachings and documents of the and mother. Kent mentioned that Vincent de Paul in Boynton Beach. Second Vatican Council. the school came into her life at a She rejoiced in the new-found time when she was searching for knowledge she gleaned from upon the students by the bishop. It a “deeper and bigger picture” re- classes centered on the review of carries into Second Level courses garding her faith. “I had the sense Catholicism. She immediately felt specific to certain theological that it was written just for me,” called to make such classes ac- themes. said Kent. “It answered questions cessible to beginners looking to Sister Tutzo often reflects on that I didn’t even know I had as an reconnect with their faith. the success of the school. She’s adult Catholic.” Sister Tutzo shared her dream witnessed the good its done for Angelica Aguilera, coordina- of a religious school for adults a large number of people who tor of The School of Christian with several others, and together would otherwise not know the Formation and current student, studied existing formation pro- treasures of the faith. commented that all classes have grams in several dioceses and that Teacher Sandi Martinez, who deep meaning and give a wonder- of the South East Pastoral Institute partners with the director of the ful overview of specific subjects. (SEPI). After two years of research, program Reverend Duvan Bermu- “They are powerful enough to be Sister Tutzo and her team devel- dez, has dedicated more than fif- life-changing,” she said. oped The School of Christian For- teen years to The School of Chris- To support the School of Chris-

11137-0315 mation in 1995. tian Formation. He noted that his tian Formation and many other The program, offered in both greatest satisfaction came from ministries throughout the Dio- English and Spanish languages, appreciating people from differ- cese of Palm Beach, please consid- consists of twelve courses with a ent cultures, educational levels, er a gift to the Diocesan Services duration of three years and cul- and backgrounds, eager to learn Appeal by calling 561-775-9590 or minates with a diploma bestowed more about the Catholic faith. online at dsa.diocesepb.org. n March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 6 The legacy of Sister Maura Clarke may lead to sainthood CECILIA PADILLA Florida Catholic Correspondent

WEST PALM BEACH | It’s been 39 years since Sister Maura Clarke of the Maryknoll religious order was murdered in El Salvador. Her relatives remember Maura with a clarity that has not dimin- ished with the passing of time. James Clarke, a first cousin of Maura, recalls her bright smile, infectious laugh, and love for dancing. “Maura was deeply sin- cere in her Catholic faith and a genuine soul,” said James. “She was always different in a special way—well, not really different but just her own special spirit.” James, who resides in West Palm Beach with his son John Clarke, the assistant superinten- dent of schools of the Diocese of Palm Beach, lived with his cousin Maura and her family when he came to the United States from Ireland. “We grew up like siblings, Maura and I,” recalled James. “Our rooms were right next to John Clarke, left and James Clarke, right, sit with Maura’s rosary beads each other in my aunt and uncle’s One of the few cherished letters from Maura that James kept during that were found with her body in El Salvador. John hopes that one house. I thought of her as more of her time at Maryknoll. Next to the letter are Maura’s rosary beads day these beads will be a religious relic should Maura be canonized a little sister.” that were found with her body in El Salvador. a saint. (PHOTOS BY CECILIA PADILLA | FC) James and John recounted Maura’s life vividly. The unique- This last-minute change of plans a few short months before Mau- one who has lived an exemplary come a teacher and educator of ness in Maura led her to unex- brought Maura onto the scene of ra and the churchwomen, has life and died for the faith, the more the Catholic faith, and that his at- pected places where she felt com- El Salvador’s geopolitical crisis brought into question the be- opportunity there is for people to torney brother Michael has come fortably at home. At 19 years of and to her tragic fate on December atification of the four American pray to our martyred Maura and across many who have gone into age, she entered the Maryknoll re- 2, 1980. She, along with Maryk- women. the other three churchwomen.” law inspired by Maura’s dedica- ligious order in New York and first noll Sister Ita Ford, Ursuline Sister Maura’s nephew, Peter Keogh, As per Maryknoll tradition, tion to the poor and oppressed. became an advocate of Catholic Dorothy Kazel, and lay mission- is taking the lead on setting into Maura is buried where she con- James reflected that in times of education at an elementary school ary Jean Donovan were brutally motion his aunt’s candidacy for ducted her ministry, in El Salva- personal tragedy he has prayed in the Bronx. Maura felt a particu- raped, murdered, and mutilated sainthood. James and John are dor. John hopes to one day make to Maura for support and guid- lar connection to the disadvan- by Salvadoran military soldiers. learning about the process from the trip to visit her grave. Maura’s ance. “Most importantly,” James taged youth in inner city schools The churchwomen had just re- Peter as it unfolds. “Right now, legacy did not die with her, how- said, smiling as he thought of his because of her own experience turned from a missionary meeting my family is focusing on raising ever. John reveals that she played cousin, “Maura taught us to laugh as the daughter of hard-working in Nicaragua and were on the road awareness of Maura’s story,” John a huge role in his desire to be- when things get difficult.” n Irish immigrants. home from the airport. Their bod- said. “Eileen Markey’s recent book Maura’s parents instilled in her ies were found in a shallow grave (A Radical Faith: The Assassina- a passion for activism and a cham- some days later. tion of Sister Maura), and various pioning of the oppressed, values The recent canonization of articles in The New York Post have that called her to serve in the po- Saint Oscar Romero, the Arch- acted as the catalyst for her can- litical turmoil of Nicaragua for bishop of El Salvador and a friend onization. We hope that as more 17 years. There, she established of Maura, who was assassinated people learn about her as some- schools for the local children, worked to provide food and clean water, and taught the values of Ca- tholicism in the nearby villages. Upon returning from Nicara- gua in 1976, Maura spent a four- year sabbatical in New York with her family. This is when John grew close to Maura. “I really got to know Maura from when I was 12795-0315 roughly 10 to 14 years old. She stressed to me the importance of an education—a Catholic educa- tion—and how it is the corner- stone to building a society that will stand the test of time.” Maura’s intentions were to re- turn to Nicaragua at the end of her sabbatical, but volunteered 12884-0315 instead to take the place of an- other Maryknoll nun who died in a flooding accident in El Salvador. 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019

Workshops for Mass lectors: Program in Palm Beach County. Carusillo, CSC for her 19 years as and defend the unborn: April 7, DIOCESAN EVENTS Please contact a parish pastor or Special guest speaker, Catherine Co-Founder of Women’s Circle 2-4 p.m. Included will be Stations parish ministry coordinator for Galda, LCSW, who will share and over 60 years serving others. of the Cross for the Unborn, Workshop for Extraordinary reservations. Names of parish her story titled, “In 5 minutes, a Live Auctioneer Neil Saffer. Exposition, Benediction and a Ministers of Holy Communion: participants are required two days firsthand account of the events at Highlights: three-course dinner, Guest Speaker. March 23, 9:15-11:45 a.m., Holy before workshop date. Sandy Hook Elementary.” Ladies dancing, entertainment, live and Name of Jesus Parish, 345 S. Holy Week Retreat: April 17- Unbound healing prayer: First are invited to wear their favorite silent auctions, 50/50 raffle, and 21. Led by Retreat Team. Theme: Military Trail, West Palm Beach. hat. Darlene Dzuba, Chairwoman. more! Cost: $125. Sponsorship For both new and experienced and third Mondays by confidential “Your Call to Holiness.” Cost is appointment. Diocese of Palm Cost: $100. [email protected] or and program ad opportunities variable for religious, singles ministers. Sessions in English and 561-775-9567. exist. www.womenscircle.org, Spanish. Parishioners are to be Beach Office of Marriage and & couples. See our website for Family Life. Proven prayer model • Catholic Charities Respect [email protected], more information. Deposit & sent by their pastors or ministry 561-244-7627. coordinators. 772-461-8150 or designed to help those who try Life Ministry seeks volunteers to registration required. [email protected]. but struggle with the same sins take on roles as respect life parish Spiritus Dei Gala benefitting Charismatic Retreat: April time and again and feel hopeless representatives. Contact Deanna Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Workshops for Mass Lectors 26-28. Led by Dr. Carol Razza. in search for freedom. 561-775- Herbst, 561-360-3330, dherbst@ Center: March 31, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Cost: $240 Registration & deposit in Spanish-Taller Para Lectores: 9524, [email protected]. ccdpb.org. Lost Tree Club, 11520 Lost Tree Marzo 23, 9:15-11:45 a.m., Nuestra required. Protection of Children and • Holy Hour: First Fridays, 10:30 Way, North Palm Beach. Enjoy Day of Reflection: May 1, 10 Senora Reina de la Paz, 9600 W. cocktails, dining, and dancing. Atlantic Ave., Delray. Este taller Young People: The Diocese a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius a.m.-2:30 p.m. Presenter: Maureen of Palm Beach is committed to Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Your ticket purchase, journal ad, Hackett. Theme: “Exploring God’s de Iniciación de Nuevos Lectores. or contribution will benefit the Impartido por el Diacono Antonio the safety and protection of all Palm Beach Gardens. Prayer and Economy–The Currency of Love.” children and vulnerable adults adoration for those suffering after programs and retreats of Our Cost: $40 Reservations required. Mares. Valor de Taller $12.00. Se Lady of Florida. Cost $250 before in its care. Victims of abuse by abortion and miscarriage. Married Couples Retreat: otorgará un certificado por la March 16th; $275 after that date. Church personnel are encouraged • Respite services to St. Lucie May 3-5. Theme: “Your Call to oficina Diocesana de Liturgia el [email protected] or 561-214- to contact the Diocesan Victim County caregivers: Short-term or Holiness.” Cost: $395 per couple. cual será enviado a su parroquia. 8761. 561-775-9544. Assistance Coordinator, Lorraine temporary care of a few hours a Registration and $100 deposit Sabatella, at 561-801-0999. Office “The Passion of Christ”: 10th Annual Catholic Women week. 561-360-3321. required. of Safe Environments provides • Match grant program: April 8, 7-9 p.m., Sunrise Theatre, of Faith, Women of Action safety resources, guidance 117 S. Second Street, Fort Conference: March 30, 8 a.m.- Services available for qualifying and education and training to individuals legally admitted into Pierce. Presented by Catholic 3 p.m., Our Lady Queen of the employees, all Church personnel Communities of St. Anastasia & ANNOUNCEMENTS Apostles, 100 Crestwood Blvd S., the United States under specific and volunteers. Visit: www. statuses. Program is designed to San Juan Diego Centro. Cost: $30 Florida Catholic Long-Sleeve Royal Palm Beach. Guest Speaker diocesepb.org and click on Offices/ and reserved seating available The cost facilitate client’s self-sufficiency Shirt Campaign: March 6 (Ash - Valerie Panciera-Rieth. Safe Environments or www. at the box office, 772-461-4775 is $35 ($40 after March 18) with through employment. Refugees, Wednesday) – April 18. Clean diocesepb.org/safe-environments. or www.sunrisetheatre.com or reduced price for teenage girls asylees, Cuban and Haitian new or used cotton long-sleeve Catholic Charities events: entrants, and victims of trafficking parish office. Special pricing shirts for men and women and religious ($20.00), includes for youth groups. If paying by registration, breakfast and lunch, • Take the Lenten Journey with can call for information and collected for field laborers. Shirts CRS Rice Bowl: March 6 to April appointments. 561-345-2000. credit card service fee: 3 percent). provide protection from sun, Mass with Celebrant, Bishop communications@stanstasiachurch. 21, Catholic Charities St. Francis • Rosary gathering: First pesticide exposure and other Gerald M. Barbarito of Palm org or 772-461-2233. Beach, sacrament of reconciliation, Center, 100 W. 20th Street, Riviera Saturdays, 9 a.m., near Presidential harmful elements. 407-373-0079, eucharistic adoration, the rosary Beach. Catholic Relief Charities Women’s Center in West Palm Catholic Grandparents 1-888-275-9953. See “How to and the opportunity to visit and (CRS) asks us to participate Beach, 100 Northpoint Parkway, Association chapters meetings: Participate” at thefloridacatholic. pray before the relics of Saint collecting change in small, colorful West Palm Beach. Led by Respect Monthly gatherings are held at org/lsr/. Pope John Paul II and Saint Maria CRS Rice Bowl boxes. 25 percent Life Office. 561-360-3330. various parishes. All grandparents The movie “Unplanned” is Faustina. Ministry tables & vendors of all contributions stay in local are welcome to join and discuss coming to theatres nationwide selling a variety of items. 561-308- dioceses to support hunger and grandparenting issues and on March 29: This movie is based 5906 & budleyulseth@bellsouth. poverty prevention programs COMMUNITY share tips and tactics for passing on a true story of Abby Johnson’s net or 772-528-3991 & dar554@ such as community gardens, along the faith to the younger transformation from being one of aol.com. food pantries, soup kitchens, EVENTS generations. Kit Johansen, the youngest Planned Parenthood support groups, and job centers. 561-626-8027, [email protected] clinic directors in the nation to Monthly Mind Mass to Social Bingo: March 15, noon-3 or Pat Piccoli, 561-339-8439, remember departed souls: The remaining 75 percent goes becoming a pro-life advocate and to support CRS’ humanitarian p.m., Holy Family Church, 2330 SE [email protected]. is highly recommended by Bishop Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our Mariposa Avenue, Port St. Lucie. Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, programs overseas, providing Stations of the Cross for Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of life-saving assistance and hope Cost: $7 in advance at Church, $8 priests: Fourth Saturdays, Palm Beach. Website: www. 10941 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm at the door. Reserve seating of five Beach. 561-793-0711, Mlexima@ to impoverished and vulnerable following 8:30 a.m. Mass, unplannedfilm.com, Facebook communities. Contact Elena or more. Includes lunch and 10 Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, page: @UnPlannedMovie. ourqueen.org. games. 11th Optional game, (50/50 Garcia, 561-360-3327 or egarcia@ 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach “The Treasures of Austria School of Christian SPLIT) that is a coverall. Three ccdpb.org. Gardens. 561-371-1658. and Germany Pilgrimage”: St. Formation: designed for adult game sheet costs $1. iamapray@ • Interfaith Health and Wellness Monthly Holy Hour of prayer Anastasia Parish is hosting a trip to Catholics who want to better bellsouth.net or 772-398-1357. Annual Luncheon: April 4, 11:30 and adoration: Last Thursdays, the Oberammergau Passion play in know the Catholic faith and share Voices of Legends Concert it with others through ministry. p.m., National Croquet Center, 700 7 p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius June of 2020. Dates of the tour are Florida Mango Road, West Palm Series: March 15, 6 p.m. and 8:30 Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm June 10-20, 2020, departing from English and Spanish classes. Cost: p.m., St. Paul of the Cross Parish, $10. Schedules: www.diocesepb. Beach. Silent Auction, Luncheon Beach Gardens. Sacrament of Miami. Cost of the tour is $4,499. and Awards: THE POPE FRANCIS 10970 State Road A1A, North Palm reconciliation available. Evening of Call 772-461-2233. org/school-of-christian-formation. Beach. An Evening with The Long LEADERSHIP AWARD, MOTHER simple praise and worship of Jesus Catholic radio stations are 561-775-9544, aaguilera@ Run the countries #1 tribute to TERESA HUMANITARIAN AWARD present in the Eucharist. Social available through the radio, diocesepb.org. the Eagles. Sharing the stage with and the FAITH COMMUNITY follows. 561-622-2565 the Internet and application Permanent deacon the Long Run will be The 3 dog NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD. Prayer gathering: Fridays, downloads: WPBV FM (98.3 applications available: Men Night Experience plus The Breeze Contributions benefit the 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A FM, www.wpbvradio.com); WJPP interested in applying to become a Band playing your favorites from Interfaith Health and Wellness Woman’s World Medical Center (100.1 FM, www.wjppfm.com); permanent deacon of the Diocese the 1960s to the 1980s. Cost: $35. Program and support Faith that offers abortion services, 503 S. and WDMC (920 AM, www. of Palm Beach are asked to speak Partial proceeds benefit the parish. Community Nursing Outreach. 12th St., Fort Pierce. 772-465-8298. divinemercyradio.com). to their pastors for permission Cost: $125. Sponsorships available. www.johnnytlive.com, www. Women of Grace ministry to apply, and download the [email protected] or 561-345- paulcross.org, 239-293-6602 or program is seeking volunteers application from the diocesan 2006. [email protected] RETREATS/DAYS to facilitate study programs for website, www.diocesepb.org/ “Music at St. Patrick” • Annual Easter Tea: April 9, English-speakers and also for deacon-formation. Deadline: June Free Concert Series: March 1:30 p.m., The Chesterfield Hotel, OF PRAYER Spanish-speakers. Training sessions 30, 2019. Classes begin in the fall 17, 3 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach. are held at St. Joan of Arc Parish, 2020. 561-775-9540, Lsalcedo@ 13591 Prosperity Farms Rd., Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Tea benefits the Counseling 319 S.W. Third Street, Boca Raton. diocesepb.org. Palm Beach Gardens. Featuring Center: Retreats and programs Call Martha Nicolli, 561 212 8673 the Willoughby Brothers. Free available for clergy, religious, men, or [email protected]. admission, free-will offering, women, married couples, singles open to the public. alan@ and people in recovery programs. Parish nurse meetings: stpatrickchurch.org or 561 626- Location: 1300 U.S. Highway 1, Open to all registered nurses 8626. North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 interested in health ministry. Call Catholic Charities, Interfaith 15th Annual Circle of or www.ourladyofflirida.org. Health and Wellness, 561-345- Hope Gala: March 24, 5-9 p.m., Reconciliation Wednesdays 2000, ext. 256; or email wellness@ Benvenuto, 1730 N. Federal during Lent: March 13, 20 and catholiccharitiesdpb.org. Hwy, Boynton Beach. Women’s 27 and April 10, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Circle presents this black-tie Entrance through the chapel Charitable giving guidelines: gala benefitting at-risk and doors. The bishops of Florida have 10186-0315 underserved women in Palm Day of Reflection: April 3, developed charitable giving Beach County. Cocktail hour 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Presenter: guidelines of appropriate and reception featuring an open Br. Edward Hall, C.P. “Graced inappropriate organizations/ bar and passed hors d’oeuvres. Horizons.” Cost: $40 Reservations foundations. Visit www.diocesepb. Master of Ceremonies: Jim required. org, click on giving and then charitable giving guidelines. Sackett. Honoree is Sr. Joan Prayer service to pray for March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8 Teen honored for longtime, extraordinary service JOHN F. CLARKE Bryce Shevak Special to the Florida Catholic stands with Fatherv Thomas E. FORT PIERCE | Bryce Shevak, a Barrett, president junior at John Carroll High School of John Carroll in Fort Pierce, was honored during High School, and Catholic Schools Week in January Bishop Gerald for 10-plus years of service to his lo- Barbarito after cal community. receiving his 2019 The teen received the 2019 Youth Virtues, Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Valor and Vision Award from the Award from the National Catho- National Catholic lic Educational Association, Educational which recognized his service, Association. determination, innovation and (COURTESY ideals. The award program is PHOTOS) made possible through the sup- port of Cross Catholic Outreach, a Catholic ministry whose mission is to mobilize the global Catho- Bryce Shevak shows off his NCEA lic Church to transform the poor medal. and their communities materi- ally and spiritually for the glory Bryce’s commitment to service of Jesus Christ. began when he was 11, and given Barbara Edmondson, chief a Lenten challenge from his pas- Corey Heroux, principal of John continue to make plans for the High School. She was instrumen- leadership and program office for tor, Father Richard George of St. Carroll, said Bryce’s “commitment growth of the service project, and tal in assisting her son’s project the National Catholic Educational Anastasia Church in Fort Pierce. to serving Christ by serving others emphasis the project’s motto – get off the ground and is thrilled Association, said her organization Instead of “giving something is most admirable.” “One CAN make a difference.” to see it through fruition. extended its “sincere congratula- up” for Lent, Father George chal- “He embodies what it means to “We hope that we can reach “Seeing my sons eyes light up tions” to all its winners. Bryce was lenged Bryce and his fellow youths be a John Carroll High School stu- more people to donate, and in turn, when they walk up to a house and chosen from more than 1.8 million to go out and do something worth- dent,” Heroux continued. “We are help the ever-increasing number see a bag of food waiting to be col- Catholic school students across the while. Bryce initiated a food drive simply so proud of him, not only for of people who are in need of our lected is better than Christmas country. with the assistance of his parents his accomplishments but for how help,” Bryce said. morning,” Shevak said. “The joy “Young people in our Catho- and younger brother. As of this he lives his life as a young man of His mother, Cyndee Shevak, in everyone’s heart is overflow- lic schools are truly changing the year, more than 5,000 pounds of faith.” has taught in the Catholic school ing when we bring all the food to world, one student at a time,” Ed- food have been collected and do- Bryce is excited about the future system for more than 22 years, in- St Vincent de Paul; it is a priceless mondson said. nated to the local community. of his project. He and his brother cluding the last 15 at John Carroll blessing.” n 12880-0315 WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | March 15-28, 2019 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE RITE OF ELECTION Large number set to enter Church

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VENICE | A large group of women and men who will join the Catholic Church within the Diocese of Venice at the Easter Vigil were recognized during the annual Rite of Election at Epiphany Cathedral on the first Sunday of Lent March 10. During this formal rite cat- echumens are presented and their names are entered into the Book of Elect. The 148 catechumens were joined by an additional 120 candidates who also partici- pated in the formal ceremony and are rec- ognized during the celebration for answer- ing the call to their continuing conversion. The Rite of Election was presided over by Bishop Frank J. Dewane who complimented everyone for making the commitment to an- swer the call of Jesus Christ in a particular Catechumens and candidates and their families from Jesus the Worker Parish in Fort Myers are seen with Bishop Frank J. Dewane way by becoming members of the Church in following the Rite of Election at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice March 10. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) the Diocese of Venice. “This is where the cate- chumens and candidates come forward with simply a course on Catholicism—it is a jour- courage to step up and today proudly say: ‘I ney of discovery and faith. This is most com- am called.’” monly done is three distinct phases: discern- The catechumens and candidates who ment, acceptance into the catechumenate were recognized by Bishop Dewane will be and purification and enlightenment. welcomed as part of the Easter Vigil celebra- Each catechumen will face scrutiny while tion on April 20 at their respective parishes. they examine their readiness to accept Christ They represent 40 Parishes in the Diocese of and the Catholic faith in the form of the sac- Venice and are accompanied by more than raments of initiation. This time culminates 150,000 people across the country that will at the Easter Vigil when the catechumens are also join the Catholic Church this year. St. received through baptism into the Catholic Peter the Apostles Parish in Naples, Our Lady Church. The final period of the RCIA is the of Guadalupe Parish in Immokalee and Jesus time of “mystagogy” (post-baptismal cate- the Worker Parish in Fort Myers had the larg- chesis). During the weeks following the Eas- est groups of catechumens and candidates. ter Vigil, the newly initiated live more pro- Their decisions are part of their journey to foundly their experience of baptism and the grow ever closer to the Lord and to become Eucharist as they begin the journey of disci- fully a part of the Church of God, Bishop De- pleship and their growing union with Christ. wane said. Each came forward for different For candidates who have been baptized in reasons, but a key first step in this process is the name of the Trinity, the Catholic Church developing a personal friendship with Jesus does not require re-baptism. Candidates Christ. have already experienced a journey of faith Bishop Dewane said this process should be and have some understanding of how Jesus Parish banners are brought forward at the start of the Rite of Election. a conversion of the heart, as each catechumen leads us to the father through the work of the and candidate must prevent outside influenc- Holy Spirit. In fact, many have been attend- Two es, such as things, people or objects, standing ing Mass with their families for years but candidates in their way of developing that relationship may have never received the sacrament of bless with the Lord. Communion or the sacrament of confirma- themselves “Go forward knowing the Holy Spirit will tion. Candidates, therefore, are in a separate during aid you in this journey,” the bishop added. group and are not necessarily required to the March “You have been called to be catechumens and wait an entire year before being welcomed 10 Rite of candidates… it is human nature to stumble into the Church. Election at along the way – but keep working to become The candidates are invited to the cathedral Epiphany ever more that man or woman of God you are for the Rite of Election as a form of welcome, Cathedral called to be.” but because they are already in the Book of in Venice. The catechumens are part of the Rite of the Elect as baptized Christians, they do not Christian Initiation of Adults, which is for bring their names forward. Rather, they come those who are unbaptized and unchurched, forward and make the sign of the cross with who come to inquire about becoming part of holy water as a reminder of their baptism and the Roman Catholic faith. Often catechumens sign of their continuing conversion. are those who have begun to seek and under- Everyone is encouraged to pray for and stand God in their lives and have been led by welcome the catechumens and candidates at the Holy Spirit to become Catholic. their own parish as they continue their jour- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is not ney of discovery in their faith. n March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2

ANNUAL VOLUNTEER MASS BISHOP AS GRAND MARSHAL

More than 400 Diocesan volunteers participate in a Mass in their honor Feb. 23 at Our Lady of Light Parish in Fort Myers. (BOB REDDY | FC)

Bishop Frank J. Dewane, far right, served as grand marshal for the 2019 Marco Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 3. Second from left is Father Timothy Navin, pastor of San Marco Parish. The parade included a variety of floats and various musical performers including the St. John Neuman Catholic High School Band from Bishop extends his appreciation Naples. (COURTESY)

SUSAN LAIELLI ing the need for Extraordinary Eu- “The Holy Father reminds us that Special to the Florida Catholic charistic Ministers at the hospital,” volunteers are like John the Baptist. Delaney said. By reaching out, going out to those PARISH HOLDS ANNUAL GALA FORT MYERS | For the nearly Delaney said bringing the Eu- in need, you prepare the way of the 400 Parishioners who joined Bishop charist to the hospital is “hum- Lord for them,” Bishop Dewane Frank J. Dewane at Feb. 23 Mass in bling.” She finds it very rewarding said. “As volunteers, you act with- Appreciation of Volunteers at Our to be included with families during out personal interest being prompt- Lady of Light Parish in Fort Myers, very sensitive times. ed by the Holy Spirit, and it is truly it was a day to celebrate their work Bishop Dewane was the princi- humbling to stand before you.” in the Diocese of Venice Parishes, pal celebrant of the Mass, and he Members of the Our Lady of Missions and other entities. was joined by priests from across Light Parish Choir — who are all One volunteer is Denise Delaney, the region who were there to sup- volunteers — sang during the a retired nurse from St. Ann Parish port the volunteers. During the Mass. One chorister was Colleen in Naples. She serves as an extraor- Mass Bishop Dewane acknowl- Miley, who started singing in the dinary Minister of the Eucharist at edged all the various roles making Parish in 1993 when her husband a hospital in Naples, and admitted up a Church family and encour- passed away. it took some prompting from both aged each to continue working as “It’s important for people to be the Holy Spirit and her husband to a missionary disciple, saying the engaged in something that’s not return to the hospital setting. But work is symbolic of a deeper mean- only good for you, but good for oth- she is very grateful for the nudge. ing and message. Those roles can ers as well,” Miley said. “I wasn’t sure if I could transition vary dramatically from helping at Before the afternoon luncheon from the nursing side of the hospi- a soup kitchen to teaching a young in the Parish Hall where a slide- tal to being in ministry, but my hus- person learn how to read. Each show played featuring volunteers band said, ‘How long are you going volunteer’s contribution is valued from across the Diocese, Bishop St. Jude Parish in Sarasota held its annual gala Feb. 15, at Michael’s to wait before you do this?’ Then for their presence; not only by the Dewane took photographs with on East. The theme of the evening was “One World, One Family,” and I saw a St. Ann bulletin ad with Universal Church, but by those each of the Parish groups in atten- in addition to fine dining, there was dancing, photo booth, raffles heartfelt encouragement express- who they assist. dance. n and live auction, including for Father Celestin Gutierrez’s famous paella dinner, who is pictured at center. (COURTESY) PARISH CELEBRATES 20 YEARS

Bishop Frank J. Dewane, center, is flanked by Father John Hoang, left, and Father Michael Scheip, right, of Our Lady of the Angels Parish in Lakewood as they cut a cake commemorating the 20th anniversary of the parish Feb. 24. The Lakewood Ranch parish 12795-0315 celebrated its 20th anniversary with a Mass and party. Bishop Dewane was the principal celebrant for the Mass with current, past and neighboring priests concelebrating. It was noted that the faith community, which has been in a new parish church for about a year, has grown thanks to the efforts of the priests and of the strong support of the people who make Our Lady of the Angels what it is today. (COURTESY) 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019

LENTEN FYI Ash Wednesday marks beginning of Lent Diocese-wide opportunity for Sacrament of Reconciliation BOB REDDY This Lent the Diocese of Venice will Florida Catholic have the Sacrament of Reconcili- ation available at the same time NAPLES | “Remember that you at all parishes to allow the faithful are dust, and unto dust you shall re- ample opportunity to receive God’s turn” are the words one hears when mercy. The sacrament will be avail- FLORIDA ashes are formed in the sign of the able from 4-8 p.m., Friday, April 12, cross and imposed on the forehead and from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Catholic on Ash Wednesday. April 13. The precept of confessing grave sins and receiving Commu- DIOCESE OF VENICE The ashes come from the blessed Palm Sunday celebration of the pre- nion at least once during the Lenten Vol. 80, No. 9 vious year and the moment serves season merits a reminder to the faithful to take advantage of this as a launching point for one’s Lent- opportunity. 1000 Pinebrook Road en Journey of praying, of fasting, of Venice, FL 34285 almsgiving —­ sacrifice. Lent 2019 – Mercy Nights 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 Bishop Frank J. Dewane stressed during a Mass at St. William Par- The Office of Evangelization is hosting several “Mercy Nights” PUBLISHER ish in Naples that on this journey Bishop Frank J. Dewane administers ashes on Ash Wednesday at St. throughout the Diocese during Bishop Frank Dewane of salvation, as one moves forward, William Parish in Naples. (BOB REDDY | FC) Lent. Mercy Nights are designed to DIOCESAN EDITOR one is called to discipline oneself to give the faithful the opportunity to Bob Reddy be the ever more for the Lord. A key well, but look at the motivation. If Pope Francis said on Ash encounter God particularly through [email protected] component of this is to renew one’s one needs to make more connec- Wednesday that fasting from food his mercy. Each night will have eu- 941-484-9543 heart, the Bishop added. While at- tions with the Lord, do so. Be very or other things during Lent is a charistic adoration, lively praise and tending Mass on Ash Wednesday is mindful in expressing to the Lord, chance for Catholics to reorient worship music, a short reflection, • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: a good start, Bishop Dewane said clearly in one’s prayer, what it is that their material attachments, and the and the opportunity for the Sacra- Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, that it is very easy to get too busy motivates you and also seek the Holy Father urged people to slow ment of Reconciliation (confession). or customerservice@theflorida with the motions of the Lenten Sea- help one needs from the Lord.” down and turn to Christ during the Make Lent a time to truly encounter catholic.org son and miss the motivation. The ashes were used as a sign of penitential season. The pope added what the Lord has in store for Notify us of address changes (temporary “Why is it we are here? What is it repentance in the Old Testament, that the three area of focuses during you in prayer. All are welcome to or permanent) as soon as possible. Please we do? Why do we do it?” the Bishop and to serve as a public sign of our Lent serve as an invitation from the the Mercy Nights, which begin at change your address online at www. asked. “It is in our heart, as human intent to die to our worldly desires Lord. 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at beings, where that love and moti- and live in Christ. Ashes also sym- “Prayer reunites us to God; char- There is no cost to attend. 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Leave your Web Lenten resources feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; Visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/ click reader feedback link in the top menu. Archbishop Jerome Listecki, of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, left, was the retreat master for an Order offices/daily-resources/liturgical- Send statewide news releases to of Malta retreat in Naples from March 1-3. Bishop Frank J. Dewane, seen at right, celebrated a Mass for seasons/, especially the “Lent” sec- [email protected] the Knights and Dames of the order March 1 at St. Ann Parish and was joined by Archbishop Listecki. tion, for daily Lenten resources such (COURTESY) as reflections, prayer, devotions, and Our staff meets for prayer each work day at teachings. 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ thefloridacatholic.org Students their heart works, ways to stay This year the student’s goal is to All contents copyright © 2019, The Florida healthy and how to make a dif- raise $5,000 with the school raising APPOINTMENT ference in the lives of others. $8,000 in the past two years. Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from participate in Kids Bishop Frank J. Dewane announces Catholic News Service. 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BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff Bishop Frank J. Dewane NAPLES | Four spring 40 Days is seen for Life peaceful prayer campaigns at the 40 kicked off Ash Wednesday uniting Days for the faithful during Lent to seek an Life prayer end to abortion. vigil in Bishop Frank J. Dewane was Naples joined by about 150 people at the 40 March Days for Life opening in front of the 6 with Planned Parenthood on Goodlette- students Frank Road in Naples. There were from young and old as well as a contin- St. John gent from nearby St. John Neumann Neumann Catholic High School and another Catholic from the Donahue Academy in Ave High School. Maria. The 40 Days for Life peaceful prayer vigil kicked-off in Naples March Pam and Wayne Fawcett of St. 6 in front of the Planned Parenthood. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Peter the Apostle Parish said they were out praying because a battle for life is going on every day with the pro-life side cherishing life from conception while the other treats the treats the unborn as something that can be easily discarded, as if the unborn child was trash. “We have to end abortion,” Pam said. “We have to end the killing.” Molly O’Brien, a freshman at St. John Neumann, said she felt it was right for her to be out in public pray- ing for life. “I support life because the unborn do not have the ability to advocate for themselves.” Marguerite Estes, a junior at the Donahue Academy, said she Students from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School lead the praying The 40 Days for Life prayer vigil kicked-off in Naples March 6 in front is a staunch supporter of life. “It is of the rosary as part of a 40 Days for Life prayer vigil with Bishop of the Planned Parenthood with students from the Donahue Academy important for others to see some- Frank J. Dewane in Port Charlotte March 8. in Ave Maria joining Bishop Frank J. Dewane in praying the rosary. one who is young and yet caring for life from conception to natural gave a thumbs up or honk of the Road and College Parkway. Florida Highway Patrol, the nearly and tried to encourage him to stop. death.” horn in support. The fourth campaign took place 200 participants walked about a It is unlikely this will happen, but Dominic DiMercurio, a junior at Father Jonathan Romanoski, in front of an abortion clinic on half-mile before standing united in everyone will continue to pray for St. John Neumann , said he is proud Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, led Olean Boulevard near St. Charles prayer in front of the abortion doc- this outcome. n to be out protecting life, even if it is a praying of the rosary with faith- Borromeo Parish. It was there that tor’s office. in a small way. “There are a lot of ful from Corpus Christi Chapel in Bishop Dewane celebrated the The abortion doctor was present For more information on the 40 Days people my age truly care about life. Naples, where he is the chaplain. Mass and joined middle school stu- and video-taped the students lead- for Life spring campaign (Naples, I don’t think that message gets out.” The spring 40 Days for Life is also dents from St. Charles Borromeo ing everyone in the praying of the Fort Myers, Port Charlotte or Sara- The message was loud and clear taking place in front of the Planned Catholic School, and a large num- rosary. The Bishop approached and sota), go to www.40daysforlife.com, as the young people from the two Parenthoods in downtown Sarasota ber of parishioners, for a walk to the spoke to the doctor briefly, seeking or check with a local parish to learn schools held signs and cheered on Central Avenue and in Fort My- abortion clinic to pray. understanding behind his motiva- what days are designated to pray for each time someone passed by and ers at the intersection of Winkler Escorted by troopers from the tion for the killing of the unborn life. Cathedral steps up to help Habitat

STAFF REPORT of $60,000 from the 15 area church- Habitat has built in the South Sara- es. “The Cathedral did an awesome sota County area. VENICE | Epiphany Cathedral job,” Shaw said. “They beat all our While the Diocese of Venice and has has stepped up to raise nearly expectations.” Catholic Charities of the Diocese $20,000 toward the building of the With the assistance of the stu- provides several hundred housing Habitat for Humanity House in dent council, students started units, this is an ecumenical endeav- South Venice. The Cathedral ac- their own initiative to donate or with community engagement. counts for one-third of the dona- spare change for Habitat, which Therefore, the Cathedral Parish and tions sought from 15 South Sara- will last through Lent. Shaw spoke the Bishop saw merit in the partici- sota County churches of various to them March 7, and explained pating in this project. The Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School student council are seen denominations as part of a House the need for affordable homes for Cathedral Parochial Vicar Father with Father Ricky Varner, parochial vicar of Epiphany, and Emily Shaw That Faith Built initiative. The mon- families. Ricky Varner, whose soup won the of Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, and their teacher ey was raised from a Souper Bowl Each home costs more than tasting competition, has helped advisor Katie Underwood. (COURTESY) event Feb. 1 — a soup-tasting com- $140,000 to build and the owners promote the Habitat initiative. He petition with more than 300 people must contribute money as well as said he was not surprised by the many outreach efforts of the Ca- a variety of services such as a food attending. help build their own home. Shaw generosity of the parishioners, not- thedral. Each month, the parish pantry and soup kitchen. Regular According to Emily Shaw, Habi- said the home is being built near the ing that when a call for help goes donates food and has volunteers support also goes to neighboring tat for Humanity South Sarasota intersection of State Road 776 and out, they respond quickly and with go to Guadalupe Social Services of Our Mother’s House of Catholic County community outreach coor- Jacaranda Boulevard. When com- great enthusiasm. Catholic Charities in Immokalee to Charities which provides housing dinator, the initiative sought a total pleted, it will be the 133rd house The Habitat initiative is one of assist migrant farm workers with for mothers with young children. n 5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019

Bill Presentation unveils Wingard, of Shroud Talks, mystery of the speaks to an audience about the history of Shroud of Turin the Shroud of Turin BOB REDDY to fly to Italy to be in its presence. Feb. 27, at of the Florida Catholic staff The entire presentation opened my Epiphany eyes more about the Passion of Our Cathedral in VENICE | St. John Paul II once Lord.” Venice. (BOB called the Shroud of Turin “the Wingard explained the history of REDDY | FC) most splendid relic of the Passion the 14-foot-long linen cloth, which and the Resurrection.” For centu- has been in Turin, Italy, for more ries, the shroud has been one of than 400 years and bears the faint the most analyzed artifacts in the front and back image of a 5-foot-10 ily in France where it was held for Nearly 100 years later, an inter- 1988 increased skepticism of the world, yet mystery remains. bearded, crucified man with ap- several centuries. A fire in the 14th national team of 24 scientists Shroud, which was dated the object The Knights of Columbus Coun- parent wounds and bloodstains century caused extensive damage, concluded the shroud was not the to the time of the fire. Wingard ex- cil 7052 brought in an expert, Bill that match the crucifixion account so major repair work was done, and work of an artist as they found no plained that the sample was done Wingard of Shroud Talks, for a pre- recorded in the Bible. Millions of the shroud was transferred to Turin, visible trace of paint, pigment, dye incorrectly and where an obvious sentation “Shroud of Turin: One of people over the centuries have be- Italy, where it is placed on display or other artistic substances on the repair had been done. Many scien- the World’s Greatest Mysteries.” lieved it be the actual burial shroud for special occasions. cloth. The blood is type AB with tists now believe the carbon dating During the talk Wingard let the au- of Jesus. Wingard then detailed several human DNA as determined in result is inconclusive. dience see a full-sized shroud repli- The historical trail tracked from scientific discoveries about the 1995. Wingard concluded his talk by ca, hear the history and the science, the Holy Land, to Asia Minor (Tur- shroud, including in the late 1800s Skeptics have mounted numer- explaining that the story of the all while he helped incorporate the key), where the shroud was vener- when a photo image was taken ous attempts to show how a medi- shroud is really about the Passion experience of the Passion of Jesus in ated and protected by the Muslims and revealed a face in a form that eval artist could have produced the and Resurrection of Christ. It is a a new way. who worshiped there, as Jesus is shocked the world. The negative image, but all have been inadequate link to the moment that the son of “What a fascinating talk,” said a much-celebrated prophet in the (how early images were first pro- to explain how it was formed. If the God transformed everyone’s life Sharon Bryant. “I honestly have religion, Wingard said. The shroud cessed) revealed a positive image cloth indeed wrapped a corpse, and has similarly been challenged no doubt about the shroud’s au- was acquired by crusaders and (an image in depth), something there are no stains of body decom- by science but takes true faith to thenticity. This just made me want eventually presented to a royal fam- that is impossible to replicate. position. Carbon dating done in understand and believe. n Hispanic Lay movements going strong

GRACE MUÑOZ priests. Many expressed their Special to the Florida Catholic need for the presence and guid- ance of the clergy so as to function VENICE | The Diocese of Ven- better. ice continues to take the neces- As each explained the move- sary steps under the guidance of ment’s vision, achievements and Bishop Frank J. Dewane to put challenges, it was clear that there into action the different objectives was the action of the Holy Spirit in that the consultation process for each of those present. The priests the V Encuentro identified in the and Bishop Dewane listened, Diocese. asked questions and gave sug- These objectives include creat- gestions. The desire to learn was ing a Hispanic youth pastoral out- confirmed by the various reports Priests and representatives of the different Hispanic movements in the Diocese of Venice are seen here reach, as well as the coordination of the secretaries of the diocesan with Bishop Frank J. Dewane following a March 7 meeting at the Catholic Center, Venice. (BOB REDDY | FC) of the various ministries and faith formation in Spanish. formation. On March 7, Hispanic Each Deanery, or region, has its Movimientos laicos hispanos continúan con su compromiso leaders of the lay movements own characteristics and challeng- (Charismatic Renewal, Emmaus, es. In turn, each secretary gave a VENICE | La Diócesis de Venice conviertan en discípulos misione- escucharon, hicieron preguntas John XXIII, MDS, Cursillo and Pa- report of the numbers, participa- continúa tomando los pasos nece- ros y sean testigos del amor de Dios. y dieron sugerencias. El deseo de dres Madres Orantes), priests and tion and challenges. In total this sarios bajo la guía del Obispo Frank Durante la reunión, cada líder del aprender fue confirmado por los Bishop Dewane met to evaluate year there are 852 people regis- J. Dewane para poner en práctica movimiento, junto con su sacer- diversos informes de los secretarios and discern means for collabo- tered in the various movements, los diferentes objetivos que el pro- dote director espiritual, tuvo la del programa de formación dioc- rating pastoral efforts to achieve with an average attendance of 72 ceso de consulta para el V Encuen- oportunidad de explicar el carisma esano en español. these diocesan goals. percent. tro identificó en la Diócesis. de su movimiento y las actividades Cada decanato, o región, tiene The ultimate goal, as Pope The Bishop and priests were Estos objetivos incluyen la cre- que realizan a nivel parroquial y sus propias características y de- Francis asked, is for everyone to able to gain a new pastoral per- ación de un programa pastoral para diocesano. Los grupos también safíos. A su vez, cada secretario dio become missionary disciples and spective of the Hispanic faithful jóvenes hispanos, la coordinación compartieron las necesidades de un informe de los números, par- witness of God’s love. During the in the parishes. Through ques- de los diversos ministerios y la for- los fieles hispanos a través de sus ticipación y desafíos. En total, este meeting each movement leader, tions and answers, a dialogue was mación en la fe. El 7 de marzo, los experiencias, el deseo de dar lo me- año hay 852 personas registradas along with their priest spiritual opened to listen, understand, and líderes hispanos de los movimien- jor y las expectativas de trabajar con en el programa de formación, con director, had the opportunity to discern the need for a collabora- tos laicos (Renovación Carismática, los sacerdotes. Muchos expresaron una asistencia promedio del 72 por explain the charism of their move- tive pastoral ministry. Emaús, Juan XXIII, MDS, Cursillo y la necesidad de la presencia y la ori- ciento. ment and the activities they carry At the end of the meeting, ev- Padres Madres Orantes), sacerdotes entación del clero para funcionar El obispo y los sacerdotes pudi- out at the Parish and Diocesan eryone participating was encour- y el Obispo Dewane se reunieron mejor. eron obtener una nueva perspectiva level. aged to pray in unity so that the para evaluar y discernir los medios A medida que cada uno expli- pastoral de los fieles hispanos en las The groups also shared the Holy Spirit will continue to guide para colaborar las estrategias pas- caba la visión, los logros y los de- parroquias. A través de preguntas y needs of the Hispanic faithful each, as the Diocese moves for- torales para lograr estos objetivos safíos del movimiento, estaba claro respuestas, se abrió un diálogo para through their experiences, the ward with supporting the His- diocesanos. que había una acción del Espíritu escuchar, comprender y discernir la desire to give their best and their panic Catholic community of the El objetivo final, como pide el Santo en cada uno de los presentes. necesidad de una pastoral de con- expectations to work with the faithful. n Papa Francisco, es que todos se Los sacerdotes y el obispo Dewane junto. n March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 6 REBOOT Live inspires faithful of all ages

BOB REDDY take that relationship for granted of the Florida Catholic staff and some even view Jesus as an abstract idea versus someone CAPE CORAL | Whether that should resonate deep within young or old, “REBOOT! LIVE! their soul. Featuring Chris Stefanick,” “Your life is a love story,” Ste- which took place at two different fanick said. “The love that you Diocesan parishes in February, and I were born to find. The most resonated with those who par- beautiful love story ever told, the ticipated. best news ever, is found in the “That was so awesome,” said Catholic Christian faith and in one teen from St. Andrew Parish the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This in Cape Coral following the Feb. is the best love story ever. That 21 REBOOT event at St. Katharine is not just a cheap way to under- Drexel Parish. “He really made stand your faith, it is the only way me think about how serious I take to understand your faith.” my faith.” George Bradley of St. Kather- In Cape Coral, some 800 faith- ine Drexel Parish said the pre- ful from across Lee County lis- sentation by Stefanick resonated tened to Stefanick, who is an in- because it was both personal and ternationally acclaimed speaker easy to understand. and author. “Sometimes it is easy to feel Stefanick centered the eve- isolated in the faith, but (Ste- ning around a practical explora- fanick) reminded us of how the Above and at left, Chris Stefanick tion and understanding of the power of the Lord should be part speaks during a REBOOT Live! Catholic faith, and all the ways of who we are at our core and event Feb. 20 at St. Katharine that understanding is meant to should be reflected in every- Drexel Parish in Cape Coral. impact one’s life through prayer Participants of all ages gathered thing we do. That’s a challenge to hear the internationally and spirituality including: work, to remember but something we acclaimed speaker and author.. dating, marriage, parenting, should all aspire to do each day.” (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) health and more. Stefanick chal- A second event took place Feb. lenged everyone to reexamine 22 at St. John the Evangelist Par- their personal relationship with ish in Naples drawing another Jesus Christ, and if it is absent, to large crowd from across Collier develop one. He noted that most County. n 12477-0315 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019

NEWSbriefs Scripture Series sees Bible in fresh way BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

SARASOTA | Curtis Mitch de- scribes studying sacred Scripture as a journey to discover God’s will in your life. This was the starting point for the latest Diocese of Venice Office of Evangelization Scripture se- ries, which was held Feb. 21, at St. Patrick Parish in Sarasota. Mitch co-authored the “Ignatian Study Bible” and is from the St. Paul Cen- Kendall Sullivan, third from left, stands with her parents, sister and ter for Biblical Theology at Fran- Cape Coral Police Chief David Newlan, left, and Cape Coral Fire Chief ciscan University in Steubenville. Ryan Lamb, right, after receiving the “Do the Right Thing” award. He also spoke later that same day (COURTESY) at a gathering of Theology on Tap in Sarasota. her and her younger sister to school. By gaining greater understand- Curtis Mitch, of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, speaks Youth receives After a minor traffic accident, the ing for sacred Scriptures, we begin during a Diocesan Scripture Series presentation Feb. 21 at St. Patrick “Do the Right quick-thinking student was able to have a greater appreciation for Parish in Sarasota. (BOB REDDY | FC) to remove the keys from the igni- the gift of Salvation, Mitch ex- Thing” award tion and turn off the car. She then plained. He compared the Old Tes- language of the Church. will feature Scott Hahn May 18, Kendall Sullivan, a seventh- explained to bystanders and emer- tament with the New Testament as Participants in the talk ex- from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Bishop grader at St. Andrew Catholic gency medical personnel about her a bad news, good news story. The pressed their appreciation for the Verot Catholic High School, 5598 School in Cape Coral, was recently father’s medical history, which was Old Testament begins with the continued opportunity to learn Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers. This honored at the Cape Coral “Do the credited with helping him make failure and disobedience of Adam from world-renowned speakers. “I conference will feature several Right Thing” awards. She was rec- a full recovery. She was presented and in the New Testament the obe- think I know the Bible fairly well, talks on the Scriptures and in- ognized for her fast thinking and the “Do the Right Thing Award” for dience and success of Jesus. but get so much out of these talks, cludes lunch. Bring your Bible. calm demeanor in a very stress- being able to prevent injury to her Mitch explained his goal for the that I can’t wait for the next one,” Tickets are $20 in advance and ful situation when her father had a family and others on the road all day was for everyone to walk away said one woman from St. Patrick $30 at the door. Students receive a medical emergency while driving while putting her fear aside. with a means to personally bridge Parish. discount. Register at www./dioce- the language of Scripture with the The next Scripture conference seofvenice.org/calendar. n Seminarian receives ministry of acolyte STAFF REPORT

VATICAN CITY | Diocese of Venice Seminarian Alexander Pince was received into the Min- istry of Acolyte during a Feb. 24 Mass in Vatican City. Pince was one of 43 seminar- ians from Pontifical North Ameri- can College to receive this honor in the College Chapel of the Im- maculate Conception from Bishop The Odyssey of the Mind team from St. Joseph Catholic School in Steven J. Lopes, of the Personal Or- Bradenton. (COURTESY) dinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. During his homily, Bishop Two teams going to sity of Central Florida in April. The Lopes stressed the importance of teams did well in regional quali- Christ’s love as a measure for peo- state competition fiers March 2, competing against ple’s lives. The St. Joseph Catholic School in more than 100 schools from across “(Jesus Christ is) a love without Bradenton and St. Andrew Catholic the area. Odyssey of the Mind is a conditions, a love without limits, School in Cape Coral both qualified creative problem-solving program a love that was willing to give all; teams for the state Odyssey of the where teams work together to figure that is the love that is revealed in Mind competition at the Univer- out complex issues. God, in Christ.” Bishop Lopes told the newly Diocese of Venice Seminarian Alexander Pince was received into instituted acolytes that this the Ministry of Acolyte during a Feb. 24 Mass in Vatican City. Bishop ministry, “as understood in Steven J. Lopes, of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. the context of this seminary, Peter, was the presider. (COURTESY OF THE PONTIFICAL NORTH is a ritual step toward ordina- AMERICAN COLLEGE) tion. It is a ritual drawing near to the altar, the love by which faith. This is the heart of the their second year of formation for you draw nearer today, changes Gospel itself.” the priesthood, would have two us. It transfigures us. It accom- As part of the rite, Bishop Lopes additional years of theological plishes is us what you and I, placed the paten, which contains studies before being ordained to humanly speaking, could never the hosts for the celebration of the priesthood in their home dio- ask or even imagine. And so we Mass, in the hands of each candi- ceses. love differently. We are changed date. He then said, “Take this ves- The Pontifical North American by the sacramental outpouring sel with bread for the celebration College serves as the American of grace. Because at the altar of the Eucharist. Make your life Seminary in Rome. Founded in we know ourselves to be loved worthy of your service at the table 1859 by Blessed Pius IX, the col- Some of the St. Andrew Catholic School Odyssey of the Mind team in a way that is unimaginable. of the Lord and his Church.” lege has formed more than 5,000 members from Cape Coral. (COURTESY) This is the heart of the Christian The seminarians, currently in priests. n March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 8

23. Cost $25 includes continental center around Ignatian spirituality, 10:30 a.m., on WFTX-TV (FOX- Clinic. Call 941-349-4174. DIOCESAN EVENTS breakfast, lunch, and refreshments prayer, and discernment. Each 4). Check your local listings for Pam Stenzel Presentation: at afternoon break. Register at retreat is four days and all rooms channel information. Leaflet 40 Days for Life: You are March 31, 6-7:30 p.m., St. John the https://dioceseofvenice.regfox. are single occupancy. https://olph- missals are available upon request invited to join other Christians Evangelist Pulte Family Life Center com/catholic-charismatic-renewal- retreat.org/ignatian-spirituality- by calling 941-484-9543 and asking from March 6 through April 14, Gymm 625 111th Ave. N., Naples. annual-conference-2019 and visit retreats. about the TV Mass or by writing: for the spring 40 Days for Life Attendees asked to bring baby www.dvccr.org for additional TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 campaign - 40 days of prayer and Second Annual Walk to Our items for the Naples Community information. No walk-ins please. Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. fasting for an end to abortion. Lady: May 4, 8 a.m., Our Lady Pregnancy Clinic. Call 239-566-8740. AFCAAM of Catholic Charities of Lourdes Parish, 1301 Center Gail Ardy: 941-486-4714, ardy@ Parish Lenten Mission: March Stand and peacefully pray during a dioceseofvenice.org. 40-day vigil in the public right-of- Charity Golf Classic: April 5, Road, Venice. Participants will 25-27, 7 p.m., St. Agnes Parish, way outside Planned Parenthood noon registration, 1 p.m., shotgun process while praying the rosary Safe Environment training: 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road, in Naples, Fort Myers or Sarasota start, the Forest Country Club 6.6 miles to Our Lady of Perpetual Report all abuses against minors to Naples. “60 Minutes 4 Jesus” with or the abortion facility in Port in Fort Myers. All proceeds will Help Retreat Center, 3989 South the Florida Department of Children Father Jim Sichko. Father Jim is Charlotte. For more details, go to benefit the programs at AFCAAM Moon Drive. A May Crowning will and Families at 1-800-962-2873. To known for his story telling and www.40daysforlife.com and click of Catholic Charities which include conclude the walk, which will be report abuse by diocesan personnel weaves everyday life experiences on the location nearest you. the After-School Reading Program, followed by lunch. The event is or volunteers, also call the Diocesan with the rooted messages that lie and the SKILLS Female Mentoring free. Registration details will be Victims Assistance Coordinator at Feast of St. Joseph Mass within the Gospel. The event is and Straight Talk Male Mentoring available soon. 941-416-6114. in Italian: March 19, 12:30 free. Call 239-592-1949. programs. Dinner and prizes. Call p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Scripture Conference with 33 Days of Merciful Love: 239-728-4571 or email tduffy1942@ Tampa Ave. W., Venice. The Scott Hahn: May 18, 10 a.m.-3 Tuesdays, beginning March 26, gmail.com. Italian American Club of Venice p.m., Bishop Verot Catholic High COMMUNITY 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Light Parish, is providing the bread that will Sugar Bowl Show of Shows School, 5598 Sunrise Drive, Fort EVENTS 19680 Cypress View Drive, Fort be blessed after the Mass. All are Sarasota-Bradenton: April 5, 7 Myers. This conference will feature Myers. The Marion Missionaries of p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center several talks on Scriptures and welcome. Fashion Show and luncheon: Divine Mercy, part of the Hearts at State College of Florida in includes lunch. Register at www/ 40 Days for Life Special March 20, noon, Laurel Oak Afire Parish Program that follow Bradenton. Sponsored by Catholic dioceseofvenice.org/calendar. Event: March 22, 9 a.m., St. Country Club, Sarasota. St. Michael the studies of Father Michael Charities, Diocese of Venice Inc. William Parish Hall, 601 Seagate Free mental health the Archangel Parish Women’s Gaitley, 33 Days to Merciful Love, and the local Knights of Columbus Drive, Naples; March 22, 5 p.m., counseling by Catholic Guild sponsoring. Fashions by a group study of five weekly Councils, the show will feature St. Charles Borromeo Ministry Charities: Diocese of Venice, Inc. PJ’s on Main Street. Cost: $50. gatherings that will include group the Atlantic City Boys. Tickets: Center, 21505 Augusta Ave., Port Counseling services for adults, Reservations, Carol 941-349-2016. discussion and talks on DVD by $25. Proceeds benefit Sugar Bowl children and families who lived renowned author Father Gaitley. Charlotte; March 23, noon, Outside Faith and Ale and Faith and Fund for families are experiencing in Florida during Hurricane Irma. Study materials are $30. Call Diane Community Pregnancy Clinic, 1419 Wine: March 21, 6:30 p.m., St. John financial hardships. Visit www. To schedule an appointment in: in the Parish office to register 239- 7th St., Sarasota. Dr. Hayward XXIII Parish, 13060 Palomino Lane, catholiccharitiesdov.org. Sarasota 941-355-4680, ext. 311; 257-7088 or register online www. Robinson, a former abortion Fort Myers. Speaker: author and Come to the Water day of Naples 239-455-2655; Bonita mercynews.net. provider, will share his experience journalist Teresa Tomeo. “Beyond prayer: April 10, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Springs 239-390-2928; Fort Myers in the Diocese of Venice. Sunday: Becoming a 24/7 Catholic.” “The Deep Heart of God” Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat 239-337-4193; Everglades City www.40daysforlife.com. Tickets: $15. Registration required: two-day event: March 29, 6-9 Center, 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice. 239-919-9599; Immokalee 239-657- Emerald Ball: March 23, 6 p.m., www.faithandale.com/events/ p.m., March 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., All are welcome. Cost: $35, includes 6242. Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort in Naples. teresa-tomeo. St. Peter the Apostle Parish, continental breakfast, lunch, two Young adult opportunities: 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock All proceeds will benefit the 40 Days for Life Special conferences and opportunities Road, Naples. Ken Kneipmann, programs and services of Catholic • Naples area, Theology on Event: March 22, 9 a.m., St. for Sacrament of Reconciliation, John Paul II Healing Center, talk Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. Tap, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., first William Parish, 601 Seagate Drive. private meditation and prayer. on “The Deep Heart of God: in Collier County. Cocktail hour, Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist Presentation from Dr. Haywood www.olph-retreat.org/1-day- Finding Redemption, Healing and auctions, dinner, and dancing. Parish; second Tuesdays, St. Agnes Robinson, a former abortionist, retreats, 941-486-0233. Restoration.” Cost $80. Contact Tickets are $400. For tickets, visit Parish; third Tuesdays, St. Peter the as well as Myra Neyer, a former Diocese-wide Opportunity for Liz McGuire at 239-775-9576 ext. www.catholiccharitiesdov.org Apostle Parish; fourth Tuesdays, St. Planned Parenthood employee. or call 239-455-2655 or email Sacrament of Reconciliation: William Parish. 102, Joan Wohlers at 239-775- April 12, 4-8 p.m., and April 13 Spring Art, Craft and Treats 9576 ext. 103. Online registration [email protected]. • Lehigh Acres area, LOFT, third Sale: March 23, 8 a.m.-noon, 9 a.m.-noon, ALL PARISHES. The Mondays, 6 p.m., St. Raphael only at https://jpiihealingcenter. Free Homebuyers Education precept of confessing grave sins Resurrection Parish Hall, 8121 org/event/the-deep-heart-of-god- Workshop: March 25-26., 4:30 Parish, 2514 Lee Blvd. 239-369- Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers. Art, and receiving Holy Communion 1831. finding-redemption-healing-and- p.m., 1219 16th St., W. Bradenton. at least once during the Lenten craft and treats sale with raffles restoration-naples-fl/. Catholic Charities, and April 29-30 • Fort Myers area, “Rooted at St. and prizes are gifts for Easter, Season merits a reminder to the 2019 Spring Fling Gala: March at 5055 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. John XXIII,” first Thursdays, 7:15 Mother’s Day, First Communion faithful to take advantage of this 30, 5 p.m., The Field Club, Sarasota. Catholic Charities program p.m. Kelly Evers, 239-561-3022. and more. Information, call opportunity. Benefits Incarnation Catholic participants will be eligible for “Witnessing Faith With Amanda: 239-222-0452. Third Annual “Starry, Starry School STREAM Lab and garden assistance from Manatee and Bishop Dewane”: last Fridays, Night”: April 12, 5:30 p.m., Our Golf Tournament and projects. Includes cocktails, dinner, Sarasota counties bond and/or 8:30 a.m., on 1660 AM in Naples, Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat $10,000 Drawing: 8:30 a.m., dancing, silent and live auctions. grant programs for down payment and 1410 AM and 106.7 FM in Fort Center, 3989 South Moon Drive, March 23, Misty Creek Country Tickets are $100 per person. For and closing costs. 941-714-7829. Myers. Listen anywhere online at Venice. Seats: $80. VIP tables: Club, Sarasota. St. Mary Academy information and tickets: 941-924- RelevantRadio.com. Join Bishop Catholic Days at the Capitol: $1,000. To register visit www.olph- best-ball tournament and $10,000 8588, cmausser@incarnationschool. Frank J. Dewane for his monthly March 26-28. Registration open retreat.org or call 941-486-0233 raffle drawing. Cost: $100 per edu, https://incarnationschool.edu/ talks. You can also find them at until Feb. 26 for the three-day ext. 3002. player. Breakfast, goody bags and spring-fling-gala. trip to Tallahassee. Join others http://dioceseofvenice.org/our- barbecue lunch. Two drawings of Chrism Mass: April 16, 10:30 Sixth annual Fashion Show: from around the state in making bishop/bishop-frank-j-dewane/. $5,000 each. The event supports p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, 350 March 31, 12:30 p.m., Sabal Springs a difference while visiting our Catholic Charities Tours: St. Mary Academy which educates Tampa Ave. W., Venice. Join Golf and Racquet Club House, 3410 state legislators. Contact Jeanne Catholic Charities, Diocese of students with learning disabilities. priests, deacons and Bishop Frank Clubview Dr., North Fort Myers. St. Berdeaux at 941-374-1068 or Venice, Inc. is offering tours of Contact Connie Taft at 941-366- J. Dewane for the blessing of the Therese Parish Council of Catholic [email protected]. their programs and services in 4010 or [email protected]. holy oils, which are used in the Women in North Fort Myers hosts Sarasota County. Departing from UNPLANNED: March 29 administration of the Sacraments. Marriage Crusade Rosary a “Little Italy Lunch Buffet” served the Catholic Charities district premiere of a movie that tells the Priests and deacons celebrating 25 Rally: March 23, 11:45 a.m., by Dina’s Restaurant. Fashions office in Sarasota, the tour may story of Abby Johnson, former and 50 years of their ordination intersection of Winkler Road and provided by Christopher & Banks at include visits to St. Martha’s Early Planned Parenthood Director are recognized. All are encouraged College Parkway in Fort Myers. Sanibel Outlet and accessorized by Learning Center, Bethesda House, from Bryan, Texas, who became a to attend in support of our clergy Peaceful national prayer rally Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski. Our Mother’s House, and the pro-life advocate. The trailer, which and to participate in this important seeking the intercessions of St. Tickets are $30. Call 239-567-1761. Catholic Charities Family Haven. To can be seen at www.unplanned. Holy Week celebration. Joseph for the sanctity of marriage. com. Project Rachel is available participate, Joan Pierse at 941-355- Cardinal Mooney 60th Project Rachel Retreat: April End-of-Life Seminar: Anniversary Gala: April 6, 5:30 (941-412-5860 or project.rachel@ 4680 ext. 311 or [email protected]. March 30, 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph dioceseofvenice.org) for anyone 27, at a private, confidential Groups, individuals welcome. p.m., Founders Club, Sarasota. location. Project Rachel offers hope Parish Center, 3100 26th St. W., The Gala will honor Msgr. Gerard wishing to discuss the movie or Legal help available for and healing after abortion for Bradenton. Presented by Respect Finegan, Pastor of St. Mary, Star their personal experience. needy: Cenacle Legal Services women and men. Contact Sylvia via Life Committee, Dr. William Soscia, of the Sea Parish and longtime Inc. (CLS), a not-for-profit legal English Catholic Charismatic phone or text at 941-412-5860 or soon to be ordained deacon. Light supporter of Cardinal Mooney. aid organization, in partnership Renewal Annual Conference: [email protected] refreshments. Karen 941-345-6833. Contact the Office of Advancement with the Diocese of Venice, serves March 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Epiphany for details. All calls are confidential. Pam Stenzel Presentation: at 941-379-2647. Cathedral Parish Center, 310 legal needs of its income-eligible Ignatian Preached Retreats: March 24, noon-1:30 p.m., St. Seaside Celebration: April Sarasota Street, Venice. Please join clients in South Sarasota County. Michael the Archangel Parish, us for a day of praise and worship, April 28-May 1. Our Lady of To request an appointment: 941- 6, 6 p.m., La Playa Beach Resort, Perpetual Help Retreat Center 5394 Midnight Pass, Siesta Key. Naples. Benefits St. Ann Catholic healing prayer, and Eucharistic 244-0308, CenacleLegal@gmail. Stenzel is one of the nation’s Adoration. Listen to internationally (OLPH), 3989 South Moon Drive, com. CLS offices are located at School security and campus Venice. Directed by Father Sean foremost speakers in the Respect improvements. Cocktails on the renowned speakers including: 237 N. Nassau St., Venice. https:// Life Community and will talk about Peter Herbeck; Walter Matthews; Morris, OMV or Father Mark cenaclelegalservices.org/. lawn in front of the beach, semi- Yavarone, OMV, silent retreat that “The High Cost of Free Love.” All formal ocean-themed gala includes Father Anthony Lukka; and Joshua Television Mass for the include scheduled conferences each are youth, adults and young adults live and silent auction, dinner and Mazrin, Diocese of Venice Director homebound in the northern day, Mass, and an opportunity to over the age of seventh grade are dancing. Tickets $175, sponsorships of Evangelization. Bishop Frank J. portions of the Diocese: 9:30 meet at least once with the retreat welcome to free event. Attendees are available. Visit www.stann.net/ Dewane will join the conference. a.m. on the CW Network; in the director. The conference topics are asked to bring baby items for seaside, 239-262-4110. Registration required before March southern portions of the Diocese, the Sarasota Community Pregnancy 9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019

LONG-SLEEVE RELIEF Gardens offer equality through healthy food JEAN GONZALEZ of the Florida Catholic staff

APOPKA | Standing amid a few dozen different plants flowering with fruits and vegetables, Lenora Brinson couldn’t help plucking a ripe tomato from the vine and eat- ing it on the spot. “I love it. It’s so fresh,” said the Orlando resident who comes to the Campesinos’ Garden in Apopka on a Sunday afternoon. “I enjoy this so much be- c au s e we all work to- gether. To see some- thing grow A sign on the site of Campesinos’ Garden welcomes community members and association volunteers to the Apopka site. At right, Paola and then be Amezquita, right, who heads the agroecology project for the Florida Assocation of Farmworkers, teaches Marquel English, Cornelius Stanley able to enjoy it, it and Markel Ashley about what plants are ripe to pick as volunteer Sarah Downs observes (PHOTOS BY DAVID GONZALEZ | FC) lifts spirits. It’s so healthy and we are doing it with our own hands.” turns food scraps into plant-based Campesinos’ Garden is a project soil, Amezquita added there is also of the Farmworker Association of a worm compost, which immedi- Lenora Brinson, a Florida where community mem- ately stopped all other conversation resident of bers tend to a piece of land to plant for an explanation. Orlando, vegetables, herbs and fruits from Working with Our Vital Earth, travels to seeds and seedlings and weed the the association learned how to the Cam- landscape. Then members can har- grow and feed worms, and then pesinos’ vest the bounty and take it home to collect the urine (a natural pesti- Garden in eat. The Apopka garden, which cide) and excrement (a natural fer- Apopka to started two years ago, grows on a tilizer). So, who does the collection? volunteer stretch of land on the grounds of “I do. I think it’s fun,” Paola said and enjoy the Hope CommUnity Center. On with a laugh. “The key to the garden the fruits display are stalks of corn, ripened is not just to produce food, but to and veg- tomatoes on the vine, bushes of dif- teach community members good etables of ferent herbs like basil and and mint, practices versus the industrial ag- her labor. dark purple elderberries blooms, riculture complex. This is a way to She said heavy leaves of cabbage, kale and show farmworkers there is an alter- having the different varieties of lettuce and ed- native way to develop healthy food gardens ible flowers. for themselves.” available is “Wasting food is never a prob- Jeannie Economos, pesticide Lamarqus Ashley enjoys a freshly empower- lem,” said Ivan Vazquez, commu- safety and environmental health picked tomato. ing and nity organizer for the Farmworker project coordinator for the Farm- means a lot to her. worker Association of Florida, sociation, the other gardens utilize Association in Apopka. “Whatever “I love how grows here, the community mem- agreed that Campesinos’ Garden plots leased from local government. we work bers take the crop. They come from is more than a garden. Those who Grants help fund leases, insurance, together,” all over the place — Eustis, Orlando, come to harvest are farmworkers permits and irrigation, but financial she said. Zellwood. If anything, they want to and families who grew up as farm- donations are always welcome, and grow more.” workers, along with members who it would be a big leg up if each gar- On one weekend, Vazquez and do not have a direct connection to den grew on a piece of land owned other harvesters took over the kitch- the agriculture industry. Members by the association. en at Hope CommUnity Center to bring their own cultural knowledge “We are always looking for ways make elderberry jelly. Another time and share it with one another with to access land, so these gardens can the freshly picked jalapenos, toma- the common goal of learning how to continue to grow,” Amezquita said. toes and cilantro were converted to develop food sources “while being But for now, association staff salsa. One of things they hope to do in harmony with nature,” she said. and members enjoy the bounty is have a way to dry herbs. “There is a big aspect of social from the land available. Thanks to a farmworker, she recalled the gar- took some property. “Many times, these members justice with the gardens,” Econo- a two-year effort of an Eagle Scout den her father tended on their home “This means a lot to me because have no access to healthy food that mos added. “Low income families project, the Apopka garden has a property when she was growing up (the kids) didn’t have a chance to is affordable, and they don’t have don’t have access to healthy living new greenhouse on the grounds, around the corner on 15th Street in see the farm back in the day,” Lee land or property of their own to because it can be too expensive. which for now is empty but might Apopka. She remembers the beans, said. “This is hands-on stuff they grow their own food,” Vazquez said. And farmworkers are exposed to be used to start citrus seedlings be- peas, okra, tomatoes and even wa- can’t get elsewhere. They learn how “The whole purpose of the garden pesticides every day. These gardens fore planting them on the grounds. termelon that grew on her property. stuff grows and the time it takes for is to have the community to grow offer equality because they give On a recent Sunday, Linda Lee, “We had geese, pigs, chickens, it to grow.” healthy foods without pesticides.” them access to land to raise their a longtime association member, ducks galore,” Lee recalled. “I re- Just as she said that, one of her Paola Amezquita, who heads the own healthy food.” brought a brood of six children, who member my father made a loft just grandsons came out to her with a agroecology project, explained how It is access to land that can be included grandkids and children of for pigeons. I don’t know how he did dish full of ripe tomatoes. Some the the garden employs systems that al- tricky. Along with Apopka, the as- her nephew. The kids, ranging from it, but he got pigeons to roost there. size of his fist, the others grape to- low it to be self-sustainable and en- sociation has gardens in Fellsmere, ages 7 to 10, followed Amezquita He’d collect the droppings for fertil- matoes. vironmentally safe from pesticides Pierson and Homestead. Economos around flitting from plant to plant izer. He was a creative man. I miss “Look how much I found,” he through compost systems, barrels added that the association in Im- asking, “What is this?” and “Can I my dad. I think about him all the said. for rain water, and canals that allow mokalee is interested in a garden, as eat it?” and “What does it taste like?” time.” “You mean how much you the soil to retain water longer and well. While the Apopka garden uses Lee watched them with a soft But the home farm became a picked,” Lee corrected. “And it’s better. While there is a compost that land from a sister project of the as- smile on her face. The daughter of thing of the past when the county beautiful. You did a beautiful job.” n March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS 10 Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops celebrates 50 years

FLORIDA CATHOLIC STAFF tion, health and social concerns. with how to respond to issues of To enhance respect for life, there is sexual orientation and gender dys- MIAMI | The Tallahassee-based a priority on limiting abortion and phoria in employment and housing. Florida Conference of Catholic strengthening alternatives to abor- The Church has a strong message Bishops turns 50 this year, celebrat- tion, and ending or limiting use of of respect, charity and concern for ing half a century of advocating for the death penalty. individuals and families that is at Catholic public policy positions Education also remains a prior- times misunderstood… indeed, de- in the third populous state in the ity with a two-fold commitment spite claims of those with whom we United States. to strengthening parental choice differ on certain issues, there has The Florida Conference of Cath- and to ensuring a strong system of been no greater force for good in so- olic Bishops is an agency of the public schools. Florida is among ciety than organized religion with Catholic bishops of Florida, estab- the leading states in terms of strong Judeo-Christian roots. lished Feb. 1, 1969, as the Florida parental choice programs, and Q. Can you talk about how mod- Catholic Conference by Miami’s there are hopes to build on recent ern communications, technology first archbishop, Coleman F. Car- successes. We also seek strong and the internet has enhanced the roll, and four other Florida bishops accountability in our public and Florida Gov. Rick Scott, center right, is shown here during March 2014 conference mission? serving at that time. non-public schools, certification meeting with Florida’s bishops. (COURTESY) A. Without question, the tech- The conference speaks for the standards, background screens nological advances that have in- Church as a nonpartisan voice in and professional development for you go where you might only hear health, addiction and recovery are fluenced society have influenced matters of public policy and serves teachers. Spanish spoken. It is notable that areas of serious attention in Florida. the conference. We all utilize cell as liaison to the executive, legisla- Q. What are some of the public our growth is not just among His- Assisted suicide is on the horizon phones, are more connected to tive and judicial branches of gov- policy successes that the confer- panics but is from across the United and is being actively fought in other email and texts. As a result, it seems ernment. The archbishop and bish- ence helped to facilitate on behalf States and the world. states. We are seeking comprehen- that we try to do more, or to keep up ops of Florida’s seven (arch) dioces- of the Church in Florida over the At the state government level, we sive or at least multi-faceted immi- with more than conference staffers es constitute its board of directors. years? have the lowest level of per capita gration reform at the federal level, did earlier. There is more informa- The conference works with the A. Despite challenges posed by spending on state services. Things and strongly desire to keep the state tion, and the pace of change is ac- state and federal legislatures and previous Florida Supreme Court could be very challenging if or when out of what the courts have clearly celerating. administrative agencies, as well as rulings on abortion cases, good pro- we encounter a downturn in the recognized as within the federal Things have changed in terms non-Catholic groups. It speaks out life laws have been passed and pro- economy; it could be hard for the government’s purview. And we are of how we interact with legislators. on policy areas such as immigrants, grams have been established. Flor- state to provide needed infrastruc- pushing for reasonable criminal When I started working at the con- housing, health care and criminal ida has passed laws requiring pa- ture and services. Our tax base is justice reforms that treat offenders ference, there were fewer lobbyists justice reform; educational mat- rental notice of a minor’s abortion, low; this attracts people to our state, who are children like children, and and it was easier to schedule time ters involving parochial and public prohibited public funding of most but it can make it difficult to provide broadly emphasize rehabilitation to discuss bills being debated in schools; right to life issues, includ- all abortions; offered services as al- the necessary services to residents. over retribution during incarcera- the coming week. We have also ing abortion, death penalty and eu- ternatives to abortion through the There are significant environ- tion. seen the implementation of term thanasia; and in matters affecting Florida Pregnancy Care Network mental concerns including red tide, While much of the influence of limits, which has the effect of more health, human sexuality, marriage and Choose Life license plates. We algae blooms in our waterways and the conference over the years has turnover among legislators. That and the family unit. passed a Women’s Right to Know beaches, and Florida has been bat- been in the political arena, it also has advantages and drawbacks, The conference’s third execu- (about abortion) Act, protections for tling with Georgia over fresh water serves as the auspices through which has increased the influence tive director since 2014, Michael infants born alive during abortion, sources. These are among newer which the bishops can convene di- and importance of lobbyists in the B. Sheedy, who has been with the and established crimes for harming challenges. There are also concerns ocesan leaders to reflect on similar legislative process as there is less conference since 2002, spoke with pregnant women and their unborn about rising sea levels along the concerns — attorneys, communi- institutional memory among leg- the Florida Catholic about the con- children. coast. We respond to the call to re- cations directors, health ministry islators. ference anniversary and some of its With assistance from our courts, sponsible stewardship of creation. leaders, Catholic charities leaders, Now we transmit reports and activities. The interview has been our death penalty mechanism has Q. Can you talk about the con- chancellors, child safety and pro- alerts electronically through the edited for clarity and brevity. become more reasonable, requiring ference relations with our new Flor- tection of schools. Florida Catholic Advocacy Network Q. The conference hosts recur- a unanimous jury recommendation ida Gov. Ron DeSantis? In fact, as the bishops established (FLCAN). The bishops have direct- ring events such as Catholic Days for death sentences. Many Florid- A. We anticipate a fruitful, pro- the Florida Conference of Catho- ed us to work more closely with par- at the Capitol and the annual Red ians have come to support ending ductive relationship with the new lic Bishops in 2012 through which ishes to develop this network, and Mass of the Holy Spirit. use of the death penalty, especially governor. We have enjoyed strong political activity flows, the most we are grateful to the many pastors A. Those are key events on our when they recognize that the alter- relationships with some of his top significant role of the conference who have already undertaken fo- calendar every year here in Tal- native is a life sentence without pa- staffers and are building on those itself has been within the Church of cused outreach to invite parishio- lahassee. We are grateful that so role. Our tradition, noted especially as well, having met with his policy Florida. In that respect, we operate ners to join. This effort reflects the many committed Catholics, espe- by St. John Paul II, has encouraged director and having communica- an excellent, longstanding accredi- emphasis on utilizing technology to cially from the Councils of Catholic us to work towards incremental tion with other key staffers. tation program for Catholic schools connect with people in productive Women and Knights of Columbus, improvements in the public arena Gov. DeSantis has already done across Florida that has done a great ways to help them exercise their po- and a growing number of young when it is not possible to achieve some positive, unexpected things deal to strengthen the high quality litical responsibilities. people, participate on a regular the complete goal. This has been that transcend partisan bounds of our schools and served as a mod- Q. Any final thoughts? basis. We gather with our bishops central in our advocacy around the and enhance the common good, el for other states. A. The importance of relation- and together respond to our call to death penalty. such as calling for a strong response It should also be noted that the ships is as evident as ever. For the be involved in the life of the world We have ensured solid end-of- to environmental challenges con- conference established the Emer- conference, those are relationships around us. It is always good to come life policies over the years, avoided fronting Florida and appointing gency Management Services pro- within the Church and with elected together to both pray with and for problematic bills that put immi- members of the Democratic party gram to collaborate with charities and appointed officials. It is also elected and appointed officials in grants at risk and assisted their col- to key positions. He has expressed agencies in responding to hur- increasingly relationships with Florida, and to engage in productive lege attendance, expanded parental a desire to expand scholarship pro- ricanes and tragedies like mass members of our electronic network. dialogue to help Florida to thrive. choice in education well beyond grams for Florida school children. shootings in both the short and long Pope Francis has referred to the call We also have sponsored an an- most every other state with the help It is still early, but we are hopeful terms. to encuentro, and indeed, true en- nual statewide Respect Life Confer- of Catholic schools, and facilitated that there are going to be even more Q. What about religious liberty? counters with one another, where ence with respect life leaders from strong disaster response. areas of common interest where we A. Florida law has strong prec- there is an honest exchange, where each diocese, which rotates across Q. In what ways has Florida can work together to help Florida to edent for recognizing religious be- trust and bonds are built, and God’s the state. These conferences en- changed and grown over the last flourish. liefs and concerns of conscience kingdom can emerge more fully in gage the full culture of life. Content five to 10 years that might have gone Q. What are some other areas in a range of areas including abor- our midst. is broad, current and compelling. unnoticed or unappreciated in gen- of concern that the conference has tion, care at the end-of-life, family There are tools that can help us Q. What are some of the top eral? ongoing engagement with? planning and executions. A lot of to communicate, but they can also public policy issues and concerns A. Florida is now the third most A. Ensuring access to health- the conflicts that arise in the legis- be used to sow dissension. Commit- for Florida Catholics and our bish- populous state after California and care for vulnerable persons and en- lature and the broader culture are ments to the truth, to charity, are ops in 2019 and beyond? Texas with 21 million residents. We suring an ethical end-of-life policy over how we understand the flour- key to our work, and are necessary A. We organize our work in are increasingly multicultural and framework are areas of strong in- ishing of the human person. Florida to promote the good of our state and terms of respect for life, educa- multilingual, and there are places terest. Women’s wellness, mental is wrestling at state and local levels society in general. n 11 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019 Border bishops speak against asylum policy, perception of immigrants RHINA GUIDOS Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON | U.S. and Mexican bishops from both sides of the border issued a joint state- ment March 4 expressing “total disagreement” with a recent U.S. policy of sending asylum-seekers back to Mexico while they wait for One Day Passes Available court proceedings. The prelates also spoke against LOCATION the perception that immigrants are Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Hotel criminals. Over 20 Sessions Covering: “We urge everyone to discover,  Writing  Social Media  Video in these brothers and sisters who Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, holds photos of two migrant  Design  Communications  Digital Discipleship are suffering, Christ in need, and children who died in U.S. custody; he spoke during the Feb. 26 to give them the support they re- Interfaith Service for Justice and Mercy at the Border near Sunland Stay Informed • Get Inspired • Be Connected

12886-0315 quire, without assuming they are Park, N.M. (DAVID AGREN | CNS) www.catholicmediaconference.org criminals, as they are sometimes Sponsored by the Catholic Press Association perceived,” says the statement the migrants’ right to seek legal Garcia-Siller and Auxiliary Bishop posted on the website of the Dio- representation before their cases Michael J. Boulette of San Antonio; cese of Brownsville, Texas, and are heard and that, in turn, may Bishop Michael James J. Sis and re- signed by 14 bishops. create a situation that will force tired Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer of The reality is different, the bish- many to avoid the legal process at San Angelo. ops said in the statement, adding ports of entry and enter instead The Mexican bishops who that many migrants are victims of through “high-risk locations in signed it are: Bishops Enrique San- crime in their home countries and order to avoid the authorities,” ac- chez Martinez of Nuevo Laredo, sometimes during their migration cording to the bishops. Jose Guadalupe Torres Campos to the north. “We appeal to governments, in of Ciudad Juarez, Eugenio Andres The signers also voiced opposi- the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Lira Rugarcia of Matamoros, Alon- tion to a recent policy requiring that they not adopt policies that so Garza Trevino of Piedras Negras those seeking asylum in the U.S. have the effect of increasing the and Francisco Raul Villalobos Pa- to wait in Mexico until a judge can suffering of the most vulnerable,” dilla of Saltillo. hear their case. The policy under- they said in the statement. “We reiterate our commitment mines their right to seek asylum The Texas bishops who signed to continue to provide all the help in the U.S. and deprives them of it are: Bishop Mark P. Seitz of El our migrant brothers and sisters the support of family in the U.S., Paso; Bishop James A. Tamayo of need, each distinct diocese join- and perhaps is leading Mexico to Laredo; Bishop Daniel E. Flores, ing with various religious and civil organize refugee camps for tens of Auxiliary Bishop Mario Aviles and organizations that work in support thousands, they said. retired Bishop Raymundo Pena of of the immigrants,” the statement The policy also puts out of reach Brownsville; Archbishop Gustavo said. n

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(SHANNON tee joined in expressing sorrow About 50 people were injured. “the Lord’s blessings of peace and STAPLETON, REUTERS | CNS) for those in Alabama mourning “We offer prayers for the victims strength.” lives lost in a violent tornado that and their grieving families and The day after the tornado has conquered death,” Cardinal Di- Carolina. whipped through the region March friends,” Cardinal DiNardo and whipped through Alabama and Nardo and Bishop Dewane said in “It’s extremely upsetting to me 3. Bishop Dewane said. “Now is the other parts of the South, Archbish- their joint statement. “May the Lord to see these people hurting like this “It is with heavy hearts that we time to offer assistance in any way op Rodi asked for prayers for those grant eternal rest to those who have and the families who have lost loved continue to learn about the destruc- we can to those facing great dif- who died, for their families and for died, and may the Holy Spirit work ones,” the sheriff said in a Weather tion,” the Catholic leaders said in a ficulties. One way to do this is by “those who have lost homes and through all of us to give comfort to Channel report. “This is a very statement released late March 6. donating to Catholic Charities and businesses.” those who are grieving with gener- tightknit community. These people Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of other organizations that are work- “The catastrophic tornadoes osity and love.” are tough. They’re resilient people, Galveston-Houston, USCCB presi- ing to provide emergency needs, which occurred yesterday in The National Weather Service’s and it’s knocked them down. But dent, and Bishop Frank J. Dewane and to help rebuild.” the Archdiocese of Mobile have Chris Darden said the tornado that they’ll be back.” of Venice, Florida, chairman of the In a telegram to Archbishop brought loss of life and devastating hit Lee County clocked in at 170 He described the devastation as Committee on Domestic Justice Thomas J. Rodi of Mobile, Alabama, damage,” the archbishop said in a mph. It created a swath a mile wide shocking, adding: “It looks almost and Human Development, also Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican March 4 statement. and 70 miles long. as if someone took a giant knife and encouraged “generous support” for secretary of state, said March 3 that He added that archdiocesan President Donald Trump has ap- just scraped the ground. There are storm victims as Lenten begins. Pope Francis was “deeply saddened Catholic Social Services was reach- proved disaster funds for the area slabs where homes formerly stood, As of March 7, fatalities in Ala- to learn of the tragic loss of life and ing out to the pastors of the affected and plans to visit tornado victims. debris everywhere, trees snapped, bama remained at 23, and USA the injuries caused by the tornado” areas to offer assistance for those in The tornado that ravaged Lee whole forested areas where trees Today reported that anonymous and expressed his “heartfelt soli- need. County was one of 18 that struck Al- are snapped and lying on the donors have now offered to pay for darity with all affected by this natu- “Our hope, in this Lenten season, abama, Florida, Georgia and South ground.” n their funerals. The victims ranged ral disaster.” as always, is in the Lord of life who Bishop urges Congress to pass protections for Dreamers, TPS holders Purchase a Personalized CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE a special way: ‘I was a stranger and Homeland Security has filed notice you welcomed me.’ Dreamers, and that it was extending TPS status for WASHINGTON | Auxiliary Bish- TPS and DED holders are our neigh- foreign nationals from El Salvador, Facing Stone Now to op Mario E. Dorsonville of Washing- bors, parishioners, and, most im- Nicaragua, Haiti and Sudan until ton called on Congress to adopt leg- portantly, fellow children of God.” Jan. 2, 2020. The notice, published islation that would protect “Dream- In addition to the bishop, the in the Federal Register March 1, Ensure Completion by ers” and those covered by Tempo- House committee heard from said the extension came in response rary Protected Status and Deferred TPS holders and Dreamers, young to a preliminary injunction issued Enforced Departure so that families adults who were brought to the U.S. by U.S. District Court for the North- June 2019! are kept intact. illegally as children and remain ern District of California in a lawsuit Testifying before the House Ju- in the country under the Deferred challenging plans to end the special PERSONALIZED FACING diciary Committee March 6, the Action for Childhood Arrivals. The status for migrants from the four , bishop said such measures were “Dreamer” name comes from the countries. $ necessary to uphold the dignity of DREAM Act, the Development, Re- In his testimony, Bishop Dorson- STONES start at 3 000 immigrants, whom he described as lief, and Education for Alien Minors ville said ending the TPS designa- Ave Maria Catholic Church in Ave Maria, “children of God.” Act, a bipartisan proposal outlining tions for many countries, including, Florida offers you a unique opportunity to Bishop Dorsonville, who will be- several provisions to qualify these Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua and El personalize a facing stone on this beautiful come chairman of the U.S. bishops’ young people for permanent resi- Salvador, has concerned the U.S. iconic church. Perfect for remembering a Committee on Migration in Novem- dency. Conference of Catholic Bishops. loved one or honoring a special person. ber, said the Catholic Church would President Donald Trump in 2017 The possibility of ending the des- continue to assist and advocate on announced that DACA would end, ignation has left some 320,000 TPS behalf of immigrants and refugees but a federal appeals court in Cali- holders facing dire questions over fleeing violence, poverty and the fornia blocked the order in Novem- family separation “if Congress does effects of natural disasters in their ber, allowing the program to remain not act,” he said. homeland. in place. The U.S. bishops called the “TPS holders need a permanent “Our work ... stems from the belief president’s original order reprehen- legal solution that only the Congress that every person is created in God’s sible. At the time he issued the or- and the president, working together, ORDEREmail DeborahYOURS Sweeney TODAY! image,” the bishop said of programs der, Trump challenged Congress to can provide,” he said. [email protected] operated through various Catholic take action and pass a replacement “Given the large number of U.S. 239-261-5555 ext. 330

agencies and parishes. “We follow before it was to be phased out. Last citizen children who have TPS- 12909-0315 the teaching of the Gospel, and in year he said that “DACA was dead holder parents, we must think about his own life and work, Jesus identi- because the Democrats didn’t care what termination of TPS would do to The facing stone program was reinstated and fied himself with newcomers and or act” to save it. these families,” Bishop Dorsonville new facing stones were engraved on the inside and outside walls of the church in August 2018. with other marginalized persons in In addition, the Department of explained. n 13 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019 At National People’s Congress, China recommits to molding religions MICHAEL SAINSBURY visory body, gave their backing to The push to “Sinicize religion” Catholic News Service the Vatican-China agreement. -- make it more culturally Chinese Bishop Vincent Zhan Silu of -- was introduced by President Xi SYDNEY | Chinese Premier Li Mindong, a member of the consul- Jinping in 2015 and written into Keqiang has reiterated the Com- tative conference and vice chair- party orthodoxy in 2017. Experts munist Party’s commitment to man of the Chinese Catholic Patri- see it as an attempt by the officially make religion more culturally otic Association, told Hong Kong’s atheist Communist Party to bring Chinese, emphasizing the poten- Sing Tao Daily March 3 that the religions under its absolute con- tial problems with the secret agree- deal was a win-win agreement that trol. ment on the appointment of bish- would promote the unity of the In 2018, the party-controlled, ops, signed in September between Chinese Church and its healthy governing bodies for Protestants, the Vatican and Beijing. development, ucanews.com re- Catholics and Muslims in China all “We must fully implement the ported. released detailed five-year plans (Communist) Party’s fundamental “There will be no official or un- on how to sinicize their religions. policy on religious affairs and up- official church when the church is Catholics and Protestants have hold the Sinicization of religion in united,” he said. Asked if it meant plans to retranslate the Bible, re- China,” Li, the ruling Communist the so-called underground church writing annotations to it. They Party’s No. 2 leader, said while de- would be forced to disappear, he also plan to integrate “Chinese livering his annual “work report” said: “Don’t you want the church elements” into services, liturgies, Officials in Beijing attend the second plenary session of the National March 5. to be united? A church schism is sacred music, clerical clothing and People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People March 8, 2019. Li delivered his message at Chi- not the fundamental aspiration of church buildings. (THOMAS PETER, REUTERS | CNS) na’s National People’s Congress in Catholics.” Beijing’s plan has seen Catho- Beijing, part of the annual “two Bishop Zhan said those Catho- lic and Protestant churches come prefect of the Congregation for the ognizing about 30 “underground” sessions” that started March 3 and lics who refused to join the official under fire despite the agreement Evangelization of Peoples, traveled bishops named by the Holy See but were expected to run for up to 10 church were acting in their per- with the Vatican. In addition, un- to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau not recognized by the Communist days. The congress is widely seen sonal interests, but there was no der the sinicization plan, up to Feb. 26-March 6. He said the agree- Party Catholic organizations. So as the effective rubber stamp par- timetable for the integration of the 2 million ethic Uighur Muslims ment needed improvement. far, only one such bishop has been liament in the one-party state. underground church -- those who have been placed in so-called “re- “The agreement is provisional “recognized” by Beijing. n Ucanews.com reported that have refused to register with the education” camps in the province only, and we will improve it in the Chinese Bishops who attended government -- with Beijing’s hier- of Xinjiang, according to human future,” Cardinal Filoni said after Material from ucanews.com came the concurrent Chinese People’s archy. rights groups. celebrating Mass in Hong Kong from www.ucanews.com/news/ Political Consultative Conference, “Everyone works hard and The meetings in Beijing began March 5. bishops-back-vatican-china-deal- the self-described government ad- works together,” he said. while Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Beijing has moved slowly on rec- as-step-to-unity/84658. Four CRS staffers, humanitarian workers aboard Ethiopian jet that crashed DENNIS SADOWSKI ous countries and commends their A tire of the “Cedric’s goal was to return to Catholic News Service souls to the mercy of almighty God. Ethiopian Kenya after his studies to pursue a Pope Francis sends heartfelt condo- Airlines Flight career promoting the rights of refu- ET 302 is seen | Four Catholic lences to their families, and upon gees in East Africa and beyond,” Fa- WASHINGTON March 11, Relief Service staff members on all who mourn this tragic loss he near Bishoftu, ther Bosco wrote. their way to a training session in invokes the divine blessings of con- Ethiopia. The David Beasley, World Food Pro- Nairobi, Kenya, were among the solation and strength,” said the tele- crash killed gram executive director, mourned passengers aboard an Ethiopian gram from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, 157. (TIKSA the loss of his agency’s seven staff- Airlines flight that crashed mo- Vatican secretary of state. NEGERI, ers in a March 10 statement. ments after takeoff in the east Afri- In a statement March 11, Catho- REUTERS “As we mourn, let us reflect that can nation. lic Relief Services shared the news | CNS) each of these WFP colleagues were The accident March 10 claimed of the tragedy involving its staffers, willing to travel and work far from the lives of 157 people on board, all Ethiopian nationals. their homes and loved ones to help many of them from humanitarian The dead include Getnet Ale- make the world a better place to live. agencies. mayehu, Mulusew Alemu, Sintaye- result of this tragedy.” home to Nairobi because of the That was their calling, as it is for the Others on the jetliner included a hu Aymeku and Sara Chalachew. Catholic Relief Services is the death of his fiancee’s mother. rest of the WFP family,” he said. Georgetown University law school They worked in various administra- U.S. bishops’ international relief “With his passing, the George- A list of the dead released by Ethi- student who was serving as a cam- tive positions for CRS. and development agency. In Wash- town family has lost a stellar stu- opian Airlines included 32 Kenyans, pus minister and 19 staff members “Although we are in mourning, ington, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo dent, a great friend to many, and 18 Canadians, eight from the United of U.N. agencies. we celebrate the lives of these col- of Galveston-Houston, president a dedicated champion for social States and others from China, India, Pope Francis offered prayers for leagues and the selfless contribu- of the U.S. Conference of Catholic justice across East Africa and the Israel, Saudi Arabia and Somalia. the passengers from 35 countries in tions they made to our mission, Bishops, expressed sadness at the world,” said the letter from Jesuit Aviation officials from Ethiopia a telegram March 11. despite the risks and sacrifices that “deaths of four of our esteemed col- Father Mark Bosco, executive vice were investigating the accident, the “Having learned with sadness of humanitarian work can often en- leagues.” president and dean at Georgetown’s second in recent months involving the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash, tail,” CRS said. “Our thoughts and In a letter to Maronite Bishop law school. the brand-new Boeing 737 Max jet. his holiness Pope Francis offers prayers are with their families and Gregory Mansour, chairman of the Asiavugwa was a residential In October, a Lyon Air flight killed prayers for the deceased from vari- all of those who lost loved one as a board of CRS, the cardinal said he minister at Georgetown. He had 189 people in Indonesia. had asked all bishops in the United served as assistant director of ad- The plane has been the work- States to pray for the repose of the vancement at St. Aloysius Gon- horse for airlines worldwide and has souls of the four workers. zaga Secondary School, a free high been the company’s best-selling air- “May the consolation of the Sav- school for orphans with HIV/AIDS craft. China and Ethiopia grounded LEWIS ior’s embrace be now a source of in Nairobi, before enrolling at the all flights involving the modern air- comfort to their loved ones and co- law school. He also had served refu- liner March 11. & COMPANY workers on this difficult and pain- gees and marginalized people Zim- Four investigators from the U.S. ful day,” Cardinal DiNardo wrote babwe, Kenya, Uganda and Tanza- National Transportation Security March 11. nia and Zimbabwe before enrolling Board were dispatched to Ethiopia Cedric Asiavugwa, a third-year at Georgetown, the letter said. to assist in the investigation, an Learn Rosary Making law student at Georgetown Uni- During the current semester at NTSB spokesman said March 10. versity and campus minister, was Georgetown, Asiavugwa was en- Addis Ababa and Nairobi are Contact us for a catalog and introductory offer. 12800-0315 among the passengers. A letter sent rolled in the Center for Applied major hubs among worldwide agen- rosaryparts.com • 1-800-342-2400 to the Georgetown community late Legal Studies clinic, working with cies serving poor and marginalized March 10 said he was on his way refugees seeking asylum in the U.S. people, refugees and migrants. n March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 14

CRS RICE BOWL LENTEN CAMPAIGN Guatemalans hit by three years of drought JO ANN ZUNIGA Food Program, nearly 50 percent Corn is seen Catholic News Service of children under age 5 are consid- in Baja ered chronically malnourished in Verapaz, Guatemala, | These past three Guatemala, a measure that peaks HOUSTON in this 2009 years of drought in Central Amer- to 90 percent or higher in many ru- file photo. ica have destroyed corn and beans ral areas. Three years crops, leaving families starving and “I also talked with parish social of drought causing Guatemala to declare a true ministers at the Houston offices of in Central state of emergency, said Catholic Catholic Charities. Several of them America have Relief Services officials. had conducted Rice Bowl projects destroyed These families are among the here and were glad to see how the crops of corn “poorest of the poor” who are funds directly help many of these and beans, helped by U.S. parishes partici- families,” Rodriguez said. leaving pating in CRS’ Lenten Rice Bowl Johana Ferro, director of reli- families campaign, said Monica Rodriguez, gious education at St. Jerome Cath- starving. project manager of CRS’ SEGAMIL, olic Church, said her faith forma- (DANIEL a program in Guatemala that trains tion classes have been able to raise LECLAIR, women how to earn funds and thousands of dollars over the past REUTERS provide nutritious food for their 10 years for the Lenten Rice Bowl | CNS) children. SEGAMIL is the Spanish project. acronym for Food Security Focused “We order the free materials not a coincidence that the leap in Now entire villages seem to be yan women are not allowed credit on the First Thousand Days. through the crsricebowl.org web- numbers coincides with the onset collapsing from the inside out as through banks, so we are helping The annual campaign run by site that includes the cardboard of severe El Nino-related drought more and more communities be- them start their own small busi- CRS, the U.S. bishops’ overseas re- bowls the children collect money conditions in Central America’s come stranded, hours away from nesses to survive.” lief and development agency, raises with. In classes, we also go over dry corridor, which stretches the nearest town, with no food, no Rodriguez helps more than awareness and funds to combat the activities offered online for the through Guatemala, Honduras work and no way to seek help. The 150,000 people within her re- hunger and poverty. Schoolchil- family like healthy recipes and the and El Salvador. desperation is palpable, she said. gion. Rice Bowl funds also go to dren, parishioners and families Lenten prayer,” Ferro told the Texas One of the main “push factors” One program she does is a sav- Africa and other areas in need, are encouraged to put savings from Catholic Herald, the archdiocesan for these migrants, in addition ings and lending committee that she said. their Lenten fasting into a card- newspaper. to violence from crime, includes women in the village organize to Every year, people in more than board “rice bowl.” They also can view videos on the drought and its consequences: no set aside even a few cents each week 14,000 faith communities across Rodriguez recently visited sev- website about families benefiting work, no money and no food. Years that they can then borrow and pay the United States are using nearly 4 eral Houston parishes and schools. from the program to bring it closer of erratic weather, failed harvests, back as needed, Rodriguez said. million “rice bowls” for their Lenten She thanked them for past par- to students’ reality. and a chronic lack of employment They also are trained in raising almsgiving, resulting in nearly $12 ticipation and encouraged them to “Basically our teachers help chil- opportunities have slowly chipped animals, she said. So with those million annually. While $9 million start a new Lenten project through dren learn that religion is not just a away at the strategies Guatemalan funds saved or borrowed, a family supports CRS programs around the the Rice Bowl campaign whether church or building, but it’s our re- families have used successfully to can buy a chicken for the eggs that world, the remaining $3 million individually, classes or churchwide. sponsibility to help our neighbors,” cope with one or two years of suc- they can eat or sell. stays in the local diocese to support “This project really makes a dif- she said. cessive droughts and crop failures, “They are starting micro-enter- hunger and poverty alleviation ef- ference. We are partners in change,” Her classes and St. Jerome raised she said. prises,” Rodriguez said. “Many Ma- fort. n said Rodriguez, accompanied on $11,000 submitted for the Lenten her visits by CRS colleague Anna Rice Bowl project. Huth and Hilda Ochoa, director of “Every penny can make a differ- the Mission Office of the Archdio- ence. When we’re hungry, we can cese of Galveston-Houston. go out and buy a hamburger, but Long-Sleeve She emphasized that 75 percent in many places in the world, they of all funds goes directly to cut- have to produce their own food or ting the cycle of poverty while each starve,” Ferro said. Relief Drive 2019 diocese retains the remaining 25 Rodriguez, originally from Gua- percent for its own food pantry and temala, received her master’s de- This Lent please join the other programs to help the poor. gree in the United States on world “This is the worse it’s ever been, hunger, malnutrition and develop- many farmers are saying,” Rodri- ment before returning to Guate- FLORIDACatholic guez said of Central America. She mala and joining CRS 12 years ago. and make a difference in the lives of our described the rural villages where Data from U.S. Customs and Mayan women are losing their Border Patrol show a massive in- farmworker brothers and sisters in Christ. crops, then their husbands who crease in the number of Guatema- move on looking for work and then lan migrants, particularly families Our brothers and sisters in their children through malnutri- and unaccompanied minors, in- the fields are in need of shirts tion. tercepted at the U.S. border start- to wear to protect them from According to the U.N. World ing in 2014. Rodriguez said it’s the sun and toxic elements as they gather the food we put Ash Wednesday on our tables. Shirt collection (MARCH 6) sites are located at farmworker through Holy Thursday associations, certain Catholic (APRIL 18) Charities sites and St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores. Ways to Donate For info on collection sites: By check:Payable to FloridaCatholic • Visit www.thefloridacatholic.org/LSR Mail to: Long-Sleeve Relief Drive PO Box 4993, Orlando, FL 32802-4993 • Call Tammy at 407-373-0079 12438-0315 Call with a Credit Card: 12851-0315 • Email [email protected] 407-373-0075 or toll free 1-888-275-9953 15 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic March 15-28, 2019

HUNGER, BRAIN DRAIN, DISRUPTIONS Church working to help Venezuelans

BARBARA J. FRASER well as ordinary people, said Father Catholic News Service Rafael Garrido, provincial of the Je- A priest suits in Venezuela. prays beside LIMA, Peru | Catholic Church Every aspect of life has been dis- supporters of leaders in Venezuela say a peaceful rupted, he said. Something as sim- Venezuelan transfer of power from embattled ple as a family outing to a park may opposition President Nicolas Maduro to a tran- be impossible because of a lack of leader Juan sitional government, probably led transportation, while “going to the Guaido by National Assembly president movies means skipping a meal” to holding flags Juan Guaido, is the best hope for the be able to pay for a ticket. and signs backing the crisis-wracked country. The poorest people suffer most, humanitarian But it is impossible to say when, and parishes try to help, giving pri- aid, at the or whether, that will happen, ac- ority to people with life-threatening port in cording to Jesuits and analysts who medical problems and malnour- Willemstad, met March 4-7 at Jesuit-run Antonio ished children. Curacao. Ruiz de Montoya University here to “The church is making an enor- (HENRY analyze the situation. mous effort to accompany people,” ROMERO, “As church and as the Society of but with inflation running at a REUTERS Jesus, we don’t want a violent out- mind-boggling 2.69 million percent | CNS) come that prolongs the people’s suf- in January, it is difficult for parishes fering,” Jesuit Father Jose Virtuoso, to pay operating expenses and meet president of Andres Bello Catholic people’s needs for aid, Father Gar- opposition leader Guaido, he said. “That will only be possible if a sentment, much hatred,” he added. University in Caracas, Venezuela, rido said. A change of government would healthy climate of peaceful coexis- Nevertheless, Father Garrido told Catholic News Service. “We fa- Without basic services like water, not solve Venezuela’s problems im- tence, of acceptance, of nonviolence predicted that people will be pa- vor a transition that is as peaceful as schools have cut back class hours, mediately. A new administration is created,” Father Virtuoso said. tient with reconstruction “if people possible.” he said. Some children in low-in- would have to stop inflation and “The church is called to collaborate see clear signs that the government Venezuela’s spiraling political come neighborhoods have been jump-start the country’s economy, directly in that.” is concerned about the people and and economic crisis has caused forced to drop out of school. restore public services and rebuild The crisis and the political po- places the people at the top of its shortages of food and medicine and Universities are suffering a brain the deteriorated health care and larization that preceded it have agenda.” n interrupted public services like wa- drain as professors and researchers educational systems. “caused many wounds, much re- ter, electricity and transportation. A take better-paying jobs outside the power outage affecting most of the country, Father Virtuoso said. country stretched into a second day College students also drop out to Venezuela deports U.S. journalist, March 8, forcing schools and offices emigrate. Although they may hope to close. to resume their studies, their imme- The hardships have forced diate concern is to find work to help many people to leave the country support their families, he said. CNS contributor, after military raid in search of jobs, Father Virtuoso The Venezuelan crisis also has said. An estimated 3 million people international consequences be- CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE tempts to reach Weddle had been have left Venezuela since 2015, ac- cause of other countries’ economic unsuccessful, but said his house- cording to U.N. agencies. Many and political interests, Father Virtu- WASHINGTON | A Catholic keeper reported he was arrested have crossed the border into neigh- oso said. Negotiations for a peaceful News Service contributor in Cara- “with his passport, other docu- boring countries, where they often transition would probably have to cas, Venezuela, was taken by mili- ments, money and a large suitcase.” face discrimination and must work include Russia, China and Cuba, tary counterintelligence officials af- A spokesman for the U.S. Embas- in low-paying jobs in the informal which support Maduro for various ter his home was raided early March sy to Venezuela told Catholic News economy. reasons, and the United States, Eu- 6. Cody Weddle, 29, best known for Service the embassy was aware of The impact of the crisis has rip- ropean Union and the Lima Group, reporting for Miami ABC affiliate the arrest but could not share infor- pled through Venezuelan society, a group of 14 Latin American and WPLG and The Miami Herald, was mation. affecting parishes and schools as Caribbean countries, which back held more than 12 hours before In Washington, Greg Erlandson, Venezuelan authorities escorted Catholic News Service director and him to the airport to return to the editor-in-chief, expressed deep Cody Weddle is pictured in this FLORIDACatholic U.S. His assistant, Carlos Camacho, concern about Weddle’s disappear- undated photo. (COURTESY also was held but was later released. ance. GLOBAL SISTERS REPORT) Weddle had reported on air “We ask Venezuelan gov’t to re- March 5 about Venezuelan opposi- lease him and Carlos Camacho ginia Tech University, has degrees tion leader Juan Guaido’s return to immediately,” Erlandson said in a in journalism and political science. the country. tweet March 6. “We urge the U.S. He has reported from Venezuela for The Venezuelan journalist’s government to advocate on Cody’s several years. union first posted about Weddle’s behalf and ask for prayers for his In addition to reporting on Ven- arrest on Twitter early March 6. safety.” ezuelan politics, he has reported WPLG announced later that at- Weddle, a 2012 graduate of Vir- on Church issues for Catholic News Service and for Global Sisters Re- 12885-0315 port, a project of National Catholic Get the word out PUBLISHES Reporter. 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Following that, a able suffering,” Pope Francis said, ing them and leading them to the can Secretariat for the Economy date will be set by the Victorian but it also is a call to repentance and promised land, Pope Francis insist- and former member of Pope Supreme Court’s Appeals Division the renewal of the church. ed that God must teach his people Francis’ Council of Cardinals — the highest court in the state — “Our humble repentance, which humility so that they recognize he will remain behind bars ahead of Australian Cardinal George Pell to hear arguments from prosecu- remains silent between our tears is God and they are totally depen- his sentencing March 13 after the arrives at the County Court in tors and defense counsel and de- for the monstrosity of sin and the dent on him. chief judge of the Victorian Coun- Melbourne Feb. 27, 2019. (CNS) cide whether it believes there are unfathomable greatness of God’s When the ancient Israelites ty Court, Peter Kidd, who presided grounds to hear a full appeal. If so, forgiveness, this, this humble re- made the golden calf, he said, “a over the trial, heard pleas for his — this was an attack.” an appeal hearing will take place, pentance is the beginning of our patient process of reconciliation sentence Feb. 27. Cardinal Pell’s counsel, Robert but these two processes could also holiness,” the pope told priests from began, a wise pedagogy through Australian lawyers said it could Richter, argued that this was “no take place at once. A decision on the Diocese of Rome. which God threatens and consoles, take more than a year for an ap- more than a plain vanilla sexual an appeal would be heard by one Pope Francis’ annual Lenten makes them aware of the conse- peal to be heard and adjudicated if penetration case where the child justice and a full appeal, or joint meeting with the priests March 7 quences of the evil done and de- the case is treated normally. A suc- is not actively participating” draw- process, by three justices. began with a penitential prayer ser- cides to forget their sin, punishes cessful appeal could see the con- ing gasps from the courtroom, If the appeal is successful due vice and individual confessions at the people and heals the wounds viction overturned or result in a said people present. to a legal mistake by the trial judge the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the he inflicted.” retrial, depending on the grounds Richter presented a raft of char- there will be retrial, but if the con- cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. God threatens to abandon his of any successful appeal. acter references for Cardinal Pell, viction is found to be “unsafe and In a long, impromptu talk on people, and he lets them experience In December, Cardinal Pell including from former Australian unsatisfactory,” the conviction priesthood and forgiveness, the some of what it might mean to be was convicted of sexually abusing Prime Minister John Howard and will immediately be expunged pope acknowledged the clerical without him, the pope said. “We’ve two 13-year-old choirboys in 1996 Greg Craven, president of the Aus- and Cardinal Pell will be set free. sexual abuse crisis and the particu- experienced this, these awful mo- in the sacristy of Melbourne’s St. tralian Catholic University. During the appeal process, Car- lar way it had impacted priests. ments of spiritual desolation.” Patrick’s Cathedral. He was found Prosecutors presented a 14- dinal Pell has been banned by the “Sin disfigures us,” he said, and But the Lord always returns, al- guilty of one count of sexual (oral) page statement from the living Vatican from exercising ministry it is “humiliating” when “we or one lowing people to learn to fear their penetration with a child under age victim, who cannot be named, or having contact with minors. of our brother priests or bishops own powerlessness, their slyness, 16 and four counts of indecent acts and a statement from the father of “I respect the fact that this case falls into the bottomless abyss of the way they say one thing and do with or in the presence of a child the deceased victim. is under appeal, but it is the vic- vice, corruption or, worse still, of a another, he said. under 16, but the court’s decision Kidd also emphasized that he tims and their families I am think- crime that destroys the lives of oth- Confession, for priests like for was gagged at the time pending a was sentencing Cardinal Pell and ing of today, and all those who ers,” like the sexual abuse of minors any Catholic, is a moment of com- second trial. This was due to take not the church, which has been have suffered from sexual abuse does. ing face to face with one’s own place in April, but prosecutors embroiled in sex abuse scandals by those they should have been Pope Francis said he is con- weakness, being honest and saying withdrew the charges, allowing in Australia for decades and was able to trust, but couldn’t,” said vinced the abuse scandal is ulti- out loud how one has sinned, he the convictions to be revealed the biggest offender targeted by a Australian Prime Minister Scott mately the work of the devil. said. It’s like removing the mask or Feb. 26. five-year Royal Commission into Morrison. “Still, do not be discouraged,” makeup people usually wear so no “At the moment I feel this was Institutional Child Sexual Abuse, “Their prolonged pain and suf- he told the priests. “The Lord is pu- one sees their faults. callous, brazen offending,” Kidd which ended in 2017. fering will not have ended today. rifying his bride (the church) and Pope Francis told the priests they told the standing room only court, The cardinal’s lawyers have While due process continues, our is converting us all to himself. He should not expect to be always un- as he prepared to listen to argu- withdrawn a bid for bail while he justice system has affirmed no is putting us to the test so that we derstood, accepted and appreciat- ments on sentencing. awaits a decision on his appeal Australian is above the law.” would understand that, without ed, but “let us believe in the patient “He did have in his mind some because, they said, Cardinal Pell The same day Cardinal Pell him, we are dust.” God is working guidance of God, who does things sense of impunity. How else did “believes it is appropriate for him was sentenced, the Vatican an- “to restore the beauty of his bride, in his time, opening our hearts and he think he was going to get away to await sentencing.” The cardinal nounced his case would be inves- surprised in flagrant adultery.” placing ourselves at the service of with it,” adding that he believed continues to maintain his inno- tigated by the Congregation for the Focusing much of his talk on the his word of reconciliation.” n there was an “element of brutality cence. Doctrine of the Faith. n Pope: World in need of ‘ecological conversion’ to advance sustainability

JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES world order,” the pope said March 8. can help the world reach the goals Development, he said, is “a com- it is ultimately a vocation, a call Catholic News Service “Already, St. John Paul II spoke by 2030. plex concept” that has been “al- that requires a free and respon- about the need to ‘encourage and The March 7-9 conference, which most entirely limited to economic sible answer.” VATICAN CITY | Sustainable support the ecological conversion,’” was jointly organized by the Dicast- growth,” thus leading the world Pope Francis also expressed his development cannot be achieved he said. ery for Promoting Integral Human down a “dangerous path where hope that the conference would without the voices of those effected “Religions have a key role to play Development and the Pontifical progress is assessed only in terms lead to concrete solutions that re- by the exploitation of the earth’s in this,” the pope said. “For a correct Council for Interreligious Dialogue, of material growth.” spond to “the cry of the earth and resources, especially the poor, shift toward a sustainable future, brought together religious leaders Such a path has caused many to the cry of the poor” while promot- migrants, indigenous people and we must recognize our errors, sins, from all major faith backgrounds, “irrationally exploit the environ- ing serious commitments “that de- young men and women, Pope Fran- faults and failures, which leads to a as well as advocates and experts in ment and our fellow human be- velop alongside our sister earth and cis told participants at a Vatican heartfelt repentance and desire to the fields of development, the envi- ings,” he added. never against her.” conference on sustainable develop- change; in this way, we will be rec- ronment and health care. “We should commit ourselves “If we are truly concerned about ment. onciled with others, with creation Welcoming the participants, the to promoting and implement- developing an ecology capable Without a change of attitude and with the Creator.” pope applauded the conference’s ing the development goals that of repairing the damage we have that focuses on the well-being of The three-day international con- objective to include the voice of dif- are supported by our deepest re- done,” the pope said, “no branch of the planet and its inhabitants, ef- ference, titled “Religions and the ferent religious traditions, including ligious and ethical values,” the science or form of wisdom should forts to achieve the U.N.’s sustain- Sustainable Development Goals: the Catholic tradition, in contribut- pope said. “Human development be overlooked, and this includes re- able development goals will not be Listening to the cry of the earth and ing to “new paths of constructive is not only an economic issue or ligions and the languages particu- “sufficient for a fair and sustainable of the poor,” looked at how religions development.” one that concerns experts alone; lar to them.” n

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NATION nenfelser, president of the Susan B. food and, even if it is plant-based, Anthony List pro-life organization, toxic food will still make you very said in a March 4 statement. The ill,” she said. Report: Immigrant Office of Population Affairs, which is part of the U.S. Department of Sisters in rape children in custody Health and Human Services and faced abuse oversees Title X, published the draft case say they are final rule the afternoon of Feb. 22. church outcasts WASHINGTON | Federal docu- ments show that the U.S. govern- Religious leaders COCHIN, India | As the Vatican ment has received more than 4,500 grapples to devise stronger proto- complaints over the last four years want repeal of cols and responses following a his- alleging that children who are un- ‘parking lot tax’ toric summit focused on clergy sex der government custody because of abuse of minors, five nuns in India immigration matters faced sexual WASHINGTON | Nonprofit and complain of church repression for abuse. But the agency in charge of religious leaders, including the their support of a former superior Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan meets injured keeping track of the complaints chairmen of two U.S. Conference general who was allegedly raped people in Douma, Syria, March 6, 2019. (COURTESY SYRIAC CATHOLIC said the “data given to Congress of Catholic Bishops’ committees, by a bishop. “The Catholic Church PATRIARCHATE | CNS) by our agency reflects allegations called on Congress to repeal a pro- leadership has been treating us much broader than ‘sexual abuse’” vision in the 2017 tax cut bill that as outcasts after we went public and could have included incidents taxes religious and nonprofit or- against Bishop Franco Mulakkal Cardinal Tagle, Syrian prelates visit of vulgar language. A Feb. 26 state- ganizations for the cost of parking (of Jalandhar). Even the Vatican Ghouta, see ‘unspeakable suffering’ ment from Jonathan Hayes, act- lots and transit benefits provided has not bothered to acknowledge ing director of the federal Office to employees. In a letter March 1 to our complaints,” Sister Anupama DAMASCUS, Syria | Catholic prelates in Syria, accompanied by Philip- of Refugee Resettlement, said the Democratic and Republican leader- Kelamangalathuveli, spokeswom- pine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, president of Caritas Internationalis, vis- numbers include complaints of ship on the House Ways and Means an for five Missionaries of Jesus ited the eastern Ghouta region outside of Damascus and saw “unspeakable sexual harassment and inappro- Committee, the religious leaders nuns, told Global Sisters Report. suffering … in every face, mostly the children,” and a “very confused” ex- priate sexual behavior, “a catch-all cited the conclusion of an Evangeli- The sisters seek attention from the pression, Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan told Catholic category for sexual behaviors that cal Council for Financial Account- Vatican to the plight of women reli- News Service. The March 6 visit was part of the annual session of the Coun- do not rise to the level of sexual ability official who determined that gious abused by clergy, with clearer cil of Heads of Catholic Churches in Syria. Patriarch Younan said the over- abuse or sexual harassment.” Some the provision “effectively creates an protocols and more protection. For all reaction of the prelates while visiting Douma, the major city of eastern of it involved behaviors perpetrated income tax on churches for the first now, the five sisters are living with Ghouta, “was deep sadness and repulsion” in seeing “the horrible destruc- among children detained, not nec- time in U.S. history.” The leaders the victim in a convent in Kerala tion of that region, held hostage for such a long time by radical Muslims.” essarily by federal staff or those urged Congress to act soon because state, refusing orders to return to Patriarch Younan noted that “evidently, this visit had an impact on Cardi- hired to care for the children, the the affected organizations will their own communities while the nal Tagle, who expressed his deep grief in front of so much suffering,” add- statement said. But they do include begin filing tax forms and paying case is ongoing. They are caught in ing that the cardinal compared the scenes to an earthquake or typhoon. allegations that adults charged with income tax on parking and tran- a wrangle between a bishop who “Besides the humanitarian assistance so much needed and the urgent help caring for the children abused them sit benefits. The deadline for filing supports their refusal and their to rebuild their city, it is mostly and, first of all, hope and dignity that this sexually in some form. Hayes said forms is April 15, which is Tax Day. congregational leadership, and courageous community was looking for,” the patriarch added. in the statement that the total num- Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Lou- they endure the rancor of sisters ber of incidents of alleged abuse by isville, Kentucky, chair of the Com- in their community who ridicule “facility-staff-on-minor,” basically mittee for Religious Liberty, and them and discount the victim’s al- ever, Cardinal Barbarin’s lawyer, met March 4 with supervisors, staff adults who allegedly abused mi- Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, legations. The sisters rallied behind Jean-Felix Luciani, told journalists members and assistants working at nors, is small and over the four-year Florida, chair of the Committee on their former superior general who, that the cardinal would “challenge the Vatican Secret Archives during period the figure totaled 178 cases. Domestic Justice and Human De- on June 28, complained to the po- this decision through all appropri- an audience to mark the 80th an- “These allegations were all fully in- velopment, signed the letter along lice in Kerala that Bishop Mulakkal ate legal channels.” Questioning niversary of Pope Pius XII’s election vestigated and remedial action was with 10 other religious and non- had sexually abused her multiple “the court’s motivations,” Luciani March 2, 1939. taken where appropriate,” the state- profit leaders. times, from 2014 to 2016. Sister Kela- said that increasing media pressure ment said. mangalathuveli said the victim first after the release of several docu- Pope to meet wrote to church authorities in Janu- mentaries and a movie about Father States sue to WORLD ary 2017, the apostolic nuncio in In- Preynat’s abuses raised “real ques- refugees during dia in January 2018, and then to the tions about respect for justice.” visit to Bulgaria stop new rule for Health depends pope May 14, seeking church action Title X funding against Bishop Mulakkal. Bishop VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis on changing way Mulakkal has consistently denied VATICAN will take part in several interreli- SAN FRANCISCO | California the allegations and claimed the gious events as well as a visit to a ref- Attorney General Xavier Becerra food is made case was due to the nun’s personal Pope announces ugee camp and a meeting with the filed suit March 4 in U.S. District VATICAN CITY | The food peo- vendetta for his initiating disciplin- poor in St. Teresa of Kolkata’s home- Court in San Francisco to block the ple pick at the supermarket and ary action against her. access to wartime town during a three-day visit to the Trump administration’s “Protect cook in their kitchens can make a Balkans. The pope is scheduled Life Rule,” which prevents funds huge difference in helping address Cardinal convicted documents to travel to Bulgaria May 5-7 and provided under the Title X Family the global problems of hunger, obe- VATICAN CITY | Declaring that North Macedonia May 7. During his Planning Program from being used sity and climate change, a number for failing to report the Catholic Church is unafraid of visit, the pope will also celebrate the in services that include abortion as of speakers said at a Vatican confer- sexual abuse history, Pope Francis announced first Communion of a group of chil- a method of family planning or that ence on sustainable development. that documents in the Vatican Se- dren in Rakovski — the city with make abortion referrals. He filed But helping the planet and hu- VATICAN CITY | A French car- cret Archives relating to the war- the largest number of Catholics in suit the day the rule was published man health will need more than a dinal was given a six-month sus- time pontificate of Pope Pius XII Bulgaria, which is predominately in the Federal Register. It goes into change in behavior, said Vandana pended sentence at a civil trial after will be open to scholars in 2020. Re- Orthodox. Catholics make up less effect 60 days after its publication. Shiva, a quantum physicist and he was found guilty of covering up searchers, particularly those inter- than 1 percent of Bulgaria’s more Twenty states and the District of Hindu activist. “It is about a con- abuses committed decades ago by ested in Catholic-Jewish relations, than 7 million people. The visit in- Columbia were filing a joint suit sciousness shift: How do we live a priest. Lyon Cardinal Philippe have pressed the Vatican to open cludes meetings with government against the new rule March 5 in U.S. in this world? What is the food we Barbarin, 68, was convicted March the archives and allow a full study authorities as well as Orthodox and District Court in Eugene, Oregon. eat? Is my eating helping the bees, 7 of covering up abuse by Father of Pope Pius’ actions during the other religious leaders. He will also Becerra’s suit and the multistate butterfly and the farmer? Or is my Bernard Preynat, who confessed to war, including what he did or failed participate in an ecumenical prayer suit both seek a court injunction eating part of the extinction of the abusing minors at Lyon’s Saint-Luc to do for Jews during the Holocaust. service in Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia. to stop the rule from taking effect. bees and the extinction of the farm- Parish, where he ran a large Catho- “The church is not afraid of history, The Republic of North Macedonia “Contrary to pro-abortion misinfor- ers?” she said. The trend in modern lic Scout group in the 1970s and on the contrary, she loves it and is about 64 percent Orthodox, 33 mation, the ‘Protect Life Rule’ does industrial agriculture is to get to a 1980s. In a brief statement to jour- would like to love it more and bet- percent Muslim and less than half not cut Title X funding by a single point where farming can be done nalists following the verdict March ter, just as she loves God. Therefore, of 1 percent are Catholic or belong dime — it simply enforces the exist- without local, independent farmers, 7, Cardinal Barbarin expressed his with the same confidence as my to other Christian denominations. ing statute that draws a bright line she said. “If you do farming without “compassion for the victims” and predecessors, I open and entrust to Pope Francis will make history as of separation between abortion and farmers, you will have food produc- said he would meet with Pope Fran- researchers” this wealth of docu- the first pope to visit North Mace- family planning,” Marjorie Dan- tion without care, it will be toxic cis to hand in his resignation. How- ments, Pope Francis said. The pope donia. March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic ADVERTISEMENT 18 12794-0315

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SCRIPTURE More than Living up readings Friday, March 15 Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 meets the eye to the name Saturday, March 16 Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday, March 17 this mountain, with its com- Sunday, March 24 like a riddle. He is absolute exis- Second Sunday of Lent manding view of the Galilean Third Sunday of Lent tence itself. Against all odds, in Sunday, March 17 Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13- plains, Jesus entered into deep Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, the Name of God, Moses is suc- Second Sunday of Lent 14; Phil 3:17—4:1; Lk 9:28b-36 prayer. While praying his body, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 cessful in liberating the Israel- Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Phil which seemed just as ordinary ites from Pharaoh. As a family of 3:17—4:1; Lk 9:28b-36 Growing up in the 80’s, like as any other human body, was Names are important. They faith they will begin the journey many other boys, I was in- suddenly transfigured to be as carry a certain value and mean- to the Promised Land. Monday, March 18 trigued by the Transformer’s bright as the sun. The vision of ing. Think of all the books avail- Our second reading from 1 Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13; Lk cartoon and toys. Basically, Christ’s transfiguration able for young parents to Corinthians, points out how 6:36-38 Transformers are normal day- was shocking and amaz- pick a meaningful name God provided for the needs of to-day things you might see ing for Peter, James and for their newborn child. his family that Moses led, the Tuesday, March 19 like trucks, cars, homes – but John to see. Not only was Consider the price dif- people that bore his Name. But Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the they are more than that. When his body radically trans- ference between shoes the problem is that some delib- Blessed Virgin Mary the call to do battle comes, formed but appearing to that may look and feel erately chose not to live up to 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; these ordinary things trans- his right and left were similar – but carry a dif- His Name. Even though God lib- Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a form into super cool robots – men who had been dead ferent name on the la- erated and provided for them, Wednesday, March 20 ready for battle! Commercials for approximately 700 bel. We (usually) value some of the Israelites chose to selling these toys had the same our family name. We sin against God. Those who Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 and 1400 years – Elijah SUNDAY line all the time “Transformers and Moses! Elijah and WORD love and cherish fam- disobeyed might have thought Thursday, March 21 – more than meets the eye!” Moses represent the two ily memories and hope they were safe from God’s eter- Like the Transformers, we great individuals whom Father to live up to the family nal punishment since they were Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 are regular people living in God spoke to reveal his Brian legacy by handing on to family. Paul points out that they Friday, March 22 an ordinary world, yet we are word and law to the peo- succeeding generations were not and neither are those more than what meets the ple of Israel. Now these Campbell our stories and values. who bear the Name of God’s Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; eye. In the season of Lent we ancient pillars of Israel At the beginning of sal- Son – Jesus Christ: “Therefore Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 are called to be transformed - testify to the fulfillment (W)e are vation history God re- let any one who thinks that he Saturday, March 23 changed from the inside out to of God’s law and word in veals his name to Moses. stands take care lest he fall” (1 regular Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk be the soldiers of Christ, to bat- Jesus – the Living Word The name of God not Cor. 10:12). 15:1-3, 11-32 tle against sin and be a light in of the Father who deliv- people only has a meaning but In the Gospel of Luke we the darkness. Let’s now take a ers the New Covenant. living in an an identity by which the learn of a local Jerusalem news Sunday, March 24 look at this Sunday’s readings. His transfigured body family of God are called headline – Huge Tower falls on Third Sunday of Lent In our first reading from is a temporary oppor- to pass on from genera- and kills 18 Galileans! Rumor ordinary Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Genesis God asks Abraham to tunity to see what God tion to generation. This was that since they were under Jn 4:5-42 look up into the sky and count will permanently do world, Sunday’s reading chal- the tower at the wrong time, it the stars. Have you ever seen when Jesus rises bodily yet we lenges us not to be care- was a sign that God was punish- Monday, March 25 a clear sky at night and been from the tomb on Easter less but to live up to the ing those 18 Galileans because Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord able to count the stars? In the Sunday. are more name by which we are they were bad apples. Doesn’t Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; days of Abraham there were called. that sound something like the St. Paul reminds us than what Lk 1:26-38 no electric lights to blur his in our reading from his In today’s first read- talking heads giving analysis vision. He saw an absolutely Letter to the Philippi- meets the ing from Exodus, Mo- on 24/7 news today? Jesus turns Tuesday, March 26 unmitigated vision of the stars ans that God plans on eye. In the ses ascends the sacred the tables on those who make Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4bc-5ab, 6 -7bc, 8-9; and planets. God promises to transforming our mor- mountain of the Lord judgment on the souls of the 18 Mt 18:21-35 Abraham, who was unable up tal bodies to take on an season - Mt. Sinai. At some Galileans and who think they to this point to have children immortal quality. On of Lent point during his ascent know the mind of God’s judg- Wednesday, March 27 of his own, that he will be a Fa- the day of Final Judg- he encountered a su- ment: “do you think that those Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt ther to descendants as numer- ment, God will re-unite we are pernatural phenomena Galileans were worse offend- 5:17-19 ous as the stars in the heavens. our souls with our de- that would change the ers than all of you who dwell in Wow. In his old age, he must ceased mortal bodies by called to course of his destiny Jerusalem? I tell you No; unless Thursday, March 28 have laughed. But with God all raising them from the be trans- forever. In front of him you repent – you too will like- Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 things are possible. tomb at the voice of his was a burning bush, wise perish” (Lk. 13:5). He would end up having a majestic command. Just formed — yet the bush remained We ought to be careful in Friday, March 29 son, Isaac, whose name in He- as Christ’s mortal body changed unharmed by the fire. judging the souls of others or Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11b, 14,17; Mk brew means ‘laughter.’ Abra- was transfigured on Mt. A voice spoke to him to claiming to know the mind 12:28-34 ham would have a grandson Tabor and permanently take off his shoes and of God’s judgment. God is the from the Saturday, March 30 named Jacob and twelve great- glorified at the Resur- approach with reverence judge and seer into the hearts grandsons who would be the rection, so will we who inside out for this was more than a of men and woman, we are not. Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21b; Lk 18:9-14 fathers of the twelve tribes of live and die in Christ. to be the burning bush – it was God has given us another Lent Sunday, March 31 Israel. And the rest is history Lent brings us an the manifestation of the for personal reflection, self-dis- from there. Through faith you important message. soldiers God of Abraham, Isaac cipline, confession of sin and Fourth Sunday of Lent and I are the fulfillment of the We give things up and of Christ, and Jacob. God speaks caring for those in need. Let us 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23: 1-6; EPH promise God made to Abra- make sacrifices not be- to Moses and calls him use this time to bear spiritual 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 ham. His posterity, physically cause we are trying to to battle to bring liberation to the fruit, to overcome our careless- and most importantly – spiri- make a show of piety against sin Israelites who are en- ness and self-righteousness. In tually, is as numerous as the or to be miserable, but slaved by the Pharaoh so doing, we will be living up stars in the sky. to get ready for eter- and be a of Egypt. Not knowing to the Name. From what I hear, Our Gospel this Sunday is nity through the self- what to call the Divine the inheritance benefits are out that of the Transfiguration of discipline of our mortal light in the Being, Moses asks for of this world. our Lord. As Jesus nears the flesh. By fasting, prayer darkness.’ God’s name. God gives end of his three-year public and penance God makes his name: YHWY or “I AM Father Campbell is a priest of the ministry, he took his closest holy every aspect of our who AM.” God’s name Diocese of Palm Beach and pa- disciples – Peter, James and ordinary life. It’s a trans- is not like any name like rochial vicar at Our Lady Queen John on a pilgrimage up a formation of more than Bob, Mary or Terry. God’s of the Apostles Parish in Royal mountain top. At the peak of meets the eye. names is who he is – more Palm Beach. March 15-28, 2019 Florida Catholic CLASSIFIEDS 20

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