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Father Justin Vakko, associate pastor at Holy Family Parish in Orlando, blesses a parishioner during the sacrament of penance. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) Archbishop Carlos Merlos of Acapulco speaks to a The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm who woman picking tomatoes during a visit to Immokalee work at Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Residence facilities Jan. 30. (BOB REDDY | FC) in West Palm Beach gather to honor Sister Mary Angeline Teresa, the woman who founded their order. (COURTESY PHOTO) Mexican Carmelites ask archbishop An time for for prayers, visits reconciliation and a miracle farmworkers Will the foundress of the Carmelite Sisters for As farmworkers worked among row upon row As the Lenten season begins, and especially the Aged and Infirm, become one of the next of- of tomatoes in a 1,000-acre field in Immokaless, during this Year of Faith, the U.S. Conference ficial saints of the Catholic Church? they received a visit from a shepherd of their na- of Catholic Bishops is encouraging Catholics It will take a miracle. tive country. In January, Archbishop Carlos Gar- worldwide to make going to confession an in- And that is why local sisters are praying that Sis- fias Merlos of Acapulco joined them in the fields tegral part of their spiritual journey. And local ter Mary Angeline Teresa, fondly known as Moth- to visit and learn about their plight, and remind Catholics agree healing helps the heart and soul. er Angeline, takes steps closer to being declared them to never forget their homeland. Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for a saint. Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. more on this story. on this story.

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Kevin, a resident of Bishop Grady Villas in St. Cloud, joins community volunteers for a national day of service Jan. 21, sponsored by the St. Cloud Parks and Recreation Department. On the day the nation remembered Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., nearly 100 volunteers helped beautify The headquarters of the U.S. Department the grounds of of Health and Human Services is seen the Villas by in Washington in this file photo. The planting flower department Feb. 1 issued revised beds, a fruit regulations related to the contraception orchard, raising mandate and religious concerns under beds for the the Patient Protection and Affordable vegetable garden Care Act. U.S. bishops had lambasted the and pulling mandate as violating religious freedom. weeds. (JACQUE (NANCy PHELAN WIECHEC | CNS) BRUND | FC) Proposed exemptions issued from contraceptive An opportunity coverage PATRICIA ZAPOR for reconciliation Catholic News Service LINDA CALDWELL of the Florida Catholic staff WASHINGTON | Exemptions from the requirement to provide contraceptive cov- erage under the Affordable Care Act will ORLANDO | Participating in the sacra- be simplified to include many more types ment of reconciliation has brought Katrina of religious institutions and accommodate Jimenez closer to God. The parishioner of the needs of self-insured church entities Queen of Peace in Ocala said confronting that say they must keep a clear financial her sins on a monthly basis has not only al- and functional wall between themselves lowed her to get to know herself as she ex- and the provision of contraceptives. amines her heart, but also who God wants A new set of proposed rules announced her to be. Feb. 1 by the Department of Health and “I feel as if I am in God’s graces when I Human Services attempt to accommodate confess my sins,” Jimenez said. “I feel that objections raised by Catholic institutions, going to confession is an act of humility and among others, that said the previous rules obedience to God. It truly promotes self- would force them to stop providing employ- esteem because it is built on truth. Through ee health insurance because the federal re- the sacrament of reconciliation, God is quirement to include contraceptive cover- building us up, not tearing us down. He is age violates their religious beliefs. showing his love for us.” The Affordable Care Act includes cover- As the Lenten season begins, and es- age of contraceptives in all insurance plans. pecially during this Year of Faith, the U.S. Under what has become known as the con- Conference of Catholic Bishops is encour- traceptive mandate, the early version of aging Catholics worldwide to make going to Father Justin Vakko, associate pastor at Holy Family Parish in Orlando, blesses a proposed rules for this part of the nation confession an integral part of their spiritual parishioner during the sacrament of penance. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops encourages Catholics to make going to confession an integral part PLEASE SEE HHS, 12 PLEASE SEE lent, 5 of their spiritual journeys during the Lenten season. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) Feb. 8-21, 2013 www.thefloridacatholic.org Your orlando communitY 2

Our Catholic Appeal is an annual opportunity for diocesan Catholics to share in the pastoral work of Christ See Bishop John by funding the important programs and ministries of the Diocese of Orlando. Below are three stories that chronicle Noonan’s letter on Our catholic appeal, Page 4. how funds are used to further the mission of the Church. Visit www.cfocf.org/oca/give to make your gift online. Grow ... Lead ... Share ...

Mary Agnew, a teacher at Morning Star Father Tom Wanitsky, parochial vicar at Holy Dorothy Klein, a volunteer at the St. Luke Free Medical and Dental Clinic in Eustis School in Orlando, prays the rosary with Cross Parish in Orlando, administers the (a program of Catholic Charities of Central Florida), smiles while assisting a patient students. sacrament of anointing of the sick. in October 2012. (PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HARKER | FC)

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Michael harker prayer sessions. They also provided Now, as parochial vicar at Holy Gospel to special Special to the Florida Catholic tuition and housing for the seminary, Cross Parish, he leads people to including health benefits and trans- Christ by bringing them the sacra- students ORLANDO | Before entering the portation. ments. He ministers to young people, seminary, Father Thomas Wanitsky As a seminarian, he visited the Do- brings comfort to seniors at nursing Michael harker attended the Diocese of Orlando minican Republic, where he learned homes and offers Christ’s forgiveness Special to the Florida Catholic Vocations Awareness Weekend not about the importance of bringing to prisoners through prison ministry. once, but twice. God’s word to the ends of the earth. “Just my presence as a priest, as a ORLANDO | Mary Agnew said it is a blessing to work at “That was wonderful. It put a He also served at Bishop Grady Villas, person sitting in for Christ, has un- Morning Star School in Orlando, which educates children lot of my fears to rest,” said Father where God’s love is poured upon the doubtedly brought a lot more people with special needs. Wanitsky, who was ordained last May. residents with disabilities. to Christ,” said Father Wanitsky. “It’s what I think the Lord wants me to do,” said Agnew. Staff from the Diocese of Orlan- “It was great leading them in eve- The Office of Vocations, Clergy Agnew shares her faith daily with her students. She reads do Vocations Office mentored and ning prayer, having meals with them Services, Mission Office and Bishop the Bible to them and teaches them how to pray. Many of her guided him during his journey and and just being their friend,” said Fa- Grady Villas are funded through gifts lessons and ideas come from catechist formation classes of- organized discernment groups and ther Wanitsky of his time there. made to Our Catholic Appeal. n fered by the Diocese of Orlando that she and other teachers have taken. Those classes lead to greater knowledge of the life of Jesus, Church history, prayer and the sacraments. Agnew has reached master-level certification. “The classes help me talk to the children in terms that they’ll understand,” she said. “It helps them become clos- SHArE ... er to God. There’s nothing better than hearing them say, ‘Good morning, Jesus,’ when they start praying. The Lord Volunteer brings healing and hope works through me into them.” Funds from Our Catholic Appeal help people of all ages Michael harker ish, St. Patrick Parish in Mount Dora, Klein is among the hundreds of volun- with special needs throughout the diocese. Special to the Florida Catholic and Catholic Charities of Central Flor- teers who share their time and talent to The diocese’s Media Center offers materials to help stu- ida. help those who are in need of Catholic dents with special needs learn about Scripture and the sac- ORLANDO | Throughout her life, Volunteer doctors and nurses care Charities’ many services. raments. At diocese-supported Bishop Grady Villas, adults Dorothy Klein has put the lives of others for uninsured patients at absolutely no “The core of Jesus’ message is love,” with special needs live and pray in a Christ-centered envi- before her own. cost. Klein helps by scheduling doctor said Joseph Buranosky, executive direc- ronment, where they benefit from the staff’s commitment “I have been so blessed,” said Klein, a appointments and filling out paper- tor of Catholic Charities of Central Flori- to their spiritual, physical and emotional well-being. member of St. Mary of the Lakes Parish work. She gave more than 700 hours of da. “Charity is at the heart of what we as “Our task as Catholics is to preach the good news and in Eustis. “I have always wanted to try to her time at the clinic last year. Catholics profess. Our volunteers are liv- bring the message of Jesus Christ and God’s love to ev- give something back.” Catholic Charities of Central Florida ing the Gospel message by their action.” eryone,” said Dennis Johnson Jr., senior director of faith Two years ago, Klein began volun- operates three clinics and two home- The programs and ministries offered formation. “The approach that Jesus calls us to is one of teering at the St. Luke’s Free Medical less shelters for those who have medical by Catholic Charities of Central Florida meeting the needs — special and extraordinary — of ev- and Dental Clinic in Eustis, a partner- needs. This ministry of the heart touch- are partially funded through Our Catho- ery person.” n ship between St. Mary of the Lakes Par- es those who are suffering in silence. lic Appeal. n 3 Your Orlando community Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2013

REFUGEE FAMILY FROM THE CONGO RECEIVE ‘HABITAT’ HOUSE The Nturbika family receives the key to their new home from Habitat for Humanity. Three years after resettlement through Catholic Charities Refugee program, the family continues to thrive in the United States. (ELIZABETH CLAYTON | FC)

Dear Representative: I agree with the U.S. Catholic bishops that now is the time to pass just and compassionate immigration reform. I ask that in the 113th Congress you

support immigration reform that • Provides a path to citizenship for undocumented persons in the country; • Preserves family unity as a corner-stone of our national immigration system; • Provides legal paths for low-skilled immigrant workers to come and work in the United States; • Restores due process protections to our immigration enforcement policies; • Addresses the root causes (push factors) of migration, such as persecution and economic disparity. I look forward to monitoring your public position on this vital issue to our nation. Our nation can no longer wait. Sincerely,

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Dear Senator: JUSTICEFOR I agree with the U.S. Catholic bishops that now is the time to pass just and compassionate immigration reform. I ask that in the 113th Congress you IMMIGRANTS. support immigration reform that • Provides a path to citizenship for undocumented persons in the country; • Preserves family unity as a corner-stone of our national immigration system; ORG) • Provides legal paths for low-skilled immigrant workers to come and work in Catholics advocate for immigration reform the United States; • Restores due process protections to our immigration enforcement policies; • Addresses the root causes (push factors) of migration, such as persecution

LINDA CALDWELL and economic disparity. the country he called home, DeSilva did Richard Logue, director of Immigration I look forward to monitoring your public position on this vital issue to our nation. Our nation can no longer wait. of the Florida Catholic staff not return to Brazil to bury his father. and Refugee Services with Catholic Chari- Sincerely, “I love this country with all of my ties of Central Florida, said family unity ______ORLANDO | While still a baby, Lucas heart,” he said. “This country has given among immigrants is a major concern. DeSilva left his native land of Brazil with me my language. It has given me my edu- In addition, he said immigration reform his family to start a new life in the United cation. I am just asking for it to give me my must lead to a path to citizenship as well States. Today, the 24-year-old is a student future and stop the separation of family. as provide a means for those seeking work Newsbrief at the University of Central Florida, study- It is not right when someone cannot bury legally to be able to do so safely. Speaking ing architecture as a foreign exchange stu- their mother or father. It is not right by any of the 10-11 million immigrants living in Electronic postcards dent. He said growing up in this country government standards. It is not right by the United States, 1 million of whom re- has been a blessing, but he knows first- human standards. It is not right by God’s side in Florida, Logue said, “We need to to legislators part of hand how the broken immigration system standards.” have a system that makes it not easy, but national campaign is breaking up families. DeSilva shared his story with Susan not impossible to gain citizenship.” “Throughout my entire life, I have suf- Fernandez, regional director of the office The Catholic Church is advocating for Local Catholics are urged to send an elec- fered under a broken immigration sys- of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who vis- a compassionate approach to immigra- tronic postcard to their U.S. senators and repre- tem,” DeSilva said, revealing that at the ited the Diocese of Orlando Chancery of- tion reform. According to the U.S. bish- sentative for just and compassionate immigra- age of 15 he learned he was undocument- fice Jan. 24 to learn more about the issues ops’ document “Strangers No Longer: To- tion reform. The U.S. Conference of Catholic ed when he tried to get his driver’s license. in order to help the senator draft immigra- gether on the Journey of Hope”: “Regard- Bishops launched the “Justice for Immigrants” At the age of 18, his guidance counselor tion reform policy. less of their legal status, migrants, like all postcard campaign to call on the current Con- suggested he get a job on a farm because She was notably moved by and con- persons, possess inherent human dignity gress to enact a fair and comprehensive solution he did not have any residency papers, and cerned about the plight of DeSilva who which should be respected. Government to our nation’s broken immigration system. Lo- at the age of 21, his father, who had worked was invited to the meeting by the dioce- policies that respect the basic human cal Catholics can participate in the campaign and raised a family here for more than 20 san Office of Advocacy and Justice, which rights of the undocumented are neces- by sending free, electronic postcards to their years, was detained for 10 months and ul- hosted the discussion at the request of Ru- sary.” respective U.S. senators and representative timately deported to Brazil after he was bio’s office in order to give life to Catholics’ Additional topics covered during the asking them to pass legislation that: provides a unable to provide a valid driver’s license concerns on immigration reform. Debo- one-hour discussion included the De- legal path to citizenship for undocumented im- during a routine traffic stop. DeSilva said rah Shearer, director of the Office of Advo- partment of Health and Human Services’ migrants and for low-skilled laborers to work he felt helpless as he watched his family cacy and Justice, said DeSilva is involved mandate/conscience protection, human in the U.S.; keeps immigrant families together; begin to unravel. with the deferred action status, which is trafficking, the Farm Bill, international restores just enforcement policies; and ad- Last year, DeSilva’s father passed away. only a temporary status. He cannot attain foreign assistance (budget) and gun con- dresses the root causes of migration. Visit www. Fearing he would not be able to re-enter citizenship unless the policy is revised. trol. n justiceforimmigrants.org to send the postcards. Feb. 8-21, 2013 www.thefloridacatholic.org Your orlando communitY 4

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children of the light” in this Year DIOCESAN EVENTS of Faith. The overnight event DIOCESAN EVENTS WITH SUBMISSIONS will feature sharing, speakers, Publishers fair: Saturday, BISHOP JOHN NOONAN The Florida Catholic welcomes games and activities, and the Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., celebration of Mass. Cost: $35, calendar items of coming events Holy Family Parish center, Wedding Anniversary Mass: pray for God’s blessing upon includes meals, materials, T-shirt for your parish, school, diocesan 5125 Apopka-Vineland Road, Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m., St. and lodging. Contact Michelle all who labor in the healing entity or Association of the Faithful. Orlando. Presentations and Fischer, 407-246-4867, mfischer@ James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange ministry of the Church, such To submit a calendar item for demonstrations of the latest orlandodiocese.org. Ave., Orlando. 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Cana is to provide engaged Montanez, 407-246-4882; or Choral Mass: Friday, Feb. 22, Extraordinary minister of Catholic Days at the 7 p.m., Basilica of the National couples with the skills needed familylifeoff@orlandodiocese. holy Communion training: Capitol (Tallahassee): Tuesday, Shrine of Mary, Queen of the to enhance their sacramental org. marriage and strengthen this The Diocese of Orlando Office March 19-Thursday, March 21. Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Rite of election: Sunday, indissoluble covenant to one of Liturgy will present several Sponsored by the Office of Orlando. The Basilica Choir, under another. Cost: $90 per couple. workshops through the month Feb. 17, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., St. Advocacy and Justice. Build the direction of William Picher, Contact Digna Montanez, of June for those interested James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange relationships with Florida state will perform Palestrina’s “Missa 407-246-4882, dmontanez@ in serving or who are serving. Ave., Orlando. Catechumens representatives and meet Florida Papae Marchelli,” as well as other All workshops are 9 a.m.-noon seeking baptism at the Easter orlandodiocese.org. bishops, including Bishop John sacred music. All are welcome. No and are held in Spanish where Vigil Mass will publically express Worldwide Marriage tickets required. 407-239-6600 or noted. 407-246-4860, liturgy@ their desire for the baptism and Noonan. Overnight tour includes Encounter weekend: Friday, music@maryqueenoftheuniverse. orlandodiocese.org. receive Bishop John Noonan’s legislative visits and briefings, org. Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m.-Sunday, and 38th annual Red Mass with • Feb. 9, Our Lady of Hope blessings. 407-246-4800. “Living Every Day with Feb. 17, 4 p.m., Fairfield Inn, Florida bishops. Registration 7100 Augusta National Drive, Parish, 4675 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., White Mass: Saturday, Feb. Passion and Purpose”: required by March 8; fees vary. Orlando. 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Students at Divine Mercy Catholic School in Merritt Island gather around the statue of the Blessed Mother in the school courtyard and pray a decade of the rosary. The morning prayer was the opening of a week Leah, a student at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Orlando, of in-school celebrations and events for Catholic Schools Week. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) dances during the school’s sock hop Jan. 28. (MICHAEL HARKER | FC) MY FAITH Students value Catholic education As part of their Catholic Schools Week celebration, students at Melbourne Central Catholic High School were asked to write essays on what Catholic education means to them. The two below were selected as the best for the junior and senior class. How has my Catholic A reflection on my education increased my Catholic education Imagine that you are sitting in the principal’s office. desire for excellence? The principal and the dean are on the phone with your I have attended Catholic school for 14 of the 16 years parents telling them that you had just received an in- of my life, and this experience has shaped me into the school suspension. Your parents are going to go nuts. person that I am today. It is difficult You had just started your day at the to imagine where I would be without public school by leading your class the influence of the teachers, friends in prayer. Although the principal and mentors that I have met through goes to the same church as your my years of Catholic school. Since I family, prayer is not allowed in pub- was 3 years old, Catholic education lic schools. has blessed me with the opportunity Wow! What an opportunity to to grow spiritually, academically and be able to thank Jesus every morn- socially. ing for all of our blessings. Life is Erica, a junior During my time at Catholic school, Anna, a senior hard. You see many of us are trying at Melbourne I have met numerous people whom at Melbourne to figure things out: trying to make Central Catholic I look up to as role models. These Central Catholic good grades, trying to do well on our people have motivated me to set high teams and in our clubs, trying to get goals for my own life. The opportunity to be surrounded ready for college. There is just so much pressure. Where Students from Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala help by intelligent and driven students has pushed me to al- would we be without prayer? clean up M.O.M.S. Park, a place where those who have ways try my hardest and strive for excellence. In a small The opportunity to build and fortify our relationship lost a child can visit and remember their loved one. Freshmen and sophomores took on service projects as Please see erica, 8 Please see ANNa, 8 part of Catholic Schools Week. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) Feb. 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Orlando community 8 Christians unite to pray for oppressed LINDA CALDWELL Christian Unity, Bishop John Noon- spread the good news throughout of the Florida Catholic staff an reminded the congregation that the world. Unfortunately, a lot of the Bishop John we are all people of God, called to do people who don’t know Jesus see di- Noonan, ORLANDO | On the other side his work and through our actions to vision among our churches. foreground, sings with of the world, a community of people remind the world that he is present “We have a lot more in common other Christian suffer an unjust fate, victims of an in our midst. Speaking on the theme than we do apart, and we need to fo- leaders from antiquated caste system, where so- of the event, “What Does God Re- cus on that,” he said. “Opportunities Central Florida cial standing is based on ideas of rit- quire of Us” (cf. Micah 6:6-8), Bishop such as today’s prayer service offer a during the ual purity. The Dalits of India, also Noonan said, “He asks us to live for simple way for us to get together and annual Prayer known as the “untouchables,” have justice, to live humbly, to walk in to pray together.” Service for historically been poor, deprived of his ways. If we can inspire others to The Rev. Russell Meyer, a pastor Christian Unity basic human rights, and treated as know the Lord, to do justice and to of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Jan. 25 at social inferiors in their homeland. live humbly, then we have helped in America and executive director the Episcopal Even to this day, they face eco- pave the path not only for a better of the Florida Council of Churches, Cathedral nomic, social, cultural and political nation, but for a better world. was pleased with the day’s gather- Church of discrimination — all in the name of “So on this day,” he continued, ing. St. Luke in caste. “we give thanks to the Lord for giv- “I have been involved in Chris- Orlando. In this corner of the world, a ing us this opportunity not just to tian unity work since I was a high (MICHAEL group of Catholics from the Diocese say that we know one another, but school student. It is the center of the HARKER | FC) of Orlando, including students from also the opportunity to say that have Gospel,” he said. “When Christians St. James Cathedral School, joined begun to pray together, because it is realize their unity, God is pleased other Christians from Christian de- in prayer that we unite ourselves and the world is served. It is very nominations Jan. 25 at the Episco- in God, the Father, Son and Holy important for Christians to pray to- pal Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Spirit.” gether, and it is important for us to Orlando to pray for the plight of the Mike Baker, director of religious be seen praying together. The prac- oppressed in India. education at St. Isaac Jogues in Or- tice of hospitality toward one an- During the Prayer Service for lando, said Christians are called to other is when Christ is realized.” n YOUTHs HAVE A ‘SOUPER’ BOWL PARISH’S 100th JUBILEE Student youth ministry leaders, from left, Anna, Josh and Michael, and youth ministry coordinator Justin Reyes, center, from St. John Vianney Parish collect donations for the “Souper Bowl of Caring” Dr. Jim Rotella and his wife, Colleen, of St. Mary of the Lakes Parish food drive to in Eustis, take a whirl around the dance floor as a mariachi band tackle hunger. plays in the background. The dinner/dance, held Dec. 16, was among The parish and the culminating events of the parish’s 100th jubliee celebrations. school set a (COURTESY) goal of 15,000 cans of food to be collected before the ERICA ANNa Super Bowl Feb. From 7 From 7 3. (COURTESY)

school environment like what I’ve with Jesus is what has meant HONORING THE ARMED FORCES experienced at Holy Name of Jesus the most to me throughout and Melbourne Central Catholic, I my Catholic education. Where Members of the have had the opportunity to get to would we be without Jesus U.S. Air Force know my peers on a very personal present in our day-to-day lives R.O.T.C. of Embry- level. This environment has given at school? Riddle Aeronautical me the chance to form lifelong, Having our faith within our University in Daytona enduring friendships with people school is where we have the Beach march into who have similar moral values to opportunity to put it all on the Prince of Peace Parish, my own. These shared beliefs have altar. Give Jesus all of our wor- Ormond Beach, reaffirmed my faith countless times ries. Celebrating Mass with our during a prayer and ultimately brought me closer to school family is truly some- service and tribute to God. thing I cherish. Receiving Eu- the men and women The people I have met, the en- charist gives us the strength to in the armed forces vironment I have experienced and conquer our challenges. Jan. 26. The ceremony the opportunities I have been given Thank you, Jesus, for giving also honored those who have died in as a result of my Catholic education my parents the wisdom and service, prisoners of have had a profound influence on willingness to send me to a war and those missing my life. I could not be more thank- Catholic high school. I realize in action. (ANDREW ful for what my years at Catholic their sacrifices, but it is worth it. MURPHY | FC) school have taught me, and for the My Catholic education is a gift I lasting impact it will have. n will never take for granted. n 9 Vatican news Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2013 Social networks need more logic, love and less ranting, rage, pope says CAROL GLATZ to “privacy, responsibility and In his message, the pope said, Catholic News Service truthfulness.” “Dialogue and debate can also Too often, popularity — gar- flourish and grow when we con- VATICAN CITY | Social me- nered either from fame or stra- verse with and take seriously dia need to promote more logic, tegic powers of persuasion — de- people whose ideas are different kindness and Christian witness termines the “significance and from our own.” than bluster, star-status and di- effectiveness” of online commu- Social networks are an impor- vision, Pope Benedict XVI said. nication, not “intrinsic impor- tant place for people of faith to Given that the online world ex- tance or value,” he said. reach out to others “by patiently poses people to a wider range of Catholics can “show their au- and respectfully engaging their opinions and beliefs, people need thenticity” by sharing their hope questions and their doubts as to accept the existence of these and joy, and its source in Jesus they advance in their search for other cultures, “be enriched by Christ. Catholics also should give the truth and the meaning of hu- it” and offer others what “they witness by the way they live their man existence,” the pope said. possess that is good, true and lives and how their “choices, If evangelizing is to bear fruit, beautiful,” the pope said. preferences and judgments” are he said, people need to remem- Christians are called to bring fully consistent with the Gospel, ber that “it is always because of truth and values to the whole he added. the power of the word of God it- world — online and off — re- Msgr. Paul Tighe, secretary of self to touch hearts, prior to any membering that it’s ultimately the Pontifical Council for Social of our own efforts.” the power of God’s word that Communications, told reporters The level of debate can be touches hearts, not sheer human during a briefing that the pope toned down and sensationalism effort, he said in his message for is asking everyone to take re- avoided when people begin to World Communications Day. sponsibility for creating a more put more trust in the power of The theme of the 2013 celebra- humane culture online by being God’s work “than any confidence tion — marked in most dioceses respectful, honest and contrib- we place in human means,” he the Sunday before Pentecost, uting to the growth and well- said. this year May 12 — is “Social being of individuals and society “We need to trust in the fact Networks: Portals of Truth and through social networks. that the basic human desire to Faith; New Spaces for Evangeli- Very often in new media “the love and to be loved, and to find zation.” The papal message was more provocative I am, the more meaning and truth — a desire released on the feast of St. Fran- strident, the more extreme I am Pope Benedict XVI views a new Vatican Internet initiative in this 2011 which God himself has placed in cis de Sales, patron of journalists, in my views, the more attention file photo. (L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO | CNS) the heart of every man and wom- Jan. 24. I get,” he said. But, he said, the an — keeps our contemporaries Social media “need the com- pope “is calling for the impor- “The problem isn’t so much loved me not because they show- ever open to ... the ‘kindly light’ mitment of all who are conscious tance of the quiet voice of reason; displaying straightforward fi- ered me with solemn declara- of faith,” Pope Benedict said. of the value of dialogue, rea- we need moderation, reason and delity to particular dogmatic tions, but because they let me ex- He also reminded people to soned debate and logical argu- logic otherwise our debates are statements of the faith,” he said; perience firsthand what it means use online networks to invite mentation,” the pope said. going nowhere.” the problem is how to best show to be loved,” the archbishop said. others into a faith community, Social forums need to be used Archbishop Claudio Celli, the God’s mercy and love, which is The same needs to happen in religious celebrations and pil- wisely and well, which means council’s president, said even often more credibly and effec- the realm of faith, because what grimages: “elements which are fostering balanced and respect- Catholic sites and forums can be tively done with actions and not humanity needs more than any- always important in the journey ful dialogue and debate, he said, plagued by an aggressive and di- just words. thing is to experience firsthand of faith.” n and paying special attention visive atmosphere. “I knew my mother and father God’s love and mercy, he said. YEAR OF FAITH Jesuit says confusion over Vatican II is normal, even 50 years later CINDY WOODEN of explaining away the council,” the centuries “this wave of energy” Catholics. times even above truth,” urging Catholic News Service Father Orsy said during a speech of the Holy Spirit “quietly took pos- In his talk, Father Orsy looked the Church to model itself more that was part of the Week of Prayer session of the Church and the con- particularly at “Dignitatis Huma- closely after Christ, “who never ROME | A 91-year-old Jesuit for Christian Unity celebrations at fusion sorted itself out.” Today, he nae,” Vatican II’s declaration on imposed with any kind of violence who served as an expert at the Rome’s Centro Pro Unione. said, mainline Christians, while human dignity and religious free- the truth that he proclaimed.” Second Vatican Council said, “I’m Vatican II can be examined as a divided on a variety of issues, pro- dom. The council, he said, articu- just beginning to understand the historical event, and theologians fess the basic tenets of their faith The Jesuit canon lawyer said lated a “fresh view of the human depth and breadth of the council” can use a variety of scholarly tools using the Nicean Creed. the document, approved on the person” and affirmed that “by ac- and its teachings. to propose different interpreta- “Just looking at what happened last day of the council, takes the knowledging the freedom of the Jesuit Father Ladislas Orsy, a tions of its teachings, but one after Nicea,” he said, “it is not far- visions of the Church, the world human person, we honor a divine visiting professor at the George- thing Catholics cannot deny is the fetched” to think that the work the and the human person expressed quality in the human person,” who town University Law Center in Church’s teaching that the Holy Holy Spirit began at the Second in the other Vatican II documents was created in God’s image and Washington, told an audience in Spirit is active in its ecumenical Vatican Council continues in the and applies them to “real-life situ- likeness. Rome Jan. 24 that while every ecu- councils, he said. Church and “maybe, shall we say, ations.” The declaration, Father Orsy menical council in Church history Father Orsy asked his audience, 100 years from now,” people will It reaffirmed traditional Church said, represented a transition from led to debate — and sometimes “Are you surprised that there is a recognize how deeply it impacted teaching that all human beings “the realm where the highest cri- even schism — it always has taken bit of disarray today in the Roman the Church. have an obligation to seek the teria for judging the person were more than 50 years for a council’s Catholic Church when this hap- The Jesuit said he hoped to live a truth and to strive for the perfec- abstract, general and impersonal teachings and reforms to take root pened in the case of Nicea, deal- “few more years” so he could try to tion to which God calls all people, truths to the realm of charity and in the Christian community. ing with the very foundation of our understand more about where the but it insisted the truth could be love, where the normative rule is “Granted we may see a great faith?” The Council of Nicea in 325 Holy Spirit is leading the Church imposed on no one. to honor the dignity of the person.” deal of confusion today; granted affirmed the divinity of Christ. through the teachings of Vatican II The document insists on “re- “The ultimate conclusion is not we may even see a denial of the Nicea’s deliberations led to de- and the continuing process of that spect for the truth, but asserts that to enforce the truth, but to em- council or we may even hear a way bate and division, he said, but over teaching taking root in the lives of charity has its own priority, some- brace the person,” he said. n WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Feb. 8-21, 2013 | $1.00 Catholic FloridaYour Faith. 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WEST PALM BEACH | Four de- cades after a 1973 U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalized abortions, protesters continue to take part in pro-life events and keep praying with hope that abor- tion laws will change. “I am here to pray and send out the The headquarters of the U.S. Department pro-life message on Roe v. Wade to peo- of Health and Human Services is seen ple passing by,” said Alex Johnston, 17, in Washington in this file photo. The a parishioner of St. Ignatius Loyola in department Feb. 1 issued revised Palm Beach Gardens. He attended the regulations related to the contraception annual Catholic Charities prayer event mandate and religious concerns under dedicated to the unborn child that was the Patient Protection and Affordable held Jan. 22 in West Palm Beach. The Above, Jim Clark of St. Paul Care Act. U.S. bishops had lambasted the event date marked the 40th anniversa- of the Cross Parish in North Palm Beach raises his hands mandate as violating religious freedom. ry of the Supreme Court case that legal- (NANCY PHELAN WIECHEC | CNS) in prayer Jan. 22 during ized abortion. a rosary gathering across The young man and his friends Juan the street from the West Cediel, 17, and Javier Nunez, 16, also Palm Beach Courthouse. At Proposed of St. Ignatius Loyola, were among the left, Mike Mombrea of St. large number of young people at the Luke Parish in Palm Springs event near the downtown courthouse. displays a sign with a pro- exemptions Catholics of all ages and from various life message. (PHOTOS BY parishes attended the sidewalk gather- LINDA REEVES | FC) ing, joining tens of thousands of pro- issued from life supporters across the Diocese of Palm Beach and country taking part in MORE DIOCESAN PRO-LIFE EVENTS SCHEDULED events at this time of year with hopes of there are several upcoming pro-life events, includ- Life campaign starting Feb. 13. For information, visit contraceptive changing the hearts of lawmakers and ing the Project Life and Liberty postcard campaign www.diocesepb.org and go to the events section, or legislation. kicking off Feb. 9, the annual diocesan Catholic Days contact Don Kazimir at 561-345-2000, ext. 287; or coverage at the Capitol march 19-23, and the 40 Days for [email protected]. PLEASE SEE PRO-LIFE, 7 PATRICIA ZAPOR Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON | Exemptions from the requirement to provide contraceptive cov- erage under the Affordable Care Act will be simplified to include many more types of religious institutions and accommodate the needs of self-insured church entities that say they must keep a clear financial and functional wall between themselves and the provision of contraceptives. A new set of proposed rules announced Feb. 1 by the Department of Health and Human Services attempt to accommodate objections raised by Catholic institutions, among others, that said the previous rules would force them to stop providing employ- ee health insurance because the federal re- quirement to include contraceptive cover- age violates their religious beliefs. The Affordable Care Act includes cover- Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito leads age of contraceptives in all insurance plans. the rosary over a hand-held Under what has become known as the con- microphone during the Jan. 22 traceptive mandate, the early version of prayer gathering. Shown with proposed rules for this part of the nation him is Father Brian King, episcopal secretary. Students from Cardinal Newman High School's Life Force pro-life program hold a large sign PLEASE SEE HHS, 12 during a prayer gathering Jan. 22 near the West Palm Beach Courthouse. 2 Your Palm beach community Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2013

Abigail Berry distributes the Eucharist for the first time. The sophomore at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach was one of 16 students who were commissioned to be extraordinary Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito delivers the homily during school Mass at Cardinal Newman High School in ministers of holy Communion and lectors to serve the school West Palm Beach as part of Catholic Schools Week celebrations. community. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Catholic schools raise standards by keeping faith first

LINDA REEVES come extraordinary ministers of of the Florida Catholic staff holy Communion,” said an excit- ed Abigail Berry moments before WEST PALM BEACH | The the start of the celebration inside Mass with commissioning cer- the school gymnasium. The Car- emonies that kicked off Catholic dinal Newman sophomore grew Schools Week at Cardinal New- up at St. Clare Parish and School man High School was the perfect in North Palm Beach. idea for the start of the celebra- The entire school body, faculty, tion themed “Catholic Schools staff, diocesan officials, parents Raise the Standards.” and guests attended the celebra- During the Mass Jan. 29, faith tion. Catholic Schools Week, held was celebrated through worship Jan. 27-Feb. 2 this year, focuses and prayer, but students who on the uniqueness of Catholic truly represent what Catholic schools and is jointly sponsored schools are all about were also by the National Catholic Educa- celebrated. tional Association and the U.S. “Today during Mass we will be- Conference of Catholic Bishops. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was main celebrant and began by welcoming participants. He expressed his joy saying, “As al- ways, I am delighted to be here.” He praised the school for being an educational institute of excel- lence and a model Catholic school committed to excellent in every area. Broward Monument At one point of the celebration, Preserving the memory 16 students were showcased. The of your loved one girls and boys have been prepar- ing since October for commis- 1227 S. Andrews Ave. sioning as extraordinary minis- Father Andrew Brierley, parochial vicar of Holy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 ters of holy Communion and as Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito gives Heather Hey a Name of Jesus, distributes the Eucharist during PhONE: lectors for the school community, blessed medal as part of commissioning ceremonies Mass at Cardinal Newman High School during 954-523-7199 roles that are not taken lightly. Jan. 29 at Cardinal Newman High School. Catholic Schools Week. Bishop Barbarito explained FAx: that the two ministries are most ness and high standards that events. The national celebration tend events.

954-761-8174 27743-0208 important for bringing God’s liv- Catholic schools endorse. Bishop that began in 1974 showcases “Catholic Schools Week shows TOLL FREE: ing word and for distributing rev- Barbarito commended the stu- schools and students and is held that Catholic education is a big 1-800-997-7199 erently the body and blood of the dents for taking steps to become to build community relationships part of the community,” said Abi- www.browardmonuments.com Lord, “truly present in the Eucha- ministers and for their faith lived and participation in Catholic gail. “Everyone should support rist,” he emphasized. out in service to others. school activities. Family mem- Catholic schools and Catholic BRONZE – GRANITE Lectors and extraordinary Schools across the diocese cel- bers, friends and guests from the education, and everyone should ministers must have the highest ebrated Catholic Schools Week school community and commu- have an opportunity to go to MEMORIAL and PLAQUES integrity and values, the upright- with all sorts of activities and nity at large are encouraged to at- Catholic school.” n Feb. 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community 3 Carmelites ask for prayers and a miracle

LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff PRAYER Prayer promoting BOCA RATON | Religious sisters the cause for beatification here are asking the faithful to pray and canonization of Carmelite for a saintly woman they personally Sister Mary Angeline Teresa knew and respected who could be- come one of the next official saints Almighty and eternal Father, we of the Catholic Church. thank you for the inspiration you Sister Mary Angeline Teresa, gave to your daughter, Mother Mary founder of the Carmelite Sisters for Angeline Teresa, to establish the the Aged and Infirm, fondly known Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and as Mother Angeline, earned the Infirm, and to provide loving care for title of “venerable” last June 28 and is steps closer to being declared a countless elderly men and women saint, but the process to sainthood with compassion and a respect for is long, involved and exact. their dignity and a regard for life in At this point, the Vatican Con- all its stages. gregation for the Causes of Saints If it be your gracious will, grant is carefully examining her life and that the virtues of Mother Mary work, talking to people who knew Angeline Teresa may be recognized her and studying evidence of her and provide a lasting example for holy and model life. Carmelites your people. across the world are praying for We ask this through Our Lord Je- and promoting the cause for her be- sus Christ, your Son, who lives and atification and canonization, and The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm who work at Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Residence facilities reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, asking Catholics to pray along with in West Palm Beach gather during the holiday season. The religious sisters came together in prayer in one God, forever and ever. Amen. them. (See box, this page.) January at St. Jude Parish to honor Sister Mary Angeline Teresa, the woman who founded their order. “There is a prayer for her, and ev- (COURTESY PHOTO) eryone is asked to pray,” said Car- melite Sister Eulaliae George, who WISDOM worked in the New York convent Words of wisdom where Mother Angeline lived. from Mother Angeline: Sister George is one of the seven Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and “Kindness is charity in action.” Join Legatus! Infirm working at Lourdes-Noreen “If you must fail, let it be on the McKeen Residence facilities in side of kindness.” Legatus, Latin for “ambassador,” is the only organization in the world West Palm Beach. The sisters and “Perseverance is therefore to designed for top-ranking Catholic business leaders. This organization is Carmelite priests in the diocese always begin again and never to be gathered for a thanksgiving Mass discouraged.” the conduit connecting two powerful realities, the challenge of top-tier honoring Mother Angeline Jan. 21 “If we don’t possess God in our business leadership and a religious tradition second to none. Legatus at St. Jude Parish in Boca Raton, a own lives, we cannot give him to provides its members the opportunity to deepen their relationship with parish served by Carmelite priests. others.” God and discover how Catholic truth and values can help them meet the “Jan. 21 marks her birth and death,” ethical challenges faced on a daily basis. Spouses are full members, providing said Sister George about the holy additional opportunities to enhance marriage and family life. woman who was born Jan. 21, 1893, “We need a miracle,” Sister in Ireland and died Jan. 21, 1984, in George said. New York at the age of 91. One Carmelite sister who knew If you are, or were, a business owner, CEO, President, Parishioners from around the Mother Angeline said that she per- Managing Director, or Managing Partner, Legatus diocese were invited to the St. Jude formed daily miracles through her would like to invite you and your spouse to be part celebration. Information was on model life by changing hearts with of the Palm Beach Diocesan “launch” of this most hand about Mother Angeline, who her witness of the love of Christ and important and unique business organization in the was called to begin a new commu- through her teachings. world today. nity for the care of the aged and in- “I was impressed with her at- corporated her own new and inno- titude toward poverty,” said Sis- Please join CEO and Philadelphia Chapter Presi- vative ideas for the times, including ter Ann Dailey. “She said that we dent-Emeritus Jim Longon and Chapter Chaplain physical therapy for the suffering should accept what God gives us Fr. Louis Guerin on Tuesday, February 26 at St. and increased initiatives to better and we should share what we have.” Vincent de Paul Seminary, 10701 South Military fulfill the needs of those under the Sister Dailey said Mother An- order’s care. After much prayer and geline encouraged prayer and Trail, Boynton Beach. Jim is looking forward to tell- discernment, and with the help and stressed the importance of provid- ing you the Legatus Story and why Tom Monaghan, support of Cardinal Patrick Hayes ing good care for the sick and elder- founder of Dominos Pizza and Ave Maria University of New York, the Carmelite Sisters ly. “She would say, ‘Be kinder than and Law School considers Legatus to be his most for the Aged and Infirm was found- kindness itself,’” Sister Dailey said. “The world needs genuine witnesses important contribution to the Church. Our launch ed Sept. 3, 1929, and the work of the Sister George entered the com- to Christian ethics in the field of busi- event will begin at 7 p.m. with beverages and hors new Carmelite community began. munity in 1959, and she also recalls ness, and the Church asks you to fulfill d’oeuvres, followed by a brief Legatus presentation If it is believed that a miracle oc- the teaching of Mother Angeline, this role publically and with persever- and a Q&A period accompanied by coffee,tea and curred during the life of a person who had an outgoing personal- ance.” Blessed John Paul II, 1988 dessert. We will conclude by 8:30 p.m. up for sainthood or after the death ity and dedication to priests. Sister of the person, it is noted in the first George said that Mother Angeline stage of the investigation of the per- encouraged all-day prayer on Sat- son’s cause. A commission then urdays for clergy. To RSVP or to receive more information please contact: examines accounts. Eventually the “She always put others first,” said Jack Rook, Special Legate, [email protected] or 412-951-0306. case is presented to the Holy Fa- Sister George. “She was always con- ther for review to determine if the cerned about people and caring. As saint candidate will be declared a novice, I learned from the best. I 28807-0208 “Blessed” as part of the process to feel very privileged. I can’t imagine www.Legatus.org canonization. doing anything else.” n 4 Your Palm beach community Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2013 Remember that you are dust

Ash Wednesday, marking the return to the dust of the earth from beginning of Lent, truly arrives which God made us. Carrying the early this year. It seems like we ashes upon our foreheads on Ash just finished our celebration of the Wednesday is a visible reminder Florida Christmas season and it is time to to all that we simply pass through begin Lent by receiving ashes on this world and are ultimately Catholic our foreheads as a sign of the spirit heading back to God. What mat- of this holy season. Lent takes on ters is not what we achieve on our diocese of Palm Beach a special significance during this own, but how we live our relation- Vol. 74, No. 7 Year of Faith as we prepare for ship with God. the celebration of Easter and the The second formula is, “Repent 9995 North Military Trail central mysteries of our faith. The and believe in the Gospel.” We Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 ashes we receive on Ash Wednes- are all in need of repentance. The 561-775-9500 Fax 561-775-9502 day are a reminder of a season of Lent is a time Publisher significant aspect of our in which we call to mind Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito faith, which is our need for that we need to change Director of repentance. and turn more to God. Communications The liturgical use of the During this season we Dianne Laubert ashes has its roots in the take up certain practices [email protected] Old Testament where there of prayer, good works and 561-775-9529 are numerous instances of self-denial as a means to diocesan Editor the use of ashes as a sign LIVING THE purify ourselves so that Linda Reeves TRUTH IN of repentance. Just two of LOVE we might center our lives [email protected] these are the use of ashes more on the Gospel of 561-775-9528 by Job as a sign of his re- Bishop Christ. In this 2010 file photo, Laurie Keane and her 3-year-old daughter, pentance, “I disown what Gerald It is important to con- Grace, pray after receiving ashes at Holy Spirit Parish in Lantana. • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: I have said, and repent in Barbarito centrate not on what we Keane attended Mass with her husband and five children. (LINDA Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275- dust and ashes” (Jb 42:6), do but on our need to REEVES | FC) 9953, or customerservice@theflorida as well as the prophet change. Our works of re- catholic.org Daniel, “I turned to the Lord God, pentance are meant to help us on our foreheads, as well as being a increase of the reality of the life of Notify us of address changes pleading in earnest prayer, fasting, celebrate more fully the new life sign of our sinfulness and need for God within us. May the prayer by (temporary or permanent) as soon as sackcloth and ashes” (Dn 9:3). 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Feb. 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community 5 Catholics will mark the Filipino community beginning of celebrates the Child Jesus Lent LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff WEST PALM BEACH | In Janu- ary, Filipinos around the world PALM BEACH GARDENS | and in the Diocese of Palm Beach Catholics around the world will celebrated the feast of Santo Niño, observe Ash Wednesday (Feb. 13), Holy Child of Jesus, with special the beginning of the Lenten season. music and songs, Masses, proces- Easter Sunday falls on March 31 this sions and social gatherings. year. Father Jimmy Hababag, paro- During Ash Wednesday Masses, chial vicar of St. Joan of Arc in Boca blessed ashes are placed on par- Raton, was main celebrant for a ticipants’ foreheads in the sign of a Mass on the feast day, Jan. 20, at cross, an ancient penitential prac- Mary Immaculate Parish in West tice. The ashes are a reminder of Palm Beach. “The feast reminds us mortality and of man’s dependence all that Christ was a little infant,” upon God’s mercy and forgiveness. said Father Hababag. During a past Ash Wednesday The celebration began with a service, Discalced Carmelite Father large procession into the church Antony Pulikal, parochial vicar of led by children of different ages. St. Helen in Vero Beach, reminded People in native clothing carried faithful that Lent is a time of change personal images of the Child Jesus and renewed commitment to God and marched down the aisle to the and the Church. sounds of loud drumbeats. People “These ashes have no magical in the pews stood and raised their power,” he said. “They are mere hands in the air. dirt. The ashes remind us that we Ophelia Lopez arrived early and Children displaying images of the Child Jesus process into Mary Immaculate Parish in West Palm are dust and to dust we will return. helped prepare the parish hall for a Beach as part of a Santo Niño celebration Jan. 20. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) We will celebrate the resurrection reception that followed the Mass. of the Lord, and one day we will be She said she would not miss a Santo with the Lord. Let’s pray that we Niño celebration. She attended her come out of this season as a new first one in the diocese in 1996 at holy people.” Mary Immaculate. The three traditional pillars of “It grows every year,” said Lopez Lenten observance are prayer, fast- about the large turnouts. ing and almsgiving. Millions of devotees of the Child Church position concerning Jesus also gather in the Philippines fasting and abstinence during to celebrate the feast. Along with A statue of Santo Niño or Holy Lent prayerful gatherings and Masses, Child is displayed as feast day Catholics between the ages of there are parades and festivals. celebrations begin. 18 and 59 are obliged to fast on Ash The highlight of all the celebra- areas. Bella Simbajon of Emmanu- Wednesday and Good Friday. In ad- tions is the image of the Santo Niño el Parish in Delray Beach brought dition, all Catholics 14 years old and thought to be the oldest religious her beloved Santo Niño image to older must abstain from meat on image in the Philippines. Images the celebration at Mary Immacu- Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and are found in many homes and late. “My friend gave this to me all the Fridays of Lent. businesses, and people carry them before I came to the United States,” Parishioners from different parishes process into Mary Immaculate Fasting as explained by the U.S. wherever they go. The image is she said. “I have been here 23 years Parish Jan. 20 during a Filipino gathering and celebration of the bishops means partaking of only found in both religious and secular and this is my guide.” n feast of Santo Niño or Holy Child. one full meal. Some food (not equal- ing another full meal) is permitted at breakfast and around midday or in the evening depending on when Young adult retreat at seminary a person chooses to eat the main or full meal. Abstinence forbids the Young adults from across the use of meat (but this does not in- diocese and state attend a spiritual clude eggs, milk products or condi- retreat Jan. 26 at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton ments made of animal fat). Beach, hosted by the seminarians. The Church excuses some from The one-day retreat included prayer, the Lenten fast reflection, talks and fellowship. This There are some people who is the third time the gates of the are excused from the fasting rules seminary have opened and welcomed besides Catholics outside the age young adults for the spiritual day. limits. Those exempted include the “It grows every year,” said Father sick, the frail, pregnant or nursing Louis Guerin of the seminary faculty, women (according to need for meat who helped direct the retreat. or nourishment) and manual la- “The retreat is an opportunity borers (according to need.) Guests for young people to get to know at a meal who cannot excuse them- the seminarians, who are quite selves without giving great offense courageous, I think, in following the or without causing situations of vocation they feel they have been moral or physical impossibility to called to.” (LINDA REEVES | FC) observe the penitential discipline are also excused. n 6 around Your community Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2013

contact Betty McKinley, 561-775- DIOCESAN EVENTS 9598, 772-342-0837, bmckinley@ Diocesan, parish and school TV MASS diocesepb.org; or Don Kazimir, Diocesan Wedding happenings — how to promote events Weekly Televised Mass: The 561-345-2000, ext. 287; dkazimir@ Anniversary Masses: Feb. 9, catholiccharitiesdpb.org. televised Catholic Mass airs each 10:30 a.m., St. Helen Parish, 2000 Visit the diocesan website, www.diocesepb.org, to learn about the latest events Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Ion Televi- 20th St., Vero Beach; and Feb. taking place in the Diocese of Palm Beach. Organizers can also promote activities sion Networks (check your local 16, 10:30 a.m., St. Jude Parish, by visiting the website and going to the news and events section for submission listing), featuring priests of the five- 21689 Toledo Road, Boca Raton. COMMUNITY information. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications, county diocese and Bishop Gerald Anniversary Masses celebrate EVENTS 561-775-9529. marriage and honor married M. Barbarito. Weekly homilies are couples celebrating 25, 40, 50 Project Life and Liberty available online at www.diocesepb. and more years. Main celebrant: postcard campaign: Begins Atlantis Blvd., Atlantis. Individual • Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Treasure Coast org/videos. To support the Catholic Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. Feb. 9 throughout the Diocese and team entries available for Youth Symphony. Mass, please contact the Diocese of Reception with cake follows. of Palm Beach. Designed by the 18-hole team scramble. Contests, • Feb. 18, 7 p.m., well-known Palm Beach Office of Communica- Contact your parish or the National Committee for a Human prizes, box lunch. Range balls Vienna Boys’ Choir on American tions at 561-775-9529. diocesan Office of Family Life and Life Amendment, a pro-life included. Proceeds benefit parish tour. Marriage. 561-775-9500. organization. Project encourages debt reduction. 561-379-8457 or John Michael Talbot mission ourladyofflorida.org: Catholic Charities: Catholics to fill out postcards [email protected]. night: Feb. 15, 7 p.m., St. Jude • Rosary gathering: First and mail them to government Divine Mercy conference: Parish, 204 U.S. Highway 1, • Centering prayer: Saturdays, 9 a.m., near the officials to urge them to support March 23, 8:30 a.m., Holy Family Tequesta. “Nothing Is Impossible Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., main Presidential Women’s Center in and strengthen existing laws Parish, 2330 S.E. Mariposa Ave., 2013 Tour.” Free, but loving chapel. West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint against government funding and Port St. Lucie. Mass followed offering appreciated. 561-746- • Scripture retreat: Feb. 8-10. Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led by promotion of abortion, and to by conference. Theme: “Have 7974. “The Word Made Flesh: The Catholic Charities of the Diocese improve protection for religious Mercy on Us and on the Whole Spirituality of John’s Gospel.” Led of Palm Beach Respect Life Office. freedom. Check with parish to World.” Presenters: Dave and Joan by Passionist Father Don Senior. 561-345-2000, ext. 287. obtain postcards or contact Don Maroney, directors of Mother ANNOUNCEMENTS Cost: $225, registration required. • Black Cultural Awareness Kazimir, 561-345-2000, ext. 287; of Mercy Messengers, dedicated • Ash Wednesday reflection: Mass: Feb. 10, 11 a.m., St. Francis dkazimir@catholiccharitiesdpb. to promoting the Divine Mercy Permanent diaconate Feb. 13, 10 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. of Assisi Parish, 200 W. 20th St., org. message. Registration: $15; light applications: Men interested in Led by retreat team. Conference, Riviera Beach. Main celebrant: Luncheon: Feb. 11, 11 a.m., breakfast and lunch provided. applying for the next diocesan sacrament of reconciliation, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. Holy Redeemer Women’s Guild, Love offering appreciated. 772- permanent deacon formation Mass and meals. Donation: $30. Homilist: Deacon Ira Sawney of Monarch Country Club, Palm City. 335-2385. program are encouraged to speak Reservations required. St. John Fisher Parish, West Palm Entertainment by Franco Corso. Carmelite spirituality to pastors for permission and • Day of reflection: March 6, 10 Beach. Mass followed by dinner Door prizes and raffle. Tickets: workshop: March 23, 8 a.m.-3 support. Visit www.diocesepb.org a.m.-2:30 p.m. “Living in the Now with foods representing the $38. 772-781-9674. p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 Toledo and go to the “Ministries” tab and Now.” Led by Passionist Father African-American, Jamaican and 40 Days for Life campaign: Road, Boca Raton. Hosted by the Diaconate Ministry for program Fidelis Connolly. Donation: $30. Caribbean cultures. 561-602-2524. Feb. 13-March 24. People Carmelite communities of South application and information. 561- Reservations required. • Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala: nationwide are encouraged to Florida. Presenter: Carmelite 775-9540. • Holy Week retreat: March 27- Father Jack Welch, who taught Feb 10, 6:30 p.m., The Breakers pray to end abortion and to fast. Birthline/Lifeline: Catholic 31. Led by retreat team. Triduum Carmelite studies at Washington Hotel, Palm Beach. Black-tie gala In the Diocese of Palm Beach, Charities ministry serving women services and sunrise Mass Easter Theological Union for more than to benefit Catholic Charities’ people gather in groups near the and promoting life, located at 100 morning. Cost varies for singles, 20 years. Workshop focuses on programs. Event chairpersons: sites of two abortion clinics: 503 W. 20th St., Riviera Beach; 3452 married couples and religious. the spiritual life of St. Teresa of Marietta and Dale McNulty. S. 12th St., Fort Pierce; and 100 Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Registration required. Avila and is designed for those Co-chairpersons: Kim and Ray Northpoint Parkway, West Palm Beach; and 155 S.E. Third Avenue, interested in deepening personal Cenacle, spiritual direction Celedinas. 561-775-9560. Beach. 561-345-2000, ext. 287; Delray Beach. For volunteer relationships with God. Cost: $30, and programs: 1400 S. Dixie • Mother Angeline Ministries dkazimir@catholiccharitiesdpb. information and training, or includes lunch. Reservations: 561- Highway, Lantana. 561-249-1621. of Care coordinator training: org. information on contributing to the 267 1055 or [email protected]. • Centering prayer: Thursdays, Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Jude Celebration of Black History nonprofit, call 561-278-0880. 7-8:30 p.m. Free-will offering Parish, 204 U.S. Highway 1, Month: Feb. 17, noon, Holy Men’s Scripture study and discussion: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., Parish nurse meeting: Open appreciated. Tequesta. Sponsored by members Family Parish, 2330 S.E. Mariposa to all registered nurses interested in of Catholic Charities and religious Ave., Port St. Lucie. Hosted by Holy Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family Room, 345 S. Military Trail, West health ministry. For dates, time and of the Carmelite Sisters for the Family Black Catholic Ministry. locations, call Catholic Charities, Aged and Infirm. Extraordinary Main celebrant: Father Leonard Palm Beach. Led by Deacon Jack MASSES/PRAYER Hamilton. 561-722-6793. Interfaith Health and Wellness, ministers of holy Communion, Dim, parochial vicar of St. Joseph 561-842-2406, ext. 31; or email SESSIONS parish nurses, caregivers and all Parish, Stuart. Music by Holy Prayer gathering: Fridays, [email protected]. Family choir. Liturgical dancers 9:45 a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., interested in gaining skills to Office of Safe Environments: Sts. Cyril and Methodius from Morningstar youth group of 8177 Glades Road, Boca Raton. coordinate ministry to the elderly, The Catholic Diocese of Palm Byzantine Catholic Church: Notre Dame Mission, Fort Pierce. Pray with others for the end of homebound or hospitalized are Beach is committed to the safety Sundays, 10 a.m. third hour Reception follows Mass. 772-335- abortion. 561-347-1636. encouraged to attend. Register by and protection of all God’s followed by 10:30 a.m. Divine 2385. Prayer gathering: Fridays, Feb. 15. 561-345-2000, ext. 256. precious children in its care. Liturgy, 1002 Bahama Ave., Fort 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A • Samaritan Center benefit: Festival and flea market: Victims of abuse are encouraged Pierce. 772-595-1021. March 11, 6 p.m., Quail Valley Feb. 22, 4:30-9 p.m.; Feb. 23, 10 Woman’s World Medical Center Prayer meeting: Tuesdays, 7 that offers abortion services, 503 to contact the diocesan victim River Club, 2345 Highway A1A, a.m.-8:30 p.m.; and Feb. 24, 8 assistance coordinator Theresa p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 Toledo Vero Beach. Dinner, live auction, a.m.-5 p.m., Emmanuel Parish, S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Road, Boca Raton. 561-392-8172. Coast rosary group leads rosary Fretterd at 561-801-0999 to entertainment and awards 15700 S. Military Trail, Delray begin necessary emotional, All are welcome. presentation. Tickets: $125 per Beach. Fish dinner on Friday. recitation for the end of abortion. Live Mass broadcast: Sundays, 772-465-8298. psychological and spiritual person. 772-770-3039. Raffle, ethnic foods, vendors with healing. For more information on 9 a.m., St. Rita Parish, 13645 Diocesan Spiritual new merchandise, face painting, diocesan policies and procedures Paddock Drive, Wellington. Visit Conference for Men: Feb. 23, antique car show, music, dancing for reporting abuse, as well as www.saintrita.com, scroll down 8:30 a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius and entertainment. Proceeds go to CONCERTS to view the “Charter for the left side of main page and click Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, support the parish. 561-496-2480. onto live Mass broadcast. 561-793- St. Patrick Parish concert Protection of Children,” please Palm Beach Gardens. Sponsored Pregnancy Care Center 8544. season: 13591 Prosperity Farms go to www.diocesepb.org/Offices/ by Catholic Men for Jesus Christ. benefit: March 2, 6 p.m., Port SafeEnvironments. Live Mass broadcast: Sundays, Music, talks, prayer. Mass with St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Road, Palm Beach Gardens. All are welcome. 561-626-8626. Prayer vigil: Wednesdays, 9 a.m., St. Helen Parish, 2000 Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, main Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. 3-5 p.m.; and Fridays, 8-10 a.m., 20th St., Vero Beach. Visit www. celebrant. For teen boys 14-19 and Dinner and presentation. Guest • Feb. 17, 3 p.m., Pulse Chamber Music presents “Bridges: Planned Parenthood, 1322 N.W. wwcitv10.com or call 772-567- men of all ages. 305-610-2992. speaker: Carol Everett, a former Federal Highway, Stuart. Prayer 5129. Diocesan Catholic Days abortion provider, who will share Bridging the Gap from Baroque to Gershwin.” warriors and sidewalk counselors Youth Mass: Sundays, 5 p.m., at the Capitol: March 19-23, her story and testimony. She is needed. 772-221-1865. St. Lucie Parish, 280 S.W. Prima Tallahassee. Sponsored by Florida president and founder of the • March 17, 3 p.m., the Bel Canto Singers, “Music of the Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-878- Conference of Catholic Bishops. Heidi Group, an organization 1215. Faithful from Florida dioceses that supports pregnancy and crisis Passiontide.” Polish Mass: Saturdays, 7 p.m., meet state representatives and centers across the country. Adults • April 21, 3 p.m., Pipes PLUS RETREATS/DAYS Holy Spirit Parish, 1000 W. Lantana promote legislation that supports only. Free admission, but donors with Alan Bowman, organ, plus OF PRAYER Road, Lantana. 561-585-5970. the teachings of the Church. are invited to sponsor a table or Yoko Sata Kothari, piano. Includes Red Mass concelebrated help underwrite the event or a St. Bernadette Parish concert Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Mass and novena to the Sacred by bishops of Florida, with portion of the benefit. Proceeds season: 350 N.W. California Center: Retreats and programs Heart of Jesus: First Fridays, 7 p.m., homilist Bishop Gregory L. help center’s mission to save Blvd., St. Lucie West. All are available for clergy, religious, men, Emmanuel Parish, 15700 S. Military Parkes of Pensacola-Tallahassee. the unborn and help mothers. welcome. 772-336-9956. Tickets: women, married couples, singles Trail, Delray Beach. 561-496-2480. Cost: $170 per person, double Reservations required. 772-489- $20 for adults; $10 for students and people in recovery programs. Mass and novena to Our occupancy. Availability is first 9702, [email protected]. grade seven and up; free for Season theme: “Draw near to God Mother of Perpetual Help: First come, first served. Visit www. St. Matthew Parish children grade six and younger and God will draw near to you.” Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Emmanuel diocesepb.org or http://www. Cornerstone Cup golf accompanied by an adult. Group Reservations required. Location: Parish, 15700 S. Military Trail, flaccb.org/CDAC/index.php for tournament: March 9, 1-5:30 tickets of 10 or more: $12 per 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Delray Beach, 561-496-2480. registration. For information, p.m., Atlantis Country Club, 190 person. Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. Feb. 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community 7 Catholics answer call to unity, duty LINDA REEVES ‘The Week of Prayer Unity is an annual ecumenical cel- to act justly in the world. Micah 6:8 Catholic Charities Office of Black of the Florida Catholic staff ebration around the world,” Guar- states: “You have been told, O man, Ministry held the 22nd annual for Christian Unity is diario explained. “The traditional what is good and what the Lord re- Peace and Justice Interfaith Prayer PALM BEACH GARDENS | Last an annual ecumenical period in the Northern Hemisphere quires of you; only to do the right Service in honor of Dr. Martin Lu- month, several parishes in the Dio- … is Jan. 18-25, as proposed in 1908 and to love goodness, and to walk ther King Jr. Jan. 21 at the Cathedral cese of Palm Beach held interfaith celebration around the by Father Paul Wattson to cover the humbly with your God.” of St. Ignatius Loyola. The event en- services and programs inviting pa- world ... to cover the days days between the feasts of St. Peter The diaconate candidates were courages prayers for peace and jus- rishioners of the diocese and mem- and St. Paul for symbolic signifi- part of events that took place at St. tice. Father Mario Castaneda, pas- bers of Christian congregations between the feasts of cance.” John the Evangelist and St. Joan of tor of St. John Fischer in West Palm throughout the community at large St. Peter and St. Paul for Father Wattson, founder of the Arc Parish in Boca Raton, and St. Beach, opened the evening with a to unite in prayer, reflection and fel- Society of the Atonement that is Ann in West Palm Beach. Other dynamic prayer presentation. Pas- lowship as part of the Week of Prayer symbolic significance.’ dedicated to promoting Christian services were held at St. Augustine tor Gerald Kisner of Tabernacle for Christian Unity. unity, died in 1940. He grew up in of Canterbury Episcopal Church Missionary Baptist Church in West “The deacons in formation, un- — José Guardiario Jr. the Episcopal Church and was or- in Vero Beach, St. Mark Episcopal Palm Beach also spoke. der the direction of Deacon Dennis dained an Episcopal priest in 1886. Church in Palm Beach Gardens, Bishop Gerard M. Barbarito pre- Demes, and in coordination with Demes, who is also chairman of the In 1908, Father Wattson converted St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal sided, and welcomed and greeted various Christian communities are Diocesan Committee on Ecumeni- to Catholicism and was ordained a Church in Wellington and the Epis- visitors to the cathedral. Several celebrating unity prayer services in cal and Interreligious Affairs. That Catholic priest in 1910. copal Church of the Good Shepherd times he thanked participants for areas within the Diocese of Palm group is dedicated to fostering ecu- The theme for the week that con- in Tequesta. “joining and uniting in prayer.” n Beach from Vero Beach to Boca Ra- menical work on behalf of the dio- cluded on the feast of St. Paul’s con- ton,” said José Guardiario Jr., as he cese, promoting Christian unity and version is “What Does God Require prepared for the week. engaging in dialogue with members of Us.” Guardiario explained that Guardiario is a member of the di- of non-Christian religious commu- the theme “invites all to reflect on ocesan permanent deacon forma- nities. the Old Testament text of Micah,” tion program headed up by Deacon “The Week of Prayer for Christian reminding Christians of obligations

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Catherine Hughes, 99, center, with her daughter Dolores Hughes behind her, is introduced by Annie Karto, right. Catherine Hughes, the oldest active member of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, was asked to share how she has remained strong in faith over the Featured speaker Annie Karto, left, sings and participants of the women’s conference sing along. years and through many challenges. (Courtesy Photo) Feb. 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic advertisement 9

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ARCADIA | It may have taken of what has been eight years to come to fruition, accomplished here, but Casa San Juan Bosco farm- The headquarters of the U.S. Department worker community in DeSoto building homes of Health and Human Services is seen County now stands as a shining where farmworker in Washington in this file photo. The beacon of a partnership between department Feb. 1 issued revised a faith-based organization and families can live with regulations related to the contraception government entities to provided dignity.’ mandate and religious concerns under permanent, affordable housing the Patient Protection and Affordable for needy farmworkers. Care Act. U.S. bishops had lambasted the More than 250 people at- Peter Routsis-Arroyo mandate as violating religious freedom. tended the blessing ceremony (NANCY PHElAN WiECHEC | CNS) for the newly constructed 53 single-family housing units in what was once an empty field and will soon be filled with local Above, a farmworker carries Proposed farmworker families. The idea for a bucket of vegetables in this this $9.6 million project was con- undated photo. The Casa exemptions ceived after farmworker housing San Juan Bosco farmworker in DeSoto County was decimated community, at left, was built by by Hurricane Charley in 2004. Catholic Charities of the Diocese issued from Catholic Charities Chief Ex- of Venice to find permanent ecutive Officer Peter Routsis- housing for farmworkers. (BOB Arroyo noted that while the proj- REDDY | FC) contraceptive ect was a long time coming, the finished product was worth the mitted that the federal approval wait. “This project comes from process for such a unique project coverage the heart of Catholic Charities is slow, but the end results made PATRICIA ZAPOR here in the Diocese of Venice. We the wait worth it. “This is a Cadil- Catholic News Service are so proud of what has been lac operation,” he said. “You have accomplished here, building developed a beacon for others to WASHINGTON | Exemptions from the homes where farmworker fami- see by raising the bar high.” requirement to provide contraceptive cov- lies can live with dignity.” Bishop Dewane led the charge the U.S. Department of Agricul- Ron Hamel of the Citrus Grow- erage under the Affordable Care Act will Bishop Frank J. Dewane, who when the project began to lan- ture Rural Development and the ers Association said Florida agri- be simplified to include many more types was unable to attend the cer- guish in bureaucratic red tape. Florida Housing Finance Corpo- culture stood behind the project of religious institutions and accommodate emony, credited the hard work He worked to adjust the develop- ration to meet a crucial need for from the beginning and will the needs of self-insured church entities of many people in the Diocese, ment to meet both state and fed- low-income farmworker housing. promote more projects similar that say they must keep a clear financial Catholic Charities staff, board eral requirements to ensure the USDA Rural Development to Casa San Juan Bosco in the and functional wall between themselves and volunteers, and the private project would be completed. State Director Richard A. Machek future. “The benefit for the farm- and the provision of contraceptives. supporters who all worked to get Casa San Juan Bosco is an ini- said everyone involved in the workers is beyond any measure,” A new set of proposed rules announced the project developed for their tiative of Catholic Charities in the development of Casa San Juan he said. Feb. 1 by the Department of Health and perseverance in seeing the work Diocese of Venice and is being Bosco should be proud of their Human Services attempt to accommodate completed. developed with the assistance of accomplishment. Machek ad- PlEASE SEE CASA, 5 objections raised by Catholic institutions, among others, that said the previous rules would force them to stop providing employ- ee health insurance because the federal re- inSide THiS iSSUe quirement to include contraceptive cover- age violates their religious beliefs. The Affordable Care Act includes cover- Mexican Disciplines Local Catholics age of contraceptives in all insurance plans. archbishop serve to guide travel to March Under what has become known as the con- traceptive mandate, the early version of visits diocesan us through Lent for Life proposed rules for this part of the nation farmworkers Page 4 Pages 7, 8, 11 Page 2 PlEASE SEE HHS, 12 Feb. 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Venice community 2 Mexican archbishop visits diocesan farmworkers Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff The archbishop

IMMOKALEE | Row upon row of told the workers tomatoes grow in a 1,000-acre field to rely on just south of Immokalee in Collier County. Migrant farmworkers toil their faith in in the hot sun to pick the toma- God and the toes that will reach grocery stores and the tables of people across the Blessed Virgin country in a matter of days. In January, Archbishop Carlos Mary to carry Garfias Merlos of Acapulco joined them through them in the fields to visit and learn about their plight. Archbishop Mer- their troubles. los was in the Diocese of Venice for He noted that several days in late January at the invitation of Bishop Frank J. De- keeping their wane through an outreach pastoral program developed by the Catholic faith strong Migrant Farmworker Network. would aid them The network invites clergy from Spanish-speaking countries in the in overcoming Americas and Caribbean to tour different dioceses in the United many difficulties. States to learn about the lives of migrant workers and to meet many where they are working each day in Archbishop Carlos Merlos of Acapulco speaks to a woman picking tomatoes during a visit to Immokalee Jan. the fields. 30. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) During his visit, Archbishop Merlos toured and learned about migrant camps, telling the work- to be proud of their native land and the many programs of Catholic ers to rely on their faith in God and to keep that connection alive as it is Charities of the Diocese of Venice, the Blessed Virgin Mary to carry important to remember their roots. specifically in Immokalee, Arca- them through their troubles. He When talking to the different dia, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs noted that keeping their faith strong representatives of Catholic Chari- where the outreach to farmworkers would aid them in overcoming ties, he was struck by how diverse is concentrated. many difficulties. the different agency programs are. Peter Routsis-Arroyo, Catholic Talking with one woman who He acknowledged that the size Charities CEO, accompanied Arch- was picking grape tomatoes, Arch- and isolated nature of the farm- bishop Merlos on his tour of the dio- bishop Merlos inquired about her ing communities within the dio- cese, describing the programs such current personal situation, includ- cese likely adds to the difficulty in as food pantries, housing assis- ing information about her family reaching more people. He was also tance, utility assistance, education and whether or not she regularly at- discouraged by the nature of some for children and adults, immigra- tends Mass. Their brief talk brought government programs which ex- tion support and much more. a smile to both of their faces. These clude many migrant workers from Archbishop Merlos concluded encounters were poignant in their getting the vital assistance they each day by celebrating Mass for power on both the worker and the might need. This lack of organized the local Spanish-speaking par- archbishop. support puts an added burden on ishes: Jesus the Worker in Fort My- After the visit, Archbishop Mer- Catholic Charities. ers, St. Paul in Arcadia and Our los was encouraged that so many But in all, Archbishop Merlos Lady of Guadalupe in Immokalee. make a strong effort to remain con- said he was impressed by the work He was joined at each Mass by area nected to their faith but was disap- being done for the migrant farm- Spanish-speaking diocesan and pointed that many have lost touch workers in the Diocese of Venice religious priests. The Masses drew with their family back in their na- and offered suggestions on how to large crowds interested in hear- tive country. He encouraged them improve some programs. n ing him speak. Many wanted their picture taken with him after Mass as well. During Mass at St. Paul in Arca- dia, Archbishop Merlos said his visit to the diocese gave him insight into the plight of the migrant workers in the area. He learned how difficult it could be for the workers to live away from their homeland in a country Above, Archbishop Carlos Merlos of Acapulco blesses the faithful where the culture is as foreign as at the end of Mass at St. Paul Parish in Arcadia Jan. 29. Archbishop the language most people speak. Merlos was in the Diocese of Venice to visit farmworkers and rural He offered words of encourage- communities. At left, Archbishop Merlos speaks to a woman farm ment during the Masses as well as crew leader with Peter Routsis-Arroyo, right, CEO of Catholic Charities during visits to several fields and of the Diocese of Venice, during a visit to Immokalee Jan. 30. 3 Your Venice community Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2013 COMMENTARY Conference focuses on catechists for adults The light Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff is back on FORT MYERS | It is the explicit job of catechists to empower others to open themselves up to the Lord. for you Within the Diocese of Venice, there are many catechists who work Eric Sammons directly with adult faith formation, Special to the Florida Catholic an often overlooked and misun- derstood outreach of the Church. VENICE | “Three years.” “Ten To help inspire and encourage cat- years.” “Twenty years.” “Forty echists to focus on leading adults years.” closer to Christ, the Diocese of Ven- What do these numbers rep- ice Office of Catechesis held a one- resent? The length of time it had day conference Jan. 29 at Bishop Dr. Kathy Kleinlein, Diocese of been since some individuals had Verot High School in Fort Myers Venice director of catechesis, received the sacrament of recon- with the challenge of encouraging speaks during a conference Jan. Religous educators from more than 40 parishes in the Diocese of ciliation before last year’s “The the catechists to go out and spread 26 at Bishop Verot High School Venice gathered for a conference for adult faith formation catechists Light Is On for You” Lenten cam- the good news in new and exciting in Fort Myers for adult faith Jan. 26 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. (PHOTOS BY BOB paign. Yet through that campaign ways. Nearly 150 people from more formation catechists. REDDY | FC) they were able to find forgiveness than 40 parishes attended the event. and reconciliation through this The conference is a part of the can be discouraging for catechists, to reach adults. and realize the ultimate gift we are powerful sacrament after many Diocese’s special programming but they don’t have to be, explained The conference came about be- offered is the gift of salvation.” years away from God’s healing for the Year of Faith and is specifi- Dr. Kathy Kleinlein, diocesan direc- cause of the ongoing Year of Faith, Also speaking at the conference mercy. cally a result of Bishop Frank J. De- tor of catechesis. Kleinlein said. Established by Pope were Lisa Gulino, director of of- Last year was the first year for wane’s efforts to renew catechetical “We are all called to help others Benedict XVI, the Year of Faith calls fice of religious education for the “The Light Is On for You” cam- outreaches to the faithful. Bishop grow in their faith,” she said. “With all Catholics to get to know their Diocese of Providence, R.I.; Ken paign in the Diocese of Venice. Dewane has placed greater empha- outside pressures pulling Catholics faith better, to live their faith more Ogorek, director of catechesis for This campaign, which promotes sis on deepening our understand- away from their faith, it is important deeply, and to share that faith with the Indianapolis Archdiocese; and the sacrament of reconciliation ing of the Catholic Faith so that we to make every effort to set up activi- those around them.“It has never Andrea Molinari, president of the (also called confession or pen- might become Catholic “evangeliz- ties and programs that are welcom- been more important to encourage Rice School for Pastoral Ministry in ance) through TV commercials, ers,” particularly during this Year ing and inspire people in their faith.” others to grow in their faith; that in- Arcadia. radio ads and billboards, is an of Faith. The Church’s efforts to The reality, Kleinlein said, is that cludes the people who are already Molinari reminded the religious attempt to make the sacrament dynamically foster, encourage and many people share their faith with attending Mass each week and ev- educators that it is crucial to grow more readily available and reach revitalize catechesis was both the others without the proper tools and eryone else who says they are Cath- and live their own faith life appro- all Catholics who for whatever context and purpose of this special the proper understanding. This can olic but rarely attend Mass if at all,” priately before teaching it to others. reason have strayed from the conference lead to confusion, frustration and Kleinlein said. “We are challenged “You need to be doing what you do Church. The challenge for religious edu- may ultimately turn people away by Jesus to go and make more disci- because you love God. Your ongo- During Lent, every Catholic cators in reaching adults is multilay- from the Church. The conference ples. There are so many people who ing growth in holiness will shine Church in the Diocese of Venice ered, as people approach faith for- offered the attendees an opportu- are not growing in their faith and forth as an example to others and was open for confessions Friday mation with preconceived notions, nity to hear from other people in re- are missing the gifts that the Church promote the active membership in nights and Saturday mornings. misunderstandings and different ligious education who offered tips, has to offer. It is our job as catecheti- the Christian community for others Some were skeptical last year ways of learning. These challenges advice and encouragement on how cal leaders to bring them to Christ to join.” n that Catholics would avail them- selves of this opportunity, citing well-known statistics about the drop in participation of confes- sion, but parishes experienced Catholic Charities celebrates high demand, with many people receiving the sacrament for the first time in years, even decades. But of course “The Light Is On 45 years in Collier County for You” campaign is not simply about numbers. Each soul that Bob Reddy versary, Richard Rogan, a member director, noted the hard work that receives God’s mercy through of the Florida Catholic staff of the Catholic Charities Diocese goes into reaching as many people confession is cleansed of its sins of Venice board of directors, noted as possible is rewarded by the smil- and reconciled to God — an im- NAPLES | In 1968, Catholic lead- that the total impact from that ini- ing faces of the families and indi- mense treasure that cannot be ers in Collier County gathered to fig- tial investment to today is difficult viduals who are helped. “We hear measured by human means. Our ure out a way to provide services for to quantify. “The money spent, the many stories that are powerful and Lord has made clear that no one, unmarried parents, and those who hours donated, indicates some $30 the reward is that our programs help no matter his or her state in life, is needed adoption help and counsel- million has been devoted to help- make a difference for the needy and Francis Rooney, former ambassador beyond God’s mercy. ing. ing people, both Catholic and non- desperate who have nowhere else to to the Holy See, speaks during the In the parable of the prodigal The program started with the Catholic.” go,” he said. 45th anniversary celebration of son, Christ rejoices in God’s mer- support of a $20,000 grant from the The support of individuals ei- Catholic Charities regularly re- Catholic Charities of Collier County cy reaching those who have been Archdiocese of Miami (of which ther financially or as volunteers has ceives the highest 4-star rating from Jan. 30. (BOB REDDY | FC) away from the Father’s house: Collier County was a part at the helped many people throughout the Charity Navigator, the top indepen- “And (the prodigal son) arose time) and the United Way of Col- past 45 years, Rogan added. “Catho- dent evaluator of nonprofit organi- is inspiring. Without their support, and came to his father. But while lier County. Called Catholic Social lic Charities of Collier County has zations. For every dollar donated to the programs would not exist, she he was yet at a distance, his fa- Services of Collier County at the made a difference in this commu- Catholic Charities, 94 cents goes to said. “It is about the community ther saw him and had compas- time, this initiative has grown from nity for the past 45 years and it con- the programs. coming together to help those less sion, and ran and embraced him its humble beginnings to eventu- tinues to do so today,” he said. Judy Sullivan, who has served on fortunate.” n and kissed him. And the son said ally help tens of thousands of people Programs in Collier County in- the Catholic Charities board of di- to him, `Father, I have sinned while eventually establishing the clude a soup kitchen, two food pan- rectors and for many years chaired To learn more about or to support against heaven and before you; I presence of what was to become tries, emergency financial support the annual Emerald Ball — the larg- Catholic Charities of Collier County, am no longer worthy to be called Catholic Charities in Southwest for bills, counseling, immigration est direct fundraiser for Catholic visit www.catholiccharitiesDOV.org your son.’ But the father said to Florida. aid, education, clothing and much Charities of Collier County — said or send a check to Catholic Charities During a Jan. 30 dinner celebrat- more. Armando Galella, Catholic the commitment of the support- of Collier County, 2210 Santa Barba- Please see LIGHT, 5 ing the organization’s 45th anni- Charities of Collier County district ers of the organization’s programs ra Blvd., Naples, FL 34116. Feb. 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Venice community 4 Disciplines serve to Florida Catholic guide us through Lent Bob Reddy God is and what God does,” Bishop diocese of Venice of the Florida Catholic staff Dewane said. “In a world so full of Vol. 74, No. 7 uncertainty and loneliness, great VENICE | As the liturgical calen- comfort should be taken in know- 1000 Pinebrook Road dar soon turns to the Lenten season ing that by praying, God will offer Venice, FL 34285 it is important to take the oppor- his blessings and grace. By offering 941-484-9543 Fax 941-484-1121 tunity offered by the apostles, and blessings back to God in prayer, the Publisher carried through the ages, to refo- blessing is returned to him. What a Bishop Frank J. 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Jonathan Lorenz, Former student now colleague who teaches seventh with former teachers grade at St. Elizabeth Bob Reddy Interacting with his students nasium, some new classrooms and Seton of the Florida Catholic staff and challenging them both spiritu- the reality that he is a teacher and School in ally and academically is something not a student. Naples, is NAPLES | Jonathan Lorenz is Lorenz enjoys the most. “I love that “This Catholic Schools Week has pictured a typical seventh-grade Catholic I am able to talk about God and my been interesting because I now see in his School teacher. He prepares hard faith in such an open way and share it through the eyes of a teacher. I classroom for his lessons, he tries to relate to that with these eager students. They remember it as the only way to get during his students, and he is committed want to learn and be challenged in out of wearing the uniform. Now I Catholic to teaching Gospel values. their faith. I work to integrate the know how special it is to celebrate Schools And Lorenz is very familiar with faith into every lesson each day. our Catholic schools.” Week. He his school setting. He now teaches That is a joy I would never get in a Patricia Lyons, an eighth-grade graduated at the same middle school from public school.” teacher, remembers Lorenz from from the which he graduated in 2000. He said As Seton students participated his earliest days at Seton. “I honestly school in it is strange to now be a professional in activities surrounding Catholic never thought he would ever come 2000. (BOB colleague with his former prekin- Schools Week Jan. 27-Feb. 2, Lo- back to visit, let alone teach,” she REDDY | FC) dergarten teacher and many others. renz reflected on how the school said. “But it shows you the impact “My connection to St. Elizabeth has changed but has also stayed the we teachers had on him. I guess we Seton Catholic School is deep. same. did something right.” When I graduated Seton I really “I was nostalgic when I returned. Lorenz agreed and credited his never thought I would come back Familiar classrooms, familiar faces family for putting a high value on to teach here. I am sure some were were everywhere, but much has education and deciding to send happy to see me go,” he said in jest. changed,” he said. “For example, him to Seton and nearby St. John While attending the University the students now wear formal uni- Neumann High School. of Central Florida, he said he first forms with jacket and tie to Mass. “My family started it all, and the wanted to be an engineer but over I am not sure how I would have teachers here and at Neumann sup- time the urge to teach took hold. handled it in my day, but I think it is ported and enhanced that by giv- “As I moved closer to becoming a great. It sets an example and adds a ing me confidence in my Faith and CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK teacher, I realized I had to teach in a level of respect for the Mass that can education,” he said. “And so here I See more information on the diocesan celebrations of Catholic school and Seton brought often be lost for young Catholics.” am, back home where I belong at St. Catholic Schools Week, Page 6 me home,” he said. Other new things include a gym- Elizabeth Seton Catholic School.” n

CASA Sisters of Providence, in particu- Peter Routsis- velopment of America Inc. of Fort lar. Hamel of the Citrus Growers Arroyo, CEO, Myers. Construction began in Oc- From 1 Association was so impressed he Catholic tober 2011 and took about a year Charities presented a check for $2,000 for Diocese of to complete. More than 150 local Others heaping praise on the the development of a kitchen in Venice, speaks jobs were created for the on-site project were DeSoto County Com- the community center. during the Jan. work, with additional jobs created missioner Buddy Mansfield, Arca- Msgr. Stephen McNamara, Vic- 23 dedication from suppliers and subcontrac- dia Mayor Keith Keane, and Eu- ar General for the Diocese of Ven- ceremony of tors. Local skilled workers were gene Turner, President of Turner ice, stood in on behalf of Bishop the Casa San also hired on an as-needed basis. Realty. Dewane and blessed the property. Juan Bosco While no one lives at Casa San Father Jerome Carosella, Pastor Following the blessing, people farmworker Juan Bosco at this point, the fi- of Our Lady of Mercy and member were invited to tour the homes community in nal approval to allow people to of the Catholic Charities Advisory and the property, stay for a tradi- Arcadia. (BOB move in has been given by the Board, noted that while the proj- tional Mexican lunch and listen to REDDY | FC) USDA. Hundreds of families have ect was built out of the disaster music from a mariachi band. inquired about the project. Resi- that was Hurricane Charley in Of the 53 homes, 16 are four- dents will be required to be U.S. 2004, “God has a way of bringing bedroom/two-bath units and In an unusual concept, the tion for after-school programs and citizens or have proof they have good out of very bad things, and 37 are three-bedroom/two-bath homes are built with the back other educational classes run by been legally admitted for perma- we see that here today with this units. Each has major appliances door facing the street and the front Catholic Charities. nent resident status in the U.S. incredible community that came included, such as a dishwasher, door facing the neighbors across a In addition, a soccer field was The other requirement is that at out of a vision and a dream which range, refrigerator, microwave, common green space. The entire constructed with equipment least 50 percent of their annual in- started in the wake of destruc- garbage disposal and full-sized community has extensive land- thanks to a generous donation comes must come from farm labor tion.” washer and dryer. Each home was scaping with trees, bushes and from the parishioners of St. Thom- work. Because the project is subsi- Routsis-Arroyo noted that the built to meet or exceed local and flowers. There is a children’s play as More Parish in Sarasota. Each dized by the USDA, residents will concept of building farmworker state hurricane resistant and en- area, playing fields and a commu- home has a gift basket created and be eligible for rental assistance housing started with an idea be- ergy-efficient standards. nity garden. donated by the Diocesan Council based on their annual income and fore Hurricane Charley. The hur- Sister Cathy noted that many The 1,600-square-foot Our of Catholic Women to welcome family size. ricane’s destruction put it at the prospective residents marveled Lady of Mercy Community Center the new residents. A bus depot The 53 homes and community forefront of everyone’s mind. at the new appliances and the was so named in dedication to the was named in honor of Bishop center are deemed the first phase Many of the dignitaries pres- idea of a dishwasher and not hav- generous faithful members of Our Emeritus John J. Nevins and the of what could eventually include ent praised the work and tenac- ing to pay to do the laundry. “The Lady of Mercy Parish. The center main street is named Frank J. De- approximately 100 homes on more ity of Sister Ann DeNicolo, Sisters families who will live here are so includes a computer lab as well as wane Way for Bishop Dewane. than 120 acres. Additional phases of Charity of the Blessed Virgin excited at the new world that is offices for maintenance personnel The co-developer of the project will be based on future funding Mary, and Sister Cathy Buster, opening up to them,” she said. and on-site managers, and a loca- was Rick Miller of National De- opportunities. n

LIGHT merry; for this my son was dead, last year’s campaign, this year the ment with TV commercials, radio just need to acknowledge our sins and is alive again; he was lost, and Diocese of Venice will again con- ads and billboards. If you have not and ask for it in humility. The light From 3 is found’” (Lk 15:20-24). duct “The Light Is On for You” dur- been to confession since last year, is on for you! n In the sacrament of reconcilia- ing Lent. Starting Friday, Feb. 15, or even further back, be sure to go his servants, `Bring quickly the tion, our Heavenly Father runs to every Catholic Church in the Dio- this Lent. If you know a Catholic For more information about “The best robe, and put it on him; and us in compassion and embraces us cese will again be open for confes- loved one who has been away from Light Is On for You” campaign, visit put a ring on his hand, and shoes in his great mercy. sions on Friday nights and Saturday the Sacrament for some time, invite www.thelightisoncatholic.org. Sam- on his feet; and bring the fatted calf Recognizing the great graces mornings. During Lent the Dio- him or her to receive Reconcilia- mons is Diocese of Venice Director of and kill it, and let us eat and make that were poured on souls during cese will again promote the sacra- tion. God’s mercy is freely given; we Evangelization. Feb. 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Venice community 6

Catholic Schools Week Proclamations, awards, fun, games, service and faith Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

BRADENTON | Catholic Schools Week was celebrated across the country and in the Di- ocese of Venice with a variety of events to emphasize what makes Catholic schools great. It was a sea of red, white and blue, and plaid when Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston honored St. Joseph School Jan. 29. He pro- claimed it to be National Catholic Schools Week in the City of Bra- denton. The event began with a prayer of gratitude for the school, city and nation by Principal Kellie Sister of Mercy Laurie Stefany leads a reading session during Catholic Father Michael Vannicola, Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, Pastor Potter. The Knights of Columbus Schools Week at Incarnation Catholic School in Sarasota Jan. 29. of St. Ann Parish in Naples, introduces John Koga who was Best in presented the colors and the kin- Show winner at the Collier County Science Fair Jan. 25. John, whose dergarten class led everyone in project was titled “Effects of Garlic and Oregano on Saccharomyces singing “It’s a Grand Old Flag” and Cerevisae,” was recognized by his classmates Jan. 30 at a school the Pledge of Allegiance. assembly during Catholic Schools Week. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) A similar scene took place at St. Ann School in Naples as Mayor John F. Sorey III made a procla- mation during a school assembly. Students sang “America the Beau- tiful” through spoken word and American Sign Language. The assembly recognized members of U.S. armed forces and first re- sponders in the local community. The school safety officer from the Naples Police Department was also honored and presented with flowers and letters from students. Four middle school students Father Gregg Caggianelli, administrator of St. Francis Xavier Parish, who recently excelled at the Col- leads students in prayer at the beginning of Catholic Schools Week lier County Science Fair competi- on Jan. 28 in Fort Myers. (COURTESY | DIOCESE OF VENICE) tion were also honored. Eighth- grader John Koga garnered Best in Show for his project titled “Effects Students from Incarnation Catholic School sing during the Catholic of Garlic and Oregano on Saccha- Charities Ball in Sarasota Jan. 26. They were invited in conjunction romyces Cerevisae.” John won a with Catholic Schools Week. four-year scholarship to Florida Gulf Coast University, valued at organized movie nights at the $22,000, and will advance to the school, had a golf tournament, state science fair in Lakeland wrote letters to the local Knights March 26-28. Also named winners of Columbus and met with a gen- from St. Ann were sixth-grader erous donor to reach their goal. Alex Farrell, who placed third; “I saw how this program makes eighth-grader Allison Minker, a real difference,” Mac said. “I who placed second; and sixth- watched a young kid being guided grader Hannah Ancanan, who onto a ramp where the horse was placed first. waiting. They didn’t seem to have The students of St. Ann, St. any control over their flaring arms Elizabeth Seton and St. John Neu- Kindergarten students at St. Joseph School in Brandenton enjoy a and jerking body motions. Then mann High School gathered for a visit from Mayor Wayne Poston Jan. 29 during Catholic Schools Week. something happened. Everything three-school Mass at Neumann changed. When the kid sat on the Jan. 29, celebrated by the priests dents across the Diocese worked had visited InStride Equine Ther- horse, all of a sudden the arms of Collier County. The students on service projects to help the apy in Nokomis and was so im- and body became still and a huge from Neumann lined the walkway needy or less-fortunate students pressed by the work he wanted to smile from ear to ear came over to the Mass so each student from in other schools. help raise $3,000 to sponsor a ther- his face.” n Students at St. John Neumann St. Ann and St. Elizabeth Seton The eighth-grade class of apy horse named Grace for kids High School in Naples create a walked through a tunnel of cheer- Epiphany Cathedral School in with disabilities. He approached To learn more about the Catholic tunnel for students to go through ing high school students. Venice raised money to support his classmates and teacher with schools of the Diocese of Venice, prior to the joint school Mass One of the key aspects of Cath- a therapy horse for disabled chil- the challenge and brainstormed visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/ with St. Ann and St. Elizabeth olic Schools Week is service. Stu- dren. Eighth-grader Mac Sacco ideas for raising money. The class education. Seton schools Jan. 29. 7 Your Venice community Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2013

Roe v. Wade anniversary ‘Generation Life’ swarms Capitol for March for Life Billy Atwell they would not stand idly by and the unborn. Special to the Florida Catholic allow the massacre of children to “We are the next generation continue. The cheers and shouts and if we get involved, other WASHINGTON, D.C. | Rough- pouring out of a crowd number- young people will want to get in- ly 400 Catholics from within the ing more than 650,000 reflected a volved too,” said Isabella Gada- Diocese of Venice traveled to gathering of every cross-section pee, 16, historian of the Cardinal Washington, D.C., for the annual of society and a hopeful future for Mooney High School Respect March For Life on the 40th an- the pro-life movement. Life Club in Sarasota and Florida niversary of the Supreme Court’s For Caleb Courville, 17, a Catholic contributor. “Sometimes Roe v. Wade decision, which member of the Epiphany Cathe- it takes a young person seeing opened the door to more than 55 dral Youth Group, the March another person their age taking million aborted children since For Life is not just an event, but leadership in order for them to do 1973. “a movement.” Caleb said go- what is needed.” Members of 12 diocesan par- ing to the march connects him “(It is) truly a profound and ishes and schools, as well as stu- to something bigger than him- awesome experience hearing dents from Ave Maria University, self and encourages him to work about these young people coming Ave Maria School of Law, Florida until Roe v. Wade is overturned. to the March and being inspired Gulf Coast University, and the Caleb marveled at the massive to get involved and dig deeper in Rhodora J. Donahue Academy crowd around him, and realized Young people from the Diocese of Venice participate in the March for their faith,” said George Smith, joined a massive crowd of more it would be difficult to translate Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 25. (COURTESY | DIOCESE OF VENICE) Diocese of Venice director of than 650,000 people who con- for friends back home. youth and young adult outreach. verged on Washington Jan. 25 to “It’s hard to describe (650,000) end to that crowd — that the there. “In fact, this is exactly what the stand up for life. Although the people,” he said. “But when you crowd keeps going — you real- Many of the young marchers Year of Faith is all about: learning youth present had no part in the walk up Capitol Hill and you ize it’s hard to visualize how big felt a sense of responsibility to Roe v. Wade decision, they said look back and see there is no the movement is” without being take action now to speak up for Please see LIFE, 8 Hundreds walk for life in Sarasota Bob Reddy have been killed at abortion facili- of the Florida Catholic staff ties across the U.S. The prayer walk on the anniver- SARASOTA | Silently, hun- sary of Roe v. Wade is not the only dreds of pro-life supporters circled opportunity to pray for life. Each the Planned Parenthood Regional Friday throughout the year, Planned Headquarters in downtown Sara- Parenthood performs abortions, and sota praying for an end to the on each of those days people can scourge on society that is abortion. be seen standing in prayer outside The prayer walk took place Jan. 22, those facilities. The faithful are al- in commemoration of the solemn ways welcome to spend time toether 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade in prayer 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. U.S. Supreme Court decision that On Ash Wednesday, the annual 40 opened the door for abortion in the Days for Life prayer vigil will begin United States. Additional events, in- in front of the Planned Parenthood cluding the National March for Life, facility in Naples. A 12:15 p.m. Mass took place in Washington, D.C., Jan. will be celebrated at St. Ann Parish 25. with a walk to follow. This constant Pallottine Father Fausto Stam- vigil throughout Lent is open to the piglia, pastor of St. Martha Parish, public weekdays 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. who celebrated the Mass prior to the A Prayer Walk for Life will also prayer walk in Sarasota, said, “We take place Feb. 21 in Port Charlotte. cannot say we stand next to Jesus There will be an 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. if we do not stand up to defend hu- Charles Borromeo Parish and fol- man life. … We are seeking a victory lowing Mass, participants will walk over the darkness. It is important to approximately half a mile to pray remember that prayer has the power the rosary outside the local abortion to overcome evil and protect life. Go The faithful participate in a prayer walk for life in front of the Planned Parenthood Regional Headquarters facility. n and pray that women choose the life in Sarasota Jan. 22, the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. (BOB REDDY | Fc) of their babies; Jesus will stand there For more information about Re- next to you.” cluding members of the Council of their unborn child by the mere fact groups provide spiritual, emo- spect Life efforts throughout the Among the people participat- Catholic Women and Knights of Co- that they see someone is praying for tional and financial support for the Diocese of Venice, visit www. ing in the vigil were mothers with lumbus and Ladies Auxiliary. them. Many pregnancy centers and women, all in an effort to help save dioceseofvenice.org or contact children, women who have had Jeanne Berdeaux, Diocese of other programs exist to help women the life of the baby and protect the Jeanne Berdeaux at 941-441-1101 an abortion in the past and regret Venice respect life director, said who are having a difficult time and mother. However, since the 1973 de- or Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice. their decision, and many others in- many women have chosen life for are considering an abortion. These cision, more than 55 million babies org. Feb. 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Venice community 8 LIFE: Cardinal O’Malley says in homily ‘a society that allows parents to kill children will allow children to kill parents’ From 7 more about what you believe, liv- ing that faith out, and sharing it with others.” Many of the young pro-life marchers attended for their first time, but for some, the pilgrim- age is an annual endeavor that inspires them each time in new and profound ways. Michelle Sal- dana, 17, from St. Raphael Parish in Lehigh Acres, has attended the March for the last several years. “Sometimes I feel like I’m the only one who believes in what I do, but once I’m surround by all these people in Washington, it encourages me to continue doing what I do,” she said. The day before the march, Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Bos- ton celebrated Mass at the Ba- silica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with dozens of bishops, hundreds of concelebrating priests and as- sisting deacons, and roughly 500 seminarians. Many commented on the power and relevance of Cardinal O’Malley’s homily, par- A group from the Diocese of Venice participates in the March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 25 Many in the group are under the age ticularly his comments about of 20. (PHOTOS COURTESY | DIOCESE OF VENICE) euthanasia and assisted suicide; actions which are becoming tries and even within some U.S. nal O’Malley warned, “A society more acceptable in foreign coun- states. During his homily, Cardi- that allows parents to kill chil- dren will allow children to kill parents.” “It is so true. It works both ways,” said Alexandria Twigg, 17, vice president of the Cardinal Mooney High School Respect Life Club. “If we allow our nation to take life at will, then we will be- come an immoral nation. It is not our right to decide when people are worthy of life.” On the morning of the march, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Wash- ington, D.C., celebrated Mass for 17,000 Catholics from across the United States. Cardinal Wuerl You cultivate friendships, From left, Father Bob Kantor, pastor of St. Agnes Parish in Naples; spoke of how amazing it was to Father John Fitch, parochial vicar of Epiphany Cathedral in Venice; see the many young people from We provide the and Father Eddie Gibbons, administrator of St. Andrew Parish in around the nation gathering to- Cape Coral, were among the clergy from the Diocese of Venice who gether for a common purpose — nurturing environment. participated in the March for Life Mass. to stand for life and for the rights of the unborn. Mary McBrien tells Sister Jeanette, Director of Carmel Terrace, The youth felt the same enthu- she is glad to have put down roots at Carmel Terrace. siasm in seeing people of their age so passionate about their She enjoys a spacious apartment, gourmet-quality foods, faith. For Tiffany Miller, 23, a pa- meticulous services, and a full schedule of daily activities. rishioner at Epiphany Cathedral, So she spends her time doing the things she likes to do. the Youth Mass brought a lot of Add to this a beautiful wooded campus and emotions “to light.” a rare commitment to caring; you see how “I’ve been on other mission Carmel Terrace will grow on you, too. trips … and what I’ve taken away from (the March For Life) is that I Please come for a tour, and a complimentary lunch. wasn’t alone. It was so inspiring that there were thousands of oth- er people I didn’t even know who Carmel Terrace Assisted Living feel the same way that I do.” n A Caring Mission of the Carmelite Sisters 933 Central Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4892 Young people from the Diocese of Venice wait patiently for a Mass For information about the ongo-

(on the campus of St. Patrick’s) 28818-0208 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception ing Diocese of Venice efforts to in Washington, D.C. They were part of large group from the Diocese end abortion, visit www.dioceseof 508-788-8000 www.carmelterrace.org that participated in the March for Life. venice.org/respectlife. 9 around Your communitY Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2013

western casual. Tickets: $75 per information in the body of the Angela, at 239-980-0921, toni@ CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS person; sponsorship opportunities email. floridacatholicchamber.com; or available. Call 863-494-1068 or Television Mass for the visit www.floridacatholicchamber. email [email protected]. com. During this Year of Faith, all and Charlotte counties; March 5 at homebound in the northern 2013 Emerald Ball, March 16, portions of the diocese, 10 a.m. “Royal Rummage Sale VI,” volunteers throughout the Diocese of Our Lady of Light Parish in Estero for Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort, Naples. on ION Television Network and March 1, noon-4 p.m.; March Venice are invited to attend one of volunteers in Lee and Collier counties; Bishop Frank J. Dewane will be the on SNN (Sarasota News Network); 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Mary, Star three separate Masses, all celebrated and March 12 at St. Catherine Parish host. Proceeds from the black-tie in the southern portions of the of the Sea Parish, Longboat at 4:30 p.m., each with the intention in Sebring for volunteers living in gala will benefit Catholic Charities diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV Key. Presented by the Women’s of expressing appreciation and thanks Hardee, Hendry, Glades, Highlands and programs and services in Collier (FOX-4). Check your local listings Guild. Items include clothing, to all volunteers. In order to honor the DeSoto counties. Each Mass will be County. Includes live auction, for channel information. Leaflet furniture, art, collectibles, greatest numbers of people, parishes followed by a dinner in the respective cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. missals are available upon request jewelry, housewares, linens, toys, and other entities are assigned to one parish hall. Please register at www. Sponsorship opportunities are by calling 941-484-9543 and asking electronics, books and more. 941- of the three sites according to their dioceseofvenice.org/volunteermass available. For more information about the TV Mass or by writing: 383-1255. contact, Michelle Doaz, 239-455- TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 Cardinal Mooney High location. The Masses will be celebrated and follow the prompts, or call 941- 2655, michelle@catholicharitiescc. Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. School’s annual “Luck of Feb. 19 at Epiphany Cathedral in Ven- 441-1136. For more information, org. For more information, contact the Irish” dinner dance and ice for volunteers in Manatee, Sarasota please call Gail Ardy at 941-484-9543. Catholic Days at the Gail Ardy, 941-486-4714, ardy@ dioceseofvenice.org. auction, March 2, Polo Grill, Capitol, March 19-21 bus trip Lakewood Ranch. Evening includes to Tallahassee. Meet with state Safe Environment training. open bar, dinner, dancing, silent legislators about important As part of the Safe Environment and live auctions. Sponsorship Evangelization Teams) retreats proposed legislation on respect Program, the Diocese of Venice DIOCESAN EVENTS opportunities available. Contact this academic year. NET teams are life, health, social concerns and requires that all employees and comprised of young adults who Jennifer McDonald, 941-379-2647, Naples Prayer Walk for Life, education. Join in prayer with those volunteers who work with travel the country invigorating email jmcdonald@cmhs-sarasota. Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13, 12:15 the Florida bishops, legislators, children and/or vulnerable adults the Catholic identity of teens. org. To register online, http:// p.m., St. Ann Parish, Naples. Supreme Court justices and be fingerprinted and trained in Contact George Smith, gsmith@ www.cmhs-sarasota.org/Events/ Following Mass, at about 2 p.m., all members of the executive branch Safe Environment. For class times dioceseofvenice.org. DinnerAuction.aspx. are invited to a prayer walk from March 20 at the annual Red Mass and locations, contact your local U.S. 41 to the sidewalk outside • Feb. 23-24, overnight retreat, of the Holy Spirit at the Co- parish or Diocesan school or visit 6th annual Catholic Bioethics Planned Parenthood, Creech and Campo San Jose, Lake Placid. Cathedral of St. Thomas More. the Diocesan website at www. Seminar, April 13, Resurrection Goodlette-Frank Roads, Naples, For second-year confirmation Registration deadline: Feb. 19. dioceseofvenice.org. Report all Parish, Fort Myers. Designed to pray the rosary. For details, candidates; will satisfy retreat Contact Jeanne Berdeaux, 941-441- abuses against minors to the for physicians, health care www.40daysforlife.com/naples, requirement. 1101, Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice. Florida Department of Children workers, clergy and students, 239-503-0295 or 941-441-1101. • April 26-28, high school age org, for reservations. Visit www. and Families at 1-800-962-2873. but anyone interested in these 40 Days for Life spring retreat, Our Lady of Perpetual Help flacathconf.org for details. To report abuse by Diocesan topics is welcome. Seating is campaign, throughout Lent, Retreat Center, Venice. Casa Maria Soup Kitchen, personnel or volunteers, call limited. Speakers presenting Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2013 Diocese of Venice Men’s Guadalupe Social Services of the Diocesan Victims Assistance bioethical topics from the Naples Planned Parenthood, Conference, March 2, Bishop Catholic Charities in Immokalee Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at Catholic perspective are: Jesuit Airport-Pulling Road. Opening Verot High School, Fort Myers. has assumed management of 941-416-6114. Father Robert Spitzer; Father Tad Mass Feb. 13, Ash Wednesday, Speakers include: Scott Hahn, the soup kitchen, clothing and Pacholczyk, Ph.D.; Nikolas Nikas, 12:15 p.m., St. Ann Parish. Call author, theologian and Catholic shower programs formerly run by J.D.; and Dr. Wes Ely. Visit www. Jeanne Berdeaux, 941-484-9543. apologist; Dr. Peter Kleponis; and Guadalupe Center. The change in COMMUNITY floridacma.org and link to the 2013 Diocese of Venice Gus Lloyd. Celebrate the Year of management became effective EVENTS bioethics seminar. For general Women’s Conference, Feb. 16, Faith with other men. For more Jan. 3, and all of the services questions, call Dr. Steve Hannan, Bishop Verot High School, Fort information or to register, www. remain, including feeding a hot 239-849-6908. dioceseofvenice.org/events, meal to 100 people each day. 5th annual Musica Sacra Myers. Speakers include: Teresa Florida Gregorian chant Diocese of Venice Council Tomeo, author, syndicated Catholic 941-484-9543 or evangelization@ Anyone wishing to continue to of Catholic of Women dioceseofvenice.org. support the newly named Casa conference, Feb. 15-16, Ave Maria talk show host and motivational University. Susan Treacy, susan. Convention, Central Deanery, speaker; Sister Mary Gabriel, Wine tasting and dinner, Feb. Maria Soup Kitchen can send April 27-28, Embassy Suites Hotel, a check to: Guadalupe Social [email protected], 239-280- Sisters of Life; and Dr. Jennifer 28, 5:30 p.m., Plantation Golf and 1668. 10450 Corkscrew Common Drive, Country Club, Venice. Benefits Services, PO Box 5034, Immokalee, Morse. Celebrate the Year of Incarnation School gala, Feb. Estero. Theme: “Joy in Christ … Faith with other women. For Our Mother’s House, a program FL 34143, and note the intention Joy in Each Other.” Free on-site of Catholic Charities. Music by is to support the soup kitchen. 23, Sarasota. Proceeds benefit the more information or to register, school. Call 941-924-8588. parking and complimentary www.dioceseofvenice.org/events, Angie and the Perfect Gentleman, Online, please visit http://www. breakfast daily. Gift certificates “Living the Call” conference, 941-484-9543 or evangelization@ live and silent auctions. Tickets: catholiccharitiesdov.org and click available. Contact Anna, the DONATE NOW button. Feb. 23, Ave Maria University. dioceseofvenice.org. $75. 941-485-6264, ext. 100; www. [email protected]; or ourmothershousedov.org. “Quo Vadis” discernment Explore the calling Catholics Port Charlotte Prayer Walk received to live the mission God Brenda, [email protected]. for Life, Feb. 21, 8:30 a.m., 14th annual Venetian Ball, group, South, last Wednesdays, 7-8:15 p.m., St. John the Evangelist has given us and to become Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines St. Charles Borromeo Parish, March 2, Hyatt Regency Coconut of France. The Southeastern Point, Fort Myers. Bishop Frank J. Parish, 625 111th Ave. N., Naples; saints. Speakers include EWTN Port Charlotte. Following Mass and Ave Maria Radio host Teresa Lieutenancy of the Holy Sepulchre participants will walk a half mile Dewane will be the host. Theme: Central, last Thursdays, St. Francis Xavier Parish, 2157 Cleveland Tomeo; former U.S. ambassador of Jerusalem is planning a to pray the rosary outside local Festival di Venezia. Features a pilgrimage to France, May 6-17. “Night of Stars at the Venice Film Ave., Fort Myers; and North, and author Michael Novak; Sister abortion facility. For details, www. Cost: $4,399 per person/double Festival.” Includes live auction, last Fridays, Epiphany Cathedral Teresa Benedicta of the Sisters dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife; occupancy departing from Atlanta raffle, cocktail hour, dinner and Parish, Santa Maria Chapel, 310 of Mary Mother of the Eucharist; Jeanne Berdeaux, 941-441-1101, journalist and editor of Legatus on Delta Airlines. “Land only” [email protected]. dancing. Tickets: $175 per person; Sarasota St., Venice. Father Cory sponsorships available. Call 239- Mayer, Director of Vocations, Magazine, Patrick Novecosky; and cost: $2,920. To receive a brochure, Wedding Anniversary hosts a special group meeting for Father Dennis Cooney, Pastor of email [email protected] or Masses, Feb. 23, Epiphany 461-0234, ext. 205; email d.young@ afcaam.com. men who may be discerning a St. Raphael Parish in Lehigh Acres. call 941-493-9607. For brochure Cathedral, Venice; and March 9, St. Cost: $50. On-campus lodging online, visit www.sleohs.com. 11th annual Boots and vocation to the priesthood. Food Leo Parish, Bonita Springs. Couples and refreshments provided. For available at Xavier Hall by calling celebrating major anniversaries Bandannas auction and dinner 239-304-7206. Mass at 9 a.m., and dance, March 9, Kingsway Country additional information, call Father (25, 50, 50-plus) are invited. To Mayer, 941-484-9543. conference concludes at 9 p.m. RETREATS/DAYS register, contact your local parish Club, Lake Suzy. Proceeds benefit with Benediction. Visit www. or call Betty Karsokas, 941-441- Catholic Charities of DeSoto Theology on Tap, North, first Thursdays, 7 p.m., Piatti Bistro, avemaria.edu, under news and OF REFLECTION 1109. County. Cocktails, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 events; call 239-348-4724; email p.m. Live country music band and 6630 Gateway Ave., Sarasota; Our Lady of Perpetual Help NET retreats. The Office of and South, last Wednesdays, 7 [email protected]. Youth and Young Adult Outreach silent auction, plus a contest for Retreat Center, Venice. 941-486- the best-dressed patron in country- p.m., Fred’s Food, Fun and Spirits, Terri Schindler-Schiavo will offer three NET (National seventh annual dinner, Feb. 23, 0233 or visit www.olph-retreat. 2700 Immokalee Road, Naples. org for information, reservations. Committed to provide interesting 7 p.m., St. Raphael Parish, Lehigh speakers in a relaxed young adult Acres. To support the Terri Schiavo • “Come to the Water” atmosphere. Admission is free Life and Hope Network. Speaker: monthly day of prayer, Feb. 13, and attendees are welcome to Dr. George Isajiw, a well-known, March 13, April 10 and May 8, purchase food and drinks. For pro-life physician. Donation: $40. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Includes two at Englewood Elks Lodge further information and to R.S.V.P., Call 239-274-8001. conferences and the Sacrament 401 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood, Fla. please contact George Smith, Fashion show and card party, of Reconciliation. Concludes Elks Lodge: 941-474-1404 [email protected]. Feb. 24, 2 p.m., San Pedro Parish, with Mass. Cost: $25 per person, Religious Freedom updates. North Port. Presented by the includes continental breakfast, Saturday, Feb. 16 Anyone interested in updates Holy Name Society. Tickets: $10, lunch. regarding the latest issues in refreshments included. Raffle. Call • Eucharist adoration, first 5-9 p.m. Religious Freedom, and the Terry, 941-426-3443. 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‘Remember that you are dust

and unto dust you shall return.’

: making a SPIRITUAL fashion statement On Feb. 13, you have an opportunity to let what you wear reflect what you be- lieve. If you receive ashes on Ash Wednesday, there are some people who might think, “You need to wash your face.” But you have a great comeback for that: “The ashes aren’t about being unclean; they are about a journey to cleanse me of sins.” What do the ashes mean? They signify the need for Although Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obliga- repentence — forgiveness of things that have hurt oth- tion, it is an important day for Catholics. Look at Pope ers, ourselves and our relationship with God. During Benedict XVI below right; he received his ashes on Ash Lent, Catholics are challenged to renew their relation- Wednesday (although, in Rome they sprinkle the ashes ship with God and do so through the pillars of Lent — upon the head, instead of making a cross on the fore- prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Prayer is conversation. head, as is done in the U.S. and other parts of the world). Talk with God and listen to what God is saying to you. So on Feb. 13, wear your ashes and make a “spiritual Fasting is a sacrifice but when we fast we shouldn’t just fashion statement” — Jesus died for my sins and my think about what we are giving up, but what Jesus gave journey of life must include giving thanks, prayer and up for us — his life. Almsgiving is service and charity, sacrifice. And you are in good company as Catholics which we should make time for during our 40-day jour- across the globe — kids, parents, soldiers, politicians ney of Lent. — will receive their “spiritual fashion statement,” too. Where do those ashes come from? ANSWER: The leftover palms from Palm FYI Sunday. The Sunday before Holy Week is Palm Dates to remember: Sunday (or Passion Sunday). The day com- Ash Wednesday — Feb. 13 memorates the triumphal entrance of Christ Palm Sunday — March 24 into Jerusalem (Mt 21:1-9). As he entered the Holy Thursday — March 28 holy city, palm branches were placed in Je- Good Friday — March 29 sus’ path. At Mass on Palm Sunday, you will see people distributing palm fronds, which Holy Saturday — March 30 can be taken home. Some people make Easter — March 31 crosses out of the palm fronds. (Check out Days of fasting: www.thefloridacatholic.org for links to pag- es online to make palm crosses.) (for ages 14 to 59) Prayer • Fasting • Almsgiving Palm Sunday marks the end of Lent and Ash Wednesday and Good the beginning of Holy Week, which includes Friday the triduum (the evening of Holy Thursday, Days of abstinence Shhh ... I want to talk to God Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter till Ash Wednesday and all sundown), a time when we reflect on Jesus’s Fridays of Lent Want to develop a great relationship with God? Turn to prayer and death and resurrection. turn off the distractions. How do you feel when you are talking with a friend and they get a text or something and go, “Oh, hold on. Let me just take this.” How Lenten word search does that make you feel? Do think to yourself, “Are they even listen- ing to me?” N O F O R P Y J X J M E R Q Y Do you think God feels the same way? P X N O Z S O I Y N L C E H T Prayer is a time when you can talk with God and listen to God. These days the world is full of distractions — from phone calls on your A W G F R U W A T O E I C B I smartphone to bings on your computer to alert you of a new Facebook message. So maybe during Lent you might L A S N R T D H A B D F O T R take some time away from those distractions (even if it is really, really hard). It’s a lot more quiet without them, M A F N I S Y S K X F I N R A right? Well, you could use the time you would spend on that “distraction” and work on your relationship with God. S L E A E V H U I O O R C I H MEATLESS MEALS K Y P N S E I H R R A C I D C Cooking as prayer During Lent, there are E Z D G S T Y G E E T A L U U days of fasting and G E C N E N I T S B A S I U B Cooking can easily be seen halfway around the world who abstinence (see as a family activity, but could might be suffering in silence be- box, this page). W C Z A S V S N I M X V A M V you also see it as a prayerful cause of poverty. Neither one of N W E J E A W L G Z L N T S G activity? Meals are designed to • Discuss things you wish those words might nourish the body. Prayer nour- you did better and things you sound like much X Y G N E P R A Y E R A I K F ishes the soul. So combining the hope to achieve in the future. fun, but it’s really Z M E S P I R I T U A L O X K two does make sense. • Ask for forgiveness. not that bad. As you prepare a meal with Sharing thoughts through Fasting means eating one meal a day and L S E C I V R E S B M Y N K V your family and/or friends, you prayer not only helps your re- that meal should be meatless. On days of S O A K S U S E J E O A V D K can develop a prayer, and that lationship with God, but with abstinence you should not eat meat. So what Find the following words in the above puzzle prayer can focus on a varity of your family, too. During Lent shall you eat? topics: there is always talk about sacri- Rice and beans is a great idea. It’s simple, ABSTINENCE FORGIVENESS RECONCILIATION • Give thanks for the basic fice, fasting and abstinence, but healthy, filling, and, in a symbolic way, it can ALMSGIVING FORTY SACRIFICE blessings you have, like food, sometimes it is when we take put you in connection (solidarity) with the ASHES JESUS SERVICE water, shelter and family. something away that we truly poor of the world whose diet consists largely CHARITY JOURNEY SPIRITUAL • Remember those who are discover the gifts and blessings of beans and rice. EASTER PALMS TRIDUUM suffering, whether it be a family we have and forget to miss those Catholic Relief Services has plenty of yummy FASTING PRAYER WEDNESDAY meatless recipes. Visit crsricebowl.org. member who is sick or a person things we have put aside. See puzzle answers on Page 12 11 NatioNal & iNterNatioNal News Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2013

AnnuAl MArch for life in WAshington crowds show endurance, passion to continue

Carol Zimmermann ting re-energized by young people Catholic News Service who are becoming the movement’s new torchbearers. WASHINGTON | Participants This year’s march and rally took at the annual March for Life in place three days after the anniver- Washington Jan. 25 demonstrated sary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. just how determined they are not Wade decision to better accommo- only by showing up in such large date participants, since the official numbers on a bitter cold day, but Jan. 22 anniversary was the day af- by continuing a 40-year tradition of ter public ceremonies for the presi- protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s dential inauguration. decision legalizing abortion. Hundreds of high school and col- “Forty years ago, people thought lege groups were scattered through- opposition” to the Supreme Court’s out the rally crowd; their members, decision “would eventually dis- often in matching hats, were tex- appear,” Boston Cardinal Sean P. ting, taking pictures and creatively O’Malley told the crowd assembled protesting by wearing pro-life stick- on the National Mall for a rally prior ers on their faces and carrying plac- to the march along Constitution ards in the backs of their jackets. Avenue to the front of the U.S. Su- Their placards did not have jar- preme Court. ring images or messages but pre- He noted that Nellie Gray, found- dominantly took a gentler tone such er of the annual march who died as: “Abolish Abortion Courageous- last year, “was not going to allow ly” or “I am the pro-life generation.” that to happen” nor was the pro-life Jeanne Monahan, new president movement. of the March for Life Education & “The march grows stronger every Defense Fund, is 40 — just as old as year,” said the cardinal, chairman the 1973 Supreme Court decision one-year-old Paisley Fowles of Naples, Fla. sleeps on her father's shoulder amidst the din of the annual of the U.S. Conference of Catholic and the movement protesting it. March for life at the supreme Court building in Washington Jan. 25. (JoNaTHaN eRNsT, ReUTeRs | CNs) Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Monahan praised Gray for her Activities. long dedication to the cause and speeches by dozens of politicians Rep. Diane Black, R-Tenn., told the place to change abortion laws and Various media outlets put the several speakers also credited her as in previous years. Nine legisla- crowd she would fight for a bill she that the pro-life movement “must estimate for this year’s March for for getting the pro-life movement tors were announced and only a has introduced to prohibit fam- be compassionate to change hearts Life crowd at between 500,000 and on its feet with the first march and handful spoke. ily planning grants from going to and minds.” 650,000. An official crowd estimate leading each one until her death. House Speaker John Boehner, groups that provide abortions. Rick Santorum, former senator has not been provided by police During the rally, a video tribute to R-Ohio, addressed the crowd with Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-Ill., urged and presidential candidate, spoke since about 1995. her was shown on the giant Jumbo- a taped video message promising participants to continue to “stand about his 4-year-old daughter, Bel A March for Life spokeswoman tron. to work for passage of a bill to ban courageously for life.” He said leg- told Catholic News Service Jan. 29 Monahan described abortion a taxpayer funding for abortions. islative battles will continue to take Please see march, 12 that the organization did not have

“human rights abuse” but she also 28030-0208 an official number for the crowd, said there were signs the tide was but said there were “hundreds of changing as more anti-abortion thousands” of participants. A sepa- measures have been introduced in rate “virtual” March for Life spon- state legislatures and public opin- sored by Americans United for Life ions are changing. As she put it to Action for those unable to travel to the cheering crowd, “Being pro-life Washington drew 70,000 partici- is considered the new normal.” pants. Speakers on the stage stood be- Many speakers praised the resil- low the message “40=55 million,” iency of the crowd, braving a cloudy referring to the number of abortions 20-degree day and standing on reported to have been performed snow-dusted ground, but they also since abortion was legalized. spoke of the pro-life movement get- This year’s rally did not include

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Chris Smith, R-N.J., Bulletin announcements promot- drop-off points around the state for noon-5 p.m., M-F co-chairman of the House Pro- Diocese of Orlando ing the campaign have already distribution to farmworkers and Farmworker Association Life Caucus, similarly praised Farmworker Association of prompted a great start to the drive. others in need. 106 S. 2nd St.. Suite 10 those in the pro-life movement “The participation and dona- For information on the drive, Florida, Inc. Immokalee, FL 34142 saying it is “comprised of noble, tions that readers show in sup- visit www.thefloridacatholic.org 1264 Apopka Blvd., Apopka, FL 32703 caring, smart and selfless peo- port of this campaign is incredible and click on the Long-Sleeve Re- Contact: Jeannie Economos Contact: Adan Labra ple. It is an extraordinarily pow- and heartwarming,” said Susan lief logo. A downloadable PDF of [email protected] O: 239-657-8263; C: 239-229-9196 erful, nonviolent, faith-filled hu- Chronowski, coordinator of the collection and distribution sites is 407-886-5151 10 a.m.-6 p.m., M-F man rights struggle that is grow- campaign for the Florida Catho- available there. You are welcome 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., M-F The Florida Catholic office is no longer ing in public support, intensity, lic. “And our distribution sites to contact Susan Chronowski by a drop-off site for shirts and is unable to commitment and hope.” truly appreciate the financial and email (schronowski@theflorida deliver shirts to any of the drop-off collection/ Another new aspect at this prayerful support.” catholic.org) or call 321-527-3116. n distribution locations. year’s rally was more use of so- cial media technology, with speakers prior to the rally’s start urging participants to tweet statement later.” The Catholic support of the faith-based institu- ferred to in (defined sections of the about the rally and follow March HHS Health Association, which rep- tion, Brooks-LaSure said. tax code) would be considered a for Life on Twitter and Facebook. From 1 resents Catholic hospitals and “The eligible organization religious employer for purposes of Cardinal O’Malley read a health care agencies, also declined would have no role in contracting, the religious employer exemption,” tweet to the crowd from Pope wide health care program man- to comment on the changes until arranging, paying, or referring for the rules proposal said. Benedict XVI, which said: “I join dated all employers provide free they were studied. this separate contraceptive cov- For this purpose, eligible orga- all those marching for life from coverage of contraceptives for their Others were quick to praise the erage,” the proposal says. “Such nizations may include “trusts and afar, and pray that political lead- workers. proposed new rules for addressing coverage would be offered at no unincorporated associations, as ers will protect the unborn and The first version of proposed the objections of Catholic and oth- charge to plan participants and well as nonprofit, not-for-profit, promote a culture of life.” rules for this coverage exempted er entities, while some found fault beneficiaries, that is, the issuer non-stock, public benefit, and sim- Rueben Verastigui, youth ac- only religious organizations whose with them, saying they would not would provide benefits for such ilar types of corporations,” it said. tivist, had a specific message main purpose is the inculcation of resolve their objections. contraceptive services without the HHS said that by eliminating for the crowd’s youths. “You faith and who employ and serve The same day the proposed imposition of any cost sharing re- the first three prongs of the defi- can’t just sit around waiting for members of the faith. A later “ac- rules were released they were quirement (such as a co-payment, nition of exempt entities, there no change to happen; you have to commodation” said nonexempt or- published in the Federal Register, co-insurance, or a deductible), pre- longer would be any question as get up and make it happen.” He ganizations could do this through opening a 60-day period for public mium, fee or other charge.” to whether group health plans of urged them to get involved in third-party insurers. comment. The rules are expected The proposal includes several houses of worship that provide ed- pro-life work and if they feel they The expansion would cover re- to be finalized this summer. Insti- possible ways of arranging such ucational, charitable, or social ser- are alone they should remember ligious higher education institu- tutions are required to provide the insurance for employees of self- vices to their communities qualify this experience. tions, health care providers and coverage by August. insured organizations. for the exemption. Although his message was di- charitable agencies that do not dis- At a teleconference about the Brooks-LaSure said that insur- The 80 pages of details include rected to young people, it could criminate on the basis of religion changes, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, ers will be able to provide the cov- a discussion of the 200,000 public apply to all ages in the crowd as to whom they serve or employ. deputy director of policy and erage at no cost to the individual comments HHS received on the bundled in winter coats. The new proposed rules specify regulation in the HHS Center for because of the financial savings re- preliminary rules, giving examples Mary Salmon, who has been that no exemption will be given Consumer Information and Insur- alized from preventing unwanted of some of the situations presented coming to the march for the past to “for-profit, secular employers.” ance Oversight, said no nonprofit or unplanned pregnancies versus for consideration in applying the 15 years, told Catholic News Ser- Some for-profit entities such as religious institution — including paying the costs associated with rules. n vice she is always energized by Christian-owned toy retailer Hob- churches, universities, hospitals pregnancy, labor and delivery. the march to continue her work by Lobby have sued the federal and charities — will have to “ar- The new proposed rules for ex- Word search solution at a crisis pregnancy center. government over the contraceptive range, contract, pay for or refer for” empt religious organizations said Salmon, a parishioner from St. mandate, saying that it violates the contraception insurance for em- that in order to clarify what kinds Andrews Parish in Clifton, Va., religious beliefs of the owners and ployees or students who want it. of organizations may qualify for also feels the pro-life movement the faith-based company outlook, Even in the case of self-insured the exemption, HHS is eliminat- needs to educate more people and so they should be entitled to a religious entities — which includes ing the first three prongs of the and more effectively spread its religious exemption. many dioceses and colleges — em- original four-pronged definition of message. Instead of always just A brief statement from the U.S. ployees or insured students who qualifying religious organizations responding to the opposition, it Conference of Catholic Bishops want contraceptive coverage will and clarifying the application of needs to take the lead, she said. said the conference welcomed be able to arrange it through out- the fourth. In other words, she was not con- “the opportunity to study the pro- side insurance companies, at no “Under this proposal, an em- tent just to march. “We have to posed regulations closely. We look cost to themselves and without ployer that is organized and oper- do something more,” she said. n forward to issuing a more detailed financial or even administrative ates as a nonprofit entity and re- 13 Quick reads Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2013

FLORIDA Participants are also invited to en other Christian, Jewish and Mus- standing of women’s worth and creed, the pope said understand- the annual Red Mass of the Holy lim religious leaders in urging the dignity. Few are as well qualified ing what the Church means when Spirit concelebrated by Florida’s United States to embark on a new to answer such questions as Do- it calls God “the father almighty” Catholic Days bishops. Attended by state officials, initiative to secure peace between minican Father Wojciech Giertych, may mean people have to set aside lawmakers, judges, members of the the Palestinian National Authority theologian of the papal household. their personal experiences when at the Capitol legal profession and the communi- and Israel. The leaders called upon Reflecting on differences between considering the words “father” and ORLANDO | Catholics from ty, the Red Mass is celebrated to pray U.S. diplomats to seek a two-state the sexes, Father Giertych suggest- “might.” The Bible, especially the around the state are urged to con- for those working in the executive, agreement “before it is too late” in a ed men are more likely to think of Gospels, “reveals the face of God as verge on Florida’s Capitol to par- legislative and judicial branches of statement from the National Inter- God in terms of philosophical defi- a father who loves us to the point of ticipate in the annual Catholic Days government. Bishop Gregory Parkes religious Leadership Initiative for nitions and logical syllogisms, he giving his son to save humanity,” the at the Capitol. Held March 19-20 in of Pensacola-Tallahassee will serve Peace in the Middle East. Cardinal said, a quality valuable for fulfilling pope said. The love of God is “infi- Tallahassee, participants attend a as homilist. Theodore E. McCarrick, retired a priest’s duty to transmit Church nitely greater, more faithful, more legislative briefing on human life Preregistration is required. For archbishop of Washington, Bishop teaching. complete than any human love. As and dignity issues prior to meetings information, contact your local di- Richard E. Pates of Des Moines, Although the social and ad- father, God accompanies our exis- with elected officials from their lo- ocesan or archdiocesan respect life Iowa, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ ministrative aspects of Church life tence with love, giving us his Word, cal districts. Included in the activi- director. Information about Capitol Committee on International Justice are hardly off-limits to women, his teaching, his grace and his Spir- ties is a luncheon for participants, Days and contact information are and Peace, and Auxiliary Bishop Father Giertych said priests love it,” the pope said. the bishops of Florida and state leg- available at www.flaccb.org/CDAC. Denis J. Madden of Baltimore were the Church in a characteristically islators. the Catholics who included their “male way” when they show con- Sponsored by the Florida Con- names on the Jan. 25 statement. Ex- cern “about structures, about the PEOPLE ference of Catholic Bishops in con- NATION pressing concern that the violence buildings of the church, about the junction with Florida’s diocesan that erupted in southern Israel and roof of the church which is leak- Jesuit has full plate and archdiocesan directors of re- Religious leaders Gaza in November will continue ing, about the bishops’ conference, spect life, the event offers everyday periodically in the future, the lead- about the concordat between the as head of black Catholic the opportunity to let their call for US initiative ers said the movement toward “a Church and the state.” own legislators understand the im- WASHINGTON | Three Catholic viable two-state solution continues Father Giertych acknowledged seminarians’ group portance of pro-life issues. prelates joined more than two doz- to stagnate. The status quo is un- that a Catholic woman might sin- WASHINGTON | January saw the sustainable and dangerous to both cerely believe she is called to the swearing-in of two African-Ameri- Israelis and Palestinians. Now is priesthood, but said such a “subjec- can presidents in Washington. The not the time for another cycle of re- tive” belief does not indicate the ob- same day Barack Obama was inau- criminations. It is time to break the jective existence of a vocation. gurated in public ceremonies to a cycle of violence with bold initia- None of which means that wom- second term as U.S. president, Lo- tives for peace,” the statement said. en hold an inferior place in the renzo Herman, a Jesuit scholastic, “The current dangerous stalemate, Church, he said. became president of the National including the legacy of past failed “Every baptized person, both Black Catholic Seminarians Asso- peacemaking efforts, undermines male and female, participates in ciation. our security and that of others, de- the priesthood of Christ through However, because of all of the stabilizes the region, fuels terrorism the sacrament of baptism, drawing hoopla surrounding Obama’s inau- and extremism, allows continuing the fruits of the paschal mystery to gural Jan. 21, Herman took the oath SINGLE PREMIUM Israeli settlement expansion and one’s own soul,” he said. of his office in Jan. 23 ceremonies prolongs Palestinian disunity,” the as the association’s headquarters in leaders said. Calling God ‘father’ the nation’s capital. Herman, 39, will is statement of trust have a full agenda in his role as pres- ANNUITIES WORLD ident of the seminarians’ group, an Safety and security are more in his love, pope says auxiliary unit of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus. One item important today than ever before. Why not women VATICAN CITY | When the is to get more seminarians to attend Christian creed refers to God as “fa- the annual joint summer meeting of priests? The papal ther,” it is affirming a trust that the the seminarian and priest organiza- With Catholic Holy Family Society’s God who created the universe loves tions, which also meets with the Na- theologian explains each individual and will never aban- tional Black Sisters Conference. portfolio of fixed annuities, you don’t have to VATICAN CITY | The Catechism don anyone, Pope Benedict XVI Another is to get the associa- of the Catholic Church states that said. “It isn’t always easy” to explain tion’s revised bylaws officially ap- sacrifice peace of mind for competitive returns. only men can receive holy orders to people what it means to believe proved, adopted and implemented. because Jesus chose men as his in God the father, especially when The third is developing a strategic apostles and the “apostles did the today’s fathers and their children plan to take the seminarian group Consider a CHFS fixed annuity because: same when they chose collaborators experience such difficulty commu- through the next three years. “We’ve to succeed them in their ministry.” nicating with each other, the pope never had one before. We need to • CHFS annuities earn 3% interest guaranteed Blessed John Paul II wrote in 1994 said Jan. 30 at his weekly general have one for continuity,” Herman for the life of the contract that this teaching is definitive and audience. “For those who have had said. “We need to know what that is not open to debate among Catholics. the experience of a father who is too and how to go about doing it.” One • Tax deferred accumulations Yet some Catholics persist in ask- authoritarian or inflexible, or indif- necessary element in formulating a ing why, as traditional distinctions ferent and not affectionate, or par- strategic plan is to assess “the state • No sales or service charges between the sexes break down in ticularly if he is absent, it is not easy of black seminarians” with “a com- many areas of society, the Catholic to think of God as father and let one- prehensive survey, how they see the • No administration fees clergy must remain an exclusively self trust him,” Pope Benedict said. organization fulfilling some of the male vocation, and what this sug- In the second of his audience talks needs that they have,” Herman said. • 100% of the premium goes to work for you immediately gests about the Church’s under- looking at statements of faith in the Answers to Page 20 puzzle

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Catholic Legal Immigration Net- The last time Congress passed Gomez, chairman of the U.S. Con- work, known as CLINIC. a substantial immigration reform ference of Catholic Bishops’ Com- When the 1986 immigration law in 1986, then-Father Nicholas mittee on Migration, hit on a com- measure was being worked out in DiMarzio, as director of Migra- mon theme of many faith groups’ Congress, Kerwin was a law stu- tion and Refugee Services for the responses in welcoming the sena- dent, doing some work with immi- U.S. Catholic bishops, was a part of tors’ framework, particularly its grants. He later went on to be CLIN- coalition-building among interest inclusion of a path to citizenship, IC director for 15 years and then to groups such as the National Coun- but he said it leaves room for im- study topics including immigration cil of La Raza and the AFL-CIO. provement in the areas such as due legalization at the Migration Policy “It was a whole different political process rights and the root causes Institute. scene,” said now-Bishop DiMarzio of migration. The bishops’ 1985 fears about of Brooklyn, N.Y. “Bipartisanship Since more than 70 percent of Anais Arias-Aragon poses for pictures with her certificate after workers suffering for employer was possible. I don’t know how it’s Hispanic voters supported Obama receiving proof of U.S. citizenship during a ceremony in San Francisco sanctions proved to be true, Ker- going to work this time.” in the 2012 election over rival Mitt Jan. 30. A bipartisan panel of senators and President Barack Obama win said. In the mid-1980s, the problem Romney, Republican leaders who Jan. 28 and 29, respectively, announced their plans for comprehensive “IRCA for the first time made of millions of immigrants being in saw that margin as crucial to the immigration reform legislation. (ROBERT GALBRAITH, REUTERS | CNS) it illegal to hire workers without the country without permission to defeat of their candidate have documents,” he said. “And there is be here was a relatively new issue, moved swiftly to restart efforts at reforms passed since 2007. percussions. They also called for a a widely recognized connection be- he told Catholic News Service. 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Ar chdiocese of Los Angeles Cardinal relieved of public duties for past failure to protect children Catholic News Service Curry, 70, was the archdi- standing and a cardinal graduate school earning a master’s ocese’s vicar of clergy and of the Church,” said Tam- degree in social work, no textbook LOS ANGELES | Cardinal Roger chief adviser on sexual berg. “He can celebrate and no lecture ever referred to the M. Mahony will “no longer have any abuse cases in the mid- the sacraments with no sexual abuse of children. While administrative or public duties” as 1980s. restrictions.” there was some information dealing retired archbishop of Los Angeles “These files document Archbishop Gomez’s with child neglect, sexual abuse was because of past failures to protect abuses that happened de- statement said that “read- never discussed.” children from clergy sex abuse, cades ago,” Archbishop ing these files, reflecting He outlined steps taken by the Archbishop Jose H. Gomez an- Gomez said Jan. 31. “But on the wounds that were archdiocese including beginning in nounced Jan. 31. that does not make them caused, has been the sad- 1986 to develop policies and proce- The archbishop’s statement came less serious. I find these dest experience I’ve had dures for dealing with it, and seek- the same day the archdiocese re- files to be brutal and pain- since becoming your arch- ing advice from other bishops. leased 12,000 pages of personnel ful reading. The behavior bishop in 2011.” Cardinal Mahony said he fol- files of clergy who were the subject described in these files is Archbishop Jose Cardinal Roger “To every victim of child lowed what was standard proce- of a 2007 global abuse settlement. terribly sad and evil. H. Gomez M. Mahony sexual abuse by a member dure around the country, including The material has been posted on “There is no excuse, no of our Church: I want to removing suspected abusers from the website http://clergyfiles.la-arch explaining away what happened to who had admitted to Church offi- help you in your healing. I am pro- ministry and referring them for diocese.org, along with support- these children. The priests involved cials that they molested young boys. foundly sorry for these sins against treatment. ing information that includes the had the duty to be their spiritual “Sad and shameful as the past you,” he said. “To every Catholic in “We were never told that, in fact, names of members of the hierarchy fathers and they failed. We need to history of sexual abuse is,” an arch- the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, I following these procedures was not involved in the handling of abuse al- acknowledge that terrible failure to- diocesan statement said, “the Arch- want you to know: We will continue, effective, and that perpetrators were legations. day,” he said. diocese of Los Angeles can point to as we have for many years now, to incapable of being treated in such a Archbishop Gomez also accepted Some of files show in the 1980s more than a decade of modern child immediately report every credible way that they could safely pursue Auxiliary Bishop Thomas J. Curry’s that some archdiocesan officials protection efforts that are among allegation of abuse to law enforce- priestly ministry,” he wrote. request to be relieved of his respon- worked to conceal child molestation the most effective in the nation at ment authorities and to remove Over the next two decades, poli- sibility as the regional bishop of by priests from law enforcement au- preventing abuse and dealing with those credibly accused from minis- cies became more stringent and the Santa Barbara. thorities. Memos exchanged in 1986 allegations of abuse.” try. We will continue to work, every Los Angeles Archdiocese was one of Cardinal Mahony, 76, headed and 1987 by the cardinal and the Archbishop Gomez in his state- day, to make sure that our children the first to create, in 1994, a Sexual the archdiocese from 1985 until bishop detail proposals to keep po- ment noted that Cardinal Mahony are safe and loved and cared for in Abuse Advisory Board, he said. By his March 2011 retirement. Bishop lice from investigating three priests “has expressed his sorrow for his our parishes, schools and in every the time Archbishop Gomez was failure to fully protect young people ministry in the archdiocese,” he named to succeed him, the cardinal entrusted to his care” and Bishop said. wrote, the archdiocese had a zero- Curry “has also publicly apologized The 2007 settlement for $600 mil- tolerance policy and was found to Travel with other Catholics to Alaska! for his decisions while serving as lion covered more than 500 people be in full compliance with the U.S. vicar for clergy.” who made claims about being sexu- bishops’ “Charter for the Protection Norwegian Cruise Line “Effective immediately,” he con- ally abused by priests and other of Children and Young People.” tinued, “I have informed Cardinal Church personnel. Some of the “Not once over these past years Mahony that he will no longer have priests who had claims against them did you ever raise any questions any administrative or public duties” sued to keep their names from being about our policies, practices, or pro- Alaska Cruise and accepted Bishop Curry’s re- released, saying it violated their pri- cedures in dealing with the problem Plus a YMT Pacific Northwest Vacation quest “to be relieved of his responsi- vacy rights. of clergy sexual misconduct involv- bility as the regional bishop of Santa A Superior Court judge ruled in ing minors,” Cardinal Mahony told Barbara.” early January that the names of per- Archbishop Gomez. 15 Days Jesuit Father Tom Reese, direc- sonnel identified in the files could “I have stated time and time tor of the Religion and Public Policy be made public, overturning an again that I made mistakes, espe- program at Georgetown University’s earlier decision by a retired federal cially in the mid-1980s,” he conclud- from $2248* Depart June 16, 2013 Woodstock Theological Center and judge who was acting as a mediator ed. “I apologized for those mistakes, author of several books about the in a settlement between the arch- and committed myself to make cer- Travel with other Catholics. Fly into Salt Lake City and enjoy the power structure of the Church, told diocese and victims who said they tain that the archdiocese was safe sightseeing highlights, then take a scenic drive to Jackson Hole, Catholic News Service that Arch- had been abused. for everyone. … When I retired as WY. See Grand Teton National Park, and spend 2 days in Yellowstone bishop Gomez’s steps were extraor- Church officials in Los Angeles the active archbishop, I handed over National Park before heading to Butte, MT. Travel through Montana’s dinary. had fought for years to keep the files to you an archdiocese that was sec- “Big Sky Country” and through northern Idaho; see Coeur d’ Alene; “This is the first time that an private. ond to none in protecting children archbishop has publicly recognized The documents show that Bishop and youth.” Spokane; Grand Coulee Dam; and end in Seattle, Washington. Board the failings of his predecessor in Curry suggested to Cardinal Ma- In a Jan 21 public letter, Cardinal the NCL Jewel for your 7-night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise. Next handling the abuse crisis and pun- hony that they prevent the priests Mahony said that he prays for vic- travel through a wondrous maze of forested-island and glacier-caved ished him by limiting his ministry,” from seeing therapists who might tims of abuse by priests daily as he fjords, past charming costal villages, migrating whales and calving he said. alert authorities and that the priests celebrates Mass in his private cha- glaciers to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skayway and Victoria, British Columbia Archdiocesan spokesman Tod be given out-of-state assignments to pel. “It remains my daily and fervent on Vancouver Island! Your YMT chaplain, Fr. Wittouck, SCJ is a Tamberg told CNS that since his re- avoid criminal investigators. prayer that God’s grace will flood tirement, Cardinal Mahony has had Cardinal Mahony declined a re- the heart and soul of each victim, former Army chaplain; was pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in no administrative duties. He will be quest for an interview with CNS. and that their life journey continues Houston, TX and currently ministers in prisons and in the Cypress “reducing his public profile, which But he posted on his blog — http:// forward with ever greater healing,” Assistance Ministries. This will be Father Wittouck’s seventh trip included numerous invitations to cardinalrogermahonyblogsla. he said in a statement, explaining as a YMT Catholic chaplain. Single room add $1,600. *Price per give lectures on immigration re- blogspot.com — a letter he wrote to that on his altar he keeps cards with person based on double occupancy. 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Scripture B aptisms Peter’s Barque has bite readings Sunday, Feb. 10 disciples were afraid in the boat. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time He asked them, “Why are you Friday, Feb. 8 during Lent Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor terrified, O you of little faith?” Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8-9; 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11; Lk 5:1-11 There is no reason to think that Mk 6:14-29 The logo for the Year of Faith, the disciples weren’t still using seen at right, represents the Peter’s boat. And for us who are Saturday, Feb. 9 Q: It is a common practice for parishes to re- Church as the Barque of Peter, still in Peter’s boat 2,000 years Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; fuse baptism during Lent, and I am wondering sailing on the waves, with the later, Jesus’ rebuke should sting Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 what recourse parents can take. Is there anywhere mast in the form of the cross, and us, when we are tempted to jump in the Church’s teaching that supports this prac- the monogram for Jesus’ name, ship — “Why are you terrified, O Sunday, Feb. 10 tice? Is there anything that explicitly condemns IHS, forming the sail, and the you of little faith?” Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, it? Thank you. sun behind symbol- Benjamin Franklin Son of God at work on earth; Isa- 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, — Online reader inquiry izing the Eucharist. All famously wrote, af- iah has seen the glory of God in 11; Lk 5:1-11 of this comes to mind ter the signing of the heaven. The assurance the sera- A: Parents have the right and obligation under as we read the Gospel Declaration of Inde- phim gives to Isaiah speaks as Monday, Feb. 11 law to have their infants baptized shortly after for this Sunday. Jesus, pendence, “We must well to all Christians of our age: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, they are born. The Code of Canon Law states this still at the beginning of all hang together, or “See, now that this has touched 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 clearly: “Parents are obliged to see that their in- his public ministry, gets assuredly we shall all your lips, your wickedness is re- fants are baptized within the first few weeks. As into Peter’s boat, and hang separately.” That moved, your sin purged.” Tuesday, Feb. 12 soon as possible after the birth, tells him to put out into dramatic description Our lips have been touched Gn 1:20-2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7: indeed even before it, they are the deep. Peter obeys, of how important unity by Jesus himself in baptism and 1-13 to approach the parish priest to even though he and Sunday was for a group of reb- as we receive him in the Eucha- ask for the sacrament for their his mates have been Word els against the crown rist. Our sins have been purged, Wednesday, Fe.b 13 child, and to be themselves hard at work, catching applies so much more so that we can be sent into the Father Ash Wednesday duly prepared for it. If the in- nothing, all night long. to us, who are rebels world to bring the love of Christ, Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6a, 12-14, fant is in danger of death, it is to The miraculous catch Alfredo against the power of to be ourselves “fishers of men.” 17; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6, be baptized without any delay” of fish causes Peter to Hernández evil in the world. Unity We can say, with Isaiah, “Here I 16-18 (Canon 867, Paragraphs 1 and respond first with fear is essential — unity am, send me.” OPINION 2). and amazement, and in the one Church of What is it that we should an- Thursday, Feb. 14 Further, since there is cer- then he hears the promise of Je- Christ, unity in the Barque of Pe- nounce to the world? We are Msgr. St. Valentine tainly no requirement, or even sus: “Do not be afraid; from now ter — if we hope to complete our told at the end of Mass, in one Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9: Charles a provision, in the law for pas- on you will be catching men.” Christian mission. Which brings of the dismissals offered in the 22-25 Pope tors to deny, or for parents to We all know that the Church to mind one of my favorite jokes: Roman Missal: “Go and an- refrain from, the baptism of has suffered greatly in recent Why did Jesus cross the lake? To nounce the Gospel of the Lord.” Friday, Feb. 15 infants during Lent, there is no years. Sometimes it seems as get to the other side! We want to Nourished by the Eucharist, all Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6a, 18-19; basis for such a practice in a parish. the blows are too much to take. get to the other side with Jesus. If of us — priests and deacons, re- Mt 9:14-15 If the birth occurs very late in Lent, one might Today, the fear is most often not we do, we must stick together in ligious and laity — are called to envision a pastor suggesting the baptism be de- because of too much success Peter’s boat. announce the Gospel St. Paul re- Saturday, Feb. 16 layed until Easter. In this regard, Holy Week is not (Peter’s awe at the miraculous In our first reading, from Isa- minds the Corinthians of in the usually a fit time to celebrate a baptism (except in catch of fish), but because of the iah, Chapter 6, Isaiah is afraid, second reading “that Christ died Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk danger of death), though even here, it is not strictly storm around us. We know that like Peter, because he has seen 5:27-32 forbidden on Monday-Thursday of Holy Week. Jesus calmed the storm when the God. Peter has witnessed the Please see ANNOUNCE, 20 Sunday, Feb. 17 Hence, I would say that you are on good grounds to appeal such a pastoral stance. I sup- Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; pose if a dialogue with the pastor is not fruitful, Living our faith is believing Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 the bishop, the dean or the priest personnel direc- Monday, Feb. 18 tor could be consulted and asked to direct the pas- Sunday, Feb. 17 ciliation, but it is the privileged your mouth and in your heart — tor in this regard. First Sunday of Lent way Jesus has left us to renew that is, the word of faith that we Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; our lives as sons and daughters preach — for if you confess with 15; Mt 25:31-46 Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 of God, to be able to be who we your mouth that Jesus is Lord The betrayal of Christ Tuesday, Feb. 19 Once again, Lent has begun. really are. and believe in your heart that Q: I don’t understand why Judas’ betrayal of Once again, we remember our Without a doubt, Lent is the God raised him from the dead, Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Jesus is so important. Surely the chief priests and deepest identity as Christians, privileged time for approaching you will be saved.” Mt 6:7-15 others who wanted him dead knew who he was as we hear the people of Israel the sacrament of reconciliation. Do we really know what we and could have found him without Judas. And remember their own identity. At the Synod on the New Evan- believe? Do we have a deep sense Wednesday, Feb. 20 didn’t Peter also betray Jesus by denying him three Once again, we renew the faith gelization last October, Cardi- of our Catholic faith? It would be Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, times? Was his betrayal less harmful than Judas’? that saves us in this holy season. nal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop good, especially this Lent, to 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 — Online reader inquiry Once again, we go into the desert of New York and president of study the documents of Vatican with Jesus. I would like to suggest the U.S. Conference of Catholic II and/or the Catechism of the Thursday, Feb. 21 A: Practically, the Temple leaders could have today some Lenten resolutions Bishops, remarked that confes- Catholic Church. If there are Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; found and arrested Jesus when he was out in pub- that our readings offer us. sion is the sacrament of the new classes or a mission in your par- Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 lic but they feared the crowds who might riot upon Like the Israelites who were evangelization: “Yes the sacra- ish, take advantage of them and such an act (see Mt 21:46). To find Jesus at a more called to remember their iden- ments of initiation — baptism, encourage your children and Friday, Feb. 22 private moment would surely have required more tity as sons and daughters of confirmation and the Eucharist grandchildren to take part. 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-6; “inside knowledge,” which Judas could provide. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, we — change, challenge and equip Sometimes people leave the Mt 16:13-19 Theologically, no one could lay a hand on Jesus recall that we are, in Jesus, sons the agents of evangelization, but Catholic faith and then start talk- until his “hour” had come. He was always able, and daughters of God. This is our the sacrament of reconciliation ing wonders about how they’ve Saturday, Feb. 23 until he freely chose to lay down his life, to evade true identity. Knowing who we evangelizes the evangelizers, as finally found faith in Christ, the Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, their attempts at arrest (Jn 8:20). This may also are, we can approach the mirror it brings us sacramentally into Christ that they supposedly had 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 have caused the Temple leaders to conclude they of our conscience and recognize contact with Jesus who calls us to never heard when they went to needed inside information. what needs to change in us, so conversion of heart and inspires Mass. I’m always flabbergasted Sunday, Feb. 24 And while God could have allowed another that we might live more in accord (us) to answer his invitation to when I hear this type of com- Second Sunday of Lent way for Jesus to be turned over, Judas fulfills Scrip- with this identity. repentance.” ment, but it reminds me of the Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; ture, which says: “Even my close friend, who ate When we notice that our In this Year of Faith, a second urgency of increasing our appre- Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; my bread, has turned against me” (Ps 41:9). lives are not reflecting our true Lenten practice suggested to ciation for what our faith really Phil 3:17-4:1 or 3:20-4:1; Betrayal and denial are fundamentally differ- identity as Christians, as “other us by our second reading is to teaches us. Lk 9:28b-36 ent. Through betrayal Judas handed Jesus over. Christs,” this would be a good deepen our appreciation for our The Gospel account of the Denial is to deny association with Jesus, and does moment to approach confession. faith in Christ. St. Paul writes to temptations, as always, helps us not amount to handing him over. Thus it is less We can sometimes be afraid of the Romans: “What does Scrip- harmful to Jesus. this great sacrament of recon- ture say? The word is near you, in Please see FAITH, 20 Feb. 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic CROSSWORD 20

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