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— Isaiah 9:1 ay the Light of the Christ Child illumine our world for all our days. Christmas blessings to you! M + Bishop John Noonan Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Orlando community A2 St. Timothy Parish celebrates silver anniversary

LINDA CALDWELL dens recreation hall Nov. 3, 1985. church building became evident. of the Florida Catholic staff A few months later, the mission Under the care and guidance of became St. Timothy Catholic Father Fucheck, who was named LADY LAKE | When Rosa Far- Mission. pastor Dec. 1, 1993, the current gas moved to the Villages three Founding parishioners Irene church, which seats more than years ago, she yearned to find and Harold Krauss remember the 1,200 congregants, was built in a friendly and spiritual parish humble beginnings of the par- 1994. Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey home. She prayed for guidance ish, when folding chairs served as dedicated the building Jan. 28, and ultimately found that home pews and a simple table as the al- 1996. at St. Timothy Parish. tar. Irene Krauss also recalled the Today, the parish is home to “This parish is very welcoming determination of the core group 4,300 families and offers a pleth- and spirit-filled,” Fargas said. “I of faithful in building a perma- ora of ministries. Recently, it has love the pastors, the deacons and nent place of worship. noted a surge in younger families. the people. Everyone is so happy “We worked hard to establish Reflecting on the history and and friendly. They represent the a parish in this area,” she said. “At the future of the parish, Father love of found in the parish.” the time, you had to travel miles Waters marvels at the depth of its For the past 25 years, St. Timo- to go to Mass.” existence. thy Parish has been bringing the The fortitude of the people “When I look at St. Timothy love of Jesus to Catholics of Lake paid off and Oct. 4, 1987, they Parish and think about its history, County and the Villages. The broke ground for an $800,000 it is not lost on me that the major- faithful of St. Timothy’s com- multipurpose building on a 10- ity of our parish family comes memorated the parish’s silver acre plot of land off of Route 441. here to retire,” he said. “They anniversary during the evening Eight months later, on June 26, have a very active history in Mass Dec. 1, the first Sunday of 1988, the people celebrated their building churches, schools, con- . Father Bob Fucheck, who first Mass with Father Stegeman. vents, rectories and parish halls. served as the parish’s pastor for Unfortunately, Father Stege- They moved here and have con- nearly 16 years before his retire- man died October 1988, just two tinued to build and that is why we ment in 2009, served as the cel- months prior to St. Timothy Mis- have such a beautiful parish. I am ebrant in the absence of Father sion being established as a par- humbled by their generosity and Ed Waters, pastor, who was called ish. A year later, the church build- support. away from the parish. ing was dedicated Dec. 10, 1989. “When I look to the future, I see St. Timothy Parish took root The parish continued to thrive a parish growing in faith and in as Lady Lake Catholic Mission throughout the years under the membership,” he continued. “We nearly 30 years ago, at the urging leadership of Father William Kil- are now attracting young families of Father Philip Stegeman, then lion, Father Louis Dunleavy and and boast almost 100 children in Parishioners embrace during the sign of peace at St. Timothy Parish pastor of nearby St. Paul Parish Father Frank Zammit. In the ear- our Sunday faith formation pro- in Lady Lake. The parish celebrated its 25th anniversary with Mass in Leesburg. About 225 Catho- ly 1990s, the number of Catholic gram. This is the future of the Dec. 1 with longtime pastor Father Bob Fucheck, now retired. (LINDA lics celebrated the mission’s first households in the area mush- Church worldwide. This is the fu- CALDWELL | FC) Mass in the Orange Blossom Gar- roomed, and the need for a larger ture of St. Timothy Parish.” n Giant reminds passersby to wait LINDA CALDWELL by on this well-traveled road of the appropriate number of can- of the Florida Catholic staff the true meaning of Christmas, dles being lit every week. as they see that one more can- The next step was to create a LAKELAND | Using more dle is being lit on this outdoor space for the wreath. The troop than 60 feet of industrial-size wreath. For the second year, we cleared about a 6-foot circular PVC pipe, a couple of gallons of are hopefully going to give wit- space at the intersection of Old paint, five candelabra light bulbs ness to the community to wait; it Road 37 and Terrace Way and and five mason jars, Boy Scouts is not here yet.” planted holly bushes and poinset- in Troop 713 at the Church of the Den master Dave Skiles said tia plants around the parameter. Resurrection are hoping to shine the inspiration for the project They dug holes ranging from 3-5 a light on the true meaning of came from a simple conversation feet deep to position the candles. Christmas. with Father Viviano after Sunday After burying the cords, they Last year, the boys built a giant Mass, shortly after he arrived at spread hay inside the wreath and Advent wreath on parish grounds the parish last year. Father Vivi- added small, white Christmas as part of a service project. They ano shared a story about a fellow lights to enhance the aesthetics. re-erected the wreath Nov. 30, priest who had a similar wreath “The boys have learned a the day before the beginning of built. The conversation touched lot more about Advent and the the Advent season, to remind assistant leader Joe Mirandi who, meaning of candles because of passersby to “Wait. … It’s not here along with leader Art Stitzel, Boy Scouts from Church of the Resurrection Parish Troop 713 put this project,” Skiles said. “It has yet,” as the nearby parish mar- planned the logistics of creating the finishing touches on the larger-than-life-sized Advent wreath. inspired us. We try to help the quee stated. the wreath and turned it into a Visible to passersby on a busy Lakeland road, the wreath serves as a parish because they support us.” “We want to help the com- service project for the Scouts. reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) Liam, a seventh-grader at Res- munity realize that we are in a The boys, ranging from sixth- urrection Catholic School, en- period of preparation (and) even graders to high school seniors, dles throughout the Advent sea- the candles by running light cords joyed helping create the wreath, though everyone feels as though embraced the project and eagerly son. Skiles said that the purple through the center of the pipes although he did admit that it was it is already Christmas, we are set out to create the spiritual re- and pink candles range in height and attaching them to the light difficult at times, especially when still waiting for the commemo- minder. from 8-13 feet tall. The white can- bulbs that rest upon a candle top- moving the heavy candles, but ration of Christmas,” said Father Under the direction of troop dle, which is appropriately put in per, which was a PVC cap painted the effort was worth it. Charles Viviano, pastor. “Our leaders, they treated and painted place on , is 16 feet gold. A mason jar serves to protect “It is a cool reminder to every- giant outdoor Advent wreath is the PVC pipe, cutting it in varying tall. the light bulbs from the weather. body that Advent is here,” he said. meant to remind those who drive lengths to represent melting can- They fashioned the “wicks” of The lights are set to a timer, with “I really like it.” n A3 Your Orlando community Florida Catholic Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Parish offers alternative to ‘’ shopping Elizabeth Wilson Special to the Florida Catholic

WINTER PARK | There were no “door busters,” limited-time offers or coupons, but St. Margaret Mary’s “Bright Friday” sale offered shop- pers something they could not find at the retail stores: gifts with a pur- pose. An alternative to the day after The faithful walk to an abortion clinic in Altamonte Springs to Thanksgiving “Black Friday” sales, pray for unborn children. (PHOTOS BY LINDA CALDWELL | FC) proceeds from the items sold during Bright Friday supported the parish’s Haiti mission and local families in need. Faithful give silent “We are glad to host this break from Black Friday madness to re- fresh Central Florida shoppers and witness to life provide meaningful gift alternatives of great hope which is the deepest LINDA CALDWELL meaning of the season,” said Father of the Florida Catholic staff Richard Walsh, pastor of the Winter Park parish. Early-morning shoppers at St. Margaret Mary Parish’s “Bright Friday” ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Beautiful handcrafts and jewelry sale in Winter Park sacrifice the savings of “Black Friday” deals to Standing in front of a local abor- made by people in Haiti filled tables purchase meaningful handmade gifts that support the parish’s Haiti tion clinic, her fingers gently in the parish courtyard. There were mission and help local families in need. (ELIZABETH WILSON | FC) clasping a rosary bead, Kathy also opportunities to purchase live- Dinger, a parishioner of St. Mary stock to benefit Haitian families or “I like to give these types of gifts heard about the poverty in Haiti at a Magdalen Parish, held back the tickets The Lettermen Christmas because it is also educational,” Mo- children’s Mass at St. Margaret Mary tears as she prayed for innocent, concert supporting Catholic Chari- ran said. “It makes (the godchildren) and wanted to do something to unborn children and their par- ties of Central Florida. The colorful more aware of the people in this help. Her parents brought her to the ents. Dinger was among about 50 necklaces caught the eye of Karen world who don’t live as affluently as Bright Friday sale with money that Catholics in the diocese to partici- Moran, who was shopping for her they do.” she had saved from doing chores pate during the “Helpers of God’s godchildren. Each strand of beads Five-year-old Jane arrived at the around the house. Precious Infants” Mass at St. Mary included the story of the woman Nov. 29 sale to shop for people she Magdalen Dec. 7 and the rosary who created it. will probably never meet. She first see BRIGHT FRIDAY, A4 procession. “I have known some people Catholics pray for unborn who have had abortions so this children and their parents really gets to my heart,” Dinger outside an abortion clinic in said. “We have to forgive, but we Altamonte Springs Dec. 7 as part Priest honored for ministry to travelers also have to help these people of a Helper’s Mass, celebrated LINDA CALDWELL Father Bob overcome. Reconciliation to me is by Bishop John Noonan, and of the Florida Catholic staff Susann, left, awesome in the rosary procession. accepts his because we do all make mistakes recognition Missionaries of and we all sin. God is so forgiv- abortion site who obviously feel ORLANDO | award from Our Lady of LaSalette Father Rob- Orlando ing, and yet we his people here on conflicted and challenged and ert Susann, Diocese of Orlando air- Mayor Buddy earth are not as forgiving of other overwhelmed that they think to port chaplain, was honored by the Dyer, center, people.” kill a life is their way out,” she con- Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Frank The Helper’s Mass and proces- tinued. “We have to witness the Dec. 4 for his years of dedication, Kruppenbacher, sion is a national ministry where Gospel of life to them.” service and ministry to the more chairman of participants maintain a loving, Heeding Bishop Noonan’s call than 35 million travelers, visitors the GOAA prayerful presence at abortion to follow the great teachers of our and 17,000 employees of the Or- board. (LINDA clinics. The vigils begin with the lives — St. Ambrose, St. Francis lando International Airport. The CALDWELL | FC) celebration of Mass in honor of and Francis — and be living authority presented him with the the Blessed Virgin Mary, and are witnesses of God, Patrick Hayes, resolution and declared it “Father followed by a rosary procession a Knight of Columbus for the St. Susann Day” before a standing- to a nearby abortion site. Partici- James Cathedral Council 12402, room-only audience. pants of this Helper’s Mass walked said, “We need to show our faith “Father Susann is the very first part of the diocesan Tourism Min- in the world by ministering at the to All Women’s Health Center in and show our understanding that person I met when I walked into istry, which is dedicated to sustain- airport, where the world’s diversity Altamonte Springs, about a mile God is in our hearts. In doing so, this room for the first time as a ing the spiritual well-being of mil- of nationalities, cultures and beliefs from the parish. maybe we will be able to save the board member,” said Frank Krup- lions of airport patrons every year. is represented as part of the global “As Bishop Noonan said in his life of an unborn child and bring penbacher, chairman of the author- He is known throughout the airport congregation. homily, we are to bring the Gospel another human being into this ity’s board. “This kind gentleman community and is recognized for “He has truly built a community to people by being a witness,” said world.” came up to me and said, ‘Hi, I am his constant presence, providing of faith,” Kruppenbacher added. Deborah Shearer, director of the Bishop Noonan thanked the Father Susann and if there is any- comfort, guidance and reassur- As he humbly accepted the diocesan Office of Advocacy and Knights of Columbus for their on- thing I can do for you or anyone at ance to people of all faiths through award, Father Susann gave a Justice. “We are to be a witness to going commitment and efforts for the airport, I am here.’ I have never his visibility, accessibility and hu- glimpse of what he does as an air- people who may feel lost or aban- respect for life. forgotten that, Father. I think it is manity. port chaplain. doned, especially on this feast “This organization has not only your hallmark just how open you In addition, the resolution reads, “I welcome the traveler and give day of St. Ambrose, who was a de- been a living reminder and exam- are to the human spirit.” Father Susann’s daily sharing of hope where hope is needed,” he fender of faith and a proclaimer of ple, but they have been an inspi- The resolution spoke in part of blessings and contributions and said, adding that more importantly, the Gospel to a world that was in ration for their support of respect Father Susann’s contributions to small kindnesses help impart a he strives to be a . “As conflict and darkness. life,” Bishop Noonan said. “As for the airport community during the sense of serenity to ease the stresses the prophet Micah says to all of us, “We are called to do as the dis- those of you who will walk with us, past nine years. He was named of travel, as he remains committed ‘Love tenderly and walk humbly ciples; we are to bring that same I thank you for your witness and chaplain at the airport in 2005 as to his calling to make a difference with God.’” n message to the people at the for your hope and for your faith.”n Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Orlando community A4 Haitian festival honors Our Lady of the Cape LINDA CALDWELL of the Florida Catholic staff

ORLANDO | Michel Dorcean’s face lit up as he gazed at the hun- dreds of people gathered on the grounds of Bishop Moore Catho- lic High School. When his glance stopped on a beautiful statue of Our Lady of the Cape, a broad smile crossed his face, as he said, “She is why we are here.” Catholics of the Haitian com- munity gathered for a three-day Marian festival honoring Our Lady of the Cape, a representation of the Blessed Mother cherished by the faithful of Notre Dame du Cap de la Members of Our Lady of Fatima Mission joyfully welcome Our Lady Madeleine in Quebec, Canada. The of the Cape during the celebration of Mass at Bishop Moore Catholic event was held Dec. 6-8 on the cam- High School. (PHOTOS BY LINDA CALDWELL | FC) pus of Bishop Moore and featured times for prayer, Adoration, fellow- the new church were to be brought the faithful to continue to look to ship, and the celebration of Mass, over in the winter across the frozen Mary as a role model of disciple- as well as inspirational talks from St. Lawrence River. However, be- ship. a variety of spiritual leaders. About cause of a rare mild winter, the riv- “Be not afraid,” he said. “Listen 1,000 pilgrims from throughout the er did not freeze over. Parishioners to Mary. Know Mary. Because when state attended the event. prayed the rosary all winter in their you listen and know the Mother of “The parishioners consider homes and in the church asking for Jesus, you will come to know her Carrying statues of the Blessed Mother, Catholics process to the Mary as the mediator of all graces the Blessed Mother’s intercession son. And if we come to know Jesus Bishop Moore Catholic High School gym Dec. 7 to celebrate Mass and the star of the new evangeli- for solid ice to form on the river. in our lives, we will be joyful.” n with Bishop John Noonan as part of a weekend Marian festival. zation,” said Father Jean Gaeten Miraculously, in the middle of Boursiquot, Diocese of Orlando March, thin pieces of ice floated director of Haitian Ministry. “To down the river from Lake St.-Pierre them the Marian festival is an event and stopped parallel to Cap-de-la- of faith, thanksgiving, prayer and Madeleine. Father Louis-Eugene Give a devotion to the mother, the Virgin Duguay, the vicar of the parish, and Mary.” a few parishioners worked danger- At the center of the celebration ously for two days and nights on that lasts long after was a majestic statue of Our Lady these thin pieces of ice. By pouring of the Cape, wearing a large gold water over them to thicken them, crown and gold heart hanging on and also working with the snow the decorations have a delicate chain around her neck, that was falling heavily, they were her head humbly bowed. Oblates able to convert the thin ice into a come down. of Mary Immaculate Father Yoland narrow mile-and-a-half-long ice Ouellette, rector of Our Lady of the path and the church was complet- Cape Shrine in Canada, brought ed. the statue from the shrine to the During the celebration of Mass FOR $50, you can help United States. Dec. 7, Bishop John Noonan re- Our Lady of the Cape Shrine counted Mary’s first intercession needy children prepare traces its origin to a small wooden when she implored her son to help building built in 1659. During the the couple at the wedding of Cana for their fi rst Communion. late 19th century, the people were when they ran short of wine for granted permission to build a third their guests. In this, his first mir- and larger church, Sainte-Marie- acle, Jesus transformed water into Madeleine Church. The stones wine. and building material required for Bishop Noonan also encouraged

Fulfi ll this wish or one of 24 others on CATHOLIC EXTENSION’S 20132013 Catholic Extension’s Christmas Wish BRIGHT FRIDAY List and help us build and strengthen From A3 the sacrifice, she said, “Because they are poor and God wants us to help our Catholic faith across America. Christmas “When she came back from the others.” Wish List children’s Mass she told us about the Lisa Meier, Jane’s teacher and co- Go to christmaswishlist.org, call 800-842-7804, children in Haiti who didn’t have ordinator of the Haiti mission health enough food and said she wanted to program, volunteered at the sale or send your gift to: Catholic Extension, 150 South Wacker Drive, give her money to them,” said Jane’s and was there to accept Jane’s gift. father, Mike Krones. “We were look- She has been impacted by her own Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606. ing for something concrete that she experience participating in medical could do that would stick with her mission trips to Haiti, and said that instead of just giving money. That’s what she receives from the people of when we heard about the Bright Fri- Haiti is greater than what is given. day sale.” “They have so much to teach us in Jane had been saving money to terms of faith and community and buy a stuffed animal for herself, but things we sometimes forget, it gets instead she used the money to pur- lost in the secularism of Christmas,” 30317-1220 chase live chickens for a family in she said. “This is a good time to re- Haiti. When asked why she made mind us what it is all about.” n A5 Your orlando communitY Florida Catholic Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014

ary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May ‘M it be done to me according to your word.’— Lk 1:38

Florida Catholic How are you changing the world? diocese of orlando My Sisters and Brothers in a priest of the Missionaries of Our Christ: Lady of La Salette religious order, is Vol. 75, no. 4 A simple yes from a commoner, to spread the ministry of reconcili- a young person. A simple yes from ation. He is a beacon of light to 35 50 East Robinson St. P.O. Box 1800 a person of faith. Our world is million travelers annually who visit Orlando, FL 32802-1800 changed. or depart Orlando, helping them to 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 When I meet you, I am also in- reconcile hurts of the spirit. Father Publisher spired by your “yes,” by your faith Susann also serves as spiritual ad- Bishop John Noonan to serve the Lord. 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Altar servers lead the procession of Our Lady of Guadalupe. More than 3,000 Catholics from throughout Florida gathered for the celebration of Mass in Wahneta Dec. 8 to honor the Blessed Mother. (PHOTOS BY LINDA CALDWELL | FC) A woman presents the gifts to Bishop John Noonan Dec. 8 during the Mass in Wahneta Mexican community honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe. celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe WAHNETA | More than 3,000 Catholics the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City gathered Dec. 8 at Centro Guadalupano to on bikes as a way to pay homage to Our honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron- Lady of Guadalupe. In keeping with this ess of Mexico. The daylong event began tradition, a group of about 20 men, women with the celebration of Mass with Bishop and children made a 12-mile trek on their John Noonan, followed by a festival com- bikes from Auburndale to the mission. plete with food, music, songs, typical attire They then joined in the procession at the and dances from the Mexican heritage. opening of Mass. Bishop Noonan welcomed the faithful, “It is time to give thanks and honor to saying, “Let’s begin this celebration with the Blessed Mother like it is Mother’s Day,” happiness, and with love and with the said parishioner Maria Barhaas. “Today grace of God.” is a day to give thanks for our many bless- In Mexico, the faithful typically travel to ings.” n Bishop John Noonan blesses a girl during the celebration of Mass in Wahneta.

Dressed in clothing of their native land, women pray during the celebration of Mass. Later in the day, they performed several dances of Mexico. The faithful join hands as they pray the Our Father Dec. 8 in Wahneta. A7 Your Orlando community Florida Catholic Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Ministry helps men be faith leaders at home, work LINDA CALDWELL in 2010. “If all men can talk about family and to explain ahead of time of the Florida Catholic staff with each other is what happened what we’re about to experience as on ESPN last night or their stock a family in Mass and receiving the ORLANDO | Before the sun quotes, what do we have?” Blessed Sacrament — all in an ef- rises on a crisp Friday morning, a The two parishioners of St. fort to forge a real, authentic rela- group of about 30 men gather at St. James visited Tampa to learn about tionship with Christ,” he said. James Cathedral to pray, explore the ministry and spent time form- “It has helped cement that I and discuss relationships with ing a team to lead it. They met with need to be the spiritual leader in wives, children and, most impor- Deacon David Gray of St. James my household,” said Steve Palvi- tantly, God. Cathedral who provided guidance sak, a parishioner at St. James. “It The men are part of the “That during the early stages of develop- is a lot about emphasizing the im- Man Is You!” Ministry,” an interac- ment. Deacon Gray now is involved portance of taking that leadership tive, multimedia men’s program as a participant. and embracing that role to lead focused upon the development of “It’s an awesome program that’s your wife and children in growing authentic male leadership. The needed. It helps men recognize in their faith and eventually get- men meet weekly, beginning at they have a calling to be godly ting into heaven.” 6:30 a.m., for breakfast and fel- men, while living in a world that’s Mylod said the program has lowship, a DVD presentation, and not so godly,” he said. been embraced by men of all ages. small-group discussions. Topics He said the ministry puts a fo- Many of them have said that they address the pressures and temp- cus on real world issues and the wished they had learned about be- tations that men face in today’s Church’s teachings on those issues, ing leaders in their faith when they world, especially as husbands and with a big emphasis on the lives of were younger and learning about fathers, and call on men to take the as a model for how to live John Griffin checks in Nov. 1 before the start of the weekly men’s the Catholic faith. an active leadership role in their a godly life. ministry group “That Man is You” at the St. James Cathedral social “Witnessing this participation homes, workplaces, parishes and Mylod said the program has hall. The men meet for faith and fellowship as they seek to become among the guys across the genera- communities. changed how he views his role as a a man after God’s own heart. (TERESA LANTIGUA PETERSON | FC) tions within the small groups and “We want to bring life back into father to his two daughters, in that the ensuing closer connections in the family home,” said Paul Mylod, he now better understands Blessed domestic Church.” inviting my daughters to pray with and through Christ that are being who with Alec Sithong, brought the John Paul II’s message that God has “The more I know about my me as a family, to go to Confession made is truly an edifying experi- program to the Diocese of Orlando called him to be “the leader of (my) faith, the more comfortable I feel as a family, to go to Adoration as a ence,” Mylod said. n Local Catholic TV network Morning Star Catholic School gives attracts national spotlight thanks for many blessings STAFF REPORT ear digital television and various LINDA CALDWELL server-based platforms. The audi- of the Florida Catholic staff ORLANDO | Local pastor and ence that MCTV reaches is more TV evangelist Father John Giel now than 5.5 million households or ORLANDO | Family, friends, has the potential to reach 11 million almost 11 million people domesti- staff and students of Morning Star more people with his TV ministry. cally. Catholic School gathered for the After being a part of local televi- When Father Giel arrived in celebration of Mass with Bishop sion in Central Florida for 20 years, Leesburg more than 20 years ago John Noonan Dec. 6 to give thanks he has formed a new partnership to serve as pastor of St. Paul Parish, for the many blessings the school with My Christian TV, many outdated miscon- has received during the past year. which broadcasts from ceptions about Catholics Fitting to the occasion, Dec. 6 is the Willis Tower in Chi- existed in the small com- the feast day of St. Nicholas. cago. The Sunday Mass munity. With the help “Nicholas decided when he was from his parish, St. Paul of his parishioners and growing up that he wanted to be a Bishop John Noonan blesses a girl during the celebration of Mass in Wahneta. in Leesburg, and the talk some borrowed equip- priest,” Bishop Noonan said. “And show “Christifideles” will ment, Father Giel broad- he was a very good priest because air Sunday afternoons on cast the first television he looked after the people, just like Comcast Channel 386 program centered on Father Al (Jiménez) and Father Au- and Digital Channel 62.2 the Catholic faith from gustine (Clark) who come here to “It’s the beginning of Father John a small Christian televi- visit you. He was looking after all a new initiative to cover Giel sion station. the people.” Bishop John Noonan and Henry Fortier, superintendent of Catholic more area,” said Father Today, the small tele- Kathy Harding, principal, said Schools, greet students at Morning Star Catholic School. (LINDA Giel. “What we have to say is im- vision studio, Catholic Community the annual Thanksgiving Mass is CALDWELL | FC) portant in our day and age. Our Television Network (CCTN), has a joyous occasion for the school. Mass is contemporary and helps grown into an internationally rec- “Morning Star would not ex- Nov. 14. for your continued support. It is Catholics and non-Catholics learn ognized, award-winning network ist were it not for the generosity In addition, Henry Fortier, su- always amazing.” about the Catholic Church, and with a wide variety of Catholic of individuals and groups like the perintendent for the diocesan Of- At the end of Mass, Bishop ‘Christifideles’ profiles the won- programming, including Sunday Morning Star Auxiliary,” Harding fice of Catholic Schools, encour- Noonan offered his own prayer of derful people of God and we need Mass that airs Sundays at 2 p.m. on said. “From our beginning in 1960, aged guests to visit the classrooms thanks. “We thank the Lord today more of that.” W TGL-T V 45. individuals have realized the im- and see the many improvements, for all of the students at Morning My Christian TV is a broadcast- “We are doing what we intend- portance of a Catholic school for most notably the white board Star and we thank the Lord for ing ministry which seeks to pro- ed to do because the programs children with special needs. We technology and addition of iPads, all of the teachers,” he said. “We mote, provide and produce reli- on CCTN have changed the atti- can never adequately express to made throughout the year. He not- thank the Lord for everything he gious, spiritual, charitable and ed- tudes and understanding of a lot of people how much their thought- ed the school’s success would not has given us on this day, for all the ucational programming that com- people. We are spreading the good fulness and generosity mean to be possible without the support of parents, for all those people who municates Christ and family based news,” Father Giel said. “To me Morning Star.” many. help us, but especially we thank messages to people in Chicagoland, it’s an answer to the pope’s call to During the celebration, Barbara “The first Morning Star is the the Lord for all of you students southeast Wisconsin, northwest In- evangelization. We need to make Bischof, president of the auxiliary, light that points to Christ,” said here at Morning Star. We pray that diana, southwest Michigan and its every effort to make certain that presented the school with a check Fortier. “As you look at the children he will continue to bless you and surrounding areas through both God’s word is known and shown to for $9,000, proceeds from the first here — their faces, the joy — this is help us grown-ups to really know live and taped content aired on lin- other people.” n Dream Makers Luncheon, held the light of Christ. I thank you all God’s love in our lives.” n Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic Your orlando communitY A8

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Father Pat Sheedy is tireless servant of God Andrew J. Chmelir, P.A. Robert Erdman, DDS, P.A. Editor’s note: “Leaders in Christ” the family farm, however, God had we grew up (in Ireland), all we had Attorney-at-law Serving Central Florida for more than 25 years with cosmetic, restorative and is a monthly series in the Florida other plans. At 17, Father Sheedy was Catholic education. In my mind • Criminal law, family law and general practice implant dentistry. “Improving people’s Catholic profiling people and minis- followed in the footsteps of his it was not natural to go to a school • Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake health and lives” is our mission. tries of faith and service. three uncles, who were priests, and that was not part of your religion. To and Brevard counties We are committed to excellence in a caring environment. three aunts, who were sisters, and me, your faith, your education and 351 E. State Road 434, Suite A 2578 S. Volusia Ave. LINDA CALDWELL chose the religious life. Years later, all of your upbringing should be in- Winter Springs, FL 32708 Orange City, FL 32763 of the Florida Catholic staff he would learn that his father also tegrated.” 407-327-8899 studied to be a priest, but left the The parish began offering Per- 386-775-1552 [email protected] Fax: 386-775-1312 OCALA | His parishioners call seminary to tend to the family farm. petual Adoration, a ministry that www.jmcflaw.com him Father Smiley. For 25 years, Fa- On June 13, 1965, Father Sheedy continues 20 years later, as well as [email protected] www.roberterdmandds.com ther Pat Sheedy has joyfully led his and his brother Michael were or- day care and elder care services. parish community of Blessed Trin- dained to the priesthood — Father The faithful have welcomed sisters ity in Ocala with a strong focus on Sheedy for the St. Augustine Dio- from Uganda to the parish and es- social justice and stewardship. cese and his brother for their home tablished the Guadalupana Mis- Attorneys-at-law “Father Pat is dedicated and tire- diocese in Ireland. The occasion sion. Established 1976 less in working to accomplish God’s was made even more memorable as In 2003, parishioners forged a • Contracts • Wills • Estates work here on earth,” parishioner it was also the date of their parents’ relationship with the faithful of Na- • Powers of Attorney • Comfort dentistry Marianne Geddings said. “He has wedding anniversary. lweyo, Diocese of Hoima, Uganda, • Living Trusts and Estate Planning • Accepts many insurance plans made caring for the poor a priority Father Sheedy has served in a in the hometown of one of their resi- • All Elder Law and Probate Matters • Convenient College Park location in our parish. He always encourages number of parishes throughout the dent religious, Sister Juliet Ateenyi. • Real Property • Title Insurance • Mention this ad for new patient mission work and people who are St. Augustine Diocese and what is A year later, the parish sponsored • Foreclosures • Collections special 1519 W. Broadway (SR 426) 3600 N. Formosa Ave. willing to travel to other countries now the Orlando Diocese. In ad- the first of dozens of mission trips to Oviedo, FL 32765 to help the less fortunate. Our par- dition to Resurrection Parish in its sister parish, and in the past de- Orlando, FL 32804-3098 407-365-5696 407-898-2371 ish also supports the poor of Ocala Jacksonville, he has served at Our cade has built a church, elementary www.cloningerfiles.com through a soup kitchen, thrift store Lady of Lourdes Parish in Daytona school, high school, cafeteria, dor- Fax: 407-897-3303 [email protected] and food pantry.” Beach, St. Charles Borromeo Parish mitory and clinic in Nalweyo plus 28 www.HillcrestDentalPA.com Parishioners feel blessed to have in Orlando, and St. Joseph Parish in mission churches in outlying areas. had Father Sheedy at the helm of Lakeland. In 1988, he was assigned While the parish has flourished Blessed Trinity for the past 25 years. to Blessed Trinity. in the past 25 years, Father Sheedy “I have a hard time separating Under his leadership, the parish takes no credit for the good works • Wills, Trusts and Probate To advertise in this • Estate and Incapacity Planning Father Pat and stewardship,” Ged- has grown tremendously. In addi- of the people of Ocala. Instead, he directory, dings added. “He has made stew- tion to overseeing the addition of gives full credit to God. • Guardianship and Elder Law • Former Chairman, Estate, ardship a reality and a way of life several buildings to the parish and “Our biggest responsibility as please call Missy at Trust and Guardianship at Blessed Trinity. It is truly a gift school landscapes, Father Sheedy priests is not to get in God’s way,” Committee, OCBA 1-888-275-9953. when people realize that every- also played an instrumental role in Father Sheedy said “Wonderful in- • Member, Knights of Columbus thing comes from God, and it’s only the establishment and construc- spirations come from God. We have 1355 S. International Pkwy., Ste. 2461 The hiring of a lawyer is an important natural to want to give back to God tion of Trinity Catholic High School. been fortunate enough to lead a Lake Mary, FL 32746 decision that should not be based and his people. That’s what we’ve Participation in faith formation and stewardship way of life in our par- 407-732-7600 solely upon ad vertise ments. Before learned from him through his years Catholic education programs has ish. It is a matter of faith, of keeping www.ianlgildenlaw.com you decide, ask an attorney to send you free written information about his here in Ocala.” surged throughout the years under God up front and things happen or her qualifications and experience. Father Sheedy grew up on a farm his guidance. that you never dreamed of happen- in Ireland, the fourth of 12 children. “Catholic education is important ing. Things fall in place as long as As a boy, he dreamed of running to me,” Father Sheedy said. “When you don’t get in the way.” n A9 Your orlando communitY Florida Catholic Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014

Sibons, 407-365-3231, msibons@ 10701 S. Military Road, Boynton DIOCESAN EVENTS SUBMISSIONS MASSES/PRAYER oviedocatholic.org. Beach. Open to young adults WITH BISHOP JOHN The Florida Catholic welcomes SERVICES New Year Eve’s dinner dance: ages 18-30 years. Retreat offers opportunity to grow in a deeper calendar items of coming events Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Our NOONAN knowledge of faith and in closer for your parish, school, diocesan Simbang Gabi Advent novena Lady of Grace Parish, 300 Malabar Mass: The Filipino community will Road S.E., Palm Bay. Great food communion with Our Lord. Day Simbang Gabi Advent entity or Association of the Faithful. host its annual nine-day novena and great fun. Dinner served 8:30- includes speakers, meeting and novena Mass: Sunday, Dec. To submit a calendar item for of Masses, which reflects the 9:30 p.m. Music with DJ Muñiz. sharing with other young adults, 22, 6 p.m., Holy Redeemer consideration, please visit www. Filipino culture in preparation of Tickets: $20 each; table of eight, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Parish, 1603 N. Thacker Ave., orlandodiocese.org/comm-resources/ Christmas. Listed are the remaining $140; free for children under 12. Eucharistic Adoration and the Kissimmee. Bishop John event-submission. Unfortunately not celebrations. Masses will be at 7 No ticket sales at door. For tickets celebration of Mass. The day Noonan will celebrate this Mass all submissions can be printed due p.m. unless otherwise noted at the and information, 321-725-3066. will end meeting with the in the Filipino tradition. Mass to space limitations. If you have any following parishes. English, with Sacred music concert: Sunday, seminarians. Cost: $10. Register questions, call 407-246-4924. songs in Tagalog. Jan. 19, 2014, 4 p.m., Our Lady at www.20somethingretreat. will be in English with music in wordpress.com. Tagalog. • Friday, Dec. 20: Blessed Star of the Sea Parish, 4000 S. Sacrament Parish, 720 12th St., Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Clermont, 352-394-3562; Holy Recital with Rick Shaw, organ, and preparation: Marriage Cross Parish, 12600 Marsfield Ave., Jennifer Allenby, soprano. Features VOLUNTEER DIOCESAN EVENTS preparation is a three-phase Orlando, 407-438-0990; Holy Family music of Mozart, -Saëns, Parish, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Fauré, Schubert and others. Free, OPPORTUNITIES Fundraising event for Our process completed throughout a Road, Orlando, 407-876-2211; Sts. all are invited. 386-846-0566. Lady of Fatima Mission Church: four- to six-month period. The goal School physicals mission: The Peter and Paul Parish, 5300 Old Saturday, Dec. 28, 6 p.m., Rosen of Pre-Cana is to provide engaged Winter gala: Saturday, Jan. Mission Office is seeking doctors couples with the skills needed Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, 25, 2014, 8-11 p.m., Church of and nurses for its school physicals Centre Hotel, 9840 International 407-657-6114; Our Lady of Grace Drive, Orlando. Event begins with to enhance their sacramental Our Saviour auditorium, 5301 N. mission trip Feb. 15-22, 2014, to marriage and strengthen this Parish, 300 Malabar Road S.E., Palm Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Hosted serve in the Diocese of San Juan de cocktails and an auction, followed Bay, 352-746-2144. by dinner and dancing. Keynote indissoluble covenant to one by the Single, Separated, Widowed la Maguana, Dominican Republic. speaker: retired Auxiliary Bishop another. Contact 407-246-4865 to • Saturday, Dec. 21: St. Ann and Divorced (SSWD) group. All The medical care provided during Guy A. Sansaricq, Prelate of Honor register. Upcoming sessions include: Parish, 26 Dogwood Trail, DeBary, singles and couples are welcome. this week will be the only care 386-668-8270; St. Theresa Parish, Live music by “Visions.” Tickets: $8 many of the 350 children will by Pope John Paul II. Tickets: $80 • Friday, Jan. 10-Sunday, Jan. per person/$150 per couple. 407- 11528 S.E. U.S. Highway 301, each, available at the parish office receive in 2014. Call 407-246-4890. 12, 2014, San Pedro Spiritual Belleview, 352-245-2458. 246-4922. before the dance or at the door. Catholic Charities of Central Development Center, 2400 Dike • Sunday, Dec. 22: 6 p.m., Holy Proceeds benefit several charities. Helpers Mass, rosary Florida seeks volunteers for the Road, Winter Park. Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. Thacker 321-868-7775, 321-783-4152 or 321- procession: Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, following programs. If interested, • Satuday, Jan. 18, 2014, Our Ave., Kissimmee, 407-847-2500. 213-6629. 8 a.m., Annunciation Parish, 1020 contact Anita Capetillo, 407-658- Saviour Parish, 5301 N. Atlantic Bishop John Noonan, celebrant. 1818, ext. 2020; anita.capetillo@ Montgomery Road, Altamonte Ave., Cocoa Beach. Springs. Pray for the unborn, • Monday, Dec. 23: St. Catherine cflcc.org. healing for the mothers and • Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, Our of Siena, 2750 E. Osceola Parkway, RETREATS/DAY • Semoran food pantry fathers, and the conversion of staff Lady of Hope Parish, 4675 S. Clyde Kissimmee, 407-344-9607; St. OF REFLECTIONS volunteers: 1771 N. Semoran Blvd., and doctors. Mass begins at 8 a.m., Morris Blvd, Port Orange. Theresa Parish, 11528 S.E. U.S. Orlando, Monday-Friday, 8:30 followed by a rosary procession to Catholic Schools Week, Jan. Highway 301, Belleview, 352-245- San Pedro Spiritual a.m.-4 p.m. Volunteers assist with a nearby abortion clinic. Contact 26-Feb. 1, 2014. Theme: “Catholic 2458. Development Center provides greeting clients, distributing food, Office of Advocacy and Justice, Schools: Communities of Faith, a perfect atmosphere for human, sorting, stocking and packing food. advocacyjustice@orlandodiocese. Knowledge and Service.” Check intellectual, spiritual and pastoral Must be 16 or older. org. local schools for listing of activities COMMUNITY development. Location: 2400 Dike • Emergency family assistance Pre-Cana marriage and open house events. Road, Winter Park, 32792. 407-671- clerical volunteers to assist 10 EVENTS 6322; [email protected]; a.m.-2 p.m. in Orlando, Kissimmee, Oviedo community sing of www.sanpedrocenter.org. Poinciana and Winter Garden. Handel’s “Messiah”: Saturday, • 5th annual “Women Only” • Refugee youth mentor: Dec. 21, 7 p.m., Most Precious retreat: Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, 4 Volunteers help refugee children Daytona Beach West RotaR y c luB ’s Blood Parish, 113 Lockwood Blvd., p.m.-Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, learn to speak English and learn Oviedo. Most Precious Blood music noon. Presented by Mary McDaniel, American culture; one-two hours Classical Piano Concert ministry is hosting the Oviedo Betty Shaw, Carol Stanton. Theme: weekly, flexible schedule. Must be “Looking for God in all the wrong 21 or older. PResenteD By h alifax h ealth community sing of Handel’s “Messiah,” featuring musicians places: Giving birth to God in our • Special events committee: Catholic Church • 201 Lafayette St., Port Orange, FL from throughout the area. 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hat for which we dare to hope is fulfilled in the Birth of God among us and within us. May our celebration of the Savior’s Coming fill us with joy at His love and mercy each and every day. A Blessed Christmas and New Year to all!

— Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito

ara que por el Nacimiento de Dios en y entre nosotros se cumpla todo aquello queP nos atrevemos a esperar; y que nuestra celebración de la venida del Salvador nos llene cada día de gozo en su amor y misericordia. Una Navidad y Año Nuevo llenos de bendiciones para todos. ou tout sa nou ka espere reyalize nan nesans Bondye nan mitan nou ak nan nou. Se pou selebrasyon vini Sovè-a ranpli nou ak kè — Obispo Gerald M. Barbarito kontan nan renmen-l ak konpasyon-l chak jou nan lavi nou. Mwen Pswete nou tout yon fèt nwèl ak yon nouvèl ane ranpli ak benediksyon! — Monseynè Gerald M. Barbarito A2 Your Palm beach community Florida Catholic Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Vietnamese martyrs serve as models of faith LINDA REEVES “I want to express how happy I Women of the Florida Catholic staff am to be with you to announce the dressed in community and to celebrate,” said red and white take | Members of the Bishop Barbarito as he greeted the LAKE WORTH part in a Vietnamese community gathered people. He went on to announce procession to honor hundreds of thousands of the establishment of the new St. on the faithful Catholics killed in commu- Anre Dung Lac apostolate. The new grounds of nist Vietnam over the years because ministry serves all members of the St. Matthew they refused to renounce Christ and Vietnamese community from the Parish in the Church. different areas of the diocese and Lake Worth “It is an example of great faith is designed to bring people tied to as part of an here in the Diocese of Palm Beach,” Vietnam together in faith and ac- event to pay said Father Peter Truong, parochial tivities. tribute to administrator of St. Francis of As- Father Paul Chung Nguyen, for- Vietnamese sisi in Riviera Beach, about the large mer parochial vicar at the Cathe- martyrs who number of people who turned out dral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm died for for the prayerful gathering Nov. 17. Beach Gardens, is the new coordi- practicing The event attracted more than nator of the Vietnamese apostolate. the Catholic 1,000 people of all ages, including He is in residence at St. Matthew faith. many who arrived in traditional Parish. When asked about his new (PHOTOS clothing of Vietnam. A choir sang, title, Father Nguyen said, “I am very BY LINDA children performed a liturgical pleased.” REEVES | FC) dance, and there was a procession The apostolate is named after on the grounds of host parish St. St. Anre Dung-Lac, a Vietnamese Matthew in Lake Worth. priest born in 1785. He refused to tween 1820 and 1862. On June 19, cluding priests and religious killed 24, the official feast day. People are Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, give up his faith and ministry work 1988, Pope John Paul II canonized in the name of faith in Vietnam asked to remember them and all main celebrant at a special Mass, to the people and as a result, he was the martyrs. Eight were bishops, 50 is not known, but the Vatican es- those killed in Vietnam throughout was on hand along with Vietnam- beheaded in 1839. were priests and 59 were lay Catho- timates the number of Vietnam- the year. ese priests from various parishes in The saint was one of the 117 mar- lics. ese martyrs between 130,000 and Father Truong explained that the diocese. tyrs killed for religious beliefs be- The exact number of people in- 300,000. the martyrs gave themselves read- The torture inflicted on these in- ily for their beliefs and faith, and dividuals is considered by the Vati- that the Vietnamese martyrs serve can to be among the worst in the as an inspiration to live one’s faith history of Christian martyrdom. completely and give without reser- Give a Christmas gift The canonized martyrs are hon- vation. that lasts long after ored each year on or around Nov. “They are role models,” he said. n the decorations have come down.

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Fulfi ll this wish or one of 24 others on CATHOLIC EXTENSION’S 20132013 Catholic Extension’s Christmas Wish List and help us build and strengthen our Catholic faith across America. Christmas Wish List Go to christmaswishlist.org, call 800-842-7804, or send your gift to: Catholic Extension, 150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606. 30320-1220 Young men carry a sign announcing a new Vietnamese apostolate here in the Diocese of Palm Beach. Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community A3 Youth ministry hopes teens realize ‘Catholicism is truth’ LINDA REEVES a volunteer at Holy Name of Jesus team and are helping minister to scheduled to be canonized in April of the Florida Catholic staff in West Palm Beach and taught the youngsters. Fadden is working 2014. Fadden will schedule fund- confirmation preparation classes on organizing a Life Teen program raisers to help get as many of the SEBASTIAN | Helping young- at St. Helen Parish in Vero Beach, that is dedicated to leading teens parish’s teens as possible to WYD sters along on their faith journey is where he also volunteered to serve closer to Christ through the sacra- in Poland. one of the biggest goals of Joe Fad- the youth ministry program 2010 to ments, prayer and community, and The core of the ministry is sim- den, the new youth minister of St. 2011. he continues to get children in- ple: Whether it is inviting teens to Joe Fadden is youth minister Sebastian Parish, but he believes he “We have 90 kids in our minis- volved outside the parish grounds. youth groups, Masses or parish at St. Sebastian Parish. (LINDA has found the key to doing just that. try,” he said about the St. Sebastian “Our confirmation and high functions, Fadden’s goal is to get to REEVES | FC) “In order to get teens involved program. “I came in and we did not school kids participate in ‘Youth on know the teens and their families in the Church, it has to be a per- have a middle school program. We a Mission’ that is organized in Vero personally. bards them with different lessons, sonal invitation,” said Fadden, who started one and have 30 children.” Beach,” he explained about a min- “Teens today are so over- Fadden wants to show how “Ca- joined the ministry team at St. Se- The parish’s Edge program is a istry at St. Helen that provides op- whelmed. They have choices from tholicism is practical for their lives.” bastian in July 2012 and continues popular middle school youth min- portunities for youths and adults to school to homework, sports ac- “What the world is telling them to grow ministry participation and istry that creates an environment serve local, out-of-state and foreign tivities, band, Boy Scouts,” he said. is completely different than what programs. “It has to be a personal where the youths are part of a com- communities. “They do usually one “They have so many choices and so Catholicism is showing them. Ca- relationship. You have to meet munity. The program encourages service project in the community a many things going on in their lives tholicism is truth,” Fadden said. them (the young people) person- community service, features social quarter.” that Church is no longer important. “When they come to youth minis- ally and invite them into the faith.” activities and is designed to help World Youth Day, an interna- It is really just about entering into try, they hear truth, and they are at- Fadden and his wife, Carrie, young people grow in faith. tional event focused on gathering their lives and inviting them per- tracted to that. That is what keeps know a thing or two about young The parish has created a spa- young people in faith, is also in sonally to come and to understand them coming back. It is amazing people. They have two children, cious youth center for social gath- plans for 2016. The event is planned Christ and what Christ did for them once they realize they are loved Bridget, 16, and Brendan, 10. Fad- erings and programs, and 10 adult to be held in Poland and will pay in their lives.” and there is truth. They keep com- den worked in youth ministry as volunteers have formed a core tribute to Pope John Paul II, who is While the secular world bom- ing back for more.” n Fort Pierce Catholics celebrate feast of Christ the King RACHEL LOGAN Guibbstherben Florida Catholic correspondent Saint Victor, a third-grader at St. Anastasia | “Let’s make a FORT PIERCE School, holds New Year’s resolution,” declared up a sign St. Anastasia’s pastor Father Rich- proclaiming ard George to Fort Pierce Catholics Jesus is gathered together to celebrate the king during feast of Christ the King. “Our faith celebrations is not private. It is not meant to be on the feast hidden. Let us be silent no longer.” of Christ the As the Catholic liturgical year King. (PHOTOS and the Year of Faith drew to a BY RACHEL close, parishioners from St. Anas- LONG | FC) tasia Parish, and San Juan Diego and Notre Dame missions began to fulfill that resolution by openly wit- nessing to their faith in a public lit- JP and Amber Rankin participate in Christ the King celebrations Nov. urgy Nov. 24. The multi-parish cel- 24 with their children Maggie, Saddie and James. ebration included eucharistic ado- ration, rosary recitation, procession Outside, excitement began to As the procession entered the of the Blessed Sacrament through mount as a large crowd of fami- stadium, Catholics on blankets and the streets of Fort Pierce, Mass and lies with posters, ministry groups lawn chairs covering half of the a Christian concert by Bryan Bou- with banners, and members of football field knelt to revere Jesus. dreault’s band “Redemption.” the Knights of Columbus lined up Once Mass began, Father George To embrace the different cultures for the procession. When Father told the crowd, “This is a gathering represented, all was done in Eng- George appeared with the Blessed of the universal Church. St. Anas- lish, Spanish and Creole. San Juan Sacrament held high, people ap- tasia, St. Mark the Evangelist, San Diego’s administrator Father Jaime plauded and shouted, “Viva Cristo Juan Diego and the Notre Dame all people can come together to Choirs from the Notre Dame Dorado remarked, “In 10 years, this Rey” or “Long live Christ the King!” Mission are not four churches; we worship one God,” Father Geffrard Mission, San Juan Diego and St. is the first time I could feel the pow- The procession took to the neigh- are one, holy, Catholic and apostolic said. “We are many, but one in Je- Anastasia Catholic School led the er of three cultures praising God borhoods of Fort Pierce with more Church.” sus Christ. The Catholic Church congregation in songs sung in Cre- together.” singing, chants and clapping as the Mass was also assisted by Fa- shows that with the feast of Christ ole, Spanish and English. Father George welcomed Catho- throng made their way to the John ther Michael McNally, pastor of St. the King.” “So many cultures, so many lan- lics arriving to St. Anastasia for eu- Carroll High School football sta- Mark the Evangelist in Fort Pierce; During his homily, Father George guages, but one God, and he can charistic adoration and challenged dium for Mass. St. Anastasia parochial vicars Fa- stressed the importance of having a understand each of us,” said Leticia them to allow Jesus to reclaim his “There were so many young ther Chamindra Williams and personal encounter and relation- Gamboa, a parishioner of San Juan place as king of their hearts. Kneel- families and children who love the Father James Bowman; Father ship with Jesus Christ. “The Year of Diego. “I love it!” ing before the Blessed Sacrament, Church and the faith,” said Sister Dumarsais Pierre-Louis, chaplain Faith gave us an opportunity to en- The liturgy concluded with a li- Father George led the congregation Jadwiga Drapala, Sisters of the Soul of Cardinal Newman High School; ter into a deeper relationship with turgical dance performed by Marie in a trilingual recitation of the ro- of Christ. “Today, we evangelized Deacon Alberto Delgado; and Scott Jesus,” he said. “The new evangeli- Jean, a seventh-grader from Notre sary along with Father Dorado and the neighbors who saw us walking Adams, a seminarian of the Palm zation calls us to be disciples and to Dame Mission. Father Yves Geffrard, Notre Dame in the streets with the Blessed Sac- Beach Diocese. continue the master’s work to go out “I put what I feel for Jesus in mu- Mission administrator. rament.” “The Catholic Church is where and make disciples.” sic,” she said. n A4 Your Palm beach community Florida Catholic Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 We dare to hope The first Preface of the Mass for BISHOP’S SCHEDULE even though we have let him the season of Advent has a beau- down on many occasions. We tiful phrase which truly sums up Dec. 21 — 4 p.m., Mass, Sim- Gardens; , Cathedral of dare to hope in God who does not the spirit of Christmas. The Pref- bang Gabi, Filipino community, St. St. Ignatius Loyola. send evil into the world, but takes Florida ace reflects upon the two comings John Fisher Parish, West Palm Beach. Dec. 24-Jan. 1, 2014 — Pastoral that evil to himself even when we of Christ. The first is that which we Dec. 24 — 4 p.m., Mass, Christ- Center closed in observance of Christ- are its cause. We dare to hope in Catholic celebrate today when Christ took mas vigil, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, mas and the New Year. God who promises us that life’s on our human nature and opened meaning is not in the many mate- diocese of Palm Beach Rivera Beach; 8 p.m., Mass, Christmas Jan. 4, 2014 — 4:30 p.m., Mass/ for us the way to salvation. The vigil, Hispanic community, Cathedral reception, National Migration Week, rial gifts which he has given to us, Vol. 75, No. 4 other is his second coming when of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. as good as they are. Life’s mean- he will come in glory and majesty ing is in God’s love for each and 9995 North Military Trail to bring to completion the work every one of us. We dare to hope Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 of salvation. 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Carmelite Father Michael Kissane Who’s who in the local Church JIM DAVIS Q: Do you have a treasured Florida Catholic correspondent Editor’s note: Many Catholics here love the priests of the diocese. Priests have busy jobs and play major roles possession? in the lives of people. In the upcoming issues of the Florida Catholic, the “Who’s who” section will highlight BOCA RATON | In four de- clergy of the Diocese of Palm Beach, giving a glimpse into the hearts of these men who have dedicated A: A ring. It was my grandfa- cades, Carmelite Father Michael their lives to Christ and the people of God. In this issue, we feature Carmelite Father Michael Kissane. ther’s when he took first Commu- Kissane has gone from “What the . nion. heck?” to “It’s a wonderful life.” Yes, just like the movie title. Q: Do you have a philosophy Q: Your most memorable spir- Father Kissane, pastor since of ministry? itual experience? July 2011 at St. Jude Parish in Boca Raton, remembers how his A: Make disciples. I see my A: When I was the provincial journey to the priesthood started. role as helping people in the par- for the New York Carmelites, I Born May 21, 1958, he first saw ish come to know Jesus and follow had a chance to visit the (Marian) Carmelite priests visit to cel- him more deeply in their lives. shrine in Fatima. By day, I went ebrate Mass in the fast-growing to meetings of all the provincials. neighborhoods on Long Island. Q: What’s the hardest part of At night, I took walks. I saw the The priests invited boys to sum- being a priest? spirituality of people walking on mer camp, then to apply to a reli- their knees to the shrine, praying gious prep school called a minor A: Having enough time to do as they went, and then lighting seminary. everything. In a parish as large as candles. I felt that God was pres- “I thought, ‘What the heck?’ It this, there are so many groups. I ent, that it was holy ground. was crowded at home, with four wish there were 48 hours in a day. sisters and a brother,” he recalled But I do find that people here are Q: Your greatest accomplish- with a smile. “I had an inkling of very accommodating and open. ment? a vocation, but I can’t say it was a strong call to be a priest. But when Carmelite Father Michael Kissane, St. Jude Parish, Boca Raton. Q: How would you describe A: The second time I went I got the invitation, I accepted.” the ideal priest? to the Bronx parish. Two priests After graduation, he went to St. Jude is only Father Kissane’s Q: At what point did you know before me had been removed be- Iona College in New Rochelle, second parish assignment in his you wanted to be a priest? A: One who can find a bal- cause of abuse allegations. You N.Y., where he earned a bachelor’s 27 years of ordained ministry. He ance between being pastoral and know it’ll be a bad day when you degree in history in June 1980. He served St. Simon Stock Parish in A: I seriously considered in my challenging the congregation. wake up and TV stations are in took his vows a year later in the Bronx, N.Y., from December 1986 fourth year of college, just before We should have a compassionate front of the school, and they want Carmelite order, then was or- to July 1992, first as assistant pas- going to the novitiate. By then, I’d side, but also challenge people to interview you. dained Dec. 20, 1986, for the Car- tor, then as pastor. He returned made the decision. to grow and become better dis- melites in Transfiguration Parish as pastor of St. Simon Stock from ciples. And we should also chal- Q: How did you proceed? in Tarrytown, N.Y. 1999 to 2003. Q: Has it turned out as you’d lenge ourselves to grow. His education continued Much of the rest of his ministry expected, or differently? A: I met the people and said with a master’s degree in theol- has been in mentoring and lead- Q: What do you consider to be we’ll move forward. They trust- ogy in June 1987 from Washing- ership. He has served as director A: There have been surprises the biggest challenge facing the ed me because I’d already been ton Theological Union in Silver of formation at Whitefriars Hall, and challenges along the way. Church today? there. It was my most challenging Spring, Md. He then got a mas- a theology formation house in But looking back, I don’t regret time, but the healing happened. ter’s degree in pastoral counsel- Washington, D.C., and at St. Eli- any decision — even entering A: Reaching out to the lost ing six years later from Iona Col- seus Priory in Tappan, N.Y. (minor) seminary at the age of Catholics. I think the secular Q: What’s your greatest joy? lege. And in 1996, he earned a Father Kissane also has filled 14. world has taken over. A lot of certificate of advanced studies in several other Carmelite positions: lapsed Catholics are not neces- A: Getting to know the people counseling from Loyola College novice director for the order; pro- Q: Some people think that’s sarily leaving the Church, but in the parish and interacting with in Baltimore. vincial and director of vocations too early to decide the direction they are no longer practicing. the kids in the school. I believe Before being assigned to St. for the Province of St. Elias, New of one’s life. very strongly in the link between Jude, Father Kissane came to York; and working at a Carmelite Q: What do you do on your parish and school. I try to be pres- Florida in August 1981, teaching mission in Trinidad. A: Yes, and that’s why the mi- day off? ent to both of them. religion to freshmen for two years But he confesses, “Being a par- nor seminaries are closed. Only at Pope John Paul II High School ish priest is something I really, nine of us graduated in that last A: I golf sometimes. I visit a Q: What thing do you most in Boca Raton. really enjoy. It’s a wonderful life.” class, and only two of us were gym. I like to take a walk in the fear? ordained. And one left the priest- Town Center Mall. And I do a lot hood. of travel, to meetings. A: I wouldn’t say it’s a fear, but I worry about the financial Q: Why were you drawn to the Q: Favorite TV series? situation of the parish. It’s ob- Carmelites? viously very wealthy; we just A: “Law & Order,” the original, built this parish center for $6.2 A: I’m meant to live in a com- and “SVU.” I love New York and million. But we have a $2 mil- munity. And we have six Carmel- I like detective novels. When I lion mortgage and payments of Trips to Scotland, France, Ireland, Shrines of Europe and much more.. ites here: three retired, three as- read, it’s James Patterson or John $11,100 a month. ranging from $3,599—$4,699 for 2014. 29714-1220 signed to the parish. We pray and Grisham. Prices are ALL-INCLUSIVE w/Airfare from anywhere in the Continental USA. eat dinner together. Q: What advice do you have Q: Is there something most for others who are considering Italy/Switzerland: Apr. 5-17, Apr. 12-24, Apr. 19-May 1 ... Q: What did seminary not people don’t know about you? the vocation? Italy Regular: Apr. 5-13, Apr. 12-20, Apr. 19-27, May 3-11 ... prepare you for? Holy Land/Italy: Mar. 31-Apr. 13, Apr. 7-20, Apr. 14-27 ... A: I basically don’t eat des- A: It’s a wonderful life, right Italy/Lourdes/Fatima: Apr. 5-17, Apr. 12-24, Apr. 19-May 1.. A: Probably administrative serts. I just think that if you have out of the movie. Do I miss having Poland: Apr. 5-16, Apr. 12-23, Apr. 19-30, Apr. 26-May 7 … work. I got pastoral experience; a full meal, you don’t need des- a marriage and a wife and chil- but everyday management and sert. When people invite me over, dren? Of course. But the joy and Ireland/Scotland: Apr. 26-May 8, May 3-15, May 10-22 … organizational skills, you don’t they’re surprised. For some peo- the ability to affect people’s lives, France: Apr. 26-May 8, May 3-15, May 10-22, May 17-29 … take courses on that in semi- ple, it’s not a meal without des- and to be with them in difficult www.proximotravel.com Carmela A. Manago -Executive Director nary. I had to learn as I went sert. times and times of celebration, all email: [email protected] 855-842-8001 | 508-340-9370 along. that is wonderful. Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community A7 Newsbriefs Students help trim the PALM BEACH GARDENS | The diocesan Office of Catholic Schools invited students from St. Joseph School in Stuart to the Pastoral Center Dec. 5 to join in the annual tree-trimming party with diocesan staff. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito greeted the children when they ar- rived with chaperones and school Kayla Becerra, Antonia Herrera representatives. He blessed the and Ashling Boyle carry food towering tree in the lobby, which St. Joseph School students sing Christmas collected during a Rosarian was set aglow with strings of spar- carols during the tree-trimming event at the School food drive. (COURTESY) kling lights, and all in attendance. Pastoral Center in Palm Beach Gardens Dec. The party was themed “Let 5. (PHOTOS BY DIANNE LAUBERT | FC) Heaven and Nature Sing,” and Food drive collects during the event the students led Christmas carols and helped deco- more than a ton rate the tree with the Pastoral Cen- Students at Rosarian Academy ter staff. The tree-trimming event in West Palm Beach collected more is a special tradition that brings than 3,400 pounds of nonperish- students each year from various able food during a food drive in Catholic schools for a visit to the November. The school tradition- Pastoral Center, where they have ally collects food every year before an opportunity to meet diocesan Thanksgiving, and this year’s drive staff and Bishop Barbarito. The exceeded the 3,000 pounds col- party ended with Christmas cook- lected last year. The event was coor- ies, and farewells and best wishes Handmade ornaments are part of festivities dinated by eighth-graders and the for the holidays. at the annual tree-trimming event Dec. 5 St. Joseph School students help decorate the towering food was donated to the van minis- at the Pastoral Center. at the Pastoral Center Dec. 5. try at St. Paul of the Cross in North Palm Beach, which delivers food to people with physical limitations once a month and to seniors in the Gift of giving brings food to the table of less fortunate community on Saturdays, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society that pro- LINDA REEVES every day on my way to school. I vides assistance for those in need. of the Florida Catholic staff had no idea that this outreach pro- gram was so close to where I live RIVIERA BEACH | Before and where I go to school. It opened Food drive helps Thanksgiving, Catholic Charities by eyes,” he said about the program urged area high school communi- and the need in his own commu- Indiantown school ties to help bring the experience of nity. St. Clare School in North Palm joy and a special gift to children “I think it is a great program,” Beach recently held a food drive to who are less fortunate. That call to said the young man. “I want to see benefit the Hope Rural School com- service was heard loud and clear, how I can help.” munity in Indiantown. Students and quickly answered. Anna Barros, a senior at John and faculty collected rice, beans, On Dec. 5, students of John Carroll High School, volunteered vegetable oil, Maseca (corn flower) Carroll High School in Fort Pierce to help with the wrapping of gifts and other items as part of the drive. gathered at Catholic Charities St. and said that she wanted to help A group of middle school students Francis Center in Riviera Beach “mainly for the children. I feel like and adults traveled to the western where they wrapped dolls, games, everyone should be given the op- community, where many of the trucks, books and other items in A display represents food distributed as part of Catholic Charities Angel portunity to have a good Christ- needy reside, to deliver the items. colorful paper and ribbons. The Food SNAC (Serving Nutrition to Area Children) program. The food mas with gifts.” St. Clare continues to encourage items were collected or purchased was on display during a presentation Dec. 5. (DIANNE LAUBERT | FC) Christmas parties will be held at children to give and serve the less as part of the “Call to Give” initia- the various distribution sites this fortunate in the community. The tive and will be given to the less Pope John Paul II held a toy drive have enough food,” said Alex Ste- month. During the festive events, students participate in a number of fortunate, who might not other- directed by members of the foot- vens, program administer of Cath- the children will be given the programs and activities throughout wise receive a gift at this time of ball team and collected toys for 35 olic Charities Hunger, Homeless wrapped gifts. Students hope to the year, which instill the practice of the year. youngsters. and Outreach Ministry directing be there to help distribute the toys. serving others and living the Catho- Items were collected or pur- Catholic Charities’ Angel Food the project. Stevens explained that “To see the look on their faces will lic faith. chased through the efforts of stu- SNAC program launched at five most school programs typically of- be great,” said Anna. dents at John Carroll High School, different sites in the Diocese of fer breakfast and lunch, but many Organizers say that children go Pope John Paul II in Boca Raton, an Palm Beach last summer. The ar- children may go without or be giv- to bed hungry around the world alumni chapter of Cardinal New- eas selected for the program have en less-healthy alternatives dur- and here in the local area every man High School in West Palm large concentrations of families ing breaks from schools. As part day. Statistics indicated that close Beach, Catholic Charities employ- living below the federal poverty of the SNAC program, knapsacks to 225,000 residents in Palm Beach ees and other contributors as part level. Sites include the Guatema- are filled with healthy, kid-friendly County alone are considered “food of the initiative launched this year lan-Maya Center in Lake Worth; foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner insecure” and struggle to put food that is sure to become an annual St. Philip Benizi Parish in Belle and snacks. on the table. event. The gifts will be given to Glade; San Juan Diego Pastoral During the gift-wrapping event Darlen Oliveto, Catholic Chari- 175 children of low-income house- Center and Notre Dame Mission in Dec. 5, students were given the op- ties community outreach special- holds participating in Catholic Fort Pierce; and Catholic Charities portunity to learn more about the ist, said the children will be happy Charities Angel Food SNAC (Serv- St. Mary service center in Paho- SNAC program through a presen- with any toy they get no matter how ing Nutrition to Area Children) kee. The program provides extra tation. Student John Tompkins was big, small, elaborate or simple since program. food for families to help them get surprised when he learned that it may be the only gift received. She St. Clare students sponsor a food Students at John Carroll High through weekends when children the Catholic Charities program is said it will certainly be “one small drive in November for members of School participated in a school are not at school. offered at Notre Dame Mission in blessing that will be remembered. the Hope Rural School community fundraiser that collected $700 to “Children eat at school, but Fort Pierce. Children always remember small in Indiantown. (COURTESY) purchase gifts for the children. when they get home, they may not “I drive by Notre Dame Mission gifts at this time of year.” n A8 Your Palm beach communitY Florida Catholic Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014

• Jan. 19, 2014, 3 p.m., Lopez DIOCESAN EVENTS Tabor and Alfonso Lopez on violin Promote diocesAn, PArish tV mAss and Michelle Tabor on piano. Catholic Charities: And school hAPPenings Weekly Televised Mass: The • Feb. 16, 2014, 3 p.m., Aaron • Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala: Jan. televised Catholic Mass airs each Kula and the Klezmer Company 30, 2014, 6:30 p.m., The Breakers Events listed on this page and others taking place in the Diocese of Palm Beach Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Ion Televi- Jazz Sextet, “New Bridges Beyond Hotel, 1 S. County Road, Palm are listed on the Events Calendar on the diocesan website at www.diocesepb.org/ the Tribes.” sion Networks (check your local Beach. Black-tie gala to benefit events. Organizers/ministry leaders can promote activities by visiting the website listing), featuring priests of the five- the 14 programs and ministries • March 16, 2014, 3 p.m., and going to the News and Events section for submission information. Submitted Howard Greenblatt, classical and county diocese and Bishop Gerald of Catholic Charities that provide information may also appear in diocesan E-News. For more information, please M. Barbarito. Weekly homilies are services to the poor and vulnerable. flamenco guitar favorites. contact the Office of Communications at 561-775-9529. available online at www.diocesepb. Dinner, silent and live auctions, and • April 13, 2014, 3 p.m., Con Brio music by the Doug Verga Orchestra. String Quartet, Haydn’s “The Seven org/videos. To support the Catholic Pre-event cocktail reception hosted Last Words of Christ on the Cross.” others for the end of abortion. 561- 10 a.m. “Finding Meaning in What Mass, please contact the Diocese of by sponsor Wally Findlay Galleries. 347-1636. Jesus Said and Did” presented by Palm Beach Office of Communica- For tickets and sponsorship Prayer gathering: Fridays, Deacon Bob Rodriguez. Cost: $30. tions at 561-775-9529. opportunities, 561-630-2695 or COMMUNITY 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A Reservations required. [email protected]. Woman’s World Medical Center • Centering prayer silent information. 561-775-9540. • Rosary gathering: First EVENTS that offers abortion services, 503 S. weekend retreat: Jan. 3-5, 2014. Saturdays, 9 a.m., near the 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Coast “Centering Prayer and God’s Birthline/Lifeline: Catholic Fashion show: Jan. 21, 2014, Charities ministry serving women Presidential Women’s Center in 11 a.m., Willoughby Country Club, rosary group leads rosary recitation Unconditional Presence” led by West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint for the end of abortion. 772-465- Oblates of Mary Immaculate and promoting life, located at 100 3001 S.E. Doubleton Drive, Stuart. W. 20th St., Riviera Beach; 1200 E. Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led by Benefits Mary’s Shelter dedicated 8298. Father Bill Sheehan. Cost: $235. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of To register, contact Basha Perez of Main St., Pahokee; 3452 Boynton to pregnant women in crisis. Silent Pray the rosary for life: Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach; and Palm Beach Respect Life Office. 561- auction and vendor shopping Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks just Contemplative Outreach, 407-869- 345-2000, ext. 287. 0781. 155 S.E. Third Avenue, Delray available. Cost: $75 per person. 772- north of the Wellington Regional Beach. Call 561-278-0880. Catholic Women of Faith, 223-5000. Medical Center, 10101 Forest Hill • Day of reflection: Feb. 5, 2014, Protecting God’s children: Women of Action conference: Blvd., Wellington. All invited to 10 a.m. “Living in Mystery and Matthew Kelly presentation: Victims of abuse are encouraged March 1, 2014, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., pray for the end of abortions. 561- Mercy With Jesus,” presented by March 1, 2014, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. to contact the diocesan victim Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Lucie Parish, 280 S.W. Prima Vista 784-0689. Passionist Father Patrick Daugherty. 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Cost: $30. Reservations required. assistance coordinator Theresa Blvd., Port Saint Lucie. Theme: Fretterd, 561-801-0999, to begin Beach Gardens. Hosted by the “Living every day with passion and • Scripture retreat: Feb. 7-9, Diocese of Palm Beach Council 2014. “Following the Way of Jesus: necessary emotional, psychological purpose.” Tickets: $39. Limited RETREATS/DAYS and spiritual healing. of Catholic Women. Featured seating. 772-878-1215. The Spirituality of Mark’s Gospel,” speaker: Carmelite Father OF PRAYER led by Passionist Father Don Senior. Prayer vigil: Wednesdays, Richard Champigny. Mass with Mary’s Shelter banquet: March 3-5 p.m.; and Fridays, 8-10 a.m., 2, 2014, 5 p.m., Sailfish Country Cost: $225. Registration and deposit main celebrant Bishop Gerald Our Lady of Florida Spiritual required. Planned Parenthood, 1322 N.W. Club, 2203 S.E. Sailfish Point Blvd., Center: Retreats and programs M. Barbarito. Sacrament of Cenacle, spiritual direction Federal Highway, Stuart. Prayer reconciliation available. Tickets: $30 Stuart. Dinner, entertainment available for clergy, religious, men, warriors and sidewalk counselors and silent auction. Cost: $200 per and programs: 1400 S. Dixie in advance, $35 at the door. www. women, married couples, singles Highway, Lantana. 561-249-1621. needed. 772-221-1865. diocesepb.org/womensconference. person. 772-223-5000. and people in recovery programs. Men’s Scripture study and Season theme: “The Love of God is • Centering prayer: Thursdays, discussion: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., Ingenious.” Reservations required 7-8:30 p.m. Free-will offering VOLUNTEERS CONCERTS Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family except when stated. Location: appreciated. Room, 345 S. Military Trail, West 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm NEEDED Free concert season: St. Palm Beach. Led by Deacon Jack Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. Patrick Parish, 13591 Prosperity Hamilton. 561-722-6793. ourladyofflorida.org: ANNOUNCEMENTS Jorge Pettit Catholic Worker Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Prayer gathering: Fridays, 9:45 Hospitality House: Opportunities • Centering prayer: Wednesdays, Parish nurse meetings: Call 561-626-8626. Free-will offering a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., 8177 for volunteers and donors to 4-5 p.m., main chapel. Catholic Charities, Interfaith appreciated. Glades Road, Boca Raton. Pray with help the homeless. The ministry • Special Advent day of Health and Wellness, 561-345- is in need of clothes, detergent, refection: Dec. 21, 10 a.m., led by 2000, ext. 256; or email wellness@ toiletries, towels, food, household retreat team. Concludes with Mass catholiccharitiesdpb.org. items, furniture and bicycles. Community Business Directory for fourth Sunday of Advent. $30. 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Christ our Savior is Born — this is a time of great joy! t is my prayer that the Grace of Our Lord be with you and your family this Christmas Season. Jesus Christ came as a light of peace for all the world. ILet Christ’s message of peace and love shine in your heart this Holy Season. May the Grace of Our Lord be with you and your family. Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! + Bishop Frank J. Dewane Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Venice communitY A2 The joy of the Christmas season

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Mother Mary and St. Joseph. of light, a light of truth, proclaiming nity who struggle for the basic ne- There is something awe-inspir- the Good News that Our Savior is cessities of food and shelter and they Do you remember that ing about the magnitude of Born! must always remain in our prayers. childhood feeling of won- what happens on Christ- One way to proclaim this Good However, action is also necessary. der and joy of the Christ- mas Day: Our Savior is News is to “Keep Christ in Christ- Ways to do this include: consider- Florida mas Season? Presents and Born! God chooses to in- mas.” The Knights of Columbus op- ing taking advantage of the many sweets often took center tervene in history through erate a national campaign around Parish and Catholic Charities out- Catholic stage in my focus. How- what some see as a small this important theme to remind reaches that assist the poor; perhaps ever I recall, and I am sure helpless baby. The humble all people of the real reason for the donate to Catholic Charities; or even diocese of Venice many of you do also, the birth of a baby in a manger season: Jesus Christ. The coming volunteer a few hours of your time. Vol. 75, No. 4 crib or manger under the in Bethlehem paves a path of Christ to earth for the sake of our In particular, if you know someone Christmas tree. I always From the to the cross that gives all of souls should be the inspiration that who is hungry or homeless, show 1000 Pinebrook Road wanted to play with the Bishop us the opportunity for Sal- gives all reason to awake on Christ- them the love of Christ in your heart Venice, FL 34285 figures in the crib, but my vation. Christmas today mas morning with childlike eager- through prayer and action. I know 941-484-9543 Fax 941-484-1121 Mom was sure I would Frank J. still has a message of ten- ness and joy. that you are a people of generos- Publisher break them. And she was Dewane derness and hope. While this is a time of celebrating ity and will do what you can for the Bishop Frank J. Dewane probably right!! It is written in Sacred the light of peace that Christ brings least of our sisters and brothers this Director Still, I would look at Scripture that the Birth of to the world, let us keep in mind Christmas Season. of commuNicatioNs them and she or my Dad (Mom was Christ brought a great light into the those who suffer hunger and home- May God bless you and your fam- Billy Atwell better at storytelling) would tell my world. That light must shine forth lessness and are in need of light. ily throughout this Christmas Sea- [email protected] siblings and me the Christmas story. from within each person — yes each During a visit to a homeless shelter son. 941-484-9543 I believe it was this experience of a one of us — for the world to see. 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BRADENTON | The Patroness of the Americas was honored with celebrations throughout the Dio- cese of Venice the week of Dec. 12. Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most revered patronesses within the Catholic Faith, and this is particu- larly so in the Hispanic community. Her Feast Day is often described as all other holidays wrapped up into one. Some festivities began as early as Dec. 8, with Masses and celebra- tions that included dancers and music. Most included a procession in which the faithful carried a plat- form with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe for all to see. The feast commemorates the story of when the Virgin Mary appeared to Indian peasant St. Juan Diego in December 1531 near present-day Mexico City. Our Lady of Guadalupe’s appear- ance was a watershed moment in the acceptance of Hispanic people into the Catholic Church. Celebrations at Sacred Heart Par- ish in Bradenton included dancers dressed in native clothing, a feast with a variety of music and a proces- sion in which the image of Our Lady — a statue surrounded by flowers — was carried and put on display Dancers perform during a celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Sacred Heart Parish in Bradenton Dec. 8, part of a week of activities honoring the Patroness of the Americas. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) for all to see. At Jesus the Worker Parish in Fort Myers, the faithful acted out a skit in Spanish, English and Creole. a green cape emblazoned with gold The story of St. Juan Diego and St. Juan Diego, a peasant farmer in that retold the historic story of Our Many parishes held overnight stars, while young boys dressed as Our Lady of Guadalupe dates to Tepeyac, Mexico, and spoke to him Lady’s appearance. At St. Michael vigils and a sunrise Mass, with a St. Juan Diego, complete with mus- 1531. The Blessed Virgin Mary, with Parish in Wauchula, more than larger celebration later in the day. tache. dark, Indian-like skin, appeared to Please see GUADALUPE, A4 2,500 gathered for a Mass and cel- As with many of the celebrations, ebration, which included readings young girls dressed as Our Lady, in

Children dressed in traditional clothing enter Jesus the Worker Parish in Fort Myers Dec. 12 as part of an ongoing celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas. A statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe is carried at Sacred Heart Parish in Bradenton Dec. 8. Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Venice communitY A4 GUADALUPE: ‘This is a deeply religious experience’

FROM A3 in his own Aztec language. Mary sent him to the local bishop to ask that a church be built on Tepeyac Hill, in what is now modern-day Mexico City, so she could be close to her people. The bishop wanted proof of the vision, so St. Juan Diego returned to the bishop with out-of-season roses in his work tilma, or cape, which bore the image of a life-size, dark- skinned imprint of the Virgin Mary. Today, the basilica on Tepeyac Hill is the second-most-visited Catholic shrine in the world — second only to the Vatican. At the time, Indians endured a brutal life under the control of the Spanish. Modern-day Mexicans embrace Our Lady of Guadalupe because Mary appeared to a simple peasant. Our Lady of Guadalupe is esteemed as the champion of the poor and downtrodden. Many of her devotees pray to her for help during difficult times and to give thanks. In Mexico, the Feast Day is a national holiday. Pope Francis noted on the Feast Day that when the image of the Virgin appeared on the tilma of Juan Diego, “it was the prophecy of an embrace: Mary’s embrace of all the peoples of the vast expanses of America — the peoples who already lived there, and those who were yet Father Solfonias Ortez, Parochial Vicar of St. Paul Parish in Arcadia, celebrates a sunrise Mass Dec. 12 on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, to come.” Patroness of the Americas. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) The Holy Father added that Mary’s embrace showed what marginalized, in every age. A land community,” explained Father America — North and South — is of generosity.” Salvator Stefula, Franciscans, Pas- Community Business Directory called to be: “a land where differ- For the faithful in the Diocese of tor of Sacred Heart Parish in Bra- ent peoples come together; a land Venice, this message from the Holy denton. “This is a deeply religious prepared to accept human life at ev- Father resonates and reflects the experience as people take time out DENTIST REALTOR ery stage, from the mother’s womb deeper meaning behind the many to celebrate their Faith while grow- to old age; a land which welcomes celebrations. ing closer to the Blessed Virgin and Carole Carpenter, immigrants, and the poor and the “This is not just a party for the through Her, God.” n Collier Dental Studio Dr. Dawn M. Arena, D.D.S. Realtor® • Emergencies John R. Wood Realtors Following • Crown and Bridges Concierge service with attention Mass at Florida • Partials and Dentures to your individual needs and Jesus the • Ultherapy price range in the Naples area. Worker Catholic 3400 Tamiami Trail N., No.301 1185 Immokalee Road, Suite 300 Parish in Naples, Florida 34103 Naples, FL 34110 Fort Myers In print. Or digital. 239-234-6368 239-249-2111 Dec. 12, the Fax: 239-384-9291 [email protected] faithful pray [email protected] www.CaroleSellsCommunity.com and place www.collierdentalstudio.com Parishioner, St. Agnes flowers before an image of Our Lady of EXECUTIVE PARTNER Guadalupe. Rich Consultants, Inc. • Accepting résumés for Executive position • Company in operation more than To advertise in this directory, 35 years please call Missy • Master’s degree or Ph.D. • Executives including presidents of companies who need a change • Part time and/or full time 1-888-275-9953 239-207-9855 Send résumés to: [email protected] “Catholics Using Catholics First.” SubScrIbe tOday Knights of Columbus brother www.thefloridacatholic.org A5 Your Venice communitY Florida Catholic Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014

SiSter Carmella retiring administrator of retreat Center leaves lasting legacy BoB Reddy “The miracle on the Myakka,” of the Florida Catholic staff as the retreat center is affection- ately called, was the idea of Bish- VENICE | For the past 29 years, op Emeritus Nevins and became Sister Carmella DeCosty, Sister of a reality in 1999. At its heart are the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, the volunteers who donate their has dedicated her life to work in time, talent and treasure as they the Diocese of Venice. On Dec. 31, support the programs which the next chapter of her life will be- help others find solace at a place gin when she officially retires. where people can grow closer to Sister Carmella is best known God. for her work with developing and Bishop Frank J. Dewane said administering Our Lady of Per- that it was with reluctance that he petual Help Retreat Center on the accepted Sister Carmella’s resig- banks on the Myakka River for nation, recognizing that she has the past 18 years. Few realize that been an integral part of the Dio- when the Diocese of Venice was cese and retreat center since its established by Blessed Pope John beginning. Paul II in 1984, she was appointed “The accomplishments of Sister the first Director of Education. She Carmella are impressive in their also served as executive assistant own right,” Bishop Dewane said. to Bishop Emeritus John J. Nevins “She exemplifies what it means to for a number of years. be a religious sister; she commit- With those years behind her, ted her entire life to the service of Sister Carmella said she will miss the Church and God. What a great the priests, her fellow religious testament and example for others sisters, the people who volunteer Sister Carmella DeCosty, Sister of the Holy Name of Jesus and Mary, is retiring at the end of 2013. She to follow.” at the retreat center and just being has been with the Diocese of Venice since its founding in 1994 and helped found Our Lady of Perpetual In early 2014, Sister Carmella part of the Diocese of Venice in Help Retreat Center in Venice where she has been administrator since 1995. (BOB REDDY | FC) will travel to San Antonio, Texas, general. She noted that at its core, to participate in a Ministry to hers was a ministry of availability, professed her first vows in 1957 appointed as Associate Superin- Sister Carmella said. “Being a Minsters Sabbatical program. She presence and interruption.“I bring and took her final vows in 1962, tendent of Schools in the arch- part of the Diocese from the be- has no definitive plans beyond the closure to a ministry that has been when she was assigned to teach diocese, a position she held until ginning, I have seen the Catholic sabbatical. part of the fabric of my being,” she first grade in Albany, N.Y. she joined the Diocese of Venice Church grow in many different “This has been a wonderful ex- said. It was in 1969 that she was reas- in 1984. ways. The same is true here at perience,” she said, “serving the Born in Rome, N.Y., Sister Car- signed to be principal at a school “I have truly been blessed to the retreat center. … This retreat people of God on a spiritual level mella, 77, joined her religious or- in Opa-Locka, in the Archdio- live out my ministry these past center holds a special place in my for so many years, through words, der in her hometown in 1955. She cese of Miami. In 1976, she was years in the Diocese of Venice,” heart. It is a truly a place of grace.” witness and prayer.” n

Newsbrief national night of Prayer for life Christmas Network and SNN; in the south- Staff RepoRt ern portions of the Diocese, the Day Television Mass airs on WFTX-TV (FOX-4 LEHIGH ACRES | The St. Ra- in Cape Coral). Please check your phael Parish Youth Group led the Mass for the cable provider for channel list- faithful in prayer for life, liberty ings. Leaflet missals are available and the faith in a sign of unity Homebound upon request by calling 941-484- Dec. 8, a National Night of Prayer The televised Christmas Day 9543 and asking about the TV for Life. Mass for the Homebound with Mass or by writing: TV Mass, Di- Kneeling before the Blessed Bishop Frank J. Dewane as cel- ocese of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook Sacrament for Eucharistic Ado- ebrant will air at 10 a.m. Christ- Road, Venice, FL 34285. For more ration, the youth led a reading mas Day. For viewers in the information, contact Gail Ardy of the joyful mysteries of the ro- northern portions of the Diocese, at 941-486-4714 or email ardy@ sary. This scene was repeated at the Mass airs on ION Television dioceseofvenice.org. several parishes throughout the Diocese and around the country. Youth from St. Raphael Parish in Lehigh Acres lead the rosary in the At Our Lady of the Angles Parish Blessed Sacrament Chapel Dec. 8 for the National Night of Prayer in Lakewood Ranch, more than for Life. 100 people participated in a four- hour prayer vigil. life from conception to natural of life and religious liberty in Jeanne Berdeaux, Diocese of death. America. The Hour of Unity was Venice Respect Life Director, ex- The overriding intent of the at midnight in Florida. While plained that the annual National National Night of Prayer for Life parishes participated in the Night of Prayer for Life is just the was to have the faithful across Hour of Unity at midnight, some latest step in a national and Dioc- the United States be united in opted to participate earlier in esan effort to continue encourag- prayer to end abortion, as well the day to more easily accom- ing the faithful to actively pray for as to restore God’s blessings modate the faithful. n Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Venice communitY A6 Happy Birthday, spiritually adopted babies

Staff RepoRt adoptive parents, Berdeaux said, “Your prayers saved (the baby’s) VENICE | For the many people life. Thank you on behalf of all of who participated in the “Spiritual the little babies and their parents, Adoption” outreach in the Dio- for your loving prayers that helped cese of Venice during the past nine to bring them to birth ‘so that they months, a great day is coming — might have life and have it to the the birth of their baby Dec. 25, the full.’” n Nativity of the Lord. Beginning April 25, the faithful For more information about this A prayer card for people who were invited to spiritually adopt an and other ongoing Diocesan respect spiritually adopted an unborn unborn child and pledge to pray for life efforts, visit www.dioceseof child was made available in nine months for a baby in danger of venice.org/respectlife. April . abortion. Those who participated were able to register the adopted child’s name. They then received monthly prayer reminders and fe- tal development information. What the adoptive parents learned from these updates was that the only change at birth, com- pared to the moment of concep- Fee Only Practice Limited to 100 Clients tion, is a change in the external life Based on Catholic Principles support system of the baby. The Bishop Frank J. Dewane presents a medallion of St. Leonie Aviat baby is no different now than he Showing you how to: to one of 25 Dignified Ladies of Volunteer Service during the or she was before birth, except that  Simplify your financial life Premiere Rose Ball Nov. 30, presented by the Mother Frances the baby breathes and eats differ-  de Sales Auxiliary to the Homeless Inc. at the Ritz-Carlton Beach ently. He or she is truly a miracle. Make smart money decisions Resort in Naples. (BOB REDDY | FC) The baby began as a 46-chromo-  So you can achieve your goals some cell and has grown over the past nine months into a human Donald L. 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Homeless Inc., held its premiere The event, which was chaired Rose Ball, where 25 young ladies by Tina Ferrao, also honored were recognized for their volun- Charles W. Colson, both for his • Shelter for Mothers and Children teer service. The Rose Ball, which lifetime of service with prison CatholiC Charities • Assistance for Needy Families is held Thanksgiving weekend outreach and because his life • Support for Vulnerable Elderly every other year, took place Nov. exemplified the values the orga- CHRISTMAS APPEAL • Help for Relocated Refugees 30 at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Re- nization seeks to model: dignity, • Education for At-Risk Youth sort in Naples and monies raised charity and purity. He died in • Hope for Desperate Victims assist the homeless in Naples. 2012. The award, which will be These are some of the programs The 25 young ladies, known named for him in the future, was Yes, I will help Catholic Charities! your gift makes possible. as Rose Girls, committed to a accepted by his wife, Patricia Col- I am pleased to enclose my two-and-a-half-year volunteer son. tax-deductible gift to the Christmas Appeal. and personal formation pro- Mother General Françoise- ¨$50 ¨$100 ¨$200 ¨$500 $______Other gram. They made pledges of Bernadette Beuzelin of the Ob- dignity, charity and purity, and late Sisters of St. Frances de Sales Name______were presented to those gathered gave the keynote presentation, Address______Did You Know? as Dignified Ladies of Volunteer speaking about Mother Frances 93 cents of every dollar donated Service. Bishop Frank J. Dewane de Sales and St. Leonie Aviat. City______State______Zip______goes directly to services for people presented each young lady with Bishop Dewane commended in need in your community. a medallion of the organization’s the auxiliary for answering the Ph. #______E-mail______@______patron, St. Leonie Aviat. call of God and in making a com- 30462-1220 Auxiliary President Rebecca mitment to creating an example Mail to: Catholic Charities Christmas Appeal Foxhoven said each of the young for young ladies who also recog- 5824 Bee Ridge Road, PMB #409 ladies committed to extensive nize the need to serve the home- Sarasota, FL 34233-5065 volunteer service in the com- less in the area. n munity, with many focusing on or Donate Online: www.catholiccharitiesdov.org helping children or the elderly. For more information, visit Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All. An additional 24 young ladies are motherfrancesdesalesaux.com. A7 Your Venice community Florida Catholic Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Christmas massSchedules ARCADIA BRADENTON CLEWISTON FORT MYERS IMMOKALEE ■ St. Paul ■ Sacred Heart ■ St. Margaret ■ St. Cecilia ■ Our Lady of Guadalupe 1208 E. Oak St. 1220 15th St. W. 208 N. Deane Duff Ave. 5632 Sunrise Drive 219 S. 9th St. 863-494-2611 mysacredheart.com 863-983-8585 www.saintcecilias.org 239-657-2666 CHRISTMAS EVE 941-748-2221 CHRISTMAS EVE 239-936-3635 CHRISTMAS EVE 7 p.m. (Spanish), 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 8:30 p.m. (Spanish), 11 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 7 p.m. (Spanish), 10 p.m. (Creole) CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish), 10:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m. CHRISTMAS 9 a.m., noon (Spanish) CHRISTMAS 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) CHRISTMAS 10:30 a.m. (English and Spanish), 10 a.m. 9 a.m., 11 a.m. noon (Spanish), 4:30 p.m. (Creole) AVE MARIA ENGLEWOOD LABELLE ■ Quasi-Parish of Ave ■ St. Joseph ■ St. Raphael ■ St. Columbkille Maria Oratory 3100 26th St. W. 770 Kilbourne Ave. 12171 Iona Road ■ Holy Martyrs Mission www.sjcfl.org www.StRaphaelsOnline.org www.stcolumbkille.com 4290 Crescent Ave. S.W. 4955 Seton Way 941-756-3732 239-489-3973 239-261-5555 941-474-9595 863-675-0030 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7 p.m., 10:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 4:30 p.m., 10 p.m. 5 p.m., midnight 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 10:30 p.m. 9 a.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 9 a.m., 11 a.m. CHRISTMAS 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. ■ Our Lady Queen of ■ Ss. Peter and Paul Heaven AVON PARK 2850 75th St. W. EVERGLADES CITY ■ St. Francis Xavier 355 S. Bridge St. www.sspeterandpaul.org 2157 Cleveland Ave. 863-675-0030 ■ Our Lady of Grace 941-795-1228 ■ Holy Family www.stfrancisfm.org 595 E. Main St. 200 Datura Ave. 239-334-2161 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) 863-453-4757 239-394-5181 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 10 p.m. 9 a.m., noon (Spanish) 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 6:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:15 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. BUCKHEAD RIDGE FORT MYERS p.m., 2 p.m. (Polish), 4 p.m. (Haitian) LAKE PLACID ■ St. James BOCA GRANDE ■ St. Theresa of the Child ■ Blessed Pope John XXIII ■ St. Vincent de Paul 3380 Placid View Drive Jesus Chapel 13060 Palomino Lane 13031 Palm Beach Blvd. 863-465-3215 ■ Our Lady of Mercy 1027 Chobee Loop www.johnxxiii.net 239-693-0818 240 Park Ave. 239-561-2245 CHRISTMAS EVE 863-946-0696 5:30 p.m., 9 p.m. 941-964-2254 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m. 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m. 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Vietnamese) CHRISTMAS 5 p.m., 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS 9 a.m., 11 a.m. CHRISTMAS 10 a.m. CHRISTMAS 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. ■ Mision de la Comunidad FORT MYERS CAPE CORAL Católica Hispana de BOKEELIA ■ Jesus the Worker BEACH Santiago Apostol ■ St. Andrew 881 Nuna Ave. 685 County Road 621 E. ■ Our Lady of the 2628 Del Prado Blvd. S. ■ Ascension 863-385-0049 239-693-5333 6025 Estero Blvd. Miraculous Medal www.standrewrcc.org (ALL MASSES IN SPANISH) 239-463-6754 CHRISTMAS EVE 12175 Stringfellow Road 239-574-4545 CHRISTMAS EVE 8 p.m. (Spanish) 239-283-0456 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 7 p.m., 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. (Spanish), 11 CHRISTMAS 9 a.m. (Spanish) 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. p.m. noon CHRISTMAS 8 a.m., 10 a.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 9:30 a.m., 6 p.m. (Spanish) 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 ■ Mision de San Jose LAKEWOOD RANCH p.m. (Spanish) 10750 Gladiolus Drive GROVE CITY ■ Our Lady of the Angels 239-639-5333 12905 State Road 70 E. BONITA SPRINGS ■ St. Francis of Assisi www.olangelscc.org ■ St. Katharine Drexel (ALL MASSES IN SPANISH) 5265 Placida Road ■ St. Leo 1922 S.W. 20th Ave. CHRISTMAS EVE 941-752-6770 28290 Beaumont Road 9 p.m. www.sfoachurch.com saintkatharinedrexelparish.org 941-697-4899 CHRISTMAS EVE www.stleocatholicchurch.org 239-283-9501 CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. noon 239-992-0901 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 6 p.m., midnight 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 10 p.m. ■ Our Lady of Light CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (bilingual) 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 19680 Cypress View Drive CHRISTMAS www.ourladyoflight.com LEHIGH ACRES 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 6:30 239-267-7088 p.m. (Spanish) HOLMES BEACH ■ St. Raphael CLEWISTON CHRISTMAS EVE 2514 Lee Blvd. 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. ■ St. Bernard 239-369-1831 ■ Santa Rosa de Lima 248 S. Harbor Drive CHRISTMAS BOWLING GREEN 835 N. Mayoral St. 941-778-4769 CHRISTMAS EVE Montura Ranch Estates 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 5 p.m., 10 p.m. ■ Holy Child CHRISTMAS EVE 4315 Chester Ave. 863-983-8585 CHRISTMAS ■ Resurrection of Our Lord 4 p.m., 10 p.m. 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon 863-773-4089 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS 7 p.m. (Spanish) 8121 Cypress Lake Drive CHRISTMAS www.ResurrectionCh.org 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) 239-481-7172 CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m. (Latin) Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Venice community A8 Christmas massSchedules LONGBOAT KEY NAPLES PALMETTO SARASOTA SARASOTA ■ St. Mary, Star of the Sea ■ St. John the Evangelist ■ Holy Cross ■ Christ the King Chapel ■ St. Thomas More 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive 625 111th Ave. N. 505 26th St. W. 1900 Meadowood St. 2506 Gulf Gate Drive 941-383-1255 www.saintjohntheevangelist.com 941-729-3891 www.Christthekingsarasota.org www.sttmore.org CHRISTMAS EVE 239-566-8740 CHRISTMAS EVE 941-924-2777 941-923-1691 4 p.m., 9 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 9 p.m. (Spanish) (ALL MASSES IN LATIN) CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 10 p.m. 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Midnight CHRISTMAS 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. CHRISTMAS 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. MARCO ISLAND PARRISH 10:30 a.m. ■ San Marco ■ St. Peter the Apostle ■ St. Frances Xavier SEBRING 851 San Marco Road 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road Cabrini ■ Incarnation ■ St. Catherine www.sanmarcochurch.com stpeterchurch.naples.net 2901 Bee Ridge Road 820 Hickory St. 239-774-3337 12001 69th St. E. www.incarnationchurch.org 239-394-5181 www.stfrancesxcabrini.org www.stcathe.com CHRISTMAS EVE 941-921-6631 CHRISTMAS EVE 941-776-9097 863-385-0049 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 9 p.m., midnight CHRISTMAS EVE 3:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m., midnight (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m., midnight 4 p.m., 9 p.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., midnight (Polish) 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. CHRISTMAS 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS (Spanish), 3:30 p.m. (Creole) 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) MOORE HAVEN ■ St. Joseph the Worker ■ St. William PORT CHARLOTTE ■ Our Lady Queen of VENICE 1800 N. U.S. Highway 27 750 Seagate Drive ■ Epiphany Cathedral www.stwilliam.org ■ San Antonio Martyrs 863-946-0696 24445 Rampart Blvd. 6600 Pennsylvania Ave. 350 Tampa Ave. W. 239-261-4883 CHRISTMAS EVE www.sanantoniocatholicchurch. 941-755-1826 www.epiphanycathedral.org 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE com 941-484-3505 2:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 8 p.m., CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS 10 p.m. 941-624-3799 3 p.m., 5 p.m., midnight CHRISTMAS EVE 8 a.m. CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m. (Polish), CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE midnight 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11 a.m. 5 p.m., 11 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS NAPLES 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. ■ St. Ann NOCATEE ■ St. Jude 985 Third St. S. 3930 17th St. ■ Capilla Católica de San ■ St. Charles Borromeo www.stjudehispanicamerctr.com ■ Our Lady of Lourdes www.naplesstann.com 1301 Center Road 239-262-4256 Juan Diego 2500 Easy St. 941-955-3934 5247 S.W. Highway 17 www.ollvenice.org www.stcharlespc.org CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE 863-494-2611 941-497-2931 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m. 941-625-4754 10 p.m., 11 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. 8 a.m., 10 a.m. 6 p.m. (Spanish) 4 p.m., 6 p.m., midnight 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. (Spanish), 10:30 a.m., noon (Spanish) CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon NORTH FORT 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Creole) ■ St. Agnes ■ St. Martha 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road MYERS ■ St. Maximilian Kolbe 200 N. Orange Ave. WAUCHULA www.stagnesnaples.org www.stmartha.org 239-592-1949 ■ St. Therese 1441 Spear St. ■ St. Michael 20155 N. 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Restorer for Church of THE Nativity: Working on structure like touching piece of history

Judith Sudilovsky The workers have already re- Catholic News Service moved the wooden frames of many of the 50-year-old windows, some of BETHLEHEM, West Bank | which are pocked with bullet holes Helping restore the roof of the received during the intifada, when Church of the Nativity is like touch- Palestinian gunmen holed up at ing a piece of the beginning of the church and Israeli soldiers laid Christian history, said an Italian siege. The window frames will be restorer who is heading work on replaced with Cyprus wood, and the first phase of the long-awaited special glass that blocks ultraviolet repairs. light will be used for the windows to “I am not a practicing religious further protect the frescos and mo- person, but working on this church saics inside from the harsh Middle is very emotional,” said Marcello Pi- Eastern sun, said Piacenti. acenti, 53, the on-site project man- The current windows are ma- ager and a restorer with his fam- chine made and “are not good ma- ily’s company, Piacenti Spa, which terial,” Piacenti said, picking away began the work in September. “I at some of the rotting wood from have restored many old churches in one of the removed window frames. the world, but when I arrived here I “But the wooden beams (from the knew I had arrived to the center of ceiling) are from around the 1400s, everything.” from the time of Columbus, from … More than five years in the plan- the near Venice.” ning and researching, the restora- Once workers have repaired the tion of the church’s wooden beams wooden beams, they will make a and lead roof and its 38 windows new lead roof to replace the severely represents the beginning of an am- damaged old lead roof, which was bitious project, said engineer Imad last restored about 200 years ago, Nasser, technical representative of he said. the Palestinian Authority’s national One of the important precautions committee for the restoration of the they are taking is the protection of Marcello Piacenti of Italy, project manager on the renovation of the roof of the Church of the Nativity, Church of the Nativity. Nasser said the five Crusader-era mosaics on gestures as he stands in front of a mosaic from A.D. 1,100, the Crusader period, in the West Bank town that, two years ago, it was estimated the walls near the ceiling, covering of Bethlehem. (PHOTOS BY DEBBIE HILL | CNS) that the repairs would cost $15 mil- them with special cotton gauze to lion, not including the construction prevent the pieces from falling or relationships between the Arme- “For me there has been no prob- er-known life of the church at night. management fees. from being damaged by the work on nians, Greek Orthodox and Fran- lem (with the monks); they are all “The Greek Orthodox monks Repairs are being done in several the ceiling and roof, Piacenti noted. ciscans at the Church of the Na- very curious about the work we are come to light candles for Mass, the phases, as the funds become avail- Though they will remove the cotton tivity because of issues with the doing and have asked me to ex- Franciscans gather to prepare holy able, he said, with essential repairs textile and do some minimal clean- Status Quo agreement over sover- plain. They are very happy for the oil. It is not many people who can such as the roof given priority. The ing of the mosaics, full restoration eignty rights over the church be- work,” said Piacenti. be here for this. They don’t know next stage will include the comple- of the art work will be left for future fore he arrived, he was pleasantly Most of the restoration work the nightlife of the church, which tion of protection of the stone fa- phases of the church restoration, he surprised by the cordial relations is done during the evening and continues to live even at 3, 4 and 5 cade of the external walls once the said. he has witnessed among the nights, in order not to disturb the in the morning,” said Piacenti. “It is funds are acquired, he said, noting Piacenti said that although he monks of the different denomina- rhythm of the church, he said, and very special. We are a big family at that more than $2.7 million is still had been warned about the tense tions. so workers have witnessed the less- night.” n needed for that phase. A member of the Franciscan order noted that members of the Catholic, Orthodox and Armenian churches, all of which have a pres- ence at the Church of the Nativ- ity, have agreed not to speak to the press in order to avoid any conflicts over sovereignty issues. Though much care has been taken not to disturb the visitors and the church, Christmas pilgrims this year are being met with metal scaffolding, inside and outside, and protective wooden coverings around the marble columns inside the church. Piacenti brought spe- cial steel scaffolding from Italy to assist in the repair of the wooden beams inside the slanted ceiling. It will take the team of 10 Italian and five Palestinian workers about a year to complete their work, esti- mated Piacenti, whose grandfather began the family tradition of car- pentry and restoration work. Pia- centi and his four siblings made the Palestinian youths walk in tradition international. the Church of the Nativity in Experts will analyze and study St. Catherine's Catholic Church is seen in the background as a worker walks at the site of renovations on Bethlehem. The grotto’s silver repairs throughout the restoration the roof of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank. More than five years in the planning and star — parts worn smooth by the to assure the authenticity and qual- researching, the restoration of the church's wooden beams and lead roof and its 38 windows represents veneration of pilgrims —­ marks ity of the work, he said. the beginning of an ambitious project. (DEBBIE HILL | CNS) the site of Christ’s birth. Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic florida news A10 Conference reins to leave McCarron’s hands Longtime executive director retires

Jean Gonzalez ron prefers to talk about others. of the Florida Catholic staff The 66-year-old joined the con- ference in 1980 as its associate for ORLANDO | If the Catholic education, and later served as as- Church hosted its own version of sistant executive director in 1994, “Jeopardy!” with answers tack- and became executive director in ling everything from respect for 1995. But before talking about his human life to interfaith relations, appointment, McCarron quickly moral foundations to Catholic remarked how the foundation of social teaching, the needs of the conference was established by his poor and vulnerable to Florida’s predecessor and mentor, Thomas last eight governors, there would Horkan. be little question who would be a “His fingerprints are on every- longtime champion on the show. thing we do at the conference,” “Who is D. Michael McCarron?” McCarron said. Cue the “ding” for the correct Horkan’s drive and expertise response. influenced McCarron from early For 33 years, the Florida Catho- on. When he started at the confer- lic Conference has been a second ence in 1980, McCarron brought in home for Mike McCarron — late 10 years of experience as a teacher nights and early mornings; deal- and three years as an officer in ing with staffers and dealing with the U.S. Marines. He thought he D. Michael McCarron, center, executive director of the Florida Catholic Conference, stands with members legislators; countless challenges would be prepared for legislative of his staff earlier this year. From left are James Herzog, associate director for education; Michele Taylor, that turned into both successes work, but he soon realized how associate director for communications; Sheila Hopkins, recently retired as associate for social concerns/ and disappointments, to be tack- much he “didn’t know” and how respect life; and Michael Sheedy, director of public policy, who will assume the role of executive director led once more. much he had to study the issues. Jan. 1, 2014. (COURTESY PHOTO) But come Dec. 31, McCarron “I started making a list of all the will officially step down as ex- words that were used in the tes- policy, McCarron said the key is or exchanging emails, you have to ron works with legislators, and ecutive director of the conference timony and committee meetings human relations, and “women work to get to know the person so on the other side of the table are based in Tallahassee. As executive and correspondence that I didn’t are experts of relationships.” It is they feel they can put their trust Florida’s seven bishops. While director, McCarron directed and know. I needed that list of words to through relationships based on in you. … That’s how hearts and some people might find it intimi- administered the work of the con- expand my vocabulary,” McCar- patience, understanding and re- minds are changed and legisla- dating that the shepherds of the ference on behalf of the bishops ron said. “When you go and see spect that the conference is able tion is passed.” of Florida’s seven dioceses, who what goes on in the Legislature to change the hearts and minds of On one side of the table McCar- PlEaSE SEE mccarron, a16 comprise its board of directors. He and the public policy, I realized I legislators on opposite sides of the led conference staff in analyzing had a long way to go.” issues of Catholic importance. the moral dimensions of public Along with studying, McCar- “The ACLU understands where HOLY LAND FRANCISCAN policies and in advocating for the ron learned from the knowledge we are in death penalty legisla- defense of human life and dignity, and dedication of his fellow staff tion, but we are on totally differ- and the protection of the common members. In September, McCar- ent pages when it comes to the PILGRIMAGES good in Florida law. ron spoke at the Florida Respect sanctity of life,” McCarron said. McCarron developed and Life Conference about the 40 years “In advocacy and to be able to get maintained relationships with of contributions of the Florida things done in the political arena, key leaders in state government, Catholic Conference. Instead of the most important ingredients including eight governors, nu- listing issues and legislation of are relationships. You have to be merous legislative leaders and importance for the past four de- with people and talk with them countless heads of state agencies. cades, McCarron offered a history and show respect, and not just He also represented the bishops in lesson by speaking of the count- with those who agree with you.” an official capacity before private less contributions offered by the While establishing relation- and nonprofit organizations at women who have worked in the ships is a constant facet of the both the state and national levels. conference, specifically Rosemary conference over the years, the HoLy Land HoLy Land & “On behalf of my brother bish- Gallagher, Lauran Stroffolino, Pat means and lines of communica- april 8-21, 2014 Jordan $3,650 ops, we are grateful for Mike Mc- Chivers and Sheila Hopkins. tions have changed since coming May 18-29, 2014 Carron’s years of extraordinary “They are all grandmothers, into the 21st century. In the 1990s, *Easter $3,990 service to the bishops of Florida. three of them are retired, and all mailing out the weekly legislative June 17-25, 2014 Under his sound leadership, the of them have a dedication to what report took days to copy, stuff and $3,478 HoLy Land & conference made significant Cardinal Dolan calls ‘the uns’: the mail. By the time it got to the 300 July 20-28, 2014 MT. SInaI strides in protecting the most unwed mother, the unfed, the un- recipients, the news was stale. To- $3,880 March 25 - april 5, 2014 vulnerable members of our soci- documented and very especially day, the report is sent via email to $3,695 ety — whether unborn, poor, sick the unborn,” McCarron said of 300,000 recipients and the news is ITaLy or dying, young or old, innocent the women, who all were direc- current. FaTIMa & LourdeS or guilty, immigrant or citizen,” tors of the conference and lobbied “We only started to get voice april 24 - May 3, 2014 $3,848 with Barcelona said Archbishop Thomas Wenski for respect life issues and social mail in 1995,” McCarron recalled * of the april 6-15, 2014 of Miami, president of the Florida concerns. “Each of them was dedi- with a laugh. “It’s a different world $3,299 Catholic Conference. “Mike Mc- cated to the principles that we fol- today. The workload is increased, Sept. 8-18, 2014 Carron’s unwavering commit- low at the conference in defending and we are communicating with $3,399 Greece ment to the teachings of Jesus life: that every child, at whatever more people and taking more time June 4-14, 2014 Christ and the tenets of our faith stage of their existence, is deserv- to do it. Staffers spend a couple of $4,197 will have a lasting influence on ing of love and protection of law; hours a day for electronic commu- how the Church in Florida ap- the decisions that lead women to nication. When you travel with the Holy Land Franciscans you get: proaches public policy and re- consider abortions should have “But the essence of doing the Customized Pilgrimages • Support for Christians 30290-1220 spectfully engages those involved solutions that consider the mother work has not changed because in the Holy Land • 800 Years Experience • Flights in the political arena.” and the child; and that no person of that essential component of Lodging • Meals • Transports • Daily Mass When given the opportunity and no government has the right forming relationships,” McCarron www.HolyLandPilgrimages.org | 1-800-566-7499 to speak about his accomplish- to take a life.” said. “Whether you are in front of ments at the conference, McCar- When dealing with public a person or talking on the phone [email protected] A11 Pope Francis — Our shepherd and our Holy Father Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS TO ALL! 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VATICAN AGLOW WITH LIGHT PAPALbriefs Pope captures imagination worldwide On Christmas, think of those Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service in need while reflecting joy | Recalling Pope Paul VI’s historic visit to Jerusalem in 1964, when he met Orthodox Ec- WASHINGTON | Less than a year into umenical Patriarch Athenagoras of Constantinople, his pontificate, Pope Francis has become Pope Francis said the Vatican was preparing for him a phenomenon far beyond the Catholic to mark that event’s 50th anniversary in 2014 with Church. a papal visit to the Holy Land, including a meeting As Time magazine observed in nam- with the current Patriarch Bartholomew. ing him Person of the Year, Pope Francis The pope noted the sufferings of Christians in the has captured the imagination of “young Holy Land: “On Christmas night, I think above all and old, faithful and cynical,” by placing of the Christians who live there, of those who are in himself at the center of important conver- difficulty, of the many people who have had to leave sations of the times: “about wealth and that land because of various problems.” Pope Francis greets a man in a wheelchair during his poverty, fairness and justice, transpar- Yet he emphasized that, despite the world’s mis- general audience Dec. 11. (PAUL HARING | CNS) ency, modernity, globalization, the role of ery, “Christmas is joy, religious joy, an inner joy of women, the nature of marriage, the temp- light and peace” and “speaks of tenderness and tations of power.” hope.” “God never gives someone a gift they are not “At a time when the limits of leadership capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christ- are being tested in so many places, along mas, it is because we all have the ability to under- comes a man with no army or weapons, no stand and receive it,” the pope said. “Even a corrupt God speaks kingdom beyond a tight fist of land in the person has this ability. Poor him, it’s probably a bit middle of Rome, but with the immense Pope Francis attempts to catch a thrown cloth as he arrives to lead his general 26, U.S. radio show host Rush Limbaugh rusty, but he has it.” wealth and weight of history behind him, audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 11. The pope missed this one, denounced what he called “pure Marxism to throw down a challenge,” said Nancy but snags most items he tries to catch. (PAUL HARING | CNS) coming out of the mouth of the pope.” Pope asks that no one Gibbs, Time’s managing editor, in explain- “There is nothing in the exhortation in whispers ing the choice. that cannot be found in the social doc- be indifferent to elderly, By changing not the doctrine of the trine of the Church,” the pope said in an children, sick, poor Church but the tone and focus given to ev- interview with Andrea Tornielli of the Ital- Pope says, so we should hush eryday issues, Pope Francis has become a ian daily La Stampa and the website Vati- ROME | Pope Francis prayed that people would part of admiring dinner table and happy can Insider. He acknowledged rejecting never be indifferent to the cries of the poor, the suf- a bit before Christmas hour conversations among people who what he termed “trickle-down theories” of fering of the sick, the loneliness of the elderly and the previously may have given little thought economic growth, but said such a position fragility of children. “May every human life always to anything a pope did. “does not mean being a Marxist.” be loved and venerated by all of us,” he prayed on Cindy Wooden “The reason what he does is so pow- “Marxist ideology is wrong, but I have the feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8. Pope Catholic News Service erful is he talks like Jesus and acts like met many Marxists in my life who are Francis marked the feast day with a traditional after- Jesus,” said Michael Gerson, a former good people, so I don’t feel offended” at noon visit to a statue of Mary erected near the Span- VATICAN CITY | If silence is not one of the sounds asso- speechwriter and adviser to President being branded one, Pope Francis said. ish Steps. ciated with Christmas preparations, chances are people will George W. Bush and now a columnist for Within the U.S. Catholic Church, im- He traveled between the Vatican and the heart miss an experience of the love and tenderness that is at the The Washington Post, author and fellow mediate effects of the new pope’s influ- of Rome’s tourist and shopping district riding in the heart of the holiday, Pope Francis said. at the Council on Foreign Relations. He ence have been subtle. The Pew Research passenger front seat of a four-door Ford Focus sedan. Celebrating Mass Dec. 12 in the chapel of his residence, was among panelists at a Dec. 2 program Center said that it has found no increase The visit was to pay homage to Mary by praying be- Pope Francis offered a reflection on the tone of voice and the at Georgetown University on the topic of in church attendance over the last nine fore the statue, which commemorates Pope Pius IX’s endearments God uses to speak to people and communicate Pope Francis and the poor, sponsored by months, despite reports of such by Catho- proclamation in 1854 that Mary, by special divine his love. the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought lic clergy in Italy, Britain and other coun- favor, was without sin from the moment she was con- It’s not so much what God says as how he says it, the pope and Public Life. tries. ceived. The pope offered a large basket of white roses said in his homily. “When a child has a bad dream and wakes U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a Pew also reported that there’s been no trimmed with a white- and yellow-striped ribbon up crying,” he said, “Dad goes and says, ‘Don’t be afraid, don’t political independent who is Jewish, has iampiero Sposito, Reuters) | CNS) change in the percentage of Americans decorated with the pope’s coat-of-arms. The basket be scared. I’m here.’ become fond of quoting the pope, more who identify as Catholics, which has been was set among scores of other floral arrangements “The Lord speaks this way, too,” he said, pointing to the than once citing his remarks on financial Artist Jason Seiler of about 22 or 23 percent of the population at the foot of the column topped by the statue. While day’s reading from Isaiah 41, in which the Lord reassures Ja- inequality on the floor of the Senate. Chicago is seen with since 2007. he did not give a speech or make any formal remarks cob, affectionately calling him a little worm. On the other side of the Capitol, Rep. his illustration of Pope One indication of how Americans re- to the crowds gathered for the event, he spoke from “When we watch a dad or mom talking to a child, we see Frank Wolf, R-Va., a Presbyterian, indi- Francis that appeared spond to the tone set by Pope Francis may a prepared prayer asking that Mary would renew in The Vatican Christmas tree glows after a lighting ceremony in St. Peter’s Square how they become small, using the voice of a child and the ges- rectly quoted the pope’s call to help peo- on the cover of Time come as bishops prepare for next year’s everyone the desire to be holy, charitable, pure and Dec. 13. (PHOTOS BY PAUL HARING | CNS) tures of a child,” he said. “From the outside one can think, ‘Oh, ple who are persecuted for their religion, magazine's Person extraordinary Synod of Bishops. For the chaste, and to speak words that “glow with the splen- how ridiculous.’ They make themselves smaller, don’t they? having the Congressional Record print the of the Year issue. first time, everyday Catholics are being dor of truth.” That’s because a father’s or mother’s love needs to be close. I’d text of a speech on the topic by New York Trained to paint on encouraged in many dioceses to weigh in say this: They need to crouch down to enter the world of the Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, delivered to canvas with oils and on the synod topic — the family. Sainthood causes advance child.” the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at acrylics, Seiler used a Some dioceses are encouraging people VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis advanced the Pope Francis said it is obvious that parents don’t have to talk their November meeting. 21-inch LCD display to go to an online site such as SurveyMon- sainthood causes of 13 candidates, including the baby talk to their children to be understood, but sometimes it In a Dec. 4 speech on economic mobil- and digitally painted key to give their opinions about the prepa- “father of Puerto Rican public education” and the helps if they “make themselves children. The Lord is like that, ity, President Barack Obama quoted the the pope's portrait. It ration documents for the synod. Canadian founder of a religious order dedicated to too.” pope’s apostolic exhortation “Evangelii took him more than The synod’s secretary-general, Arch- helping unwed mothers. During a meeting Dec. 9 “And so, the father and the mother say ridiculous things to Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”), pub- 70 hours to complete. bishop Lorenzo Baldisseri, sent bishops’ with Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congre- (PHOTO courtesy of the child, like, ‘Ah, my love, my toy,’” the pope said. “The Lord lished Nov. 26. conferences a preparatory document that gation for Saints’ Causes, the pope signed decrees Jason Sieler | CNS) says these things, too: ‘You worm, Jacob,’ ‘You are like a worm Observing that economic inequality included a 39-item questionnaire asking recognizing that Rafael Cordero Molino and Mother to me, a tiny little thing, but I love you so much.’” has increased across the developed world about the promotion and acceptance of Rosalie Cadron-Jette lived the Christian virtues in a The language of the Lord is the language of love and tender- and that “the basic bargain at the heart Catholic teachings on marriage and the heroic way and are venerable. Cordero, who was born ness, of whispers and extreme simplicity, he said. of our economy has frayed,” Obama add- among Catholics and non-Catholics alike. to the pope. Websites such as HuffPost family, and cultural and social challenges in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1790, and died there in When the Lord spoke to Elijah, the pope said, it was not in ed, “Some of you may have seen just last A Washington Post-ABC News poll re- and Daily Kos, both often associated with to those teachings. 1868, founded and operated a free school for poor the roar of the wind or the rumble of an earthquake, but in “the week, the pope himself spoke about this at leased Dec. 11 found 92 percent of Ameri- liberal politics, have devoted consider- It asks about divorce, remarriage, co- children of all races. Mother Cadron-Jette, who was sound of that silence that is proper to love” and “doesn’t make eloquent length. ‘How can it be,’ he wrote, can Catholics have a favorable impression able space to Pope Francis. Esquire and habitation, same-sex unions and contra- born in Lavaltrie, Quebec, in 1794, and died in Mon- a spectacle.” ‘that it is not a news item when an elderly of the pope, including 63 percent with a Us magazines, neither typically big on ception. Some dioceses have posted the treal in 1864, was a midwife who founded the Sisters “This is the music of the Lord’s language and, as we prepare homeless person dies of exposure, but it “strongly favorable” impression. It also religion reporting, have featured him in document’s rather academically worded of Misericorde. The pope also recognized eight other for Christmas, we must listen for it. It will do us good to hear is news when the stock market loses two found 69 percent of all U.S. adults have a recent weeks as well. questionnaire directly. Other dioceses people as venerable, including Sister Orsola Mezzini, it,” Pope Francis said. points?’” favorable impression of him. But the pope has not been without his have rewritten the material so the ques- an Italian who died in 1919 and served as the first su- “Usually, Christmas seems like a very noisy feast,” he said, Among the indicators of the pope’s That interest is reflected in the wide critics. Following the publication of the tions relate more directly to individuals perior general of the Sisters of the Little Mission for The cupola of St. Peter’s Basilica and the top of the Vatican Christmas tree are but “we can use a bit of silence to hear these words of love, broad popularity are polls showing range of nonreligious news organizations pope’s apostolic exhortation “Evangelii and families rather than diocesan admin- the Deaf; and Trappist Father Romano Bottegal, an seen following a lighting ceremony in St. Peter’s Square Dec. 13. closeness and tenderness.” n “strongly favorable” views of Pope Francis that have devoted significant reporting Gaudium,” (“The Joy of the Gospel”) Nov. istrators. n Italian who died as a hermit in Lebanon in 1978. A11 Pope Francis — Our shepherd and our Holy Father Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS TO ALL! Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Pope Francis — Our shepherd and our Holy Father A12

VATICAN AGLOW WITH LIGHT PAPALbriefs Pope captures imagination worldwide On Christmas, think of those Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service ‘At a time when the limits of in need while reflecting joy VATICAN CITY | Recalling Pope Paul VI’s historic leadership are being tested visit to Jerusalem in 1964, when he met Orthodox Ec- WASHINGTON | Less than a year into in so many places, along umenical Patriarch Athenagoras of Constantinople, his pontificate, Pope Francis has become Pope Francis said the Vatican was preparing for him a phenomenon far beyond the Catholic comes a man with no army or to mark that event’s 50th anniversary in 2014 with Church. weapons, no kingdom beyond a papal visit to the Holy Land, including a meeting As Time magazine observed in nam- with the current Patriarch Bartholomew. ing him Person of the Year, Pope Francis a tight fist of land in the The pope noted the sufferings of Christians in the has captured the imagination of “young Holy Land: “On Christmas night, I think above all and old, faithful and cynical,” by placing middle of Rome, but with the of the Christians who live there, of those who are in himself at the center of important conver- immense wealth and weight difficulty, of the many people who have had to leave sations of the times: “about wealth and that land because of various problems.” poverty, fairness and justice, transpar- of history behind him, to Yet he emphasized that, despite the world’s mis- ency, modernity, globalization, the role of throw down a challenge.’ ery, “Christmas is joy, religious joy, an inner joy of women, the nature of marriage, the temp- light and peace” and “speaks of tenderness and tations of power.” — Nancy Gibbs, Time’s managing hope.” “God never gives someone a gift they are not “At a time when the limits of leadership capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christ- are being tested in so many places, along editor mas, it is because we all have the ability to under- comes a man with no army or weapons, no stand and receive it,” the pope said. “Even a corrupt God speaks kingdom beyond a tight fist of land in the person has this ability. Poor him, it’s probably a bit middle of Rome, but with the immense Pope Francis attempts to catch a thrown cloth as he arrives to lead his general 26, U.S. radio show host Rush Limbaugh rusty, but he has it.” wealth and weight of history behind him, audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 11. The pope missed this one, denounced what he called “pure Marxism to throw down a challenge,” said Nancy but snags most items he tries to catch. (PAUL HARING | CNS) coming out of the mouth of the pope.” Pope asks that no one Gibbs, Time’s managing editor, in explain- “There is nothing in the exhortation in whispers ing the choice. that cannot be found in the social doc- be indifferent to elderly, By changing not the doctrine of the trine of the Church,” the pope said in an children, sick, poor Church but the tone and focus given to ev- interview with Andrea Tornielli of the Ital- Pope says, so we should hush eryday issues, Pope Francis has become a ian daily La Stampa and the website Vati- ROME | Pope Francis prayed that people would part of admiring dinner table and happy can Insider. He acknowledged rejecting never be indifferent to the cries of the poor, the suf- a bit before Christmas hour conversations among people who what he termed “trickle-down theories” of fering of the sick, the loneliness of the elderly and the previously may have given little thought economic growth, but said such a position fragility of children. “May every human life always to anything a pope did. “does not mean being a Marxist.” be loved and venerated by all of us,” he prayed on Cindy Wooden “The reason what he does is so pow- “Marxist ideology is wrong, but I have the feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8. Pope Catholic News Service erful is he talks like Jesus and acts like met many Marxists in my life who are Francis marked the feast day with a traditional after- Jesus,” said Michael Gerson, a former good people, so I don’t feel offended” at noon visit to a statue of Mary erected near the Span- VATICAN CITY | If silence is not one of the sounds asso- speechwriter and adviser to President being branded one, Pope Francis said. ish Steps. ciated with Christmas preparations, chances are people will George W. Bush and now a columnist for Within the U.S. Catholic Church, im- He traveled between the Vatican and the heart miss an experience of the love and tenderness that is at the The Washington Post, author and fellow mediate effects of the new pope’s influ- of Rome’s tourist and shopping district riding in the heart of the holiday, Pope Francis said. at the Council on Foreign Relations. He ence have been subtle. The Pew Research passenger front seat of a four-door Ford Focus sedan. Celebrating Mass Dec. 12 in the chapel of his residence, was among panelists at a Dec. 2 program Center said that it has found no increase The visit was to pay homage to Mary by praying be- Pope Francis offered a reflection on the tone of voice and the at Georgetown University on the topic of in church attendance over the last nine fore the statue, which commemorates Pope Pius IX’s endearments God uses to speak to people and communicate Pope Francis and the poor, sponsored by months, despite reports of such by Catho- proclamation in 1854 that Mary, by special divine his love. the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought lic clergy in Italy, Britain and other coun- favor, was without sin from the moment she was con- It’s not so much what God says as how he says it, the pope and Public Life. tries. ceived. The pope offered a large basket of white roses said in his homily. “When a child has a bad dream and wakes U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a Pope Francis replaces his zucchetto after this young boy removed it during an Pew also reported that there’s been no trimmed with a white- and yellow-striped ribbon up crying,” he said, “Dad goes and says, ‘Don’t be afraid, don’t political independent who is Jewish, has audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican. (Giampiero Sposito, Reuters) | CNS) change in the percentage of Americans decorated with the pope’s coat-of-arms. The basket be scared. I’m here.’ become fond of quoting the pope, more who identify as Catholics, which has been was set among scores of other floral arrangements “The Lord speaks this way, too,” he said, pointing to the than once citing his remarks on financial Artist Jason Seiler of about 22 or 23 percent of the population at the foot of the column topped by the statue. While day’s reading from Isaiah 41, in which the Lord reassures Ja- inequality on the floor of the Senate. Chicago is seen with since 2007. he did not give a speech or make any formal remarks cob, affectionately calling him a little worm. On the other side of the Capitol, Rep. his illustration of Pope One indication of how Americans re- to the crowds gathered for the event, he spoke from “When we watch a dad or mom talking to a child, we see Frank Wolf, R-Va., a Presbyterian, indi- Francis that appeared spond to the tone set by Pope Francis may a prepared prayer asking that Mary would renew in The Vatican Christmas tree glows after a lighting ceremony in St. Peter’s Square how they become small, using the voice of a child and the ges- rectly quoted the pope’s call to help peo- on the cover of Time come as bishops prepare for next year’s everyone the desire to be holy, charitable, pure and Dec. 13. (PHOTOS BY PAUL HARING | CNS) tures of a child,” he said. “From the outside one can think, ‘Oh, ple who are persecuted for their religion, magazine's Person extraordinary Synod of Bishops. For the chaste, and to speak words that “glow with the splen- how ridiculous.’ They make themselves smaller, don’t they? having the Congressional Record print the of the Year issue. first time, everyday Catholics are being dor of truth.” That’s because a father’s or mother’s love needs to be close. I’d text of a speech on the topic by New York Trained to paint on encouraged in many dioceses to weigh in say this: They need to crouch down to enter the world of the Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, delivered to canvas with oils and on the synod topic — the family. Sainthood causes advance child.” the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at acrylics, Seiler used a Some dioceses are encouraging people VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis advanced the Pope Francis said it is obvious that parents don’t have to talk their November meeting. 21-inch LCD display to go to an online site such as SurveyMon- sainthood causes of 13 candidates, including the baby talk to their children to be understood, but sometimes it In a Dec. 4 speech on economic mobil- and digitally painted key to give their opinions about the prepa- “father of Puerto Rican public education” and the helps if they “make themselves children. The Lord is like that, ity, President Barack Obama quoted the the pope's portrait. It ration documents for the synod. Canadian founder of a religious order dedicated to too.” pope’s apostolic exhortation “Evangelii took him more than The synod’s secretary-general, Arch- helping unwed mothers. During a meeting Dec. 9 “And so, the father and the mother say ridiculous things to Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”), pub- 70 hours to complete. bishop Lorenzo Baldisseri, sent bishops’ with Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congre- (PHOTO courtesy of the child, like, ‘Ah, my love, my toy,’” the pope said. “The Lord lished Nov. 26. conferences a preparatory document that gation for Saints’ Causes, the pope signed decrees Jason Sieler | CNS) says these things, too: ‘You worm, Jacob,’ ‘You are like a worm Observing that economic inequality included a 39-item questionnaire asking recognizing that Rafael Cordero Molino and Mother to me, a tiny little thing, but I love you so much.’” has increased across the developed world about the promotion and acceptance of Rosalie Cadron-Jette lived the Christian virtues in a The language of the Lord is the language of love and tender- and that “the basic bargain at the heart Catholic teachings on marriage and the heroic way and are venerable. Cordero, who was born ness, of whispers and extreme simplicity, he said. of our economy has frayed,” Obama add- among Catholics and non-Catholics alike. to the pope. Websites such as HuffPost family, and cultural and social challenges in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1790, and died there in When the Lord spoke to Elijah, the pope said, it was not in ed, “Some of you may have seen just last A Washington Post-ABC News poll re- and Daily Kos, both often associated with to those teachings. 1868, founded and operated a free school for poor the roar of the wind or the rumble of an earthquake, but in “the week, the pope himself spoke about this at leased Dec. 11 found 92 percent of Ameri- liberal politics, have devoted consider- It asks about divorce, remarriage, co- children of all races. Mother Cadron-Jette, who was sound of that silence that is proper to love” and “doesn’t make eloquent length. ‘How can it be,’ he wrote, can Catholics have a favorable impression able space to Pope Francis. Esquire and habitation, same-sex unions and contra- born in Lavaltrie, Quebec, in 1794, and died in Mon- a spectacle.” ‘that it is not a news item when an elderly of the pope, including 63 percent with a Us magazines, neither typically big on ception. Some dioceses have posted the treal in 1864, was a midwife who founded the Sisters “This is the music of the Lord’s language and, as we prepare homeless person dies of exposure, but it “strongly favorable” impression. It also religion reporting, have featured him in document’s rather academically worded of Misericorde. The pope also recognized eight other for Christmas, we must listen for it. It will do us good to hear is news when the stock market loses two found 69 percent of all U.S. adults have a recent weeks as well. questionnaire directly. Other dioceses people as venerable, including Sister Orsola Mezzini, it,” Pope Francis said. points?’” favorable impression of him. But the pope has not been without his have rewritten the material so the ques- an Italian who died in 1919 and served as the first su- “Usually, Christmas seems like a very noisy feast,” he said, Among the indicators of the pope’s That interest is reflected in the wide critics. Following the publication of the tions relate more directly to individuals perior general of the Sisters of the Little Mission for The cupola of St. Peter’s Basilica and the top of the Vatican Christmas tree are but “we can use a bit of silence to hear these words of love, broad popularity are polls showing range of nonreligious news organizations pope’s apostolic exhortation “Evangelii and families rather than diocesan admin- the Deaf; and Trappist Father Romano Bottegal, an seen following a lighting ceremony in St. Peter’s Square Dec. 13. closeness and tenderness.” n “strongly favorable” views of Pope Francis that have devoted significant reporting Gaudium,” (“The Joy of the Gospel”) Nov. istrators. n Italian who died as a hermit in Lebanon in 1978. A13 75th anniversary Florida Catholic Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Have you been in the Florida Catholic? Because we’d love to hear about it n 2004, the Florida Catholic covered a Ireception in hon- or of the late Bishop W. Thomas Larkin on the occasion of the 25th an- niversary of his episcopal ordination. Our photographer, Ed Foster Jr., snapped the photo on the right, which shows 3-year-old Alexis Galmish standing near the bishop with a shirt that reads “Bishop Larkin is my shepherd (and my mommy’s, and my dad- dy’s, and my grandpa’s Above, photo from 2004; below, clip of and my grandma’s and my a published photo from 1979. uncles, too!). The shirt prompted a conversation with Alexis’ mother, Christy Tobin Galmish, who told the paper her family was also on hand for Bishop Lar- kin’s reception when he returned from Rome after his ordination in 1979. And she and her brothers wore similar shirts. Off to the archives we went, where we found a photo of Galmish’s broth- er (and Alexis’ uncle) — Danny Tobin — wearing a shirt that reads, “Bishop Larkin is my hero.” Do you remember being in the paper 10, or 15, or 20, or more FloridaCatholic years ago? Do you still have that newspaper? 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Catholics had their own version of “Ripley’s Be- lieve It or Not” thanks to an Irish journalist. Within the Florida Catholic published in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s was a feature called “Strange But True,” tidbits of trivia found by writer and artist M.J. Murray. The National Catholic Welfare Conference News Service, which was the precursor to Catholic News Service, distributed the cartoons. What we found strange but true about this story is while doing research on M.J. Murray, we found his obituary in June 19, 1937. According to the obituary, “The death of Mr. Mat- thew J. Murray, on June 11th, as the result of a motor accident, deprives Catholic journalism of one of its outstanding mem- bers.” So the “Strange But True” cartoons that appeared in the Florida Catholic were published years after Murray’s death. Yet, they were well enjoyed by readers then, and can still be enjoyed today as a piece of nostalgia. And who doesn’t like a bit of Catholic trivia? It is easy to see why Murray knew so many different odd facts that he wrote about in his cartoons. In the 1920s, he founded the Irish Catholic Almanac and the “Catholic Picto- rial” and edited the “Catholic Home Annual.” Although he contributed to the “Strange But True” series while living in the United States, he returned to Dublin where he founded the Periodical Press Ltd. and “Woman’s Life.”

Published May 24, 1946 Published Dec. 29, 1944

Published Jan. 12, 1940 Published Jan 5, 1940 Interested in reading more? Visit www.thefloridacatholic.org and click on this week’s anniversary page to see more examples of “Strange But True.” Published June 5, 1953

Two years ago, the Florida Catholic embarked on a journey to preserve the decades of news and events covered since Dec. 1, 1939, the first published edition of the paper. Throughout our 75th year we will publish a “look back” page where we delve into our archives and check out how a topic, event or decade was covered. While portions of newspaper articles will be reprinted on these pages, pages about these topics will be available online at www.thefloridacatholic.org. Just click About this page... on the “75” button. A15 Quick reads Florida Catholic Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014

FLORIDA people of faith, we, the Catholic NECROPOLIS UNDER VATICAN bishops of Washington state, are A necropolis deeply committed to the U.S. Con- Young adult retreat under Vatican stitution’s guarantee of liberty and City State will be recognize legitimate recourse to program retires as open to visitors in self-defense. However, we cannot an active ministry early 2014. Mud ignore the threat to public safety and gravel slides that arises when guns are too easily WINTER PARK | While more entombed five accessible,” they said. Initiative 594 than 50 members of the Emmaus centuries of pre- lays out “modest conditions” for community gathered at San Pedro and early Christian the legal purchase of firearms, the Center to celebrate the 25th anniver- burials, keeping bishops said. In addition, they also sary of its existence in the Diocese of the “city of the urged public and elected officials Orlando, the event marked its con- dead” sealed for to support “policy initiatives to im- clusion as an active ministry due to two millennia. prove access to mental health care (VATICAN dwindling turnouts. for those who may be prone to vio- MUSEUMS | CNS) According to community mem- lence. Such steps would prove both ber and Florida Catholic staffer effective and humane, and would Mike Carlock, the young adult Em- receive broad public support as a maus was, at 25 years old, the lon- means of reducing violent crime.” gest continuously-running minis- try for young adults in the Orlando Diocese. Dennis and Claire Marotte, WORLD then parishioners of Good Shepherd Parish in Orlando, established it in Bishop: Ukraine 1988. While there are a number of Em- should have caught the attention wrote about the need for a mini- mother who suffers such pain and protest is spiritual maus retreat programs in Florida, of the nation’s Catholics, say those mum wage — when none existed loss,” said Archbishop Joseph E. this one was for young adults and who stress that the call for a living — he also drafted the legislation Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., USCCB movement was coed. The retreats were held wage echoes long-standing Catho- for Minnesota’s minimum wage president. He noted that the US- ROME | When Ukrainian on Fridays through Sundays and lic social teaching. Christine Firer law and served on various White CCB had not yet been served with Catholic Bishop Borys Gudziak focused on the life, death and resur- Hinze, theology professor at Ford- House committees on labor and the complaint but decided to re- addressed the crowds in Kiev’s In- rection of Christ and its application ham University in New York, said, social security legislation. spond because of media requests dependence Square Dec. 8, he fo- to daily life. The first young adult “Catholics would have to be be- for comment about the suit. “We cused on the youths and told them Emmaus retreat was held Dec. 2-4, hind” the slogan frequently used USCCB president will defend ourselves against this they could change the country. 1988, and candidates from the first in many of the recent campaigns misguided lawsuit.” The U.S.-born bishop and former weekend were still active in the pro- to raise the minimum wage: “No directives lawsuit rector of the Ukrainian Catholic gram’s community 25 years later. one should work full time and be ‘baseless’ Measure on guns University in Lviv currently serves Following the inaugural retreat, in poverty.” Hinze said today’s as the bishop for Ukrainian Catho- 35 more were held, serving hun- “working poor working three jobs WASHINGTON | The president said to balance lics in France, but was in Kiev for dreds of young adults, including fu- just trying to piece together a liv- of the U.S. Conference of Catho- ‘liberty, safety’ a meeting of the synod of bishops ture priests in the Orlando Diocese. ing wage is a violation of their right lic Bishops Dec. 6 called a lawsuit of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. For a slideshow of the Emmaus to have a family and family life,” filed against the USCCB over its SEATTLE | The Catholic bish- Bishop Gudziak was not the only program and the Dec. 8 Farewell, but she noted that many Catho- directives for Catholic health care ops of Washington state support a prelate at the large Dec. 8 demon- Emmaus and 25th anniversary lics don’t necessarily see this as “baseless” and “misguided.” The legislative measure to place some stration. Retired Cardinal Lubomyr celebration, go to www.theflorida a religious issue. She said there American Civil Liberties Union and limits on gun sales, calling it “a pru- Husar, the 80-year-old former head catholic.org and look for “Young is a pervasive argument that the the ACLU of Michigan filed the suit dent balance between concerns for of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, adult retreat program retires as government shouldn’t interfere in in U.S. District Court Nov. 29. The personal liberty and public safety.” spoke from the main stage early in an active ministry” under “Faith people’s lives that she countered ACLU and the plaintiff, Tamesha Under state and federal laws, the morning. The protest area in- Around the State News.” by saying “it should interfere when Means, claim she received negli- gun dealers must have licenses and cludes a tent chapel where liturgy it is needed to protect and uphold gent care at a Michigan Catholic gun buyers undergo background is celebrated, Bishop Gudziak said, NATION the dignity of people and rights hospital when her pregnancy was checks in most cases. The Wash- and Catholic, Orthodox and Prot- of workers to have sustenance for in crisis at 18 weeks, leading her ington measure, called Initiative estant clergy have been assisting their work.” Hinze, co-director of to suffer emotional and painful 594, would require background the demonstrators. “It’s very much Calls to hike the Francis and Ann Curran Cen- trauma that resulted in a prema- checks on the sale or transfer of a spiritual movement, a movement ter for American Catholic Stud- ture birth and the death of the baby all firearms and adds background of hearts and values,” Bishop Gud- minimum wage ies at Fordham, stressed that she shortly thereafter. The ACLU suit checks for online sales and sales ziak told Catholic News Service echo Catholic was not saying anything new but blames the bishops’ “Ethical and at gun shows. “Tragic mass shoot- Dec. 9. Speaking by telephone from merely reiterating Pope Leo XIII’s Religious Directives for Catholic ings have become all too prevalent Kiev, he said the protesters want “a social teaching 1891 encyclical “Rerum Novarum” Health Care” for the inadequate in our day and reflect a devalu- country where corruption doesn’t WASHINGTON | When fast- with its call for just wages and the care it says Means received. “It is ing of human life in our nation,” reign, where a mother doesn’t have food workers across the country 1906 document “A Living Wage” important to note at the outset that the bishops said in a statement to pay a bribe to get a doctor for her walked off their jobs demanding by Msgr. John Ryan. The activist the death of any unborn child is released Dec. 2 by the Washing- child, where students don’t have to higher wages Dec. 5, their actions priest, who died in 1945, not only tragic, and we feel deeply for any ton State Catholic Conference. “As pay bribes to get into university.” Answers to all puzzles found on Page A20 Math square 12/06 Crossword Sudoku 12/20 Crossword Number block

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Matysek Jr. the historic election possible and rican-American Catholic bishops, Catholic News Service for overseeing a peaceful political had been active in the anti-apart- transition. heid movement, participating in BALTIMORE | Witnessing thou- Mandela, who died Dec. 5, was prayer vigils and anti-apartheid sands of South Africans of all races released from prison in 1990 after planning sessions in Baltimore vote in the first free elections after 27 years. As the nation’s first black and Washington. He put pressure the fall of apartheid was a “great, president, serving from 1994 to on the U.S. Congress, the Reagan life-changing experience” for Bish- 1999, he promoted peace and rec- administration and the State De- op John H. Ricard. onciliation. partment to support sanctions “It was a very exhilarating ex- “He was able to forgive and be against the apartheid regime in perience to see old enemies finally reconciled with the people who South Africa. reconciling and to actually see the oppressed him for so long,” said Congress passed economic sanc- birth of a country,” remembered Bishop Ricard, retired bishop of tions in 1986, overriding President Bishop Ricard, a former auxiliary Pensacola-Tallahassee and current Reagan’s veto. When the sanctions bishop of Baltimore, from 1984 to rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary in became intolerable to the apartheid 1997, who was an official electoral Washington. regime, Bishop Ricard said, apart- observer in Port Elizabeth, South Mandela “literally saved South heid leaders “finally came to their Africa, during the April 26-29, 1994, Africa from itself in the process,” senses” and released Mandela. election. said Bishop Ricard, calling the for- Bishop Ricard met Mandela People pose for a picture as they gather for the national memorial “We saw people who had never mer president an “effective leader during a 1990 visit to the Riverside service for former South African President Nelson Mandela in voted in their life — old people and who rose above the differences in Church in New York after Mandela’s Johannesburg Dec. 10. (SIPHIWe SIbekO, ReuTeRS | CNS) young people,” Bishop Ricard said. race and culture and hate.” release. “It was a period of joy and jubila- “He was able to lead South Africa “He said that we should all over- Bishop Ricard emphasized that Yet, Bishop Ricard called Man- tion.” to become a new country,” the bish- come as he did,” Bishop Ricard re- Mandela was not perfect. “With the dela an “extraordinary man who Bishop Ricard credits Nelson op said. “It became a beacon to all of called, “and all strive for reconcilia- anti-apartheid struggle, there were endured a great deal.” Mandela, the man South Africans Africa and all the world.” tion and for peace among ourselves things that happened and offenses “He belonged to South Africa,” elected as their president, for be- While in Baltimore, Bishop Ri- — to love our neighbor, which he on both sides, but overwhelmingly Bishop Ricard said. “Now, he be- ing a driving force behind making card, one of the U.S. Church’s Af- showed and lived.” on the apartheid side,” he said. longs to the ages.” n MCCARRON: In advocacy work, it is about making relationships Hospice providers FROM A10 leader” who constantly supports Cheryl, grandchildren and his and uplifts his staff. 91-year-old mother. 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Christians and moderate Muslims pings and murders.” Patriarch Sako suggested that the alike, said the head of the Chaldean “In 1987, the community of Iraqi Catholic Church “produce a new Catholic Church. Christians included over 1.2 mil- document addressed only to Mus- Patriarch Louis Sako of Bagh- lion adherents,” he said. “Today less lims. It is important to clarify with dad said moderate Muslims must than half remain. Even more trou- them both our fears and our hopes. be more courageous in defending bling is that the numbers continue Among other things, this document a pluralistic Middle East and the dropping.” should explain — in language com- region’s Catholics should consider In Iraq, Syria, Egypt and other patible with Islam — the magnifi- writing a document that explains parts of the Middle East, he said, cent doctrine of religious freedom to Muslims the Christian faith and fighting between different Muslim as it is articulated in ‘Dignitatis Hu- the importance of religious freedom groups has created openings for ex- Worshippers pray in the Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima in Cairo. Christians, manae,’ the declaration on religious using terminology familiar to Mus- tremist Muslims to exercise increas- making up 10 percent of Egypt’s 85 million people, have coexisted with freedom from the Second Vatican lims. ing influence, threatening even sim- Sunni Muslims for centuries. (AMR ABDALLAH DALSH, REUTERS | CNS) Council.” The patriarch spoke Dec. 14 in ple tolerance of Christians and mak- In addition, he said, “the time has Rome at an international confer- ing full religious freedom a distant What is needed, he said, are ef- rights of one group strengthens the come for moderate Muslims, who ence on “Christianity and Free- dream for many. The extremists, he forts on the local, national and in- protection of all. constitute the majority of Muslims, dom: Historical and Contemporary said, “are afraid that Muslims will ternational levels to help all the peo- “We earnestly hope that it is still to start promoting civil harmony Perspectives.” The conference was lose their morals through modern- ples of the Middle East understand possible to achieve a harmonious and religious freedom in their soci- sponsored by the Religious Free- ism and globalization exported by how their cultures benefited from a way of living together — perhaps to eties. They must prove to the world, dom Project of the Berkley Center the West. They reject a secular state mix of ethnic groups and religions, establish a criterion of citizenship through deeds, that Islam is not a for Religion, Peace and World Af- or a multicultural society and other especially Christianity and Islam, that enables all to be integrated, re- religion of terror and killing of inno- fairs at Georgetown University in Western values.” and that protecting the conscience gardless of religion or ethnicity, and cent civilians.” n Cubans speculate about replacement for 77-year-old cardinal Araceli Cantero of the archdiocese and of Cuba, it is cia Ibanez of Santiago de Cuba is iary bishop of Havana since 2006. Catholic News Service not likely that a priest would be cho- serving a second term as president As such, he already knows the arch- sen for that job.” The possibility of of the bishops’ conference, and an- diocese, has good rapport with the HAVANA | When the Cuban appointing a Cuban bishop serving alysts say he is performing well. His clergy and, being a Jesuit, he is well bishops’ conference announced its outside Cuba would always remain vocation to the priesthood emerged acquainted with the issues that reli- new officers in November, Cardinal open, but it is not probable. after years of professional life as a gious life faces in Cuba. His nomi- Jaime Ortega Alamino was not in a The Church in Cuba has three communications engineer. He is nation would not effect changes in leadership position. archbishops, including the cardinal, from Guantanamo and served as other dioceses, as the nomination of As required by canon law, the and 10 bishops, two of whom serve a priest in eastern Cuba until 1995, other bishops would. 77-year-old archbishop of Havana as auxiliaries in Havana. Though when he was named founding bish- A name that rarely is mentioned submitted his resignation in 2011, the Vatican estimates about 60 per- op of the Diocese of Bayamo-Man- by the media as a possible candi- and his replacement as vice presi- cent of Cubans are Catholic, local zanillo. In 2007 he was appointed to date is Archbishop Juan Garcia Ro- dent of the conference triggered Church officials estimate that only his current position in the second- driguez of Camaguey. The 65-year- speculation he would soon be re- about 2.5 percent of Cuba’s popula- most important city in the island. old is very much a bishop in the placed in the capital city. tion of 11 million can be considered Pope Francis also might con- style of Pope Francis. Known for his Church leaders often serve years practicing. sider a number of younger bishops. missionary spirit and as a man of beyond when they submit their res- In selecting the future arch- Among them is 63-year-old Bishop prayer, he has the ability to remain ignations. When Cardinal Ortega bishop for the capital, Pope Francis Emilio Aranguren Echeverria of calm in the midst of any storm. He submitted his papers, the Cuban could consider several aspects: a Holguin; only Cardinal Ortega has has served as president of the Cuban Church was about to celebrate the candidate’s age and overall health, Cardinal Jaime Ortega of Havana been a bishop longer than he has. bishops’ conference and represent- 500th anniversary of the discovery his pastoral profile and experience, speaks on the role of the Catholic For 14 years, while Bishop Aran- ed Cuba in the 2007 meeting of Latin of the image of Our Lady of Char- and the complexity of the country Church in Cuba during a forum at guren was bishop of Cienfuegos, American and Caribbean bishops in ity of El Cobre, Cuba’s patroness. In and of the dioceses involved. the Harvard Kennedy School of he served as the Cuban bishops’ Aparecida, Brazil, in 2007. August, the cardinal will celebrate Should the pope want a “transi- Government. (GREGORY TRACY, conference secretary-general, a job The youngest candidate is Bishop the 50th anniversary of his priestly tion” archbishop, in terms of the THE PILOT | CNS) that gave him ample opportunities Arturo Gonzalez Amador, who will ordination. number of years, he might select to relate to representatives of the Bu- turn 58 on Jan. 16. Within the Cuban In the meantime, the search for Bishop Jorge Serpa Perez of Pinar eventually entered the seminary for reau of Religious Affairs in the Cen- bishops’ conference, he has the im- his replacement has already begun, del Rio. The 71-year-old bishop late vocations in Venezuela, where tral Committee of the Cuban Com- portant task of dealing with Cubans at least among Church analysts and served 31 years as a missionary in he was ordained and served for 12 munist Party. He has also served in the diaspora. His appointment members of the media outside the Colombia. Upon returning in 1999 years. In 1986 he returned to Cuba, on the Economic Committee of the would mean bypassing other bish- island. he served as vicar general in Havana serving as chancellor and vicar Latin American bishops’ council, ops with more experience and years Eduardo Mesa, a Cuban Catholic and as rector of the archdiocesan general in Pinar del Rio, until he CELAM, and is well-connected to of service. n who headed the Havana archdioce- seminary, so he is familiar with the was appointed bishop of Matanzas other Latin American prelates. san magazine then known as Espa- archdiocese. in 2005. Mesa told Catholic News Service Cantero is former editor of the Miami cios, now lives in Miami. He said he Bishop Manuel de Cespedes Gar- Civic activist and intellectual that Bishop Aranguren would be archdiocesan Spanish paper, La Voz believes Cardinal Ortega’s replace- cia Menocal of Matanzas, 69, also Dagoberto Valdes, who worked a good candidate because “he has Catolica. She has traveled extensive- ment will be chosen from among could be a transition archbishop. closely with Bishop Cespedes in great capacity for work, is a good ad- ly in Cuba since 1986 and currently the bishops serving in Cuba. He was born in Havana and in 1960 Pinar del Rio, describes him as a ministrator and has pastoral vision.” spends extended stays in the Diocese In his blog “Cuba Plural,” he emigrated to Puerto Rico, where he man who has a vision for the future. Bishop Juan Hernandez Ruiz, 65, of Holguin, collaborating in the for- writes that, “given the complexities became an electronic engineer. He At 68, Archbishop Dionisio Gar- is a Jesuit who has served as auxil- mation of Catholic communicators. Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic OPINION & Sunday Word A18 Go to bed and dream, but first pray Sunday, Dec. 22 Two years later, after Herod had the village. Then Mary was found to take Mary your wife into your still a provider and protector. Only Fourth Sunday of Advent died, Joseph moved his family to to be pregnant. It was not his child. home. She will bear a son and you now Joseph became the protector Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; his homeland and started When his hopes were are to name him Jesus, because he of the one who protects us from evil. Mt 1:18-24 over. He provided for his trampled, he would have will save his people from their sins” Joseph became the provider for the Although Advent is the season of family as a carpenter. In been within his rights to (Mt 1:20-21). one who provides us all we need. hope, not all have hope. This week all this life-and-death dra- humiliate Mary and her God wanted Joseph to be part of To you Josephs who have no is for those, especially the strong ma, Joseph let his actions family. Deciding instead to his dream to save the world. hope, you need to go to bed. That’s silent types, who have lost hope. speak for him. Joseph, in take the high road, Joseph Joseph had to let go the hope of where new dreams are made. But These words are for all the Josephs. all the verses of Scripture, chose to act with honor. an honorable marriage to Mary. first, kneel at the side of your bed Joseph did his best to give Mary a never said a word. He would divorce her qui- Everyone could count to nine. His and say a prayer. Pray, “Lord, I’ve decent place to give birth. The best And he did all of this etly. He did not go public. reputation as a God-fearing man lost my will. I’ve lost the way. I don’t he could find was a barn. At least AFTER his hopes were No doubt he became more was ruined. He had to let die the have a plan B. Let your will be done she and her newborn child were crushed. Sunday silent. His hopes flattened, ambition of a respectable life as a for me and my family. Show me safe. Joseph had hopes of Word he made plans to move on. righteous provider and protector. your will and your way. Show me When King Herod began to mas- an honorable marriage to Joseph did not plan on Joseph was offered a new hope. how to provide for and protect, not sacre the innocents, Joseph the pro- Mary. Their marriage had Father the angel. That night the The new hope, God’s will and way, just my family, but your dream for tector went into action. To save his been arranged by their David angel of the Lord appeared was a Savior who would save his the world. Amen.” family from King Herod, he packed mothers and confirmed by Scotchie in a dream to Joseph. “Jo- people from their sins. In letting go To take to prayer: Add to your them up in the dead of night and the fathers. It was a public seph, son of David,” the his own hope and embracing God’s bedtime prayers, “St. Joseph, pray fled to the strange land of Egypt. matter known throughout angel said, “do not be afraid hope, Joseph was changed. He was for me.” n Birth of Christ is the rebirth of the family Sunday, Dec. 29 the family struggles with career After singing “Silent Night,” the Her practical dad followed her For example, a living wage lets Holy Family (Jesus, Mary and Joseph) pressures and unemployment, family was on the run. “Get up, take thought. “Do you need money? A one spouse stay at home to raise the Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 drug addictions and alcoholism, the child and his mother and flee. lawyer?” children. Decent health care saves or 3:12-17; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 disease and death. … Herod is searching for the child “I don’t want anything from the parents from having to choose How do you know when the By first grade, the kids have to destroy him” (Mt 2:14). They be- you,” Juno threw up her hands. “I between keeping a job and caring paint has peeled off the white watched 5,000 hours of TV and came refugees in Egypt. The fam- just want mercy. I’m pregnant.” for a sick family member. Immi- picket fence? Dawn Meehan, a logged several years in day care. ily eventually settled safely in the Through her pregnancy, Juno gration reform that unites families 30-something with six kids, wrote a More moms than ever work out- farming village of Nazareth. But stayed in high school. She pretend- makes society strong. Families are blog, “Adventures in Grocery Shop- side the home. More fathers than the holy calm was broken again ed that the looks from her class- basic to life. ping.” ever are not the biological father. when Jesus took up a collision mates did not hurt her, and that The feast of the Holy Family fol- “In the bakery, they’re giving Families are blended, mended and course with the authorities. she was glad to be a “cautionary lows Christmas. The birth of Christ away free samples of coffee cake extended. The modern family bet- What made the Holy Family whale” for them. She made plans is the rebirth of the family into and of course, my kids all take one. ter resembles “Desperate House- holy is that they trusted the Lord for an adoption. grace. The family is messy, just like The toddler decides he doesn’t like wives” than a Norman Rockwell through it all. Through it all, her family dealt that first holy family. Messy, messy, it and proceeds to spit it out in my painting. In the movie bearing her name, with the unexpected pregnancy messy. And holy. hand. Of course, there’s no garbage Take comfort. Just because Je- Juno had her parents take a seat as a family. Her dad let slip that he To take to prayer: How has your can around, so I continue shopping sus, Mary and Joseph were Jesus, in their family room. With her thought she was wonderful even if family been a blessing? n one-handed while searching for Mary and Joseph does not mean best friend posted behind her on she was irresponsible. Somehow someplace to dispose of the regur- that they lived happily ever after the stairs for moral support, Juno the mess became blessed. Father Scotchie is the pastor of Most gitated mess in my hand.” behind a white picket fence. The paced. She needed to tell them Healthy cells make a healthy Precious Blood Parish in Oviedo. Look closely and you’ll see every union of Joseph and Mary began something important. body. Sick cells make a sick body. He holds a Doctorate of Ministry in family has chewed-up coffee cake with scandal. Mary gave birth in Her stepmom asked, “Did you As families are the cells of society, preaching from the Aquinas Insti- in its hand. Besides the usual joys the dirt of a barn. Jesus’ first cradle get expelled? Were you taking the Church supports policies that tute in St. Louis. He can be reached of children becoming teenagers, was a feedbox. drugs?” form healthy families. at [email protected]. Scripture readings Friday, Dec. 20 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Sunday, Dec. 29 Friday, Jan. 3 Thursday, Jan. 9 Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday, Dec. 25 Holy Family (Jesus, Mary and Joseph) 1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Ps 98:1, 3-6; Jn 1:29-34 1 Jn 4:19-5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 or Lk 4:14-22 Saturday, Dec. 21 Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 3:12-17; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Saturday, Jan. 4 Mass at dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11- Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, religious Friday, Jan. 10 12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Monday, Dec. 30 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mass during the day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Lk 5:12-16 Sunday, Dec. 22 Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 Sunday, Jan. 5 Tuesday, Dec. 31 Saturday, Jan. 11 Fourth Sunday of Advent Thursday, Dec. 26 Epiphany of the Lord Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a , 9b; Jn 3:22-30 St. Stephen, first martyr Mt 1:18-24 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, Wednesday, Jan. 1 Sunday, Jan. 12 16bc-17; Mt 10:17-22 Monday, Dec.23 Mary, the Holy Mother of God Monday, Jan. 6 Baptism of the Lord Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4bc-5ab, 8-10, 14; Friday, Dec. 27 Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; 1 Jn 3:22-4:6; Ps 2:7-8, 10-12a; Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Lk 1:57-66 Lk 2:16-21 Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 St. John, apostle and evangelist Tuesday, Dec. 24 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Thursday, Jan. 2 Tuesday, Jan. 7 Jn 20:1a, 2-8 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, Sts. 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Samaritan Center Guatemalan woman and her 27-year-old advocacy from the Catholic Charities legal client who had been placed at a facility for The Samaritan Center provides transi- daughter finally obtained their green cards staff, the mother obtained her green card in handicapped children in Orlando when she tional housing for homeless families with after living more than 25 years in the United October of 2012 and the daughter in Septem- was 9 years old. After investigating further, it dependent children in Indian River County. States. ber of 2013, thereby helping to keep this fam- was discovered that the client indeed had 11 “Sabrina” came to Samaritan Center shortly The woman and her then 2-year-old ily together in the United States. siblings, some of whom had never met the cli- after regaining custody of her 3-year-old son. daughter journeyed to the U.S. in 1988, flee- ent. The family flew here from California and Sabrina had a history of drug problems in the ing war and poverty in Guatemala. She gave elder affairS stated that Terri had been placed in a facility years prior to being accepted into Samari- birth to and raised four other U.S. citizen In May 2012, the program received a call at 9 years old because her mother was unable tan Center. Upon successful graduation of children. Her husband, who had obtained a from an attorney’s office in Miami who to care for her. On May 26, 2012, she met her the Drug Court system and admission into green card through the legalization program wanted to know if Catholic Charities was the family at Sandpiper Cluster. The workers at a structured program, she was re-awarded of the 1980s, became a U.S. citizen in 1997, guardian of “Terri” (pseudonym is being used the facility were also happy to meet her fam- full custody of her son. Since she entered the but he was not able to legalize his wife and to protect privacy), a client of Elder Affairs ily. Some of the employees came into work al- program, she has gained employment, en- daughter because of their manner of entry. who is handicapped. The parents of the client though it was their day off. Catholic Charities rolled her child into a child care facility and is The woman and her daughter applied had recently passed away and the attorney’s has been Terri’s guardian since 1986 when working on her next step which is permanent for asylum, but due to U.S. Citizenship and office had to notify everyone about the estate. her former facility in Orlando was closed housing for her family. Immigration Services’ error, their case was Shortly after that call, the program received a and she was moved to Sandpiper Cluster. A closed in 2004. With the assistance of Catho- call from a man who identified himself as the guardian was needed because the facility did immigration lic Charities, their cases were reopened and client’s brother, saying that he had not seen not know that she had family and it needed With the assistance of Catholic Charities reconstructed so that they could reapply. Af- her in a long time. The family had moved to Immigration Legal Services, a 54-year-old ter much bureaucratic red tape and zealous California from Miami and lost track of the PLEAsE sEE programs, B4

Karen’s Kitchen, a ministry funded by CRs Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Catholic Charities Wellness Diabetes Class Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic CATHOLIC CHARITIES B2 One family at a time

Sheila Gomez the opportunity for mothers and Executive Director their babies to bond and grow to- gether. We help babies to live and ‘As the family goes, so goes the nation and Welcome to our Catholic Chari- mothers to “mother.” Our Rachel’s so goes the whole world in which we live.’ ties’ Family insert edition. One of Vineyard Ministry assists in the the most important objectives of spiritual, emotional and psycho- the Catholic Charities logical healing of moth- — Blessed John Paul II programs and minis- ers who chose abortion. tries is to help poor and We walk with the hurt- vulnerable families stay ing mother until she is together. whole and can again Our Catholic Church fully participate in her teaches that marriage natural and spiritual and family are funda- families. We also min- mental for a healthy ister to fathers who have society, promoting the experienced the pain human dignity of the of abortion and whose person and the common Sheila Gomez families suffer the con- good of society. There- sequences. Our prison fore, a society filled with broken ministry in collaboration with Ra- families is a ruptured society that chel’s Vineyard brings male pris- diminishes the human dignity of oners who have suffered the pain each person. and violence of abortion into the In the U.S. Catholic bishops’ healing love of Our Lord. When Pope John Paul II blesses a baby during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican pastoral letter “Economic Justice the mother and/or father is healed, in 2004. (Alessia Giuliani, Catholic Press Photo | CNS FILE PHOTO) for All” (1986), the bishops state: the family is strengthened and our “The long-range future of this na- entire community benefits. ing their own affairs. This is a vi- with a caring professional emerge vices reaches out to our extended tion is intimately linked with the The Immigration Legal Ser- tal ministry for families who care as stronger and healthier mem- Church family to assist families well-being of families, for the fam- vices and Refugee Resettlement about their elderly, but do not have bers of their family and commu- in extreme poverty overseas. This ily is the most basic form of human Programs provide the legal path the resources to provide this assis- nity. ministry unites families and also community.” This teaching on the and material assistance to unite tance, and alleviates the worry of In the area of education and unites our Catholic Church in its family is the lens through which families who are physically sepa- the individual client as well as the advocacy, our Respect Life Office mission to our vulnerable broth- we invite you to know and under- rated due to many causes such family. provides the needed education ers and sisters in Christ through- stand our Catholic Charities pro- as persecution, human traffick- Our Counseling Program ac- about the Catholic Church teach- out the world. grams and ministries. ing, violence or dire poverty. If tively ministers to the entire fam- ings on all of the life issues from Our Catholic Charities in the Catholic Charities’ mission united, a family can endure and ily and has a mission to strengthen natural conception to natural Diocese of Palm Beach will con- seeks to promote and restore the overcome the many sufferings of the individual and the family. The death that affect our families and tinue to follow the U.S. bishops’ human dignity of poor and vulner- leaving their homeland and start Catholic Charities counselors pro- serve to strengthen the ties be- directive that: “Health, educa- able persons and families. Each anew and be able to contribute to vide vital therapy to family mem- tween family members. The Well- tion and social service programs program and ministry is designed the common good. bers who suffer from marital/re- ness Ministry promotes the physi- should be scrutinized in light of to strengthen families by address- The Catholic Charities Samari- lationship discord, child and fam- cal health of the individual and how well they ensure both indi- ing the immediate cause of the in- tan Center and our Homeless, ily dynamics, depression, anxiety, family through educating parish vidual dignity and family integri- dividual suffering that is separat- Hunger and Outreach Program divorce, grief, loss and substance nurses who minister in their re- ty.” We wish all families a blessed ing the family. Understanding that keep families intact who are either addiction. Individuals and fami- spective parish communities. Christmas and a united next year we at Catholic Charities are more in a state of homelessness or are on lies who work through their issues Finally, our Catholic Relief Ser- of life. n than outreach caregivers and ac- the brink of falling into homeless- tually function as vehicles of the ness. Assisting families through Time, talents Holy Spirit, we minister with the the overwhelming stress of home Catholic Charities officers and directors touch of Christ. Our Lord is always and food insecurity lessens the and support present when we provide services family tension so that the family The Charities officers and direc- Directors are ways to help to clients and their families. can concentrate on regaining sta- tors are a group of individuals com- Kim Celedinas, St. Edward Par- Our Birthline/Lifeline Preg- bility. mitted to promoting the compas- ish, Palm Beach. families in need nancy Care centers strengthen Catholic Charities Elder Affairs sionate work of Catholic Charities. Frank Maurno, Cathedral of St. the family by providing education, Program protects the elderly who Individuals share time and diverse Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gar- Catholic Charities is recruiting counseling, material support and are no longer capable of manag- talents, bringing leadership, ideas, dens. volunteers for several programs. good management practices and Msgr. Michael D. McGraw, St. For those who want to give CATHOLIC CHARITIES EVENTS 2014 strong internal controls to the table Joan of Arc Parish, Boca Raton. time and talents, opportunities with the interest of the mission of Marietta McNulty, St. Edward are varied and are as simple as Catholic Charities in mind. Parish, Palm Beach. providing office support or helping Below are upcoming events Catholic Charities has planned for 2014: John Herrick, St. Ann Parish, with special projects, to taking a Officers West Palm Beach. role assisting in prison ministry Mass to celebrate National Migration Week, Jan. 4, 2014, 4:30 Immediate Past President: Wil- Marciano Miclat Jr., M.D., St. by bringing the word of God and p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. liam Shannon, St. Jude Parish, Te- Jude Parish, Tequesta. sacraments to the incarcerated. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito will be the celebrant. A reception follows in the questa. Father Richard Murphy, pastor, Contact Denise McOsker, volunteer parish hall. 561-360-3327. President: Eugene Pollingue, Holy Cross Parish, Vero Beach. coordinator, at 561-345-2005 or Esq., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Terence Murphy, Cathedral of St. email dmcosker@catholiccharities- Caritas Dei Gala: Jan. 30, 2014, 6:30 p.m., The Breakers Hotel, One Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gar- dpb.org. South County Road, Palm Beach. Cocktails, silent auction, 7:30 p.m. dinner, and Vice President: Father Thomas dens. Financial contributions can be dancing. Tickets: $450 per person; $350 per junior. Other sponsorship levels Barrett, rector, Cathedral of St. Ig- Brian O’Connell, Esq., St. Juliana mailed to Catholic Charities of available. Kim and Ray Celedinas, chairpersons; and Cathie and Andres Fanjul, natius of Loyola, Palm Beach Gar- Parish, West Palm Beach. the Diocese of Palm Beach, P.O. co-chairpersons. 561-630-2695. dens. Diane Simowitz, St. Patrick Par- Box 109650, Palm Beach Gardens, Secretary: Lorraine Sabatella, ish, Palm Beach Gardens. FL 33410-9650; or visit www. Samaritan Center 21st annual dinner, March 24, 2014, 6 p.m., catholiccharitiesdpb.org. The Quail Valley River Club, 2345 Highway A1A, Vero Beach. Theme: “Home Is Where St. Paul of the Cross, North Palm Ex-officio Members: Beach. Robert Diaz, Esq., St. Timothy page includes electronic donation the Heart Is.” Dinner honors Anna Nichols. Tickets: $150 per person. Seating is information. limited; please R.S.V.P. by March 14. 772-770-3039. Treasurer: Denis Hamel, St. Parish, Miami. Christopher Parish, Hobe Sound. J. Patrick Fitzgerald, P.A., Epipha- ny Church, Miami. B3 catholic charities Florida Catholic Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 The family ­— first and foremost Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito he created us to enter into and ex- ‘The first perience the communion of love as One of the priorities of our dio- he himself is. For all eternity God setting in cese is family life. At this time of gives himself away in selfless love Advent and Christmas, we prepare and so is a communion of love in which faith for a time that centers around fami- the Trinity. lies and is meant to bring families The family is a trinity of love, enlightens together. However, we which reflects this life of know that many fami- God. Husband and wife the human lies experience hardship give themselves to each in many different ways, other in total love and the city is the from financial problems sacrifice of their own in- family.’ to various forms of in- dividual lives. The fruit of ternal alienation includ- their love is children in a ing breakup. We want to family. The love between — From the support our families in Bishop a husband and wife is far encyclical every way we can and to Gerald greater than themselves. “Lumen promote the sanctity and Barbarito Their love is the very love dignity of marriage and of God present in the Fidei” (“The family life as God’s gift to world from the beginning Light of us. It is in the family that we truly of creation. find joy in life. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, Faith”) from Catholic Charities is committed certainly has demonstrated his de- Pope Francis to helping families and to strength- votion to family life and marriage as ening the bonds of family life. In a priority of his ministry. His per- Pope Francis watches as a family carries offertory gifts to the altar during a Mass this special section of the Florida sonal devotion to the family is eas- for catechists in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sept. 29. (PAUL HARING | CNS) Catholic, you will read of how Cath- ily observed in his love for married olic Charities has concretely as- couples and for young people. As place in 1980. That was the synod try, his words, “As goes the family, able — from the unborn child in a sisted families in various manners. he greets married couples, young convoked by Pope John Paul II and so goes the nation,” continue to be mother’s womb to the disadvan- When we bring families together, people and children, he engenders concretely demonstrated the prior- a constant challenge for us and a re- taged, the neglected, the immigrant we are carrying out the mission of a love in all of us for others as our ity of family life for his ministry as minder of the basis for many of the and the elderly among us — the the Church, which is to unite all of family. The priority of family life is followed through in the ministry of problems in our nation’s life. Pope Lord continues to touch the lives of us as one family in Jesus Christ. We so important for Pope Francis that Pope Benedict XVI. In the apostolic Francis and all of our recent popes people with his love and mercy. are very blessed by the ministry of he has announced a special Synod exhortation, “Familiaris Consortio,” have reinforced the teaching of the We are a family in Christ and it Catholic Charities in its support of of Bishops on the family to be held which was a result of the 1980 Syn- Second Vatican Council that the is in bringing families together that families, especially as it wishes to in 2014. Certainly, the emphasis on od of Bishops on the Family, Pope family is “the first and the vital cell we are able to experience his love broaden its outreach in every way family life and strengthening its John Paul II presented a wonderful of society.” unconditionally. Catholic Charities and to every part of our diocese. By bonds is one that will very much synthesis of the Church’s teaching As Catholic Charities carries out is committed to serving the family being intimately involved in assist- benefit our society in which there is on marriage and family life. its mission in the Diocese of Palm because the family is a reflection of ing family life, Catholic Charities such fragmentation and misunder- His poignant words in this ex- Beach, I wish to express deep grati- God’s very love made incarnate in reflects the love of God in a funda- standing of the meaning of family. hortation, “The future of human- tude to Sheila Gomez, its executive Jesus Christ. May the Lord continue mental manner. One also realizes the importance ity passes by way of the family,” re- director, the board of directors of to bless its ministry and mission. Marriage and family life reflect that Pope Francis is attributing to minds us that family life is integral Catholic Charities, as well as all of As we celebrate this time of Ad- the life of God himself as an eternal family life by calling this special to finding our identity as persons. its staff who strive to make the face vent and Christmas, it is my privi- exchange of love. When God cre- synod since there has already been Later in his ministry, when he vis- of Christ visible among us. By serv- lege to wish all of you and your fam- ated us in his image and likeness, a synod on the family, which took ited the city of St. Louis in our coun- ing the needs of the most vulner- ilies a most blessed season. n Catholic Charities programs available across the diocese

Birthline/Lifeline Pregnancy Care CATHOLIC CHARITIES MISSION STATEMENT Pahokee to assist foreign-born individu- new community. The program serves Centers are dedicated to the sanctity of als and families in need of immigration newly arrived refugees, asylees, Cuban/ life, and three facilities offer pro-life ser- assistance. 561-345-2029 or tkeohane@ Haitian entrants, as well as victims of vices, education and counseling focused Catholic Charities of the five-county Diocese of Palm Beach respects life in catholiccharitiesdpb.org. human trafficking. 561-345-2000 or on abortion alternatives and adoption. all of its stages. In living our faith, we help and create hope for people in need, Interfaith Health and Wellness Referrals for prenatal care, medical without regard to religion, by delivering social services, collaborating with others [email protected]. in building just and compassionate communities, and empowering individuals Program features programs that coverage, housing and emergency Respect Life Office and Rachel’s assistance, along with free ultrasound, through education. provide ongoing education for registered Vineyard healing ministry are pro- pregnancy testing and baby items are nurses who serve faith communities. The nurses in the program are dedicated to provided. 561-345-2036 or mrodri- For information about programs and services, call 561-775-9560 or visit www. life initiatives designed to promote a [email protected]. catholiccharitiesdpb.org. promoting preventive care of the body, greater understanding of the sanctity mind and spirit, and offer guidance. The of human life and the humanity of the Catholic Relief Services carries out program also brings health awareness unborn child, and carry out the mission the commitment of the U.S. bishops to org. Hunger, Homeless and Outreach and provides registered nurses in Fort assist the poor and vulnerable overseas of the Church to witness to and serve all provides emergency services that as- Pierce and Pahokee. 561-345-2006 or as part of the universal mission of the Elder Affairs is dedicated to “the dig- sist individuals and families to attain [email protected]. human life and to help those suffering Catholic Church. Catholic Charities helps nity of life” as professionals serve those economic stability and self-sufficiency in the aftermath of abortion. 561-345- coordinate local grants generated from age 65 and older, and provide guardian- Prison Ministry reaches out to spiritu- through the provision of support services ally minister to and evangelize inmates in 2000 or dkazimir@catholiccharitiesdpb. the annual CRS fundraising project, ship, case management and protection and appropriate referrals when neces- nearly 25 different correctional institutes. org. Operation Rice Bowl. 561-360-3327 or against crime, exploitation, abuse and sary. Emergency support services include The program is made possible with the [email protected]. Samaritan Center is a long-term neglect. 561-345-2014 or afariello@ provisions of food, transportation and, help of strong leadership and more Counseling services in eight locations catholiccharitiesdpb.org. when available, assistance with rent and than 140 volunteers. 561-345-2000 or residential facility for homeless families provide counseling by professional thera- utility payments for those facing short- [email protected]. in Vero Beach. Built in 1993, the shelter pists to help “strengthen the sacrament Guardianship Training is a training term situational crisis. 561-345-2000 or is designed to strengthen families and of marriage and the family” and guide course designed for those entrusted with Refugee and Resettlement serves the [email protected]. those experiencing life issues, depres- the care and “protection of dignity and newly arrived reach self-sufficiency as prepare them to live independently. sion, anxiety, grief and loss. 561-345- human rights” of another. 561-345-2014 Immigration Legal Services are quickly as possible and assists them with 772-770-3039 or tsegal@catholic 2008 or misava@catholiccharitiesdpb. or [email protected]. provided in Riviera Beach, Stuart and social and economic adjustment to their charitiesdpb.org. Dec. 20, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014 Florida Catholic CATHOLIC CHARITIES B4

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line/Lifeline center, she had moved my children are more affectionate STORIES in with her boyfriend, was preg- with me. Now, I see a mom like an From B1 nant and her boyfriend was strong- octopus whose tentacles give love, ly urging her to abort. kindness, patience, teach the faith Catholic Charities Prison Ministry someone to make decisions for her. The baby’s image on the ultra- and drive around children like a Her older sister was amazed at all sound screen brought new life to taxi driver.” has provided delivery of all core she was afraid of taking her medi- that Terri was able to do for herself. her own heart and made her yearn services, including appointments cation. Her difficulty with the lan- The family all enjoyed the visit and for family support and family val- Hunger, Homeless with the Department of Health, guage made communicating with they still visit Terri whenever pos- ues. With encouragement from one and Outreach Social Security Administration, her doctor challenging. At the end sible as most of them live in Miami, of the counselors at the center, she Esther was six months pregnant and public school system to regis- of the six-week evidence-based Arizona and California. was reminded of the mercy of God and her husband, Joaquin, had just ter the children in elementary and “Living Healthy” class, she now has and how families can imitate his started work after three months of high schools. The Resettlement a brighter future. She learned many Parish social mercy and become one again. unemployment when she called team has worked with the em- tools to manage cholesterol, diabe- ministry and CRS The client then shared that she Catholic Charities looking for as- ployable adults — the mother and tes and preventable diseases, and Karen’s Kitchen, a ministry of had returned to her home. Pointing sistance with her rent. The Hunger, her 18-year-old son, who are now introduced her new understanding St. Lucie Parish in Port St. Lucie, to her growing belly, she proudly Homeless and Outreach Program employed at a Publix close to their and wellness approach to her fami- welcomes homeless people, needy remarked, “This baby will be bap- was able to assist this family by home. The children are doing well ly. She and her family are now more families and the elderly to the tized into our family, my own fam- paying the portion that they did not in school and have improved their conscious about making smart parish center for a hot meal every ily and the family of God!” have, as well as provide them with English communication skills. The choices in their lives, improving Thursday evening. An average food assistance, financial counsel- family is doing well overall and communication with her doctors of 250 people attend each week, Counseling ing and coordinate with the Birth- they are good members of the com- and adhering to medications pre- half of whom are children un- One client describes her experi- line/Lifeline program for prenatal munity with great expectations scribed. She gained the knowledge der 18. Whole families sit around ence with the Catholic Charities care. The family is now self-suffi- for the future. As a long-term goal, to live a healthier life, which is ben- the tables, simply but beautifully Counseling Program: “When I cient and Joaquin has been pro- the mother wants to utilize her ac- efiting the whole family. decorated. Besides partaking of a came to therapy, I lived in a chaotic, moted to manager at his job. Most counting skills in the U.S. by taking nutritious meal, individuals and loveless and angry household with importantly, baby Lucas was born advanced accounting coursework Rachel’s Vineyard families have the opportunity to my husband and children. I used happy and healthy in October. and securing a job in the account- Greg’s anger was destroying connect and feel that they are not to go in my little cave (my room) ing field in the future. his marriage and his relationship alone in their struggles. to avoid causing more damage. In Refugee with his children. After a difficult Each week a team of dedicated therapy, I learned that the mother is Resettlement Wellness time of separation from his wife, volunteers prepare the center, cook the core of the family and that when An Iraqi family of four relocated A client was very emotional he decided to come to a Rachel’s the food, and serve the meals. Each she is not emotionally healthy, she from Iraq to Vero Beach in March and frustrated because her health Vineyard post-abortion healing re- client or family receives bread and rots the family. Counseling has 2013. The U.S. sponsor did not condition was out of control and treat. He had an amazing healing canned goods to take home when brought me balance, perspective, maintain his promise to provide affecting her and her family. In ad- weekend. He and his wife recon- they are available. The volunteers peace and skills to ground myself temporary housing to the family. dition, one of her school-aged chil- ciled, he was able to ask for forgive- also give out clothing that has been and deal with the challenges of Therefore, Catholic Charities as- dren was recently diagnosed with ness of her and their children. Greg donated by parishioners. my life. I learned to recognize the sisted the family by picking them high cholesterol. The client did not has made peace with God and his Karen’s Kitchen is funded by goodness in my husband, and the up from the airport, locating af- know how to take control of her aborted child. Thanks to the heal- monetary donations from St. Lu- lines of communication between fordable housing, connecting utili- health, the importance of planning ing ministry of Rachel’s Vineyard, cie’s parishioners and by the com- us have changed 360 degrees. I ties for them, obtaining furniture healthy snacks and meals, symp- Greg and his family are experienc- munity. This wonderful ministry am more patient and affectionate and required house items, appro- toms of high or low blood sugar, or ing wholeness that they have never received one of the 20 local Catho- with my children, and in return priate meals, etc. The program how to cook balanced meals and experienced before. lic Relief Services Rice Bowl grants in 2012. Funding for the diocesan Prison Ministry Rice Bowl grants comes from 25 The Prison Ministry has initi- percent of the annual Rice Bowl ated a Christ-centered support Lenten collection to help with local group, open to people of every food security initiatives; 75 percent denomination, designed to offer of the collection is sent to Catholic fellowship, consolation and sup- Relief Services for its food relief and port through the exchange of con- development programs overseas. versation and prayer to adult fam- ily members of men and women Birthline/Lifeline incarcerated in prisons and jails. “Mary” came to this country Participants welcome the oppor- with her family hoping to find a tunity to spend time with others better life. She wanted to study, who share the same burdens as work and become independent. they do. One woman said, “I have She learned English quickly but been looking for a group like this then she started to feel less and for years.” Meetings are held in less attached to her family, and the the Vero Beach area on Saturday bonds that had held her so tightly mornings. All participation is to her parents and family life were confidential, and information can gradually unraveling. be obtained by calling the Prison At the time of her visit to a Birth- Catholic Charities Samaritan House Ministry Office at 561-360-3326. n