Men Open Hearts to Christ Activities Reveal Pro-Life Strength

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Parishioners of St. Philip Phan Van Minh in Orlando Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito is among the many men wear traditional Vietnamese clothing at a Mass gathered at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola for celebrated Jan. 31 by Bishop John Noonan for the Pictured are two of the 300 young people who the annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Rally Jan. 25. Vietnamese New Year. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) represented the Diocese of Venice at the Jan. 22 March (LINDA REEVES | FC) for Life in Washington, D.C. (COURTESY) Vietnamese Men open Activities Catholics relish hearts to Christ reveal pro-life

traditions Men of all ages — teens to seniors — sat in the strength pews, stood along the back, filled the aisles and Family is a huge part of the Vietnamese New overflowed into the chapel of the Cathedral of St. Joining hundreds of thousands of marchers, the Year, also known as “Tet,” the biggest event of the Ignatius Loyola Jan. 25 Diocese of Venice sent a group of more than 300 — year in Vietnam. Generally celebrated for three Despite their numbers of 1,300 strong, they all mostly young people — to Washington as part of days, the first day focuses families; the second gathered as one community of faith. With hum- the annual March for Life on Jan. 22. day honors ancestors; and the final day allows the ble hearts, the men witnessed as a priest set the The young people represented nine parishes, faithful to pray for blessings and to sanctify their tone of the day as he processed with a golden two high schools and three local universities. Tak- labor. It is the one time of the year that families monstrance holding the Eucharist. Seminarians ing time from their academic studies and spiritu- strive to be together. followed behind carrying censers with burning al formation, a number of seminarians joined as “Family is a tight-knit unit in the Vietnamese incense, reminding all that Christ was present. well. culture,” said Father Chau Nguyen, pastor of St. The reverent procession was part of the diocesan Even with harsh winter conditions impacting Philip Phan Van Mihn Parish. “Wherever you Catholic Men for Jesus Rally. Men, boys, clergy the Washington area, the group remained fo- are, you try to go home for the New Year. It is like and seminarians attended and witnessed the cused on their reason for being a part of a national Thanksgiving in America.” love of Christ through their active participation. movement seeking an end to abortion. Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for more Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. on this story. on this story.

A look Honoring back religious to the jubilarians decade of the 1950s WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Feb. 7-20, 2014 | $1.00 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO EDITION Parish community sends 50,000 meals to hungry in Africa 18-year-old parishioner spearheads campaign to help the hungry LINDA CALDWELL of the Florida Catholic staff

INDIALANTIC | Eighteen- year-old Tatiana Martin set a goal of making 20,000 meals to feed the hungry and then realized she needed to think bigger. With the blessing of Father Tony Welle, parochial adminis- Philippine Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila trator at Holy Name of Jesus Par- wipes away tears as he discusses Typhoon ish in Indialantic, and the sup- Haiyan damage with Archbishop port of the youth ministry team, Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. Tatiana started fundraising for Conference of Catholic Bishops, in Manila, Philippines. Feb. 3. Cardinal a meal-packing event held Jan. Tagle told the U.S. delegation that 26. She created a display with recovery in the Philippines will show a tags labeled from $1 to $150. She church united. (TYLER ORSBURN | CNS) spoke after all of the Masses one weekend, asking her fellow parishioners to take a tag from the board and commit to donating Typhoon the monetary amount appear- ing on the tag. “If each tag was taken, then recovery can we would raise $10,000,” Tatiana Left, volunteers at Holy Name of Jesus Parish seal the food packets that will be shipped to Burkina said. “Within three Masses, all of Faso, Africa. Right, sometimes you need a lift when serving others. This young boy’s father gives him the tags were gone. So, we added a boost so he could add a scoop of vegetables to a food package. (PHOTOS BY LINDA CALDWELL | FC) show world more tags to raise more money and were able to raise our goal Tatiana from packaging 20,000 meals to Martin packaging 50,000 meals.” set a a united Tatiana had participated in a goal of Helping Hands meal-packaging making event while at the Steubenville 20,000 Church Conference last summer. Pre- meals to feed DENNIs sADOWskI sented by Catholic Relief Ser- the Catholic News Service vices and Stop Hunger Now and held throughout the country, hungry. the goal of the meal packaging With MANILA, Philippines | An emotional events is to bring food — a sand- the help Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila welcomed wich-sized plastic baggie filled of her parish, U.S. Catholic leaders reviewing Typhoon with rice, soy meal and dried 50,000 Haiyan recovery efforts, saying that the vegetables, supplemented by a meals work to rebuild devastated communities packet of vitamins — to the hun- were can show the world a Church united in the gry of Burkina Faso, a drought- packed. service of people in need. stricken country in West Africa. With tears welling up as he described Tatiana said the Steubenville the utter destruction he saw during a visit event had a profound effect on to Tacloban soon after the Nov. 8 typhoon her. She felt called to serve others swept in from the sea with 195-mile-an- who are hungry and struggling. hour winds and a tsunami-like storm surge, It also served as a catalyst for her Cardinal Tagle reminded the international senior project at West Shore Ju- amazing. We also had online tic baggies. delegation Feb. 3 that storm survivors can nior/Senior High School in Mel- registration. We not only filled “I love the feeling you get from INSIDE teach visitors about the importance of per- bourne. the shifts, but we are over capac- a group project where you are ac- severance and maintaining faith in God. In addition to financial sup- ity.” complishing something useful Our Catholic Appeal “I don’t know how we could make the port, she would need enough The day of the event, parish- to help someone else,” said John Weekend is Feb. 15-16. whole world realize how much we could volunteers to fill the packets. ioners jumped into action and Grant, a retiree who joined the Learn more about the help. For a few days (during my visit) we Again, Tatiana was amazed by within a half hour had packag- parish a year ago. “Throughout life-changing ministries knew it was possible for humankind to be the support of her parish coming and sealing stations up and my life, I have strived to do for in the Diocese of Orlando together, to be one, to feel for one another munity. running, and everyone from others. This is a wonderful un- on Page 5. “People flooded to the tables preschoolers to seniors, families PLEASE SEE TYPHOON, 11 to volunteer,” she said. “It was and teens, began filling the plas- PLEASE SEE FOOD, 2 Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic Your orlando communitY 2 Sharing the message of God in sign language LINDA CALDWELL Duffy was surprised to learn there Iris Bleck is a regular at Mass of the Florida Catholic staff were 14 deaf people in her parish and Bible study. “I come to learn community. She is pleased to see about prayers and about God and ORLANDO | Karen Duffy more than half of them on average Jesus,” she signed. “I want to know learned how to sign to help a deaf participate in the weekly Sunday more about my Church.” friend better understand what was Mass, and most of those stay for The Bible study group discusses happening during Mass. the 45-minute Bible study after- the works of Catholic authors as That humble gesture has grown ward. well. At a recent gathering, Bebee into a ministry for the deaf at St. “Even though everyone can Martin raved about Scott Hahn’s Isaac Jogues Parish in Orlando. read the readings from their Cate- book, “Rome Sweet Home.” In addition to interpreting the 10 chumen Lectionaries beforehand, “It is a different kind of book a.m. Sunday Mass for the deaf for there are many unanswered ques- that I read,” Bleck signed. “I am the past 15 years, as well as special tions,” Duffy said. “We try to an- glad he wrote it.” events, Duffy leads a Bible study swer those questions and provide Duffy encourages other par- group for the hearing impaired. a fuller understanding not only of ishes that offer sign language in- “So often, the deaf community the day’s readings, but also other terpretation at Mass to continue does not have a deep understand- elements of the Mass, such as the the celebration with a Bible study ing of the Catholic faith, the doc- Eucharist, the Lord’s Prayer, the afterward. She believes the added trine, theology and Bible because songs and the priest’s homily.” instruction has truly enhanced the they miss out on some of the things The additional instruction faith lives of the hearing impaired Iris Bleck responds to a question, signing “yes,” during Bible study for the priest is saying, details that en- means a lot to the group, which of her parish community. the deaf at St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Orlando. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) hance the Mass,” Duffy said. “The includes a woman in her 30s, folks “There is an old saying that purpose of the Bible study group is in their 70s and even a man who the more you teach the more you to break down those barriers and can lip read in three different lan- learn. I truly believe that,” Duffy to give this special group of men guages. said. “I sign to bring a better un- and women the education in cat- “It is something they crave,” derstanding of God and the faith echesis that they deserve.” Duffy said. “They want to learn to others. It is what I am called to After she began to sign at Mass, more and be closer to God.” do.” n Bishop John Noonan FOOD: ‘This is the first time a parish invites you to the Diocese of Orlando has undertaken 50,000 meals’ Anniversary Mass Celebrating all Wedding Anniversaries FrOm 1 St. James Cathedral dertaking.” 215 N. Orange Ave.• Orlando, FL 32801 “It is good to help others,” said Ty, a sixth-grader at Holy Name of 10 a.m. Saturday., Feb. 15 Jesus Catholic School, who was Followed by a punch, cake reception volunteering with his family. and photo opportunities. Less than four hours later, three shifts of volunteers filled all Pre-registration is requested but not required the packages. Office of Family Life and Pastoral Care “Holy Name of Jesus is a parish • Visit www.orlandodiocese.org/anniversary Ways to • Call 407-246-4930 of people who give and share with 31260-0207 each other and with their broth- RegisteR • E-mail [email protected] ers and sisters,” said Stephanie Bosse, diocesan coordinator for Catholic Relief Services. “Each Volunteers weigh and add rice to a food package during an event person I spoke with at the event Jan. 26 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Indialantic. understood, in fact reveled, in the power of ‘their gift of food for to- tomorrow is not empty of job, or a parish has undertaken 50,000 day and donations for tomorrow.’ livelihood or the dignity of work meals. pilgrimages Helping Hands feeds bellies in the and school.” “Tatiana blew her own goal moment but also makes sure that Bosse said this is the first time out of the water,” said Amanda Join Father longin Kopp, who teaches the senior project course that sparked the of St. Timothy • Lady, Florida idea for the meal-packing event. 31222-0207 “She has answered her call above For a pilgrimage to: and beyond. She has reached new heights with this project. Fatima, Spain, Lourdes, and Barcelona She chose to do a fundraiser and May 27-June 7, 2014 ended up getting the whole com- Holy Land—Walk Where Jesus Walked munity involved.” “I was excited, not only for her Sept. 13-22, 2014 but because of the realization of With 10 years of leading church groups in how one person, each person, can pilgrimages around the world, Fr. Longin be such a positive influence in the provides spiritual support. You will return world,” Father Welle said. “I am just overwhelmed with home totally transformed, restored and happiness,” Tatiana said. “The renewed with abundant blessings. fact that we are helping so many FOR MORE INFORMATION people is incredible. I would have ANd REgIsTRATION, plEAsE cAll: never thought we would have ever A volunteer distributes the vitamin packets that were put in the meal reached this amount.” n 352-460-2562 packages. (PHOTOS BY LINDA CADWELL | Fc) 3 Your Orlando community Florida Catholic Feb. 7-20, 2014 Vietnamese Catholics keep traditions alive LINDA CALDWELL ‘You, the Vietnamese of the Florida Catholic staff community, are a ORLANDO | The Vietnamese community of faith. You community in the Diocese of Or- lando has a strong belief in God, have sacrificed a great steeped in tradition and rich in faith. Bishop John Noonan cel- deal for your faith, and ebrated with the community dur- yet you have continued ing a Mass Jan. 31 at St. Philip Phan Van Mihn Parish to commemorate to believe in God. the Vietnamese New Year. Bishop You have given us an Vincent Nguyen, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto who example of what it is to was visiting Orlando, was the con- truly love the Lord.’ celebrant. “You, the Vietnamese community, are a community of faith,” Bish- Bishop John Noonan op Noonan said. “You have sacrificed a great deal for your faith, and yet you have continued to believe in made of sweet rice, beans and meat. God. You have given us an example Father Nguyen said he has many of what it is to truly love the Lord.” special memories of his grand- Father Chau Nguyen, pastor of mother cooking the cake all night St. Philip, said the Vietnamese New long over a wood fire. Year, also known as “Tet,” is deter- Another pivotal celebration in mined by the lunar calendar and the Vietnamese culture is the feast usually occurs sometime from mid- Parishioners of St. Philip Phan Van Minh in Orlando wear traditional Vietnamese clothing at a Mass of the Vietnamese martyrs, cel- January through mid-February. celebrated Jan. 31 by Bishop John Noonan for the Vietnamese New Year. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) ebrated on Nov. 24. Father Nguyen Tet is the biggest event of the year said the highlight of that celebra- in Vietnam and is generally cel- en said. “Wherever you are, you try fortune. to both the children and adults, as tion is a procession with the relics ebrated for three days. On the first to go home for the New Year. It is Following Mass, families con- part of the celebration of the Mass- of martyrs at the beginning of Mass. day, families, which can include like Thanksgiving in America.” tinue the celebration at home with es. In the children’s envelopes he Afterward, the faithful have the op- several generations, pray for peace. For Mass, women wear their fin- a small party. In the morning, the places one dollar, and in the adults’ portunity to venerate the relics. On the second day, they remember est silk dresses while the men gen- children will awaken their parents he encloses a Bible verse. Still, as his community embarks and honor their ancestors. During erally dress in suits. Father Nguyen and grandparents to wish them “For the adults, we give them a on a new year in Vietnamese tradi- the final day of celebrations, the said the celebration is made more good health, peace and prosperity red envelope with the word of God tion, Father Nguyen wishes peace faithful pray that God will continue special with the burning of incense in the New Year. In return, grand- in it with the hope that they will fol- for his parishioners. to bless and sanctify their labor. It is and the offering of fruit to symbol- parents will present the children low the word of God and will live “I always pray for them every the one time of the year that fami- ize the gift of the first fruits of the with a small, red envelope contain- the phrase that is in their envelope,” day,” he said. “I pray for peace and lies strive to be together. year to God. Festivities also include ing one or two dollars. he said. unity for the parish because I truly “Family is a tight-knit unit in the firecrackers and a dancing lion per- Father Nguyen continues this Throughout the three-day event, believe if the people are united, they Vietnamese culture,” Father Nguy- formance, which is a sign of good tradition, presenting red envelopes the people feast on a special cake can do anything.” n Diocese gives thanks to religious sisters, brothers and priests

LINDA CALDWELL recognized the vital role religious of the Florida Catholic staff men and women have played in the building of faith in God’s peo- ORLANDO | Their love for ple. He noted, in particular, the Christ radiated as the religious works of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton sisters, brothers and priests pro- in the building of Catholic schools cessed into the Basilica of the Na- and that of St. Katharine Drexel tional Shrine of Mary, Queen of and her vocation and love for Na- the Universe on Feb. 1 for the cel- tive Americans and their children. ebration of Mass with Bishop John He said, like their predecessors, Noonan, a Mass he initiated to ob- today’s religious have touched the serve World Day for Consecrated lives of many. Life. About 250 faithful gathered “You have a special place in our to thank and pray for the men and hearts,” he said. “For many of us, women who selflessly serve their you are the people who welcomed communities. us into school the first day, taught “You have truly been giving of us how to read, taught us how to yourself to the people of the Dio- write, and above all, you taught us cese of Orlando,” Bishop Noonan who God is — to know him, to love said. “Our presence here this him and to serve him, not just with morning is a sign of our love and words, but action by the example of our gratitude to each and every one your life.” of you. So we have come to pray Religious Teachers Filippini Sis- and be with you at this time.” ter Dorothy Sayers, who serves as Pope John Paul II instituted principal at Holy Family Catholic World Day for Consecrated Life, a School in Orlando, said the day of- Consecrated religious men and women pray Feb. 1 during the celebration of Mass with Bishop John day of prayer for religious women fered the religious the opportunity Noonan at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando. Bishop Noonan and men, in 1997. initiated the Mass to observe World Day for Consecrated Life. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) In his homily, Bishop Noonan Please see RELIGIOUS, 4 Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic Your orlando communitY 4

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Heather Wernke, a student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, participates Teens from parishes in the Diocese of Orlando pray the Lord’s Prayer during the Quo Vadis retreat for young men ages in many facets of the university's Catholic Student 13-18. Programs such as Quo Vadis bring awareness to vocations. (JACQUE BRUND | FC) Union. (MICHAEL HARKER | FC) Our Catholic Appeal supports life-changing ministries

Florida march for life MICHAEL HARKER ‘It is essential we accompanied his wife, Judith, and continue the faith traditions Special to the Florida Catholic to Mass, which sparked a deep we cherish. A total of 415 people ‘The whole goal of support these young curiosity for Christ. After many were baptized, confirmed and re- Catholic campus ministry ORLANDO | Our Catholic Ap- men and women who meetings with a parish deacon, he ceived their first Communion dur- peal is an annual opportunity attended formation sessions to being the Easter Vigil in 2013. is to have students be for Catholics of the Diocese of are discerning a call to come Catholic. The Office of Faith Formation young disciples and be Orlando to share in the pastoral “Everything clicked and fell into also purchases books, pamphlets work of Christ by funding the im- priesthood and religious place,” Nelson said. “I fell in love and other materials to help form young Catholic leaders.’ portant diocesan programs and life in their early stages with the faith. That’s where I am the faith of believers, regardless ministries. This critical operat- now and I’m still learning.” of age. — Dennis ing support enables the diocese of formation.’ Following his baptism, Nelson Johnson Jr. to provide people, parishes and began participating in daily Mass Making time schools with a variety of essential — Father Jorge Torres and volunteering at a soup kitch- for God on campus services that change lives and lead en. He said his conversion to Ca- Heather Wernke is pursuing a souls to heaven. Below are three 11-year-old students and 11th- tholicism changed his life. double major in space physics and adult faith formation group. people whose spiritual lives have grade students to discover their “It has put me more at ease, at computational mathematics at “The people help me grow in my blossomed thanks to support of purpose in life and to be open to peace with myself and God,” he Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Uni- faith,” Wernke said. “Having that the campaign. Our Catholic Ap- God’s call to a priestly or religious said. versity in Daytona Beach. She is support group and being a support peal weekend is Feb. 15-16 at all vocation. In addition, the Diocese Our Catholic Appeal funds the focused on her rigorous academ- for others as well is important.” parishes. of Orlando offers vocation aware- work of the diocesan Office of Faith ics, but she is also focused on the Gifts to Our Catholic Appeal ness weekends that give young Formation, which offers training wisdom of the Lord. help Catholic campus ministry Leading toward people the chance to visit semi- for parish staff who welcome and She serves as secretary of the programs across the Diocese of a vocation naries and convents. form new Catholics. Their min- Catholic Student Union ministry Orlando purchase liturgical sup- Sixteen-year-old Patrick joined “It is essential we support these istry is enriched so they can help board, is an altar server at Sunday plies as well as books and learn- 40 other young men to learn more young men and women who are people prepare for the sacraments Mass and leads a Why Catholic? ing materials. Our Catholic Appeal about the priesthood during a Quo discerning a call to priesthood and also provides funding for leader- Vadis retreat sponsored by the religious life in their early stages of ship and faith development oppor- Diocese of Orlando Office of Voca- formation,” said Father Jorge Tor- tunities, such as the Why Catholic? tions. The retreat helped the teen res, director of vocations. program, which helps participants learn to trust God and discover his Programs like the Quo Vadis ‘I fell learn more about the Catholic view vocation. retreat, Focus 11 and vocation in love on biblical justice and morality. “I think if I’m a priest it’s my job awareness weekends are made The Diocese of Orlando recently to help souls get into heaven,” Pat- possible through funds from Our with the created a forum for Catholic stu- rick said. “There’s nothing more Catholic Appeal. faith.’ dent leaders, from universities important than that. If God wants and colleges like Embry-Riddle, me to become a priest, that is what to come together to convey new Forming leaders — Richard I will do.” in Christ ideas and help their communities During the retreat, he spent It took more than 60 years for Nelson thrive. hours in prayer but also spent time Richard Nelson to seek God with “The whole goal of Catholic with many priests to learn about all his heart, but the senior shows campus ministry is to have stu- their faith journey. how it’s never too late to find faith. dents be young disciples and be “I enjoyed talking to priests At age 65 he was baptized, young Catholic leaders,” said Den- about their vocation,” Patrick said. confirmed, and received his first nis Johnson Jr., senior director of “I learned that we are not discern- Communion during the Easter Richard Nelson, left, a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in faith formation for the diocese. ing alone.” Vigil in 2008 at St. Mark the Evan- Summerfield, was baptized, confirmed and received holy Communion “We’re developing them to be Patrick also attended Focus 11, gelist Parish in Summerfield. The for the first time at age 65 during the Easter Vigil at his parish in Catholics in the world, mature and another diocesan event that helps search for God started after he 2008. (MICHAEL HARKER | FC) engaged in their faith.” n Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic Your orlando communitY 6 Jesus Christ helps couples through each stage of marriage LINDA CALDWELL FYI good spouses to each other.” of the Florida Catholic staff “It has been through his wisdom National Marriage Week and his grace that we have learned ORLANDO | With Valentine’s that our marriage is covenant that Day just a week away, love is on the The goal of this annual event, needs to be honored,” she concelebrated this year Feb. 7-14, is to minds of many. One of the great- promote the benefits of marriage tinued. “And so, we are both very est loves in the eyes of the Catholic for men, women, children and aware to try to make decisions that Church is that between a husband society, and to connect people with not only bring honor to God and and wife. marriage resources around the our marriage, but also honor and In a statement on marriage, the country. To learn more, visit www. respect to each other as well.” U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops nationalmarriageweekusa.org. Toni and Henry Godinez of wrote, “In Christian marriage, the Church of the Resurrection in spouses model the love and self-gift Lakeland have been married 32 of Christ. By giving of themselves a good thing because it made us years. Toni said their marriage has and serving one another, their talk out our problems. Now that we evolved over the years, in that it has family and community, they help have a baby, it is even more impor- become more spiritual. one another live out Christ’s call to tant that we talk to each other.” “We have found that the ‘small’ discipleship, love and service.” Colleen added that they have things don’t bother us as they did Marge and Romeo St. Pierre have been married 71 years. They While married couples might also kept Christ at the center of at the beginning,” Toni said. “We are strong in faith and in love, and say having a sense of humor is enter their union expecting their their marriage. Before their son are much more at peace with each important. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) love will always be the same, ex- was born, they frequently attended other and much more tranquil. Our perts say marriages go through dif- daily Mass together. trust has built up over the years ferent stages. The U.S. bishops have Gloria and Mark Fry, also parish- along with our never-ending faith placed information on their web- ioners of Sts. Peter and Paul, have in each other. It is our faith in God site, www.foryourmarriage.org, to been married seven years. While that has brought us through many help couples anticipate the stages some speak of a “seven-year itch” difficulties, allowing our love to of marriage. It states, “All healthy Gloria said, their love has grown grow.” marriages experience change and and matured through the years. They participate in the celebra- transition. That’s what keeps them “On my wedding day, I didn’t tion of Mass together every week- alive and growing. Some of the think I could love my husband end and are involved in many min- stages of growth are predictable, more than I already did, but I can istries together. others are not.” honestly say that I love him more “We enjoy each other’s com- The three main stages are now than I did then because my pany and look forward to spending newly married (0-5 years), middle love has grown and matured,” she time with each other,” Henry said. years (6-25 years), which usually said “I love being married to Mark “Whether it involves travel or just coincides with the active parent- and I honestly can’t imagine life spending time at home doing nothing stage, and later years (26-plus without him.” ing special at all, we just love being years), also known as the “empty Faith has played a vital role together and sharing a good laugh.” nest” years. throughout their married life, as Marge and Romeo St. Pierre of St. Most relationships move they have faced many challenges, Timothy Parish in Lady Lake have through cycles that include ro- including the cancer diagnosis of journeyed together through the mance, disillusionment, and ma- Gloria’s mother and sister, the early stages of marriage. They took their ture love. Colleen and Matthew death of her mother, and an illness vows 71 years ago, and Marge said Szczepanski of Sts. Peter and Paul that prevented the couple from they meant what they said when Parish in Winter Park have been having children. Throughout it all, they took those vows to love and married for two and a half years Christ has remained their strong- cherish each other. and are the proud parents of a hold. “We have always enjoyed each 10-month-old son. While their ro- “Christ is the center of our mar- other’s company,” she said. “So mance is relatively young, Colleen riage,” she said. “There is so much when our children left home, it was said challenges arise but honest going on in the world that hurts not a big adjustment. We have also communication helps them navi- marriages that if you, as a couple, tried to have a home filled with gate through stormy seas. are not holding on tightly to God, laughter. Having a good sense of “When we first got married, we making it through the rough times humor is important.” lived in a studio apartment, so it will be that much more difficult. At As for his secret to married suc- wasn’t like we could walk into an- the end of the day, we are not per- cess, Romeo had five simple words other room if we got mad at each fect and so we need’s God’s help, to share with other husbands: other,” she said. “In a way, it was wisdom, grace and mercy to be “Learn to say, ‘Yes, dear.’” n Married couples are invited to Wedding Anniversary Mass Feb. 15 All married couples are in- and all couples will renew their efits afforded married couples by vited to the Diocese of Orlando’s vows. The celebration is hosted by society. The sanctity of marriage Wedding Anniversary Mass cel- the diocesan Office of Family Life. unites the entire being of spouses ebrated by Bishop John Noonan, “The love between a husband in love and is a sign of God’s love Saturday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m., at St. and wife is placed in their hearts for humanity.” James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange by God to fulfill his design for each A reception will follow Mass that Ave., Orlando. During the annual person,” Bishop Noonan said. includes photo opportunities with celebration, held on or near World “For the Catholic Church, mar- Bishop Noonan. Registration is re-

Marriage Day (Feb. 9), those cel- riage is more than a social con- quested by visiting www.orlando 30516-0207 ebrating significant anniversaries tract made by two people,” he con- diocese.org/anniversary. n will be recognized and honored tinued. “It is more than the ben- 7 Your Orlando community Florida Catholic Feb. 7-20, 2014 Best of the best in education honored JON H. ARGUELLO place else other than Catholic Special to the Florida Catholic schools,” she continued. “To be able to share your faith with young ORLANDO | Educators in the children and watch them grow from Diocese of Orlando were honored 4-year-olds to 14-year-olds, in my by Bishop John Noonan at the fifth case, is a beautiful thing.” annual Distinguished School Edu- The Distinguished High School cator Awards luncheon, held Jan. 24 Teacher Award went to longtime at the Dubsdread Club in Orlando. Bishop Moore Catholic High School Bishop Noonan likened the art teacher Vince Balaguer. Other Catholic school teachers to the teachers nominated in this category greatest artists, saying that they were Mary Byrnes from Melbourne mold and form students into the Central Catholic High School and world’s future leaders. Leyzia Maisonave from Santa Fe “You not only look at a piece of Catholic High School in Lakeland. stone and see the image, but you Barbara Havens of Sacred Heart look in the minds and hearts of the Catholic School in New Smyrna young people you encounter every Beach took home the Distinguished day. You form them, you inform Elementary School Teacher Award. them, but above all, you give them The two finalists were Beth Hamby life, hope and love.” of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic The honorees were celebrated School in Indialantic and Carol for their demonstration of excel- Polkowski of St. Joseph Catholic lence in instruction, use of technol- School in Winter Haven. ogy, leadership and modeling the Henry Fortier, diocesan secre- Catholic faith. tary for education and superinten- Jennifer Jones, a third-grade dent of Catholic schools, said the teacher at Church of the Resurrec- Sidney Jones, left, congratulates her daughter, Jennifer, a third-grade teacher at Resurrection Catholic awards were a very small token of tion Catholic School in Lakeland, School in Lakeland, on winning the first St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Teacher Award at the annual appreciation for the teachers and became the first recipient of the Distinguished School Educator Awards luncheon Jan. 24. (PHOTOS BY LINDA CALDWELL | FC) administrators who have “a very St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Teacher large role in transforming society.” Award. This new award honors their faith, but it’s really helped me The Bishop John Noonan Ad- Park. “I am honored and humbled to teachers relatively new to the pro- grow and become a stronger Catho- ministrator Award went to Kath- “I was quite surprised and hon- be with you,” Fortier said, speaking fession. lic.” leen Kiley, principal of St. Andrew ored because I was in such great to those in attendance. “The talent “It’s a great honor,” said Jones. Amanda Sarasua from Father Catholic School in Orlando. The company,” said Kiley, a first-time in this room is amazing. There re- “It’s not something that I ever would Lopez Catholic High School in Day- two finalists were Geraldine Gen- finalist. “I think I have been blessed ally is no better.” n have expected. (Being a teacher) is tona Beach and Jena Love from St. dall, principal of St. James Cathe- with great teachers, administrators not what I ever expected — it’s so Joseph Catholic School in Winter dral School in Orlando, and Kath- and a wonderful pastor with great Arguello is director of school mar- much more. I thought it was going to Haven were also finalists in this leen Walsh, principal of St. Marga- vision and leadership. keting and development for the be just about helping the kids grow category. ret Mary Catholic School in Winter “I wouldn’t choose to work any Diocese of Orlando.

A catholic schools week Knowledge kindergartner Service at St. Andrew Catholic Faith School in Orlando, answers a question during “Brain Bowl” Jan. 28. Separated into a Blue Team and a White Team, two students from each grade competed against each other, answering questions in religion and various school subjects as part of the Catholic Schools Week event. The White Team won 22-19. Students from St. Joseph Catholic Bishop John Noonan blesses students from Bishop Moore (COURTESY) School in Winter Haven serve the Catholic High School during a Mass celebrating the school’s 60th hungry in their community by anniversary Jan. 28. Ten students will be traveling to Orlando’s collecting food items for the local sister diocese in the Dominican Republic Feb. 2-9 to share their Catholic Charities of Central Florida gifts — from technology skills to sports to drama — with the food pantry at their weekly school children there. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) Mass. (ELIZABETH WILSON | FC) Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Orlando community 8

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Pray for the unborn, healing St. Ann Parish, 1311 Robinson period. Opens with the Votive 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. Catholic Days at the for the mothers and fathers, Drive, Haines City. A special Mass of the Eucharist, in The annual Mass recognizes Capitol (Tallahassee): and the conversion of staff and encounter with Our Lady and English, March 17; bilingual the ministry of those who Monday, March 25-Thursday, doctors. Mass begins at 8 a.m., St. Bernadette is shared through Votive Mass for Peace March 18, protect life and care for the March 27. Join Florida bishops, followed by a rosary procession a series of projected images and closing Mass of St. Joseph, ill and dying, and all in the including Bishop John Noonan, to a nearby abortion clinic. of Bernadette, the Grotto, the in Spanish, March 19. All Masses medical profession. Bishop to advocate for important Contact Office of Advocacy pilgrims, and the candlelight at 6:30 p.m. with Father Rafael John Noonan will extend a issues of our faith and meet and Justice, advocacyjustice@ and Eucharistic processions. The I. Villegas from the Archdiocese special blessing. Free parking state lawmakers. Sponsored orlandodiocese.org. experience mirrors spending of Medellin, Colombia. 407-277- is available at the corner of by the Office of Advocacy and a day in Lourdes, France. 3939. Pre-Cana marriage Orange Avenue and Robinson Justice, Council of Catholic Each participant will receive Lenten performance with Street. 407-246-4800. Women and the St. Vincent de preparation: Marriage a small bottle of Lourdes preparation is a three-phase Jeanne Cotter: Sunday, March “Called to Holiness” Paul Society. 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CatHoliC Men for Jesus CHrist rally Hearts open to conversion, confession and Christ LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff

PALM BEACH GARDENS | Men of all ages — teens to seniors — sat in the pews, stood along the back, filled the aisles and overflowed into the chapel of the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Philippine Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila Loyola Jan. 25 wipes away tears as he discusses Typhoon Despite their numbers of Haiyan damage with Archbishop 1,300 strong, they all gathered Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. as one community of faith. With Conference of Catholic Bishops, in Manila, Philippines. Feb. 3. Cardinal humble hearts, the men wit- Tagle told the U.S. delegation that nessed as Father Tom Barrett, recovery in the Philippines will show a rector of the cathedral, set the church united. (TYLER ORSBURN | CNS) tone of the day as he processed with a golden monstrance holding the Eucharist. Seminar- ians followed behind carrying Typhoon censers with burning incense, reminding all that Christ was present. recovery can The reverent procession was part of the diocesan Catholic Men for Jesus Rally. Men, boys, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito is among the many men gathered at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius clergy and seminarians at- Loyola for the annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Rally Jan. 25. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) show world tended and witnessed the love of Christ through their active ogy at Franciscan University of participation. Steubenville, Ohio, shared his a united “Who is excited?” asked personal life story about grow- John Moore, rally master of ing up in a Protestant family, ceremonies. A parishioner entering seminary and becom- Church of Holy Cross Parish in Vero ing a Presbyterian minister DENNIS SADOWSkI Beach, he was charged with with a successful ministry and Catholic News Service enthusiasm as he welcomed growing church. He then talk- participants to the morning ed about his unhappiness and men’s gathering with music, continued research into the MANILA, Philippines | An emotional inspirational talks, prayer and Bible that led him to conversion Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila welcomed fellowship. “There is a wonder- and the Catholic Church Easter U.S. Catholic leaders reviewing Typhoon ful group here today.” 1986. Haiyan recovery efforts, saying that the The annual rally is designed “My research kept coming up work to rebuild devastated communities to ignite the spirit and help indi- Catholic,” he said about his con- can show the world a Church united in the viduals be better men for Jesus tinuous study of the Bible to find service of people in need. Christ. Shortly after 8 a.m., the the truth. “In the mid-1980s I With tears welling up as he described sprawling parking lot at St. Ig- moved to Milwaukee and began the utter destruction he saw during a visit natius Loyola was completely study under the Jesuits.” to Tacloban soon after the Nov. 8 typhoon full with participants’ vehicles Hahn went on to talk about swept in from the sea with 195-mile-an- and buses from parishes. The the sacrament of reconciliation hour winds and a tsunami-like storm surge, entrance area of the cathedral and the healing powers of the Cardinal Tagle reminded the international was packed with men ready to God-given gift. Hahn has writ- delegation Feb. 3 that storm survivors can get inside. Bishop Gerald M. ten a guide book called “Lord, teach visitors about the importance of per- Barbarito welcomed the crowd Have Mercy” that provides severance and maintaining faith in God. as the procession ended and the A group of men clap, raise hands in the air and sing as the practical advice and inspiration “I don’t know how we could make the sweet aroma of incense filled diocesan men’s rally begins Jan. 25 at the Cathedral of St. about the sacrament. He regards whole world realize how much we could the air. Ignatius Loyola. reconciliation as a “treasure” help. For a few days (during my visit) we “(Christ) touches us every day and “a single most unrated sac- knew it was possible for humankind to be whether we realize it or not, and The bishop said how fortu- favorite authors” and a “man rament” that helps prepare for together, to be one, to feel for one another today with open hearts he is go- nate the men were to listen to with deep spirituality.” Hahn, holy Communion. ing to touch us all in a special Scott Hahn, who Bishop Bar- an author, lecturer and pro- PLEASE SEE TYPHOON, 11 way,” the bishop said. barito described as “one of my fessor of Scripture and theol- PLEASE SEE RALLY, 2 Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach communitY 2

RALLY to confession. The sacrament is a true blessing.” From 1 Jimmy Paige, 24, of St. Helen Parish in Vero Beach, said Hahn explained the sacrament of rec- “It is free health care,” he said. onciliation very well. “If we spend so much effort on “It is not really about what you the care of our bodies, shouldn’t have done wrong,” Paige said. “It we be spending more time on our is about cleansing. It is important souls? After all, our bodies will to heal your soul.” pass away soon enough, but our Bobby William, a parishioner souls will live on forever.” of St. Ignatius Loyola, said the Hahn said spiritual health talks at the rally were “fantastic.” not only affects a person as an He had watched Hahn on Eternal individual, but everyone in that World Television Network, but person’s life — spouses, family found it interesting to see him members, friends and work as- in person. “He is excellent,” Wil- sociates. liam said. “Take care of the body but take Bishop Barbarito celebrated care of the soul,” he said. “We Mass to conclude the rally. “It have been given a precious gift. is my privilege to celebrate the The spiritual life is vulnerable center of our faith, the Eucharist, to the devil. Christ wants to give in which we come together and us the gift of divine mercy. It is a we literally transcend this space time to get clean.” and this time and we enter into Priests were on hand for par- the action of Jesus himself,” he Father Dominic Toan Tran, parochial vicar of St. Juliana Parish in West Palm Beach, hears a confession ticipants interested in receiving said. n during the Catholic men for Jesus Christ rally Jan. 25. (PHoToS BY LINDA rEEVES | FC) the sacrament of reconciliation. Confessionals were set up in quiet places on the grounds of the cathedral and in remote areas inside. At times, lines formed and men waited silently in reflection and prayer to take a turn to receive the sacrament, and freedom and healing from sins. Duane Berreth, a parishioner of St. Mark the Evangelist in Fort Pierce, commented on Hahn’s story about conversion and con- fessing sins. “I am a convert. I realize that confession is a blessing. It is a blessing I never had before I became Catholic, just like Scott,” Berreth said. “After hearing him, men get caught up in the spirit flowing at the men’s rally Jan. 25 at I realize I need to continue to go the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. Announcing

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Elaine Ahles, a part-time Fort Pierce resident and parishioner of St. Anastasia Parish in Fort Pierce, holds a small sign with a message during the annual prayer gathering Jan. 22 in downtown West Palm Beach.

Frank Giannattasio, a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito leads prayer Jan. 22 on the sidewalks near the Palm Beach County Courthouse in Royal Palm Beach, holds a sign with a powerful pro-life message in West Palm Beach. Every year at this time he participates in the peaceful gathering held on the during a gathering near the steps of the Palm Beach County anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Bishop Barbarito urged all to continue to pray for unborn babies and to Courthouse in West Palm Beach Jan. 22. end abortion. Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community 4 The gift of the sacraments In January, Pope Francis began ‘A sacrament is a sign. It is a symbol. It points to but personal and meaningful. a series of his Wednesday audi- The Eucharist, the “sacrament of ences on the subject of the sacra- something beyond itself. However, unlike other sacraments,” is the one that we ments. 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FYI Catholic Days at the Capitol: March 25-27, 400 S. Monroe St., Catholic Days great way Tallahassee. Agenda: briefing on important issues concerning and important to the Catholic Church, meetings with elected officials, luncheon with bishops of Florida and legislators, and Red Mass celebrated to venture into politics by the Florida bishops at St. Thomas More Cathedral, 900 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee. Cost: $170 per per- LINDA REEVES son (double occupancy). Registra- of the Florida Catholic staff tion information available at www. diocesepb.org. Space is limited. PALM BEACH GARDENS | Dur- Early reservations are suggested. ing a sermon delivered in Rome September 2013, Pope Francis talked about politics and getting in- clearly,” he said. “Catholics have volved in political issues. many particular reasons to stand “A good Catholic meddles in up and take action, and it is evident politics, offering the best of him- that not taking action will have dire self, so that those who govern can consequences.” govern,” he said. “But what is the Jordan said when he attended best that we can offer to those last year, he was aware of several who govern? Prayer. That’s what legislative issues of Catholic — and Paul says: ‘Pray for all people, and Christian — concern and “could for the king and for all in author- not afford to remain silent.” He also ity.’” knew of issues related to Catholic Hundreds of Catholics interested cemeteries and all cemeteries. in the legislative process and being Pope Francis in his homily went advocates of issues of concern to on to urge all people to get involved the Catholic Church will travel to and to pray for officials. He even Tallahassee for the annual Catholic Representatives from the Diocese of Palm Beach gather during Catholic Days at the Capitol last year. gave some tips on how to do it. He Days at the Capitol sponsored by Participants wear red and stand out clearly as they visit offices in Tallahassee representing the Catholic said, “Prayers can be simple. Pray the Florida Conference of Catholic voice. (LINDA REEVES | FC) that the leader — man or woman Bishops March 25-27. Participants — can govern well, love their peo- will also pray at the event for those agenda includes a briefing on the tersburg will be the homilist for the to the process,” she said. McKinley ple, serve their people and remain in authority. issues prior to event participants Red Mass this year. said just being there united with humble. Pray even if the leader is “We advocate on four issues in meeting with state representatives “Most of our long-term partici- other Catholics and showing great- wicked or has problems — then the areas of life, social concerns, and senators to advocate specific pants are women,” said McKinley, er support gathered in numbers is a one’s prayer can be that the leader health and education,” said Betty issues outlined by the conference. who is trying to promote the event key to officials hearing the Catholic would change his ways. A Christian McKinley, past president of the A luncheon is planned March 26. and rally Catholics in the diocese to voice just a bit louder and clearer. who does not pray for those who Palm Beach Diocesan Council of Florida’s bishops attend along with attend, especially men and women Thomas Jordan, a parishioner of govern is not a good Christian.” n Catholic Women and administra- legislators and all event partici- who have never taken part. Holy Spirit Parish in Lantana and tion assistant in the diocesan chan- pants. A Red Mass of the Holy Spirit Palm Beach Diocese representa- administrator of Our Lady Queen For more information about cellor’s office. “The legislative pro- March 26 at 6 p.m. at St. Thomas tion is traditionally good with more of Peace Cemetery, will be attend- Catholic Days at the Capitol, con- cess is so dynamic that sometimes More Cathedral is also part of than 50 people from the various ing this year’s Catholic days for the tact Betty McKinley at 772-342- the issues are not finalized until the events. The Mass is concelebrated parishes. McKinley wants to break second straight year. 0847 or bmckinley@diocesepb. last minute.” by the bishops and prayer is espe- attendance records this year. “For some time, and especially org, or Don Kazimir, Catholic McKinley said details of what cially dedicated for those working “We have a couple of men who in recent years, it has become very Charities Respect Life Office co- will be discussed this year are gen- in the executive, legislative and were first-timers last year. First-time obvious how our government can ordinator, at 561-360-3330 or erally offered before the trip. The judicial branches of government. attendees may wish simply to ob- become wayward if they don’t hear dkazimir@catholiccharitiesdpb. Catholic Days in Tallahassee event Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. Pe- serve during their initial exposure the voice of the people loudly and org.

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He is visiting St. Berna- ignite the spirit and touch hearts. dette in Port St. Lucie Feb. 17-19, and One example is nationally re- St. Paul of the Cross Parish in North nowned speaker Matthew Kelly, Palm Beach Feb. 24-26. who will speak at St. Lucie Parish in “St. Paul is hosting this special Port St. Lucie March 1 — four days mission as a way to invite people before Ash Wednesday. People of all Matthew Kelly Doug Barry John Michael Talbot to a deeper relationship through ages are invited to his presentation, prayer with Jesus Christ,” said Hel- “Living Every Day With Passion and to his website. entertaining, very passionate,” the personally from the sale of the tick- en Bloodgood, St. Paul of the Cross Purpose.” Kelly was main speaker at the priest said. “I think the one lasting ets,” Father Szanyi said. event chairwoman about the event “It is a nice lead-in to Lent,” said popular diocesan Catholic Men for message that everyone will take Another big name visiting here open to all. Admission is free, with a Franciscan Father Mark Szanyi, Jesus Christ Rally in January 2011. away from Matthew’s presentation is Doug Barry, evangelist and a co- good-will offering collected to sup- pastor of St. Lucie Parish. “We are Last Easter, Father Szanyi distrib- is that the Catholic Church has a lot host of “Life on the Rock” broadcast port Talbot’s ministry. n hoping his presence at St. Lucie will uted 2,200 copies of one of Kelly’s to offer its members, and its mem- on Eternal Word Television Network invigorate and excite our parishio- books, which talks about individu- bers have a lot to offer the world; (EWTN). He is coming to St. Martin For information on these and ners to become even more involved als strengthened in faith by prayer, that we should be proud, be bold, be de Porres in Jensen Beach Feb. 15 other events coming up in parish- in our parish.” study, generosity and evangeliza- Catholic.” for a men’s rally. “Doug Barry will es of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Kelly, a motivational speaker, tion. Father Szanyi added Kelly uses try and get men engaged in their read the Around Your Community author and business consultant, is The books were well received, proceeds from his presentation to faith and families,” said program section of the Florida Catholic. well known in Catholic circles. He and after viewing one of Kelly’s pre- create a confirmation preparation organizer Dave Olio about the event The diocesan website also fea- is founder of the Dynamic Catholic sentations online at YouTube, Father program that he will make avail- open to men of the Palm Beach Dio- tures events and activities of the Institute, established to research Szanyi thought about Kelly offering able to any parish that wants it free cese that will include a free break- various parishes and missions, “what it will take to establish vibrant a parish presentation. of charge. fast and lunch. and diocesan events open to Catholic communities,” according “(Kelly’s) very engaging, very “He does not receive anything Barry will also be at the Cathe- all. For information, visit www. diocesepb.org. Obituaries Sister Mary served St. Mary Medical Center in cese, where he was incardinated was small but the dedication was In 1971, while assigned to An- West Palm Beach from 1981 to 1990 in 1977. During his ministry he generous, courageous and endur- nunciation Parish in West Holly- Dougherty first as an admissions registrar and served several South Florida par- ing.” wood, a very poor parish, Father Sister Mary Dougherty, 91, died then as a pastoral associate. ishes, including when the Palm The Florida Catholic covered the Profeta shared with members of the Jan. 23 at the Dominican Life Cen- Sister Dougherty is survived Beach Diocese was established in celebration of Father Profeta’s 50th St. Vincent de Paul Society his call ter in Adrian, Mich. Sister Dough- by brother John Dougherty of October 1984. anniversary of ordination at St. Rita to spread the devotion of the Ma- erty made her religious profession Benbrook, Texas; and sisters Jean During his ministry in the Palm Parish in May 2000. In an interview, donna of the Poor. Some members to the Adrian Dominican Congre- Quigley of Springfield, Ill., and Rita Beach Diocese, he faithfully served Father Profeta reflected upon his wrote a prayer that was eventu- gation 72 years ago and ministered Dougherty of Bolingbrook, Ill. She Sacred Heart Parish in Lake Worth ordination and remembered the ally approved by then-Archbishop in Florida for more than 30 years. was preceded in death by a sister, as associate pastor and assisted at person who influenced his spiri- Coleman Carroll of Miami. Born in Chicago, she graduated Sister Eleanor Dougherty, also an St. Rita Parish in Wellington. He tual formation — his mother, who The prayer led to the Madonna of from Aquinas High School in Chi- Adrian Dominican. was also a chaplain of the Lake sewed the gold-thread chasuble he the Poor Ministry and over the next cago and received a bachelor’s de- A Mass of Christian Burial was Worth Police Department. He re- wore at his ordination. 29 years, 500 replicas of the statue gree in Latin from Siena Heights celebrated in Michigan Jan. 25, and tired in 1989. “She always had a rosary in her were created, along with prayer College (University) in Adrian and burial took place in the congrega- Early in his priesthood Father hand,” he said. “She was a great cards and medallions, which were a master’s degree in Latin from The tion cemetery. Memorial gifts may Profeta helped establish and served devotee of the Mother of God, a distributed throughout the world Catholic University of America in be made to Adrian Dominican Sis- as the first pastor of the Florida very devout Catholic.” — from the Americas to Cameroon Washington, D.C. ters in Michigan. A&M University Newman Club Father Profeta told the Florida to India to the Philippines — al- Sister Dougherty devoted much in Tallahassee, which was later Catholic that a turning point in ways in poor parishes or to reli- of her life to education, serving Father Salvatore named St. Eugene Chapel and Stu- his priesthood came during a 1964 gious orders dedicated to serving schools in Michigan, Florida, Il- dent Center. The St. Eugene Chapel trip to Rome. He acquired a 3-foot the poor. linois and New York as a teacher, Profeta website states, “Historical records bronze Marian statue. “Mary “I always had a love for the poor, assistant principal and principal. Father Salvatore Profeta died show that the successful develop- looked as if she was dressed for the but I never realized it would de- Here in the Diocese of Palm Beach Jan. 23. He was 92 and a priest for ment of a viable Catholic commu- poor and perhaps this is the way velop this way,” Father Profeta said. she taught at Cardinal Newman more than six decades, touching nity at Florida A&M University was she wanted to appear to humanity,” A funeral Mass was celebrated High School in West Palm Beach the hearts of many. largely due to the work of a single he explained. Jan. 28 at St. Rita Parish in Welling- from 1970 to 1972, and served as ac- Fondly known as Father Sam, priest, Father Salvatore Profeta, The statue of Mary, symboliz- ton with main celebrant Bishop tivities assistant for Convalescent Father Profeta was born in Pitts- who from 1953 to 1957 served as the ing her love of and outreach to the Gerald M. Barbarito. Father Pro- Center of Palm Beaches in West burgh on May 11, 1921. He was or- first full-time pastor. During that poor, led Father Profeta on a mis- feta was buried at Our Lady Queen Palm Beach from 1977 to 1978. dained April 30, 1950, in Steuben- time he called forth a small com- sion, promoting the “Madonna of of Peace Cemetery in Royal Palm She worked at Rosarian Acad- ville, Ohio. munity who remain to this day the the Poor.” Beach. Diocesan officials ask all to emy in West Palm Beach from 1980 He moved to Florida in 1960 strength of the black Catholic lead- “This was to be my mission in remember Father Profeta and his to 1981 as dean of boarders, and and served the Miami Archdio- ership in Tallahassee. The number life,” he said. family in their prayers. 7 Your Palm beach community Florida Catholic Feb. 7-20, 2014

Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito begins Catholic Schools Week festivities A Catholic Schools Week poster with the celebration of the Eucharist at Pope John Paul II High School is displayed at Pope John Paul II Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito accepts the offertory gifts from sudents at in Boca Raton Jan. 27. High School. Pope John Paul II High School. School communities celebrate annual week LINDA REEVES grow in knowledge of academ- of the Florida Catholic staff ics and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ, preparing them to go out BOCA RATON | Bishop Gerald into the world. The week ended M. Barbarito rolled out Catho- Feb. 1. lic Schools Week 2014 festivities The heart of Bishop Barbarito’s here in the diocese Jan. 27 at Pope homily was about living life in John Paul II High School with a the present, not looking back or focus on faith, most appropriate forward, and continuing to grow with the theme of the celebra- in faith. “Have faith in God to tion expressing that schools are take you into the future,” he said. central to the mission of the local “God gives us grace and strength. and wider Church community. He gives us opportunities. As we “I am very happy to be with celebrate the Eucharist, as we you to celebrate Catholic Schools celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Week,” Bishop Barbarito told stu- let us know the joy that God dents, teachers and administra- wants us to have. May God fill tors as the Mass began with fam- you with wisdom and joy.” ily members, school supporters, Quynh Trinh, a Pope John Paul diocesan leaders and priests of II junior, said her school is like a the school and parishes in the family. Students, teachers and southern part of the diocese in staff lean on each other, rejoice attendance. and help one another, and offer Bishop Barbarito went on to comfort during challenges and thank school leaders, teachers achievements. and staff for all they do helping to “(Catholic Schools Week) gives form and educate children, and us a chance to connect with God for the support offered by priests. Students gather as a community of faith Jan. 27 during the opening day of Catholic Schools Week at and express ourselves as a school He praised the school saying Pope John Paul II High School in Boca Raton, where Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito kicked off the celebration community. We do a lot of activi- multiple times, “Pope John Paul with a Mass. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) ties during the week and have II is a great school.” events as a community,” she said. Catholic school communities, service projects, programs celebration. Using the theme focused on spreading the mes- “We are a small community. Ev- ties throughout the diocese and Masses to mark the annual “Communities of Faith, Knowl- sage that schools are important eryone knows everyone. We are participated in a week of activi- national Catholic Schools Week edge and Service,” celebrations places of learning where pupils like a family.” n New program launched to empower parents LINDA REEVES ening families. Loh hopes both sponses (to children’s challenging “Leading and Loving” is held in FYI of the Florida Catholic staff husbands and wives will attend the questions).” six sessions. “The program pres- inaugural “Leading and Loving” “Leading and Loving” is de- ents the beautiful truths of the “Leading and Loving” NORTH PALM BEACH | The program, offered free of charge signed for parents with newborns, Theology of the Body, family life kickoff: April 4, 7-9 p.m. and April diocesan Office of Marriage and April 4 at St. Clare Parish in North young children and children in el- and virtue cultivation through 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Clare Parish Family Life is offering a new pro- Palm Beach. ementary school. Program devel- the lens of Blessed John Paul II’s hall, 821 Prosperity Farms Road, gram designed to empower parents “The program will assist par- oper is Family Honor, a national, teachings,” Fuentes said. North Palm Beach. Refreshments. Light lunch on April 5. Six sessions. as they meet the challenge of teach- ents in cultivating virtues and nonprofit, Catholic organization, “Blessed John Paul II said Next sessions to be announced. ing children about virtues, good values through activities and located in South Carolina. that the family was the foremost Parents only. Admission: free. Dona- morals and making good decisions. conversations in everyday family “Family Honor focuses on help- school of virtue and that it is in tion appreciated. Space limited. The “Leading and Loving” pro- life,” said Sharon Fuentes, who is ing parents to fulfill their God- and through the family that one Registration required by March gram provides an opportunity for on the Marriage and Family Life given responsibility to be the first learns how to be a gift to others,” 21. Registration forms available at parents to think through, discuss team presenting the session. “The and best teachers of their chil- Fuentes continued. “Through www.diocesepb.org/Leadingand and develop specific techniques program helps parents to become dren,” Fuentes said. “Family Hon- the family, children learn about Loving. Call 561-775-9557. for “empowered parenting,” said knowledgeable, confident and or strives to serve parents by help- the world around them. Children Cathy Loh, director of Marriage competent leaders of their fami- ing build bridges of communica- learn right from wrong. Children and Family Life, about the new di- lies by examining real-life scenar- tion between parents and children, learn about morals and values, lessons they will carry with them ocesan initiative aimed at strength- ios and developing appropriate re- encouraging connectedness.” and children learn foundational throughout their lives.” n Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community 8

nurse luncheon: April 25, noon, Ministry for the sick and Father Jack Welch, former DIOCESAN EVENTS National Croquet Center, 700 homebound training: Feb. 22, professor of Carmelite studies at TV MASS Florida Mango Road, West 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Patrick Washington Theological Union, Diocesan natural family Weekly Televised Mass: The Palm Beach. Lunch and awards Parish, 13591 Prosperity Farms on spirituality taught by St. John planning teacher training ceremony. Tickets: $75 per person. Road, Palm Beach Gardens. of the Cross. Designed for those televised Catholic Mass airs each seminar: Feb. 21-23, 6 p.m., 561-345-2000. Training session in the Family Life interested in deepening personal Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Ion Televi- Mary Immaculate Parish, 390 Center for anyone interested in relationships with God. Cost: sion Networks (check your local Sequoia Drive S., West Palm • Rosary gathering: First starting a ministry or ministry $30, includes lunch and snack. listing), featuring priests of the five- Beach. Free. Includes meals, but Saturdays, 9 a.m., near the enhancement. Presenter: Reservations: 561-622-2418 or hotel costs not included. Child Presidential Women’s Center in county diocese and Bishop Gerald Mary Jane Ringkanp, hospice [email protected]. care needs provided. Application West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint M. Barbarito. Weekly homilies are professional and registered nurse. completion required. Application Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led by Mass of Thanksgiving: April available online at www.diocesepb. Registration required. 561-626- forms: www.ccli.org. Submit to Catholic Charities of the Diocese 27, Florida Atlantic University, org/videos. To support the Catholic 8626. [email protected]. Upon approval, of Palm Beach Respect Life Office. Live Oak Room, 777 Glades Mass, please contact the Diocese of five short online courses must be 561-345-2000, ext. 287. John Michael Talbot: Feb. Road, Boca Raton. Host: Catholic Palm Beach Office of Communica- 24-26, 7 p.m., St. Paul of the Newman Club, a young adult completed. Registration: 561-741- tions at 561-775-9529. 1651. Cross, 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive, Catholic organization on campus. North Palm Beach. Contemporary All invited to celebrate Divine Catholic Women of Faith, COMMUNITY Christian music artist and author. Mercy Sunday and give thanks Women of Action conference: String Quartet, Haydn’s “The EVENTS Love offering appreciated. 561- in honor of the canonization of March 1, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Seven Last Words of Christ on the 626-1873. Pope John XXIII and Pope John Cathedral of St. Ignatius Paul Todd in concert: Feb. 7, Cross.” Festival and benefit: Feb. 28, Paul II. 561-297-3000. Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, 4 p.m., St. Matthew Parish, 6090 Les Moineaux Boys Choir 5-11 p.m.; March 1, 11 a.m.-11 Men’s Scripture study and Palm Beach Gardens. Hosted Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth. (from Paris) concert: Feb. 15, p.m.; March 2, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., discussion: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., by the Diocese of Palm Beach Tickets: $35 adults; $20 children. 7 p.m., St. Juliana Parish, 4500 S. St. Vincent Ferrer, 840 George Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family Council of Catholic Women. Includes prime rib dinner. Tickets Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. Forty- Room, 345 S. Military Trail, West Featured speaker: Carmelite available through parish office Free admission but donations seventh annual festival with live Palm Beach. Led by Deacon Jack Father Richard Champigny. Mass and sold after Masses. 561-966- appreciated. Boys choir will sing entertainment, food, beverages, Hamilton. 561-722-6793. with main celebrant Bishop 8878 or 561-329-9927. at 4:30 p.m. Mass before the 20 amusement rides, games, Prayer gathering: Fridays, Gerald M. Barbarito. Sacrament Our Lady of Czestochowa concert. 561-833-9745. contests and more. Proceeds 9:45 a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., of reconciliation available. American tour: Feb. 8, 4:30 p.m.; “Music in the Cathedral” benefit Catholic education and St. 8177 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 at Feb. 9, 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 concert series kickoff: Feb. 16, Vincent Ferrer School. 561-276- Pray with others for the end of the door. www.diocesepb.org/ a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Masses, St. 3 p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius 6892. abortion. 561-347-1636. womensconference. Thérèse de Lisieux Parish, 11800 Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Matthew Kelly presentation: Diocesan Rite of Election Lake Worth Road, Wellington. Prayer gathering: Fridays, Palm Beach Gardens. Features March 1, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. and call to continuing Feb. 9, the image will be 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A pianist Clara Han presenting Lucie Parish, 280 S.W. Prima Vista conversion: March 8, 7 p.m.; displayed 2-3 p.m. near Planned Woman’s World Medical Center works of Schumann, Chopin, Liszt Blvd., Port Saint Lucie. Theme: March 9, 2:30 p.m., Cathedral Parenthood in Wellington on the that offers abortion services, 503 and Strauss. Free. Open to all. “Living every day with passion of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 sidewalks along Route 441 just S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure 561-622-2565. and purpose.” Tickets: $39. N. Military Trail, Palm Beach north of Forest Hill Boulevard. All Coast rosary group leads rosary Limited seating. 772-878-1215. Gardens. Parishes are asked to welcome to attend Masses and recitation for the end of abortion. supply names of participants to rosary gathering to pray for the Cardinal Newman High 772-465-8298. RETREATS/DAYS [email protected], Office end of abortion. 561-784-0689. School benefit: March 1, 6 Pray the rosary for life: p.m., Raymond F. Kravis Center, of Catechetical Leadership, Mardi Gras carnival: Feb. 13, Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks OF PRAYER Cohen Pavilion, 701 Okeechobee Youth and Young Adult Ministry 5-10 p.m.; Feb. 14, noon-11 p.m.; just north of the Wellington Blvd., West Palm Beach. Theme: Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Formation. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Feb. 16, Regional Medical Center, 10101 “Sparkles and Spurs.” Dinner, Center: Retreats and programs Catholic Days at the Capitol: 1-10 p.m., St. Clare School, 821 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. All dancing, live auction, games. available for clergy, religious, March 25-27, Tallahassee. Prosperity Farms, North Palm invited to pray for the end of 561-644-5489, mmartens@ men, women, married couples, Gathering of Catholics from Beach. Rides, midway, games, abortions. 561-784-0689. cardinalnewman.com. singles and people in recovery dioceses around the state to food, performers and vendors. programs. Season theme: “The promote legislation that supports Admission: free. Ride tickets International food festival and benefit: March 2, 10 a.m.-3 Love of God is Ingenious.” Catholic Church teachings. available at event. 561-622-7171 CONCERTS Reservations required except Legislative briefing followed or [email protected]. p.m., St. Philip Benizi Parish, 710 S. Main St., Belle Glade. American, Free concert season: St. when stated. Location: 1300 by meeting with elected state Men’s rally with Doug Barry Haitian and Spanish cuisines. Patrick Parish, 13591 Prosperity U.S. Highway 1, North Palm representatives. Luncheon with of Eternal Word Television Bounce house, games and Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. bishops of Florida and legislators. Network: Feb. 15, 8:30 a.m.-1 entertainment. Proceeds benefit 561-626-8626. Free-will offering ourladyofflorida.org: Concludes with Votive Mass of the p.m., St. Martin de Porres Parish, parish youth ministry activities. appreciated. • Centering prayer: Holy Spirit (Red Mass.) Cost: $170 2555 Savannah Road, Jensen 561-996-3870 or philip710@ Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., main per person, double occupancy. Beach. Barry is co-host of “Life on • Feb. 16, 3 p.m., Aaron Kula comcast.net. chapel. Preregistration required. 772-342- the Rock” and founder of RADIX, and the Klezmer Company Jazz • Scripture retreat: Feb. 7-9. 0847 or 561-360-3330. a Catholic ministry that challenges Mary’s Shelter banquet: Sextet, “New Bridges Beyond the “Following the Way of Jesus: The Diocesan parent program: and encourages families to March 2, 5 p.m., Sailfish Country Tribes.” Spirituality of Mark’s Gospel,” led April 4, 7-9 p.m.; April 5, 9 embrace faith. Admission: free- Club, 2203 S.E. Sailfish Point Blvd., • Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Taizé prayer by Passionist Father Don Senior. a.m.-2 p.m., St. Clare Parish, 821 will offering. Free breakfast and Stuart. Dinner, entertainment service with St. Patrick choir, Cost: $225. Registration and Prosperity Farms Road, North lunch. 772-221-1865 or dolio@ and silent auction. Cost: $200 per organ, cello and flute. Singing deposit required. Palm Beach. “Leading and surfglobal.net. person. 772-223-5000. with periods of silent meditation, Cenacle, spiritual direction and Loving” focuses on innovative Seven-week Bible study: Feb. Women’s Circle “Circle of prayers of intercession and programs: 1400 S. Dixie Highway, parenting skills and tools to instill 16, 1:30-3:30 p.m., St. Bernadette Hope” gala: March 10, 6:30 p.m., reading from the Gospel. Lantana. 561-249-1621. virtues and morals in children. Parish, 350 N.W. California Blvd., Delray Dunes Golf and Country • March 16, 3 p.m., Howard Sponsored by diocesan Office of Port St. Lucie. “Genesis to Jesus” Club, 12005 Dunes Road, Boynton Greenblatt, classical and flamenco • Centering prayer: Thursdays, Marriage and Family Life. Free, study series developed by Scott Beach. Cocktail reception, dining, guitar favorites. 7-8:30 p.m. Free-will offering but space is limited. Registration Hahn. Cost: $20, includes “A dancing and silent auction. Father • April 13, 3 p.m., Con Brio appreciated. required by March 21. www. Father Who Keeps His Promises” Julian Harris, pastor of St. Thomas diocesepb.org/LeadingandLoving, written by Hahn, and workbook. More Parish in Boynton Beach, 561-775-9557, sfuentes@ 561-676-9804. will deliver the invocation. Guest speaker: Jim Sackett, retired diocesepb.org. John Michael Talbot parish news anchor for WPTV-Channel Diocesan School of Christian mission: Feb. 17-19, 7 p.m., 5. Tickets: $100. Funds raised will Formation: Classes and programs St. Bernadette Parish, 350 N.W. benefit free educational classes in English and Spanish for adults California Blvd., Port St. Lucie. and programs to empower seeking to learn more about Popular Catholic singer and underserved and unemployed the Catholic faith. Catechist songwriter, evangelist, and women. 561-244-7627, ext. 105. certification available. Cost: $10 founder of Brothers and Sisters of Fashion show: March 22, Trips to Scotland, France, Ireland, Shrines of Europe and much more.. and fee for textbook. www. 29711-0207 Charity, a monastic community. ranging from $3,599—$4,699 for 2014. diocesepb.org/schools-of- Admission: love offering. 772-336- 11 a.m., Indian Springs Country christian-formation. 561-775- 9956. Club, 11501 Elclair Ranch Prices are ALL-INCLUSIVE w/Airfare from anywhere in the Continental USA. Road, Boynton Beach. Host: St. 9544. Doug Barry of Eternal Word Thomas More Madonna Council Catholic Charities: Television Network: Feb. Italy/Switzerland: Apr. 5-17, Apr. 12-24, Apr. 19-May 1 ... of Catholic Women. Includes • Samaritan Center benefit 20, 6:30 p.m., Cathedral of St. fashions by Chico’s, raffle, Italy Regular: Apr. 5-13, Apr. 12-20, Apr. 19-27, May 3-11 ... dinner: March 24, Quail Valley Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military luncheon. Cost: $40 per person. Holy Land/Italy: Mar. 31-Apr. 13, Apr. 7-20, Apr. 14-27 ... River Club, 2345 Highway A1A, Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. Barry 561-740-1372 or 561-967-0358. Vero Beach. Theme: “Home Is is co-host of “Life on the Rock” Italy/Lourdes/Fatima: Apr. 5-17, Apr. 12-24, Apr. 19-May 1.. Where the Heart Is.” Cost: $150 and founder of RADIX, a Catholic Carmelite spirituality Poland: Apr. 5-16, Apr. 12-23, Apr. 19-30, Apr. 26-May 7 … per person. Limited seating. ministry that challenges and workshop: March 22, 8 a.m.-3 Apr. 26-May 8, May 3-15, May 10-22 … p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 Toledo Ireland/Scotland: Reservations required. 772-770- encourages families to embrace Apr. 26-May 8, May 3-15, May 10-22, May 17-29 … 3039 faith. Free. All are welcome. Road, Boca Raton. Organized by France: • Interfaith Health and Seating is first come first served. Carmelite communities of South www.proximotravel.com Carmela A. Manago -Executive Director Wellness faith community 561-622-2565. Florida. Presenter: Carmelite email: [email protected] 855-842-8001 | 508-340-9370 WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Feb. 7-20, 2014 | $1.00 FlOrIDaCatholic VENICE EDITION

‘Messengers for life’

Philippine Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila wipes away tears as he discusses Typhoon Haiyan damage with Archbishop At left, about 400 people participate in a Walk for Life prayer vigil in front of the Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Sarasota Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. Jan. 24. (BOB REDDY | FC) At right, pictured are two of the 300 young people who represented the Diocese of Venice at the Jan. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in 22 March for Life in Washington, D.C. (COURTESY) Manila, Philippines. Feb. 3. Cardinal Tagle told the U.S. delegation that recovery in the Philippines will show a church united. (TYLER ORSBURn | CnS) Typhoon Diocesan activities show recovery can strength of pro-life movement BOB REDDy group gathered in Sarasota for a cused on their reason for being and opening their hearts, their of the Florida Catholic staff Walk for Life on a cold morning. a part of a national movement minds and their souls to hear show world seeking an end to abortion. the word of the Lord, and to hear VENICE | Life is at the very Marching for life A group from Our Lady of what Holy Mother Church has to center of Catholic Social Teach- Joining hundreds of thou- Grace in Avon Park made snow say about the value of life.” a united ing. Life is precious; it is a glori- sands of marchers, the Diocese angels outside of the Basilica of Kristina Wood of St. Raphael ous mystery. Life must be nur- of Venice sent a group of more the National Shrine of the Im- Parish in Lehigh Acres said, “Go- tured and protected. than 300 — mostly young people maculate Conception in Wash- ing to the March for Life and see- Church During a week in January, — to Washington as part of the ington. For some it was their first ing young people like me who are DEnnIs sADOWskI faithful from throughout the annual March for Life on Jan. 22. time experiencing snow. They survivors and who have been af- Catholic News Service Diocese of Venice stepped for- The young people represented also noted that they need to be- fected by this treachery in some ward in various ways to become nine parishes, two high schools come angels of life. way gives me hope in knowing messengers for life and say “no and three local universities. Tak- Bishop Frank J. Dewane led that we are the generation that MANILA, Philippines | An emotional more” to the “Culture of Death.” ing time from their academic the group and remarked about will end abortion in our nation.” Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila welcomed These events included the bless- studies and spiritual formation, how enthusiastic they were. “The The morning of the March for U.S. Catholic leaders reviewing Typhoon ing of a new ultrasound machine a number of seminarians joined Diocese should be very proud of Life, the entire Diocese of Ven- Haiyan recovery efforts, saying that the at a Cape Coral pregnancy cen- as well. them,” he said. “They were alive ice contingent participated in a work to rebuild devastated communities ter, huge Diocesan participation Even with harsh winter condi- in the Holy Spirit; they were Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Par- can show the world a Church united in the in the annual March for Life in tions impacting the Washington learning about what a tragedy ish on Capitol Hill. Bishop De- service of people in need. Washington, D.C., and a large area, the group remained fo- abortion is. … They are learning wane was the celebrant and was With tears welling up as he described the utter destruction he saw during a visit PLEASE SEE LIFE, 2 to Tacloban soon after the Nov. 8 typhoon swept in from the sea with 195-mile-an- hour winds and a tsunami-like storm surge, MORE CONTENT Cardinal Tagle reminded the international delegation Feb. 3 that storm survivors can ONLINE teach visitors about the importance of per- For a link to Bishop Dewane’s severance and maintaining faith in God. homily at the Walk for Life Mass, “I don’t know how we could make the visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/ whole world realize how much we could videos or download the Diocese of help. For a few days (during my visit) we Venice Podcast on iTunes. knew it was possible for humankind to be For more photos and additional together, to be one, to feel for one another quotes from the March for Life, visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/news. PLEASE SEE TYPHOON, 11 Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Venice communitY 2

LocaL Pro-Life movement more opportunities to get involved Staff RepoRt op Frank J. Dewane at St. Charles a 40 Days for Life prayer vigil will will begin on March 5. Bishop De- weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Borromeo Parish. The Mass will begin in Port Charlotte as a con- wane will celebrate 8 a.m. Mass are welcome. VENICE | There are more op- be followed by a walk of about stant vigil throughout Lent. The at St. William Parish in Naples. For more details about Respect portunities to become “Messen- a quarter of a mile to the office vigil is weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 This will be followed by a prayer life activities, please visit www. gers for Life” in the coming weeks. of a doctor who does abortions. p.m. All are welcome and encour- walk at the Planned Parenthood dioceseofvenice.org or contact On Feb. 18, a Prayer Walk for Led by students from St. Charles aged to participate facility located at Creech and Jeanne Berdeaux at 941-441-1101 Life will take place in Port Char- Borromeo Catholic School, those An additional opportunity will Goodlette-Frank roads. The 40 or Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice. lotte. The day will begin with an gathered will pray the rosary. take place in Naples when a sec- Days for Life vigil in Naples will org. n 8:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bish- On Ash Wednesday, March 5, ond 40 Days for Life prayer vigil also continue throughout Lent on LIFE: ‘Praying to save a precious life is very rewarding’

From 1 tional organization in buying this vital piece of equipment for preg- joined by five Diocesan priests. nancy centers. More than 90 per- For many of the young people, cent of expectant mothers who see the tragedy struck a chord when an ultrasound of their child chose they realized that one-third of life. That number goes to 99 per- their generation has been killed; a cent when they hear the heartbeat. third of their potential friends and classmates are not here. Since 1973 grim facts when Roe v. Wade was overturned, It was 41 years ago when the 55 million babies have been abort- U.S. Supreme Court made its in- ed. The positive of the March for famous Roe v. Wade decision, Life is that they saw young people which opened the door for abor- from across the country who have tion in the United States. During the same goal of seeking an end to that time more than 55 million abortion and that they are part of babies have been systematically something bigger than themselves. killed. In the 10-county area of “There was a chill outside but the Diocese of Venice, that num- there was no chill in the hearts of ber is 160,605. Based on the latest those present,” Bishop Dewane information, it was reported that said. “Far from being over, this was Pictured at St. Peter the Apostle Parish on Capitol Hill is the contingent from the Diocese of Venice that there were 3,952 abortions within at the center of the heart and minds participated in the march for Life Jan. 22 in Washington D.C. About 300 from various parishes and universities the Diocese in 2013, and 71,503 in of the young women and men in joined Bishop Frank J. Dewane for the march. (CoUrTESY PHoToS | DIoCESE oF VENICE) Florida. It is projected that in the Washington and in the Diocese of next 10 years about 48,000 babies Venice.”” ment in the support of life is going for some. Lifeline Family Center. The center may be aborted within the Dio- strong,” Bishop Dewane said. “We “The rewards are incalculable,” is a home and learning center for cese if the current trends do not LocaL WaLk for Life are all called by Christ to be ‘Mes- Alfonso said. “Praying to save a young pregnant women, support- change. Not to be outdone, a Walk for sengers for Life’ as we walk and precious life is very rewarding ing them in their choice for life. However, from numbers pro- Life was held Jan. 24 in Sarasota in pray together.” and it is great when so many more The ultrasound machine was vided by the state of Florida, front of the regional headquarters It was learned that because of come out. We do need more mes- purchased as part of a national abortions within the Diocese de- for Planned Parenthood, the larg- the presence of the crowd, a wom- sengers for life. Just an hour or two campaign in which local Knights creased between 2012 and 2013, est abortion provider in the United an opted not to have an abortion. — praying and making a differ- councils are supported by the na- meaning the trend is slowing. n States. This is the 115th documented save ence — that is all that is needed.” Bishop Dewane celebrated Mass at the Sarasota Planned Parent- to start the day in which more than hood after eight years of Friday Putting money 400 participated. Those who were prayer vigils that all women will into action physically able braved the cold (by chose life. The Knights of Columbus Coun- Florida standards) and participat- Sidewalk counselor Lindsey Al- cil 13524 of Blessed Pope John ed in the peaceful prayer walk in fonso, who is in the RCIA program XXIII Parish in Fort Myers put front of the Planned Parenthood, at Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles their support for life into action. many praying the rosary. Parish in Bradenton, noted that The result was to start a campaign “The numbers, even in the cold, standing public witness in front of to raise enough money to donate show the strength. This move- an abortion facility can be difficult a mobile ultrasound machine to the Lifeline Family Center in Cape Coral. The response was over- whelming and what was expected to be a long four-week campaign turned out to be a quick and very successful two-weekend campaign. Father Robert Tabbert, Pastor of Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish, commended the Knights for their initiative, and the faithful of the parish for being so supportive of life. “They put their money where their heart is,” he said. The machine was blessed by The Diocese of Venice respect life banner was on prominent display Bishop Dewane and the priests 29890-0207 during the Jan. 22 march for Life in Washington, D.C. About 300 faithful of Blessed Pope John XXIII Par- from the Diocese— mostly young people — participated in the march. ish during a Jan. 18 ceremony at 3 Your Venice community Florida Catholic Feb. 7-20, 2014

Bishop Frank J. Dewane greets teens following Mass during a Youth Rally at St. Michael Parish in Wauchula Jan. 25. About 300 teens attended the daylong event. At right, youth participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Hardee County youth gather for spiritual rally

Bob Reddy they must also ask themselves what of the Florida Catholic staff kind of person they are going to be, he continued. “It is not about your WAUCHULA | The high school- future job; it is about the person you aged youth of Hardee County could are, as a living reflection of Christ,” have been doing anything on a he said. “All of you must allow that recent Saturday — playing sports, reflection to shine forth for the playing video games, watching world to see.” TV or maybe getting into trouble. St. Michael Parish Administrator Instead nearly 300 took part in a Father Juan Carlos Sack, Institute daylong Youth Rally at St. Michael of the Incarnate Word, said that Parish in Wauchula Jan. 25. he was happy to see so many of the The parish Youth Rally focused youth take the rally seriously. “This on allowing an environment where is a unique opportunity we have the young men and women could to help young people grow in their take time to open their souls to let Faith,” he said. Christ be their guiding light, ex- The rally began at 8 a.m. with the plained Sister Maria Gema de Jesus young people starting the day off Ruiz, Servants of the Lord and the with prayers and Eucharistic Ado- Virgin of Matara. ration. This set the tone for the rest “There isn’t much to do in of the rally, focusing the students Youth carry a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, during a candlelight procession Hardee County. There really are on the sacrifice Christ made so that at the Youth Rally held at St. Michael Parish in Wauchula. too many opportunities to get into we may have eternal salvation. trouble,” Sister Gema said. “This The youth then heard from Pam they did, it was like a great weight rally offers them time away from Stenzel, a national speaker, on the was lifted off their shoulders. Some the concerns and troubles that issue of sexuality and the impor- were so relieved that they cried af- fill their daily lives and re-centers tance and advantages of abstinence terward. them on Christ. They are here be- in their lives. Stenzel challenged Following the Mass, the youth cause they want to be. They are the youth to rethink their own self- heard more speakers and then here to grow in Christ and that is a image and the choices they make. participated in praying the rosary very good thing to see.” She later spoke to a group of parents and a candlelight procession with a The theme for the day was based on how they should approach the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. A on Psalms 51:12 — “Create in me a issue of sexuality and abstinence festive dinner followed before some clean heart, O God, and put a new with their children. more fun and a show performed by spirit within me.” Throughout the day there was a some of the religious sisters. Bishop Frank J. Dewane cele- mix of outdoor games and activities Sister Gema said she was pleased brated a Mass for the youth and was as well as group gatherings that in- with how the day turned out and quick to note their numbers nearly cluded sing-alongs and interactive encouraged by the number of par- filled the church. “This is a wonder- games with some of the religious ticipants, which included some ful sight to see,” he said. He praised sisters. There were also workshops youth who do not regularly partici- them for taking the time out of their on a variety of topics such as the pate in other parish activities — in- busy lives to take a step back and be role of the Blessed Virgin Mary or cluding the Mass. with the Lord in this particular way. the danger of evil in the world. “It is our prayer that we can en- “The Lord is calling you to pro- One of the most encouraging courage these young people to keep A religious sister of the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of fess that Christ is the light of your parts of the day was to see how Christ in their lives,” she said. Matara speaks to a participant of a youth rally at St. Michael Parish life,” Bishop Dewane added. “Make many took the opportunity to There are already plans for the in Wauchula Jan. 25. a clear and conscious decision to receive the Sacrament of Recon- next youth event, perhaps for the find the courage to do this.” ciliation. Many of the youth were younger children and maybe for Gema noted, they need all the help prayers and our help,” she said. “We By having Christ as their light, hesitant to participate but once the teens again because, Sister they can get. “They really need our will do what God calls us to do.” n Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Venice community 4 Diocese steps up to

Florida help typhoon victims Catholic Bob Reddy well developed. They need a lot of of the Florida Catholic staff help.” diocese of Venice The project was promoted each Vol. 75, No. 7 SARASOTA | The generosity of day at school on the morning news the faithful of the Diocese of Venice program reminding the students 1000 Pinebrook Road shined forth when an urgent appeal that together we can make a differ- Venice, FL 34285 went out to support our brothers ence for those who are desperately 941-484-9543 Fax 941-484-1121 and sisters in need following the in need. “It is very sad that the ty- Publisher devastation of Typhoon Haiyan in phoon happened and so many peo- Bishop Frank J. Dewane Southeast Asia in early November ple are suffering, but the program is Director 2013. awesome because it will help them of Communications The massive storm left more than a lot,” student Isabelle Alcantara Billy Atwell 6,000 dead and displaced more than said. [email protected] 4 million people and a special col- Students received an envelope to 941-484-9543 lection was taken up at parishes bring in their personal donations. diocesan Editor throughout the Diocese of Venice. On their returned envelopes, stu- Bob Reddy The response was impressive. As dents shared the variety of ways in [email protected] of late January, more than $602,163 which they raised their donation 941-484-9543 had been collected. The total is the money. Several students did extra second highest for a special collec- chores or donated their snack and tion, trailing only behind the do- allowance money. • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: The students of St. Martha Catholic School in Sarasota raised $5,243 Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275- nations following the Haiti earth- for victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The Diocese of Venice as a whole Students Maggie Cool, Lauren 9953, or customerservice@theflorida quake in early 2010. collected more than $602,163 which will go to Catholic Relief Services. Howell and Nicole Hand ran a bake catholic.org “I would like to express my grati- See related story, A1. (COURTESY | DIOCESE OF VENICE) sale to raise additional money. In- tude for the generosity shown for the spired to raise more money, Sam Notify us of address changes victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Sarasota, for example, made a spe- the ‘Families Helping Families’ pro- and Christine Fisher, Giada Mos- (temporary or permanent) as soon as possible. Please change your address Philippines and Vietnam,” Bishop cial effort to help as the students, gram is very generous because they chini and Patricia Gomez opened online at www.thefloridacatholic.org Frank J. Dewane said. “The money families, and faculty joined together need a lot of help,” Elijah said. a lemonade stand and sold baked or call Tammy at 1-888-275-9953. received has been sent to Catholic to dedicate their Holiday Outreach Ellen Connolly, a St. Martha cookies and lemonade. Families Relief Services which has been re- Project to Catholic Relief Services. School administrative assistant and staff members also joined in • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky sponding with shelter, emergency The faculty committee titled the who is from the Philippines, said, with their monetary donations. n at 407-373-0075 or household supplies, water, sanita- project “Families Helping Fami- “I’m very thankful that the school [email protected] tion, hygiene and clearing debris. lies,” as several St. Martha Catholic is helping the Philippines. It is very The Diocese of Venice continues • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Susan Thank you for your support of our School families are from the Phil- important that the students realize to accept donations for Typhoon Chronowski at 1-888-275-9953, or brothers and sisters in need in the ippines and some still have family the impact of the typhoon and how Haiyan Relief. Should you wish to [email protected] Philippines and Vietnam who are living there. The project collected we can help those families.” contribute, send a check, payable State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., working to rebuild their lives.” $5,243. Student Ramil Cabo agreed, add- to the Diocese of Venice: Typhoon Suite G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. However, the large amount does Student Elijah Gelongo has an ing, “The program is great because Haiyan Relief, to: Diocese of Ven- Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407- not tell the whole story. extended family member who lost if you have ever been to the Philip- ice, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, 373-0075; Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax St. Martha Catholic School in their home in the typhoon. “I think pines, you notice that it is not very FL 34285. 407-373-0087 EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez Business Manager: Pat Spencer Advertising Sales Manager: Jane Radetsky Walkers step up for the poor Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro Layout/Online Editor: Michael Carlock Staff report The 189 walkers followed the sands of men, women and children Advertising Graphic Designer: sidewalk around Sacred Heart, lo- in the county. Those helped received Michael Jimenez | Each year a cated on U.S. 41 in downtown Punta assistance valued at more than $1.6 Advertising Assistant: Susan Chronowski PUNTA GORDA group of people dedicated to help- Gorda, a distance of about a quar- million. In addition, volunteers vis- Have a comment/want more ing the needy of Charlotte County ter mile. Many of the walkers wore ited hundreds in prisons, hospitals, info/have a story suggestion? gather for a walk; not to exercise but T-shirts with the society’s logo and nursing homes and a veteran’s facil- Leave your feedback at www. to raise money and awareness in a picture of a needy child who was ity. thefloridacatholic.org; click reader support of the St. Vincent de Paul So- helped recently. Early estimates note The conferences are located at Sa- feedback button on left of screen. ciety outreach in Charlotte County. cred Heart, St. Charles Borromeo, St. the walkers raised about $20,000. Send statewide news releases to The fifth annual Walk for the “Our ultimate goal is to identify Maximilian Kolbe and San Antonio [email protected] Poor made its annual trek around people who are sincerely interested Catholic Parishes. SVDP is an inter- Sacred Heart Parish on U.S. 41 in in breaking the cycle of poverty and More than 150 people participate national Catholic lay organization Our staff meets for prayer each work Punta Gorda Jan. 25. The event is maintaining a better life for them- in a Walk for the Poor Jan. 25 founded in 1833 to serve the needy, day at 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions organized by the society’s District selves and their families. A hand up, at Sacred Heart Parish in Punta regardless of religious affiliation. n to [email protected] Council of Charlotte County, which not a handout,” said Richard Peters, Gorda. (COURTESY) All contents copyright © 2014, The Florida Catholic Inc., has four conferences providing food, president of the District Council. To learn more, visit www.svdp except stories and photos from Catholic News Service. clothing, home furnishings, house- “We hope those more fortunate will In the past year, the St. Vincent charlottefldc.org or mail to: SVDP hold goods and financial assistance register to walk and raise desper- de Paul Society in Charlotte and its District Council of Charlotte to qualified families and individu- ately needed funds. We need all the combined volunteer workforce of County Florida, 25200 Airport als. help we can get.” more than 400 people helped thou- Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.

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SARASOTA | Every year the programs of Catholic Charities of Manatee and Sarasota counties assist thousands of individuals and families — from the new- born to the elderly and everyone in between — through a variety of services. Without those programs, many would go without the basic necessities of living a dignified life. For the past 25 years, one key way to support and spotlight these programs is through the Catholic Charities Ball, held Jan. 25 at the Ritz-Carlton in Saraso- ta. The evening of elegance and excitement marking its 25th anniversary was hosted by Bishop Bishop Frank J. Dewane stands with Sarasota Charity Ball co- The 25th annual Sarasota Charity Ball benefiting the programs of Frank J. Dewane and included chairwomen, from left, Bridget Spiess, Mary Kanealy-Barbetta and Catholic Charities in Sarasota and Manatee Counties was held Jan. more than 450 generous sup- Julie Delaney. Co-chair Maria DeSanto is not pictured. 25 at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) porters. Bishop Dewane remarked how emotionally and spiritually.” — helping people in need.” est number of people.” Catholic Spiess and Maria DeSanto. The he is always impressed with the Jacquie Crombie, District Di- Peter Routsis-Arroyo, Catho- Charities is continuously rated event also took time out to pay generosity of the people who sup- rector for Sarasota and Mana- lic Charities Chief Executive Of- among the top nonprofits in the tribute to Jewel Ash, who had port Catholic Charities. “Those tee counties, said the reach of ficer, said Catholic Charities in country according to Charity a longtime connection to the in need are given the support Catholic Charities into the com- Sarasota and Manatee counties Navigator, an independent rat- Sarasota Charity Ball. She died necessary to attain a better life munity continues to make a last- helps both individuals and ening agency of charitable orga- in 2013. and become more self-sufficient ing impact. “We are here for ev- tire communities make a differ- nizations. This rating is heavily The event included a special thanks to your generosity. We are eryone in need, no matter their ence. based on fiscal responsibility. performance by members of the here for a celebration of a legacy circumstances, and no matter “We are good stewards of your Catholic Charities puts 93 cents Sarasota Opera, live music by that has lasted 25 years and will their religious affiliation,” she money,” Routsis-Arroyo said. for each $1 donated directly into the Bob Gaffney Orchestra, a si- continue well into the future; said. “We never turn our back “We have been blessed by your its programs. lent auction, and a live auction, but we are also here to support on anyone. Without the support generosity and we take good care The Catholic Charity Ball was which included several vacation the many in our community who from the Charity Ball we would to maximize where the money is co-chaired by Mary Kenealy- packages and a dinner with Bish- are in need of help economically, not be able to do what we do best going so that it benefits the great- Barbetta, Julie Delany, Bridget op Dewane. n Inaugural Veterans Gala honors ‘Greatest Generation’

Bob Reddy World War II veterans in a particu- of the Florida Catholic staff lar way — as well as to raise awareness and money in support of the VENICE | Led by bagpipes and veterans’ programs within Catholic an American Legion color guard, Charities, such as Veterans Hous- veterans of the “Greatest Genera- ing, a residence program for needy tion” — those who served during veterans and their families. The World War II — were recognized Gala, which drew more than 600 during the inaugural Catholic people, is the first of what is expect- Charities Veterans Gala Jan. 26 at ed to be an annual event to honor the Venice Community Center. the veterans who have served. More than 30 World War II mili- Bishop Frank J. Dewane noted tary veterans came forward as part how important it is to honor the of the opening ceremony. Each veterans and work to support them veteran spoke about what branch in any way possible. of the military they served in and The Gala, with special support where. Some explained the distinct from the Knights of Columbus, honor they felt to have served and featured the swing music of Lorri Above, pictured are be recognized in such a public and Hafer and the Ten O’Clock Band, some of the World special way. A dozen women were lunch and beverages, and a silent War II veterans of the "Greatest Generation" also recognized for their military auction. Members of the Venice who were honored service or work in the defense in- High School Drama Club dressed during the inaugural dustry during the war. in period costumes and helped Catholic Charities The men and women were given with the event. There were displays Veterans Gala Jan. 26. several standing ovations. There of military paraphernalia and At left, participants were also stirring moments when much more. n swing dance to the everyone joined in the singing of music of Lorri Hafer “God Bless America” and “The Star- For more information about the and the Ten O’Clock Spangled Banner.” many programs of Catholic Chari- Band. (PHOTOS BY The event had a dual purpose: to ties, visit www.catholiccharities BOB REDDY | FC) recognize all veterans — and the dov.org. Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic Your Venice community 6 Celebrating Catholic Schools

Kindergarten students at St. Martha Catholic School in Sarasota write Valentines cards to troops serving in the military as part of Catholic Schools Week. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Grandparents Day was celebrated Jan. 31 at Incarnation Catholic School in Sarasota as part of Catholic Schools Week.

Students from St. Ann Catholic School in Naples are entertained during an outdoor assembly at St. John Neumann Catholic High School Jan. 29.

Students from St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School participate in a Mass at St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Naples Jan. 29 as part of Catholic Schools Week.

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For a link to a Catholic Schools Week message from Bishop Dewane, visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/videos.

For more photos and additional quotes from Catholic Schools Week, visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/news.

Sister Patricia Roche, Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, Principal of St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Naples, addresses students from Catholic schools in Collier County Jan. 29 during a gathering that was part of Catholic Schools Week. 7 Your Venice communitY Florida Catholic Feb. 7-20, 2014

directly in front of the church DIOCESAN EVENTS EquEstrian OrdEr Mass cElEbratEd property. Tickets available at the school or parish offices, 239-826- Third annual Diocese of Venice Apologetics Conference, 6553 or 239-823-0819, or visit www. March 11, St. Patrick Parish, stfrancisfm.org. Sarasota. Theme: “Catholic Moral Faith and Wine/Faith and Teaching.” Topics include the Ale Couples’ Night, Feb. 19, St. moral issues surrounding marriage, John the Evangelist Parish, Naples. end-of-life decisions and human Speaker: author and “Catholic sexuality. More information Answers Live” host Patrick Coffin. and online registration: www. Dinner, beer and wine included. dioceseofvenice.org/conferences/ Tickets: $30 in advance; $40 at the apologetics. 941-484-9543, door. www.faithandwine.com, 239- evangelization@dioceseofvenice. 682-7749. org. Christ Child Society “Red Wedding anniversary Wagon Fare,” Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m., Masses, Saturday, Feb. 15, 11 The Francis, 1289 N. Palm Ave., a.m., Epiphany Cathedral, Venice; Sarasota. Cost: $50. Entertainment: and Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m., St Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Leo Parish, Bonita Springs. Both Send check to Joan O’Driscoll, c/o Masses celebrated by Bishop Frank Christ Child Society, 4966 Gulf of J. Dewane for married couples with Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL milestone anniversaries (25, 30, 35, Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem gather for a Mass Jan. 34228. Kay Gibbons, 614-395-5002. 40, 45, 50 and 50-plus years). Please 28 at St. William Parish in Naples. Bishop Frank J. Dewane, who is a member of the Equestrian Order, “Polynesian Nights” dinner/ contact your local parish to register. celebrated the Mass. (COURTESY | DIOCESE OF VENICE) auction, Feb. 22, 5 p.m., Our Diocesan Marriage Tribunal Lady Queen of Martyrs, Sarasota. information evening, Feb. Benefits youth outreach. Cost: $50 13, 7 p.m., St. Peter the Apostle Ball, March 1, 6 p.m., Hyatt Also includes luncheon with 941-484-9543 and asking about the per couple; $35 per person. Dress: Parish, Naples. For those who Regency Coconut Point Resort and the bishops and the Red Mass. TV Mass or by writing: TV Mass, country club casual. Maryellen have experienced a civil divorce/ Spa, Fort Myers. Proceeds from the Registration deadline: Feb. 25. Diocese of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook Wilson-Smith, 941-755-1826. dissolution and wish to consider black-tie gala will benefit Catholic For details, www.dioceseofvenice. Road, Venice, FL 34285. Contact Fair-Trade bazaar, Feb. 22, 10 re-establishing their freedom Charities programs and services in org or contact Jeanne Berdeaux, Gail Ardy, 941-486-4714, ardy@ a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Feb. 23, 8 a.m.-2:30 for a new marriage in the Lee Hendry and Glades counties. [email protected] or dioceseofvenice.org. p.m., St. William Parish, Naples. Catholic Church. Includes a short Includes live auction, raffle, 941-441-1101. Safe Environment training. Support individuals from around presentation and opportunity cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. Leaven Conference, March As part of the Safe Environment the world who are working to for questions and answers Sponsorships available. For tickets, 29, 8:30 a.m., Our Lady of Program, the Diocese of Venice make a better life for themselves. by participants with Tribunal 239-334-4007 or ecortes@ccslee. Lourdes Parish, Venice. Focus is requires that all employees and Proceeds benefit Catholic Relief personnel. No reservation required; org. on the challenges of hunger and those volunteers who work with Services. Janet Mitchell, 239-261- all are welcome. Call the Tribunal homelessness. Matthew Caes, 941- Bethesda House Mardi children and/or vulnerable adults 1876. Department, 941-484-9543. Gras Madness, March 4, 6 p.m., 484-9543. be fingerprinted and trained in “Boas and Beads” Mardi Port Charlotte Prayer Walk Sarasota Yacht Club, Sarasota. Casa Maria soup kitchen. Safe Environment. For class times for Life, Feb. 18, 8:30 Mass, St. Bethesda House in Sarasota is a Guadalupe Social Services of and locations, contact your local Gras fashion show, Feb. 22, Charles Borromeo Parish, Port program to help people with HIV/ Catholic Charities in Immokalee parish or Diocesan school or visit Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Charlotte. Participants who are AIDS. For tickets, 941-355-4680, ext. manages the soup kitchen — the Diocesan website at www. Club, Sarasota. Sponsored by able will walk approximately half a 311; [email protected]. including feeding a hot meal to dioceseofvenice.org. Report all Ladies Auxiliary of St. Patrick Parish mile to pray the rosary outside the Knights of Columbus. 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NATION on meeting the needs of expectant to their employees the contraceptive ing the Hyde Amendment restric- land, said Bishop Giorgio Bertin of parents who have received a poor coverage they find objectionable. tions and applying them to the new Djibouti, apostolic administrator prenatal diagnosis by connecting Some religious institutions, includ- health insurance exchanges. But of Somalia’s only Catholic diocese, Lily’s Gift helps ease them with trained volunteer peer ing the Catholic Health Association, Smith said the effort has failed be- Mogadishu. Despite media reports ministers and professionals. They have accepted the exemption and cause “many, perhaps most” plans that refugees are returning home, family’s pain when provide care with birth plans, refer- waiver options. CHA in July said it available on health care exchanges Bishop Bertin wrote in an email to diagnosis is grim rals to community support systems, would help its member organiza- include elective abortion. In Con- Catholic News Service Jan. 28 that compassionate guidance through tions comply with the accommoda- necticut and Rhode Island, at least, fears of violence and insecurity in PHILADELPHIA | Lily’s Gift is a anticipated grief, neonatal and still- tion. Others say the provisions don’t state officials have confirmed that southern Somalia are preventing new Philadelphia archdiocesan pas- birth care, and medical decision- adequately protect religious rights all insurance plans offered on their people from making the long trek toral initiative named for the flowers making. “I have been so inspired and have sued the federal govern- respective health care exchanges to their homeland. “It is true there is of Scripture and an infant who never by the loving response of our Lily’s ment. The Becket Fund, a religious include abortion coverage. The No an initial return of Somali refugees took her first breath. It offers support Gift volunteer peers,” said Sister liberty law firm that represents Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act from Kenya to Somalia. But it is a to parents who receive a poor prena- Kathleen Schipani, a Sister of the many of the plaintiffs who have also requires that health care pro- very small number,” Bishop Bertin tal diagnosis for their unborn child Immaculate Heart of Mary, who is sued the federal government over viders fully disclose the extent of told CNS. “This is due to the fact for a variety of conditions, including director of the archdiocesan Office the mandate, counts 91 lawsuits their abortion coverage, including that many of the Somali refugees in genetic syndromes, heart problems for Persons with Disabilities. representing about 300 plaintiffs. any abortion surcharges required Kenya are from southern Somalia, and spina bifida. The initiative, Half are by for-profit employers, half of premium payers. Cardinal Sean which is still quite unsafe because launched last fall, is modeled after HHS mandate cases by nonprofits. P. O’Malley of Boston, chairman of most of the rural areas are out of the Be Not Afraid, a private nonprofit the Committee on Pro-Life Activi- control of the government forces corporation that supports families at different stages Bill stops taxes ties of the U.S. Conference of Catho- and of AMISOM,” the African Union who receive such a diagnosis about of legal process lic Bishops, praised the legislation. Mission in Somalia, he explained. their unborn child’s condition and from ‘subsidizing “The federal government should Kenya hosts one of the largest So- trains local organizations to offer WASHINGTON | The Supreme violence’ of abortion not use its funding power to sup- mali refugee camps in the region. the same support. The Archdiocese Court is involved in two types of port elective abortion, and should Kenyan authorities have threatened of Philadelphia’s Office for Persons issues related to claims by employ- WASHINGTON | Passage of the not force taxpayers to subsidize this to send some Somali refugees out of with Disabilities, Office for Life and ers who say they should not have to No Taxpayer Funding for Abor- violence,” the cardinal said in a Jan. the country because they have been Family and Catholic Social Services provide coverage of contraceptives tion Act “will help save lives and 28 statement. linked to al-Shabaab militants that are partners in Lily’s Gift. The web- in their workers’ health insurance will reduce abortions,” U.S. Rep. control sections of Somalia. How- site is www.lilysgift.org. The min- plans because this violates the em- Chris Smith, R-N.J., said Jan. 28. ever, the Africa Union, the United istry offers a free service focusing ployers’ faith-based moral objec- The measure, known as H.R. 7, was WORLD Nations and the international com- tions. Both matters revolve around approved 227 to 188. Sponsored by munity have resisted this move, requirements in the Affordable Care Smith and U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, Cardinal opposed saying it’s against the U.N. conven- Answers to Page 24 puzzle Act that employer-provided health D-Ill., the No Taxpayer Funding for tion governing refugees to forcefully insurance include coverage of con- Abortion Act applies the principles to ‘criminalization’ return people to their homelands in N I NE POACH SHH traceptives, sterilizations and other of the Hyde Amendment to federal the face of violence and insecurity. ONEA APLEA PEAT of same-sex ARTS THEOPH I LUS types of birth control opponents say health programs, including the Af- HISTORIC PURPLE can induce an abortion. The law, the fordable Care Act. Since 1976, the relationships Canadian FOR DEM I main provisions of which took effect Hyde Amendment has prohibited MART I N JONATHAN Jan. 1, includes rules that allow an the use of taxpayer dollars to fund BANGALORE, India | The head government sues ALEUT MOGEN ONA exemption for some religious em- federal subsidies to any part of a of the Catholic Church in India has LEFT SOL I D MUGS Catholic groups TR I A I SLE BESET ployers that fit certain criteria. Other benefits package that includes elec- reiterated its opposition to “crimi- AT TORNEY NAME L Y nonprofit, faith-based institutions tive abortions. “Americans have nalization” of homosexuality. “It is OTTAWA, Ontario | The federal BO I S SUB that are not exempted because they consistently demanded that public for the government and the legisla- government is suing Catholic en- SPASMS SCRAGGLY don’t fit the criteria have the option funds not pay for abortion,” Smith ture to sort out the situation now,” tities involved in the Indian Resi- MATTATH I AS ILIA of signing a waiver, which the gov- told House members prior to the Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mum- dential Schools Settlement Agree- ALTA EAGLE FEAR MAT RENDS TERN ernment calls an accommodation vote. President Barack Obama bai said after the Supreme Court ment over $1.5 million in contested o cilo crofsmg w www ow. r semagd f o r ac t oh l i sc . moc and directs a third party to provide signed an executive order preserv- declined to review its December funds. Archbishop Gerard Pettipas ruling on an anti-sodomy law. The of Grouard-McLennan, Alberta, December ruling served to reinstate who chairs the board of the Cor- Section 337 of India’s penal code, a poration of Catholic Entities Party law that outlawed homosexuality, to the Indian Residential Schools Hail Mary Pilgrimage making it a felony subject to fines Settlement, said the entities had re- and sentences of up to 10 years to quested mediation and binding ar- life in prison. Asked about the gay bitration over the contested funds, FATIMA • LOURDES • ROME groups and human rights activists “but the federal government said, criticizing the court’s decision and ‘No, we are going to court and let the even targeting the Church, Cardinal court settle this.’” Gracias told Catholic News Service The corporation represents doz- June 15-27 that while the Church was opposed ens of Catholic entities, either dio- to “criminalizing homosexuality, we ceses or religious orders, that ran A once-in-a-lifetime are not supporting gay marriages. Indian residential schools for the journey of faith at a The Catholic Church does not want Canadian government. An esti- homosexuals to be treated as crimi- mated 100,000 aboriginal children nals,” he said. “People with different passed through these schools, Father Hoyer once-in-a-lifetime value! sexual orientations also need pasto- which were abolished in the 1990s. Tour HigHligHTs: 13 day pilgrimage ral care. 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Residents of the schools said Chapel, Vatican Museum, St. Peter’s, St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, St. Paul’s, the Catacombs, ity during a news conference with they suffered forced acculturation Coliseum, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, and much, much more! reporters flying with him from Bra- and, in some cases, physical and zil to Rome. sexual abuse. The Indian Residen- Come! The Blessed Mother wants you to go! 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the decade of the 1950s The word “REDS” had a very specific conno-

tation June 11, 1954 in the 1950s. July 14, 1950 Communism might have been the most ugly word heard during the decade. The Catholic Church had its own views July 21, 1950 on communism, and communist leaders, such as Marshall Tito of Yugoslavia. In parts of Asia and Eastern Europe, communist leaders were imprison- ing and abusing bishops, priests, religious, missionaries and lay Catholics who practiced their March 17,1950 faith. In an article printed June 11, 1954, (Tito says Religion Is ‘Internal Affair’), the Florida Catho- lic reported how its executive editor, Father John J. Fitzpatrick, had requested that the State Department “use its good offices with the Yugoslav Government” to save the lives of two Yugo- slav bishops who were brutally beaten and imprisoned. However, in an official reply, the State Department wrote, “that a direct intervention by the United States Government” on behalf of the Yugoslav bishops “would not serve a useful purpose.” In an editor’s note, Father Fitzgerald wrote, “This, as anyone who is accustomed to diplomatic verbiage knows, is a flat refusal.” Within the U.S. Senate, Wisconsin Sen. Joseph McCarthy was on, what historians now call, a witchhunt of anyone who might be construed as a communist. As seen Oct. 1, 1954 on the front page at right, headlines concentrated on the effects of communism abroad and in the United States. While the headline of “Senate Sees Bigotry Rear Its Ugly Head” speaks about a story in which In other news ... beatniks create soft society? a senator from Vermont blasts Sen. McCarthy’s rhetoric as bigotry, the story above it talks about how Boston’s Archbishop Richard Cushing “sympathizes” with Sen. McCarthy, who was Cath- olic. When the archbishop evaluates the senator’s actions, he did not see McCarthy as dividing the Church. “If you look upon it (communism) as one of the greatest evils that has attempted to under- mine western civilization, naturally you do everything you can to save your way of life from the inroads of this evil,” Archbishop Cushing said. “I sympathize with anybody interested in keeping communism in all its phases and forms from uprooting our traditions and our won- In this Sept. 11, 1959, article, Bishop raised an eyebrow was a claim that one derful opportunity of assuming the leadership throughout the world that is the only hope of Paul J. Hallinan of Charleston, S.C., in three Korean War POWs “was guilty oppressed people.” assailed the “new softness” of Ameri- of some sort of collaboration with the The Florida Catholic editors at the time seemed to agree with Archbishop Cushing. “Mos- can society and called for a rebellion enemy.” That scandalous claim was cow Wins, If McCarthy Is Censured” was the headline for an editorial that ended with the line, against it on the part of young persons. made with no source behind it. “We call upon every decent American to rally to his support.” (See full editorial online.) The bishop listed examples of the The bishop’s point? He states that “new softness” in U.S. society, including young people lacked reverance for God the so-called “beatniks,” alleged rebels and they, along with Catholics “have Other he described as “our contemporary breathed the pleasant air of compla- tragedy” who are “the broken mirror cency.” At the time he spoke, he listed interesting that reflects a U.S.A. that has gone soft.” that while 400,000 Catholics attend headlines Other examples include “unpleasant non-Catholic colleges, there is only a lobbies” for “organized birth control- 10 percent presence of the Newman lers,” especially in underdeveloped na- movement, which ministers to young tions, and the U.S. Supreme Court deci- Catholics. sion to not ban the film “Lady Chatter- “We have not ben the Church Mili- Jan. 11,1957 ley’s Lover,” even though it advocated tant, fighting for truth,” Bishop Hal- adultery. linan said. “We have been the Church March 17, 1950 Something the bishop said that Complacent, eager to be accepted.”

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. 11 National & International news Florida Catholic Feb. 7-20, 2014 ‘Positive feedback’ reported in bid to curb Super Bowl sex trafficking people to a specific area. Traffickers MetLife Stadium in the New Jersey said, “I hope with all this aware- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said, “The Advocates are arrive in the area to cash in on the suburbs of New York City. ness being raised now, traffickers National Center for Missing and influx of visitors. Because human “We didn’t want to vilify the will be less included to bring their Exploited Children reports that hoping workers trafficking is also an international NFL, we didn’t want to vilify the girls to the area.” more than 10,000 exploited women concern, advocates to aid victims hotels,” Sister Daly said. “It’s a New Jersey’s Catholic bishops, in and girls were trafficked to Miami involved with the of the crime are hoping workers in- business — a high-profit business, a Jan. 11 statement, “Modern Day for the Super Bowl in 2010. This volved with the Olympics also take an influx of short-term tourists are Slaves Living Within Our Midst,” must not happen again.” Olympics also the concern seriously. coming to the area. Unfortunately, acknowledged that human traf- Smith talked about the Depart- At home during the Super Bowl, it’s a great opportunity (for traffick- ficking exists in their state and in ment of Homeland Security’s “Blue take the concern Morris told Catholic News Service ers) to gain lot of profit.” 161 other countries around the Lightning” training initiative ad- in an interview that there was 78 Morris told CNS of one new world. opted by many airlines; through seriously percent positive feedback from ho- wrinkle in the hotel outreach ef- It cited statistics from Catholic the program airline personnel tels in New Jersey. Morris spoke of fort, this one to independently run Relief Services that human traf- learn how to identify potential traf- Mark Pattison a “hierarchy” of positive feedback. budget-priced hotels and motels ficking is a $32 billion industry fickers and their victims and to re- Catholic News Service Some hotel managers, she said, re- that dot the New Jersey landscape. worldwide; at least 12.3 million port their suspicions to federal law sponded, “Thank you for speaking “It’s a soap campaign. It was estab- people are trafficked worldwide; enforcement. WASHINGTON | A lot of “posi- at us. It’s a really busy time,” and lished by a survivor, Teresa Flores,” more than 1 million children are “With minimal modifications, tive feedback” has been reported offered to put anti-trafficking in- Morris said. “We deliver basic hu- victims of trafficking; and on aver- the training is also easily adapt- from hotels who received an information by the employee bulletin man trafficking info and posters of age, only one person is convicted able to bus drivers and station op- flux of visitors for the Feb. 2 Super board area. “On the other hand, we local, missing children. The bars of for every 800 trafficking cases erators, train conductors, trucking Bowl with regard to efforts to curb had very encouraging managers soap that they give out for free have worldwide. associations and other transpor- human trafficking — primarily who said, ‘I can’t believe I wasn’t a hotline number on it.” The bishops urged “fighting this tation industry professionals,” he sex trafficking — surrounding the aware of this issue. I’m going to Hotel operators have been tak- grave violation of fundamental hu- said. event. have my staff training as soon as ing the soap bars, and some have man rights, especially the sexual The U.S. bishops’ Committee The report comes from Margot possible.’” even prominently displayed their exploitation of women and chil- on Migration has designated Feb. Morris, program director for the To help those hotel managers, anti-trafficking training certifi- dren.” In New Jersey, the Church 8 as an annual day of prayer for Tri-State Coalition for Responsible the Tri-State Coalition conducted cate, Morris said. worked to get passage of the Hu- survivors and victims of human Investment. It has been Morris’ job training for hotel staff in November The Tri-State Coalition is the man Trafficking Protection Pre- trafficking. Feb. 8 is the feast day to reach out to hotels big and small at Rutgers University’s law school. largest Catholic investment group vention and Treatment Act. of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was from Connecticut to Philadelphia Dominican Sister Pat Daly, the in the New York region, Sister Daly At a Jan. 27 hearing on sex traf- kidnapped as a child and sold into as fans check in with football on coalition’s executive director, said said, adding her hopes that its out- ficking at the Super Bowl by the slavery in Sudan and Italy. Once their mind — and traffickers check the organization has been plan- reach will make an impact. “The House Subcommittee on Africa, she was freed, she dedicated her in with easy money on their mind. ning for this ever since the Na- difference in heightened aware- Global Health, Global Human life to sharing her testament of de- Trafficking is a concern whenev- tional Football League awarded ness (on trafficking) and within the Rights, and International Organi- liverance from slavery and com- er there is a large event that draws Super Bowl XLVIII two years ago to industry is a deterrent in itself,” she zations, subcommittee chairman forting the poor and suffering. n

TYPHOON Church wanted to work side-by-side while nearly 1,800 remained miss- cure housing. people are not as strongly affected,” with Filipinos in the long recovery ing, according to the Philippines’ “The Church structure is in a she said. From 1 process. National Disaster Risk Reduction state of shock,” Cardinal Tagle said. Likewise, Paul O’Callaghan, Car- “We know there is one Church and Management Council. More “We have been offering emotional itas Australia CEO, pledged to work and to transcend the barriers, all the and we want to be partners with than 4 million people were dis- and psychological first aid.” with Caritas Philippines to respond baggage, the history that religion, you,” he said. placed by the storm. CRS’ Curry explained during the in areas of greatest need. that politics, the financial economy U.S. parishes still are collecting Damage was set at $877 million 45-minute meeting that agency staff In a later meeting with two has imposed on everyone,” Cardi- funds, most of which have been by the council. members are attempting to develop Philippine bishops, the delegation nal Tagle said in a meeting at the designated for humanitarian needs. Two tropical storms swamped creative responses to the disaster was asked to consider rebuilding offices of the Catholic Bishops’ Con- USCCB officials project that about parts of the same regions in Janu- because the devastation is so se- churches, village chapels, schools, ference of the Philippines. $9 million will be raised in parish ary, forcing some who lost their vere. With a shortage of construc- convents and rectories in line with “In that regard we saw the re- special collections for the recovery homes in November and were liv- tion supplies and tools and a lack the effort undertaken by the USCCB sponse and demand here,” he told effort. ing in tents to flee to higher ground of capacity on the part of local and and other Catholic agencies in Haiti. a delegation of more than a dozen Meanwhile, CRS has raised again. national governments to remove Archbishop Socrates Villegas of representatives of the U.S. Confer- about $48 million, including $28 Cardinal Tagle said natural di- debris and improve infrastructure, Lingayen-Dagupan, president of ence of Catholic Bishops, Catholic million from private donors and $20 sasters are the norm for the island the agency is attempting to find the Philippine bishops’ conference, Relief Services and Caritas Austra- million from public sources, report- nation and that he has come to see enough clear land to build tempo- said the time has come to build lia. “There is so much hope for the ed Joe Curry, the agency’s country how important local parishes have rary wooden shelters so people can churches that will serve not just for world. We just prayed that this will representative in the Philippines. become in offering shelter and be- move from tents into more secure worship but as community centers be sustained and will not become All of the funds are being used for coming centers for sanitation and housing, he said. and shelters when a natural disaster sporadic, only occasional. We hope humanitarian needs, he told CNS. hygiene, the distribution of food The agency has begun hiring occurs. it becomes a lifestyle to be spear- Cardinal Tagle acknowledged and support for displaced people. people in cash-for-work programs He said the need to rebuild headed by Christians.” that recovery and rebuilding is “At least for me,” he told the dele- to remove debris in some areas to schools is great. He feared that stu- Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of likely to take years because the gation, “it has become a special les- pump much-needed funds into dents from poor families will not be Louisville, Ky., USCCB president, devastation was so great, reaching son, because in moments like these communities where people lost able to continue their education for who was leading the delegation across 12 dioceses in the central a place of worship also becomes a jobs, farmers lost cropland and fish- quite some time. on its weeklong visit to the Philip- part of the country with the Palo place of charity. The place is made ermen lost boats, Curry said. “The rich students have moved pines, told the cardinal that the U.S. Archdiocese and Borongon Diocese sacred not by sacraments and Carolyn Woo, CRS president, out to either Manila or Cebu,” the experiencing the most serious dam- prayer but by the belief that we can pledged to help the Philippines archbishop explained to the del- age. In some locales, 90 percent of find a refuge here. 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Carol Glatz ings of all Catholic institutions. abortion and embryonic stem-cell said, “an absurd dichotomy.” Jesus, the pope said. Catholic News Service Catholic universities play a spe- research made him an inappropri- Humility is needed to feel part People need to be faithful “to cial role in being faithful mission- ate choice to be commencement of the Church, he said, because a the Church, to its teaching, to the VATICAN CITY | Catholic uni- aries of the Gospel because of their speaker at a Catholic university. person who isn’t humble “will hear Creed, to doctrine, to safeguard versities must give “uncompromis- commitment to showing the com- More recently, a Notre Dame what she or he likes” and not what doctrine” as they seek to live it and ing” and “unambiguous” witness to patibility of faith and reason, and professor, Gary Gutting, wrote an God and the Church really say. “We hand it on to others, he said. Church teaching and defend them- showing how the Christian mes- op-ed piece in the New York Times receive the Gospel message as a gift Christians don’t “become mas- selves from all efforts to dilute their sage offers people a fuller, more au- Jan. 23 calling on Pope Francis to and we have to pass it on as a gift, ters of the Gospel, masters of re- Catholic identity, Pope Francis said. thentic human life, he said. rethink the Church’s absolute op- but not as something that is ours; ceived doctrine, to use it as we like,” Catholic universities, “by their “Essential in this regard is the position to abortion. In many cases, what we give is a gift received” from he said. n very nature, are committed to dem- uncompromising witness of Cath- abortions are immoral, the Catho- onstrating the harmony of faith olic universities to the Church’s lic professor of philosophy said, and reason and the relevance of the moral teaching, and the defense but “this by no means implies that PRIESTS,DEACONS, Christian message for a full and au- of her freedom, precisely in and most abortions actually performed EXPERIENCEEXPERIENCE! RELIGIOUS & LAY LEADERS: thentically human life,” he said in through her institutions, to uphold are immoral,” particularly in cases OUR an audience with members of the that teaching as authoritatively pro- of pregnancy resulting from rape Over 50 years of pilgrimagesHOST APILGRIMAGE board of trustees of the University claimed by the magisterium of her or when the life of the mother is in to the Holy Land and more! of Notre Dame and other officials. pastors,” he said. danger. 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(3.875”) x 5.25” DOMINICAN SISTER ELLEN Ave., Bronx, 1959-1965; St. Anselm, Bronx, HUBLITZ, FORMERLY SISTER GEORGE 1965-1967; and St. Paul School, Daytona Full Run (Orlando, Palm Beach, Venice) + Miami MARIE, a member of the Sisters of St. Beach, 1967-1986. In 1987 Sister Ellen Dominic of Blauvelt, N.Y., for the past 65 studied in the Career Options Program at years died Jan. 29, 2014, in St. Martin de Calvary Hospital and in the fall of 1988, she 30982-0207 Porres Infirmary. Sister Ellen was 82 years became a minister to the homebound of St. of age. Frances of Rome Parish, Bronx. From 2005 to 2012, she served as Pastoral Associate Sister Ellen was born to Winifred Van for the Catholic Churches of Wakefield. Due Valkenburgh and George Hublitz on Apr. 2, to illness, Sister Ellen retired to St. Martin 1931, in the Bronx, N.Y. She entered the de Porres Infirmary in 2012. Sisters of St. Dominic Sept. 11, 1949, from Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Bronx. In addition to her religious congregation, Sister Ellen received the Dominican habit Sister Ellen is survived by her sister, Viola Aug. 24, 1950, professed her first vows Aug. Miklitsch; her nieces Ellen Ares, Mary Ellen 25, 1951, and her final vows Aug. 25, 1954. Hearon, Theresa Kinstrey, Patricia Spellman; and her nephews Roger, George Hublitz and Sister Ellen held a B.S. degree in Educa- Thomas Miklitsch. Sister Ellen was prede- tion from Fordham University, Bronx, and ceased by her brother George and nephew an MTS from The Catholic University of Kenneth Hublitz. America, Washington, DC. Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Sister Ellen’s many years of active Christian Burial Feb. 2 at St. Dominic’s Con- ministry were devoted to education as a vent in Blauvelt. Arrangements were made

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Information Catholic News Service better, and ultimately to grow in ‘May the light we bring to others not be the result of overload or overexposure to injus- unity,” the pope said. cosmetics or special effects, but rather of our being tices like poverty can make us “so VATICAN CITY | Like the good “The walls which divide us can accustomed to these things that Samaritan who stopped on the be broken down only if we are loving and merciful ‘neighbors’ to those wounded they no longer unsettle us.” road to help a person in need, trav- prepared to listen and learn from and left of the side of the road.’ Good communicators bring elers along today’s communication one another,” he said. “A culture beauty, goodness and truth to highways should offer support to of encounter demands that we be Pope Francis people, something no snappy or those they encounter there, Pope ready not only to give, but also to sophisticated media strategy can Francis said. receive.” do, he said. “The digital world can be an en- Good communicators must take that is Jesus Christ and his Gospel,” principles of solidarity and subsid- “Let our communication be a vironment rich in humanity; a net- the time necessary to listen to oth- which people live out in myriad iarity and many others,” he said. balm which relieves pain and a work not of wires but of people,” he ers and, more than just tolerate, ways in different cultures and tra- Though there are drawbacks fine wine which gladdens hearts,” said in his message for World Com- truly accept them, he said. ditions across the world. and risks with an accelerated and the pope said. “May the light we munications Day. “Engaging in dialogue does not Pope Francis, in his message, sometimes isolating means of bring to others not be the result of Modern means of communica- mean renouncing our own ideas quoted Pope Benedict XVI’s 2013 communication, “they do not justi- cosmetics or special effects, but tion, especially the Internet, offer and traditions, but the claim that World Communications Day text, fy rejecting social media,” he said. rather of our being loving and mer- “immense possibilities for en- they alone are valid or absolute,” which says effective Christian wit- Technology should serve hu- ciful ‘neighbors’ to those wounded counter and solidarity,” he said. the pope said in his message. ness is “about our willingness to manity, helping it “grow in human- and left of the side of the road.” Because of that, he said, the Inter- Archbishop Claudio Celli, presi- be available to others ‘by patiently ity and mutual understanding.” Pope Francis said impartiality net is “a gift from God.” dent of the Pontifical Council for and respectfully engaging their The pope called for an attitude in the media is an illusion, since “Communication at the ser- Social Communications, told re- questions and their doubts as they of “neighborliness” in communi- “only by going out into the world vice of an authentic culture of en- porters that the pope is not pro- advance in their search for the cation, to promote closeness and and taking the risk of being truly counter” is the theme of this year’s posing “a relativism” of the faith, truth and the meaning of human community. The good Samaritan and transparently oneself can World Communications Day, but is continuing his predecessors’ existence’” — not by “bombarding is a model for how to approach and communicators become a trusted which most dioceses will mark calls for the Church to engage with people with religious messages.” interact with others on today’s dig- and “true point of reference.” June 1, the Sunday before Pente- a multicultural and multireligious Pope Francis said genuinely ital highways, taking responsibility “Personal engagement is the ba- cost. The message, released Jan. world. paying attention to others’ expe- for the hurt and lost there, the pope sis of the trustworthiness of a com- 23, was dated Jan. 24, the feast of St. “I can’t have an outlook of be- riences helps one appreciate the said. municator,” he said. Francis de Sales, the patron saint of ing the only one and the absolute,” various gifts and richness in other “Whenever communication is The pope said he prefers “a journalists. Archbishop Celli said. “I am just a cultures and traditions. primarily aimed at promoting con- bruised Church which goes out to “Good communication helps us concrete incarnation of that truth A culture of encounter, listen- sumption or manipulating others, the streets” and helps people ening and dialogue will help every- we are dealing with a form of vio- counter Christ to “a Church suffer- one see and “appreciate more fully lent aggression like that suffered ing from self-absorption,” with its Quality, A ordable Travel since 1967! the important values inspired by by the man in the parable,” beaten doors and digital spaces closed to Christianity, such as the vision of by robbers and abandoned on the outsiders. the human person, the nature of road, he said. “We are called to show that the National Parks Tour marriage and the family, the prop- “There is a danger that certain Church is the home of all,” he said, Hosted by Father Frank Wittouck, SCJ er distinction between the reli- media so condition our responses where people, “whatever their situ- 14 days from $1299* gious and the political spheres, the that we fail to see our real neigh- ation in life, can enter.” n Departs August 8, 2014. 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Prayer for Consecrated Persons our father, we thank you for calling men and women to Godserve in your Son’s kingdom as sisters, brothers, religious priests, consecrated virgins, and hermits, as well as members of secular institutes. Renew their knowledge and love of you, and send your Holy Spirit to help them respond generously and courageously to your will. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Pope: A Church without religious is ‘unthinkable’

CInDy WOODEn WHAT’S INSIDE Religious must “never be rigid or closed, story in the future,” Cardinal Aviz said. Catholic News Service but always open to the voice of God who The congregation hopes Pope Francis In honor of World Day for Consecrated speaks, who opens and who leads, and in- will celebrate the year’s opening Mass Nov. VATICAN CITY | A Church without con- Religious, which was celebrated Feb. 2, the vites us to go out toward the horizon,” he 21, when the Church marks a day of prayer secrated religious would be “unthinkable,” Florida Catholic spoke with consecrated said. for cloistered religious. The events would Pope Francis said, honoring the contribu- religious celebrating milestone anniversaries Within religious communities, the pope conclude one year later on the 50th anni- as a way to show all the wonderful minis- tions consecrated men and women make tries these dedicated women and men have said, the elderly should communicate their versary of the promulgation of the Second to the Church and society. offered the Catholic Church and the faithful. wisdom to the young and the young should Vatican Council decree “Perfectae Caritatis” “Every consecrated person is a gift to the accept “this patrimony of experience and on the renewal of religious life. people of God on pilgrimage,” he said Feb. wisdom and carry it forward, not to pre- “We are convinced that the council rep- 2, reciting the Angelus with visitors in St. unthinkable.” serve it in a museum — no, no, no — but to resented the breath of the Holy Spirit not Peter’s Square. The pope had just finished Consecrated life is a gift that moves the continue it and bring it to bear on the chal- only for the entire Church, but in a particu- celebrating Mass for the feast of the Presen- Church forward, he said. “These women lenges that life poses.” lar way for consecrated life,” Cardinal Aviz tation of the Lord, which the Church marks who consecrate their lives to carrying for- At a news conference Jan. 31, Cardinal said. “We are also convinced that in these as the World Day for Consecrated Life. ward the message of Jesus — they’re great,” Joao Braz de Aviz, prefect of the Congrega- 50 years, consecrated life has followed a “There is such a great need for their he added. tion for Institutes of Consecrated Life and fruitful path of renewal — certainly not presence, which reinforces and renews Pope Francis asked all Catholics to pray Societies of Apostolic Life, spoke about without difficulties and struggles,” the car- the commitment to spreading the Gospel, “that many young people would respond plans for the 2015 Year for Consecrated Life, dinal said. “In this year, we want to recog- Christian education, charity for the needi- ‘yes’ to the Lord when he calls them to con- which Pope Francis announced in Novem- nize and confess our weaknesses, but we est, contemplative prayer, the human and secrate themselves totally to him.” ber. also want to show the world with strength spiritual formation of the young and fami- The earlier liturgy for the feast of the Pre- Pope Francis has called for a special and joy the holiness and vitality that are lies, and the commitment to justice and sentation, once widely known as “Candle- yearlong focus on consecrated life, asking present in consecrated life.” peace in the human family,” the pope said. mas,” began with dozens of sisters, broth- the Church’s religious sisters, brothers and Cardinal Aviz said a key challenge of be- Straying from his prepared text, Pope ers and religious priests carrying lighted priests to “wake up the world” with their ing Christian and being a religious is look- Francis told people gathered in the square, candles into St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of the testimony of faith, holiness and hope, the ing toward the future with hope. “Think what would happen if there weren’t pope. cardinal said. “We want to see these crises not as an any sisters, if there weren’t any sisters in the In his homily, he urged religious to allow “Consecrated men and women are antechamber of death, but as a ‘kairos,’ a fa- hospitals, no sisters in the missions, no sis- the joy of the Holy Spirit to guide both their aware that besides recounting the great sto- vorable occasion for growth” and the Year ters in the schools. Think what the Church observance of their communities’ rules and ries they have written in the past, they are for Consecrated Life should be a further would be like without sisters — no, that’s their willingness to be prophetic. called to write a no-less-beautiful and great push for doing so, he said. n Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic RELIGIOUS JUBILARIANS 16 Venice Diocese religious jubilarians Editor’s note: In honor of Like many consecrated brothers, Brother O’Brien worked in library decided it was time to return to parish boundaries in which to have consecrated religious, the Florida Brother O’Brien served as a teacher, sciences in different schools, in- the East Coast. But instead of the Mass celebrations. Instead, the sev- Catholic spoke with those religious specifically as a high school Eng- cluding St. Peter’s College in Jersey Northeast, he settled in Venice. He en weekend Masses were celebrat- celebrating milestone anniversaries lish teacher in Louisville, City, N.J., and schools in recalled his first day in ed at three different loca- in 2014. Along with consecrated Ky., as well as in Xaverian New York. He stayed in the area — Sept. 1 — as tions — a Presbyterian brothers and sisters, the Venice schools in Massachu- schools for 20 years. one of the hottest days he church, and two schools Diocese takes this time to also honor setts, New Jersey and Sometime in the had ever encountered. on either side of the par- religious priests. In 2014, the Venice New York. But after earn- 1980s, a statute within a “I thought, ‘I am not ish boundaries. Diocese celebrates four jubilarians. ing a bachelor’s degree in revised edition of canon going to get through this.’ “At that time, there English from the Catholic law stated every diocese But I have come to love it were no (extraordinary 70 YEARS University in Washing- in the country and every here,” Brother O’Brien ministers of holy Com- ton, D.C., Brother O’Brien religious congregation said. “It has turned out munion), so we (the two Brother John F. O’Brien was asked to organize should initiate, if they to be a wonderful retire- Carmelite priests of the Xaverian Brothers the archives of the Xave- hadn’t already done so, ment.” parishes) would have rian Brothers of the East- Brother O’Brien archiving and record While in Venice, Father Walsh to help distribute Com- Not many people can say they’ve ern Region. To do so he preservation. Brother O’Brien had munion,” Father Walsh time-traveled to 18th-century Cali- needed an education, so he earned That was when the Monterey worked with the Rice School when it recalled with a laugh. “We would fornia. a master’s degree in archiving sci- Diocese in California asked Brother first opened, making sure archiving finish one Mass then race down the Xaverian Brother O’Brien can. ences from the Pratt Institute in O’Brien to organize its records. It preserved the young school’s histo- boulevard to help out with the other It wasn’t a time machine that took Brooklyn, N.Y. The year was 1971, a was a massive feat, as the diocese ry from the onset. But he also lives a Mass (at another location) and then him there, just a keen and experi- far cry from the computer age. goes back to 1770, predating the quiet life in a home for retired Xave- go to the next Mass. It was a lot of enced sense of archiving. After working on that project, history of the state itself, which was rian Brothers. miles on the car, and a lot of speed- established in 1850. “We live a common life. Our fam- ing.” “The Church was really (present) ily is our brothers,” Brother O’Brien In 2014, Father Walsh celebrates at the very beginnings of the coloni- said. “We all take vows of poverty, 70 years since he made first vows zation of California. The history of chastity and obedience, and we as a Carmelite. In that time, he has the Catholic Church and the history have a commitment to each other ministered in many parts of the of California are very much inter- along with our community. Those United States — Texas, New Jersey twined,” Brother O’Brien said. “And are the things important to us.” and the East Coast, and Phoenix. the diocese still had original baptis- But at one point, Father Walsh did mal, death and marriage registers, Father Thomas Walsh offer one provision to his superior all the way to 1770. It was amazing.” Carmelite Fathers in terms of where to serve next. It was because of his work with “I told him as long as it was south the diocese’s archives that people In the 1970s, Father Walsh and of Interstate 10, I would go,” Father were able to find archival informa- another Carmelite priest were in Walsh joked. tion not found anywhere else. “You charge of a community in Houston, But that wish was granted thanks have to know what records to keep in an area where there was more to another Carmelite priest — the and what to disregard. You don’t cattle than people. late Father Joel Schevers, who have to keep everything; some Regardless, there was a need for served in the Venice Diocese with stuff is ephemera,” Brother O’Brien a Catholic parish in the area, and founding Bishop John J. Nevins. explained. “It was good work. I en- the Carmelites were willing to fill it. Father Schevers went to New Jersey joyed it so much.” But it wasn’t without its challenges. At the age of 75, Brother O’Brien There was no school within the Please see VENICE, 17

Bishop Frank J. Dewane, as well as the priests and lay faithful of the Diocese of Venice would like to thank all consecrated priests, brothers, and sisters for their dedicated service to Holy Mother Church.

Congratulations to all religious in the Diocese of Venice

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VENICE a year and a half ago, when he had eled Brother Connolly. Brother “It was that kind of witness that was warden he wasn’t a preacher, but a to stop due to health issues. Ryken formed the congregation for important — learning about our teacher with a background in pas- From 16 But today, he is able to attend the education of youths, especially faith and learning about what it is toral counseling. “I wasn’t going to Mass at the parish with the aid of in America. be to a brother.” be there to preach, but to listen.” to discuss with the provincial there a walker. He loves being able to be Those missionary and educa- With an educational back- The ministry was fulfilling, and the possibility of Carmelites serv- with the people again. And it would tional as- ground in history and religion (in- after arriving in Venice, serendip- ing a parish in the Venice Diocese. seem parishioners enjoy seeing pects served cluding a master’s degree) and a ity brought him into the jails again. Father Walsh heard about it and him. Brother Con- clinical pastoral counseling certifi- While at a centering prayer group threw his hat in the ring. After all, “I will stand in the lobby of Our nolly well cate, Brother Connolly has served at Epiphany Parish in Venice, he the Venice Diocese was definitely Lady of Mount Carmel before or in an area in a variety of capacities from cam- chatted up the only other man at south of I-10. after Mass and people all say, ‘We that was less pus ministry, hospital chaplain, the meeting, who happened to be “I would go to the beach to read miss your jokes.’” than 2 per- co-vicar for religious in the Diocese Louis Faustino, diocesan director and prepare my homilies,” Father cent Catholic. of Charleston, S.C., and director of of prison ministry. For the past two Walsh recalled. “I have enjoyed my 50 years He recalled the Xaverian Brothers Mission and years, Brother Connolly has vol- time here. It’s the longest I’ve been how Baptists vocation director for the order. unteered in the ministry, and Feb. in one area.” Brother James Connolly would chal- He stumbled into prison min- 10, he will offer a program inside Father Walsh served St. Raphael Xaverian Brothers len ge h i m Brother Connolly istry when a warden at a maxi- the prison focusing on centering Parish in Englewood from 1987 to about the mum security prison asked if he prayer and guided meditation. 2000. During that time, two more When Boston native Brother tenets of the Catholic faith, even could serve as chaplain there. After 50 years as a religious, parishes in the diocese became Connolly traveled to serve as cam- whether Catholics believe in Jesus Again, Brother Connolly referred Brother Connolly now serves as staffed by Carmelites — St. Francis pus minister at South Carolina State and believe in the Bible. back to the heart of his founder, director of the Xaverian Brothers of Assisi in Grove City and Our Lady and other area colleges, he was a “I used to tell them that if it who wanted brothers of the com- Retirement Community in Ven- of Mount Carmel in Osprey. fish out of water in many different wasn’t for Catholics, you wouldn’t munity to work with the marginal- ice, where he lives with five other Although Father Walsh retired ways. have a Bible,” Brother Connolly ized. brothers. He credits the philosophy in 2000, he still volunteered at Our But it was the spirit of his com- recalled, referring to the Catholic “You can’t get more margin- of the Xaverian Brothers for keep- Lady of Mount Carmel, where he munity’s founder — Belgian-born religious who secured the writings alized than being in a prison,” ing him focused and satisfied in his celebrated Mass every Sunday until Theodore James Ryken — that fu- of the Bible by copying it by hand. Brother Connolly said. He told the vocation. “As brothers we attempt to walk with people and beside people, not ahead of them or behind them,” Brother Connolly said. “That has been the theme over all years in the brotherhood.” 25 years Father Juan Carlos Sack Institute of the Incarnate Word Father Sack was born June 26, 1964, in Cerrito, Argentina, to Jorge and Genovena (Dittler) Sack. He attended the Major Seminary of Parana and the Ma- jor Seminary of San Rafael in Mendoza, Argentina, where he earned degrees in philosophy and theology. He also studied at the Pon- tifical Bibli- Father Sack cal Institute Sister Mary Therese Napolitan, OP in Rome, earning a licentiate in biblical exegesis. He was ordained Dec. 9, 1988, in Argentina. He served as parochial vicar at parishes in San Rafael in Mendoza, and Presenatation of the • Born and raised in Port Huron, Michigan Most Blessed Virgin Mary in Jamai- • Second eldest of six children ca, Queens, N.Y. He has also served as pastor in • Attended St. Joseph Catholic School for elementary education the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, • Attended St. Stephen High School for secondary education. Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Russia. • Entered Adrian Dominican Congregation after high school Jun. 26, 1957 Father Sack arrived in the Ven- ice Diocese where he serves as ad- • Made first profession on December 28, 1958. ministrator of St. Michael Parish in • Taught in schools of Michigan, Ohio and Florida. Wauchula. He also serves as a chap- • Ministered in Florida at: lain at Hardee County Correctional Institution. – Rosarian Academy, West Palm Beach His hobbies include classical – St. Gregory the Great, Plantation music, computers, apologetics and – St. Patrick Catholic Church, Palm Beach Gardens New Testament textual criticism. – Barry University One of his favorite memories was – Presently at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Lantana growing up “happily” in the small village where he was born. Congratulations from Holy Spirit “The Church was the center of 31275-0207 31226-0207 social life,” Father Sack wrote. “I Priests, Staff and Parishioners had a lot of friends and enjoyed the cattle and horses.” n Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic RELIGIOUS JUBILARIANS 18 Orlando Diocese religious jubilarians

Editor’s note: In honor of by the Sisters of “As a religious, I have experi- “Every Christian has an obliga- Sister Zwarra has never looked consecrated religious, the Florida St. Anne. Sister enced great joy in the wonder-filled tion to serve others,” Sister Holzer back and has been practicing den- Catholic spoke with those religious Tougas also at- protection and love of our Lord and said. “How they carry that out is a tistry, serving mainly the poor, for celebrating milestone anniversaries. tended St. Cath- our Blessed Mother Mary,” Sister personal decision, as an answer to more than 55 years. In 2013, the Orlando Diocese erine Academy Tougas said. “You have to spread their prayers or as they seek guid- “I found dentistry to be a very re- celebrated nine jubilarians. in Newport, R.I., that joy around. I just love to praise ance through discerning their vo- warding profession. It is great to be where she was the Lord.” cation. This is what I wanted to do.” able to relieve people of pain and to 65 YEARS taught by the Sis- Sister Holzer first joined the Sis- give them a smile back,” Sister Zwar- ters of St. Joseph, 60 YEARS ters of the Blessed Sacrament. In the ra said. “These are people who need the first commu- 1980s, Sister Holzer joined the Sis- self-esteem, and Sister For Christian Community Sister Tougas Anne Kathleen Duffy nity which she Sister For Christian ters For Christian Community. She a nice smile will joined. Community Janet Holzer worked at a facility for handicapped help give them Sister Duffy considered teaching Sister Tougas entered the Sisters persons in Maryland for several that. Dentistry and playing piano as a career when of St. Joseph in 1948. She earned Sister Holzer was born in Buffalo, years before moving to central is more than she was young. Her vocation as a re- a bachelor’s degree and master’s N.Y. As a child, she fell in love with Florida in 2001. Her ministry here just teeth, you ligious sister has allowed her to do degree in English. She also earned reading and mathematics, and ex- has included serving as a minister are treating the both. minors in education. She went on to celled at both while attending Cath- to the sick at Prince of Peace Parish, whole person.” A native of Takoma Park, Md., in teach for 42 years, specifically at Ca- olic elementary and high schools. Ormond Beach, and prayer. In 1990, she high school, she met sisters from thedral High School in Springfield, It was in high school that she moved to Florida the Daughters of Mass. She also taught for a number first considered joining religious Franciscan Sister of Christian to care for her Sister Zwarra Charity, and en- of years in public schools. life, through the influence of one of Charity Jessica Zwarra elderly parents tered that com- In the 1980s, Sister Tougas trans- her teachers, a Sister of St. Joseph. and continued her ministry. A pa- munity in 1948. ferred to the Sisters For Christian However, she attended a private Sister Zwarra thought her rishioner of Annunciation Parish Sister Duffy Community, and served a parish business school after graduation dreams of working in the medi- in Altamonte Springs, Sister Zwarra became a teach- and the local community. and went into bookkeeping. After cal field would be limited to nurs- also served in the parish’s bereave- er and taught In 2003, Sister Tougas moved to obtaining a de- ing when she decided to enter the ment ministry for 17 years. English, music Ormond Beach, and joined Prince gree in business Franciscan Sisters of Christian Today, Sister Zwarra is her broth- and relig ion of Peace Parish in Ormond Beach. administration Charity community in Milwau- er’s caretaker. She also serves as a courses in a There, she continues to serve as a from a Jesuit kee. She was studying chemistry volunteer dentist at Orange Blossom number of pa- lector and extraordinary minister college and after when the community director of Family Health Center in Orlando, a rochial school Sister Duffy of holy Communion. She is also a several years of her congregation asked her and health care service center for the systems in Massachusetts, Ohio, member of the parish’s Council of prayer and dis- another sister if they would be in- homeless, and volunteers at the Virginia and Maryland. One of her Catholic Women, where she has cernment, she terested in studying dentistry. She Seminole Sharing Center. former students is Father Mark Wa- served as vice president, communi- decided to enter embraced the opportunity and in jda, now parochial vicar of St. Paul ty concerns coordinator and spiritu- religious life in 1958 earned her degree from the Catholic Church, Leesburg. She has ality coordinator. 1950. Sister Holzer Marquette Medical School. PleaSe See orlando, 19 also played the pipe organ and piano, and directed children’s choirs and glee clubs. Sister Duffy left the Daughters of Charity in 1975 and moved to Or- mond Beach to care for her ailing father. Shortly after relocating to central Florida, she was hired as the director of music and liturgy at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Daytona Beach. She retired from the parish in 1998 but continues to volunteer there, teaching grammar, providing pipe organ and piano lessons and scheduling ministers of the Word. In 1980, Sister Duffy entered into the Sisters For Christian Commu- nity, which began in the 1970s. She holds degrees from St. Joseph’s Col- lege in Emmitsburg, Md., and The Catholic University in Washington, D.C. “I’ve just tried to do what the Lord wanted me to do, prayed that I would say what he wanted me to say, and just trust him,” Sister Duffy said. “I just do what I can to help people.” The Clergy, Staff and Parishioners Sister For Christian Community Marie Tougas thank all who serve the Lord as Religious Brothers and Sisters, especially those The youngest of seven children, Sister Tougas was born to devoted celebrating Milestone Anniversaries in 2014! Catholic parents in Pawtuckset, R.I. Growing up, two things were con- sistent — she wanted to become a teacher, and wanted to enter into May God continue to bless you as religious life. 31271-0207 Sister Tougas attended Catho- 31250-0207 you serve Him and His people. lic elementary schools in U.S. and Canada, where she was influenced 19 RELIGIOUS JUBILARIANS Florida Catholic Feb. 7-20, 2014 orlando Sister For Christian 50 YEARS truly grateful.” been a privilege and a very interest- Community Ita Hickey ing journey to say the least.” From 18 Religious Teachers Filippini Adrian Dominican Sister Hickey was visiting her best Margaret Franzese Sister Lucy Vazquez Sister of the Immaculate Sister of St. Joseph of friend, Charlotte, who was an aspi- Heart of Mary Reparatrix Carondelet Martha Kieffer rant at the Poor Sister Franzese grew up in up- Sister Vazquez’s ministry could Concepta Najjemba Clares commu- state New York. While living in the be considered to be one of “firsts.” Sister Kieffer is the first to ad- nity in Dublin, small community of Watkins Glen, She was the first woman to earn a Sister Najjemba said her desire to mit that she fought God’s calling to when she was she was very close to the priests and doctorate in canon law in the United become a religious took root at a very the religious life. She was studying asked if she ever sisters of her school and parish. She States, the first woman vicar for re- young age. Growing up in Uganda, dietetics at St. Catherine’s Univer- had considered attributes her calling to religious life ligious in the Orlando Diocese, and she was moved by the ministry of sity in St. Paul, Minn., when she a life as a reli- to their witness the first woman president of Canon the sisters of IHMR, who taught at first heard God’s call and was cer- gious. The ques- of love for God. Law Society of America. her school. In 1958, she joined the tain God had her mixed up with tion changed “ F r o m a Sister Vazquez entered the St. congregation and professed her first her cousin. Still, she felt a calling her life. While very early age, I Catherine de Ricci congregation vows six years later. and decided to she did not Sister Hickey wanted to be a in 1963, just as the Second Vatican Sister Najj- “give religious think she was sister,” she said. Council was getting underway. emba studied to life a try,” enter- suited for such a ministry, she fell “I wanted to love She said it was an exciting time for become a teaching the Sisters in love with religious life. Early in God, teach chil- religious and the Church. In 1972, er at the Nkozi of St. Joseph her ministry, Sister Hickey taught dren and share she began her studies in law at The Teacher Train- of Carondelet in Catholic schools and served as the gifts God has Catholic University in Washington, ing College in community. a principal throughout Ireland, given to me.” Sister Franzese D.C., earning Uganda before Throughout England, Scotland and Wales. She I n h i g h her degree in coming to the her ministry, studied in Rome with the Regina school, she told her parents of feel- 1975. United States Sister Kieffer Mundi Sisters, ultimately earning ing God’s call to religious life. Her fa- The following to continue her has worked pe- the equivalent of a master’s degree ther urged her to wait before enter- year, she came studies. In 1982, Sister Kieffer Sister Najjemba riodically as a in spirituality. ing the convent, so she went away to to the Orlando she was forced dietician within her community. In 1993, she came to the United Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y., Diocese where into exile during a civil war. She re- However, her love for teaching has States to serve as the spiritual direc- to study music. However, God con- she held several mained in exile for the next 10 years, been the mainstay of her ministry. tor of volunteers at the Basilica of tinued to call her and she entered positions: canon but earned two master’s degrees Sister Kieffer said one of her the National Shrine of Mary, Queen the Religious Teachers Filippini lawyer, associate and a doctorate degree in spiritual most fulfilling roles was teaching of the Universe in Orlando, a posi- community. family life direc- Sister Vazquez formation from the Catholic Uni- troubled youths at Cretin-Derham tion she held for eight years before Sister Franzese taught in several tor, director of versity of Eastern Africa. Hall High School in St. Paul. It was retiring. During this time, she also elementary schools in her home the Tribunal, chancellor under the Sister Najjemba returned to the during her tenure at the school that volunteered at Arnold Palmer Chil- state before coming to Florida to late Bishop Norbert Dorsey, and vic- U.S. to do mission appeals. In 2000, she was asked to teach English to dren’s Hospital, caring for prema- teach religious education at Holy tim assistance coordinator. she came to Blessed Trinity Parish students with little or no English ture babies. Family Parish in Orlando in 1987. Today, Sister Vazquez serves as in Ocala to serve the poor. Today, skills. With little foreign language Today, Sister Hickey volunteers at She also assisted then Father Grego- an advocate for annulments for the she coordinates the parish’s efforts skills herself, Sister Kieffer returned Holy Redeemer Parish in Orlando. ry Parkes (now the bishop of Pensac- nine parishes in Brevard County. at the Brother’s Keeper Soup Kitch- to college at the age of 60 to pursue a She works with individuals, helping ola-Tallahassee) to establish Corpus She also assists in the diocesan Tri- en. master’s degree. them to find inner peace. Christi Parish in Celebration. bunal Office once a month. “The soup kitchen has been a Sister Kieffer moved to Orlando “The religious life, more than “My family, the devout sisters and “I have been very blessed in my very powerful tool for me as a reli- with a longtime friend in June. “I anything else, has given me the priests, as well as the laity in my life, life,” Sister Vazquez said. “As I look gious, as a missionary, as a Christian have found my vocation exciting space that allows me to listen to God were such an inspiration to me,” she back on the past 50 years, the great- and as a human to grow,” Sister Na- and interesting,” she said. “I look and to do my best to follow those said. “I have been able to share my est feeling I have is the feeling of jjemba said. “It is such a joy because forward to ministering to the people promptings in my life,” she said. Catholic faith for the past 50 years gratitude for God’s love sustaining we are working and serving Jesus in of Orlando.” because of them. … For this I am me through all of these years. It has each person.” n 31249-0207

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Editor’s note: In honor of lived in Delray Beach with fellow in Delray Beach. The Poor Clares in 1970 to live at Christ the King The enlightenment she experi- consecrated religious, the Florida Dominican Sister Barbara Duffy, are women who seek to walk in the Monastery. An accomplished artist, enced gave her the motivation to Catholic spoke with those religious who celebrates 60 years of religious footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi and her beautiful sketches can be seen accept a scholarship to attend law celebrating milestone anniversaries life in 2014. They met while Sister his most faithful follower, St. Clare at the monastery’s website, www. school. Her benefactor? A Jewish in 2014. In 2014, the Palm Beach Duffy worked at Msgr. Donovan of Assisi. They poorclaresdelray.org. One work lawyer. Diocese celebrates 12 jubilarians. High School in Toms River, N.J., and desire to live a depicts two nuns walking while in Studying and practicing law “fit Sister Makely worked at the nearby life of poverty, habits. Under them are the words “... into the Gospel message” said Sister 70 Years Catholic elementary school. The humility and with swift pace, light step and un- Cassidy, who has been on the fore- two get along well and enjoy each o b e d i e n c e swerving feet, go forward securely front of immigration concerns and Sister Bernadette Makely other’s company and dedication to in imitation …” an advocate for immigration law for Dominican Sisters of the religious life. of Christ in When asked about her life as a re- three decades. After studying law “Our prayerful life is important the Gospel ligious, Sister Wittman’s response is in Ohio and passing the bar there, Caldwell, N.J. to us,” said Sister Makely. The two — the goal of simple: “It has been wonderful.” she spent years serving in the black Sister Makely loved to teach attend daily Mass at nearby Em- every Fran- community. Then, in 1983, she trav- math. She received a bachelor’s manuel Parish. “We say our office ciscan. While Sister M. de Lourdes O’Mahony, eled to Haiti, where she fell in love degree in education from Caldwell every day and have morning and their lives are Sister Wittman of the Sisters of Mercy of Ireland, with the Haitian people. She soon College (now University) in New evening prayer.” centered on also celebrates 65 years of religious came to Florida to work with the Jersey and a master’s degree in li- Sister Makely said that only prayer — Eucharist and Liturgy of service. She graciously declined an Haitian communities here, along brary science from the University strengthens the bond the two of the Hours — they also intercede for interview for this article. with immigrants of other back- of Pittsburgh. She has served as a them share — one rooted in prayer. the needs of God’s people, within a grounds. librarian, principal and superior of “Our prayer life is so important, contemplative, Franciscan family 60 Years “There is such a great need her community, but when she re- and if a young woman was to con- setting. for justice for immigrants in the calls her service as a teacher of ac- sider a vocation, I would say they “Entering a cloistered order is Sister Catherine Cassidy United States,” Sister Cassidy said, celerated math for fourth- through should pray and offer themselves to probably the only adventurous Sisters of the Humility of Mary citing poverty, language barriers, sixth-graders, her voice lights up. the Lord,” Sister Makely said. “That thing I ever did,” Sister Wittman employment and human traffick- “They truly were like little spong- is what is most important — your said in an interview honoring her If Sister Cassidy could identify a ing as some of the tremendous es,” said Sister Makely who cel- relationship with the Lord.” 60 years of religious life. “Most life-changing moment in her voca- concerns immigrants face. “They ebrates seven decades of religious people were surprised I entered the tion, she would point to the oppor- deserve basic human rights, (an is- life in 2014. “It was just delightful 65 Years religious life. They considered me tunity to attend the University of sue) the bishops have called for and for me. They were happy to be in too worldly and fun-loving. I think Notre Dame in the 1960s, at time of addressed in (their pastoral letter) class and were so excited to learn Sister Clare Ellen Wittman they’d be surprised today if they Vatican II. ‘Welcoming the Stranger.’” everything.” Poor Clares could know all the fun I’ve been “The whole issue of Church and As a lawyer, Sister Cassidy served After an amazing 60 years of having since. All the years in the justice became so alive for me,” Florida Rural Legal Services and teaching, Sister Makely retired to Sister Wittman is a Cleveland na- order have been overwhelmingly said Sister Cassidy, who celebrates was co-founder of Florida Immi- the Palm Beach Diocese. For the tive, the oldest of six children. She precious and treasured.” 60 years as a consecrated religious past six years, Sister Makely has lives at Christ the King Monastery Sister Wittman came to Florida in 2014. Please see palm beach, 21 31284-0207 21 RELIGIOUS JUBILARIANS Florida Catholic Feb. 7-20, 2014 palm beach life in 2014. They enjoy each other’s her religious order share common joined her to run the financial end to become cloistered or active. The company, and still uphold the four facets: community involvement, of the clinic. community, wanting to continue to From 20 principles of the Dominican com- health and welfare of those in need. Located on the Delta, it’s one of keep its retreat doors open, decided munity: prayer, study, community “I feel so connected to the wom- the poorest counties in the state. to become active. It was not a choice and service. They pray together, en of the council. They are like my The experience was so different for all sisters enjoyed, but Sister Reck- grant Advocacy Center, which is dine together and even watched the second community,” Sister Frenzik Sister Pomante, who had previously inger did. now known as Americans for Im- Super Bowl together. said. spent much time with affluent stu- “Before we didn’t go out at all, migrant Justice. Although now re- “We have our bottle of Pepsi Sister Frenzik’s vocation has tak- dents in Grosse Pointe, Mich., and unless we went to the doctor,” she tired, she found great satisfaction ready,” Sister Duffy said with a en her to different types of service. Palm Beach. As the manager and recalled. “I adored being with peo- in witnessing college graduates vol- laugh. “Moving to Florida has been While in the Venice Diocese, she finance person, Sister Pomante ple.” unteering at the law centers. They a good thing.” helped found the annual Venetian installed computer programs and And the sister confessed she en- worked side by side with the law- Ball, which benefits Catholic Chari- kept the books. But she also inter- joyed the changes that got rid of yers, not just to learn law, but also to Sister Anna Mae Frenzik ties. She has worked at St. Ann’s acted with clients, most of whom some of the “human rules” — rules participate on a social justice level. School Sisters of Notre Dame Place in West Palm Beach, which were African-American, some someone created, even if they had “I think immigration reform can offers day care and services to the whom were HIV and AIDS patients. no spiritual meaning or signifi- happen,” Sister Cassidy said. “I love Although Sister Frenzik calls homeless. And it was work she loved. cance, that became “antiquated.” the work that I did. I love the peo- Vero Beach home now, she spent At 80, Sister Frenzik still finds re- “There were very respectful and What didn’t change was the simple I worked with and worked for. 27 years on ligious life to be rewarding and ful- wonderful people,” Sister Pomante. ple lifestyle. Today, Sister Reckinger And I was always impressed by the the shores of filling. And words she wrote many “It was a wonderful eight years.” jokes she feels likes she lives in a dedication of young people as they the west side years ago in the Florida Catholic She moved back to Florida be- mansion in her West Palm Beach worked in public interest.” of the state, still can be heeded by any young cause she wanted to be closer to her condo, even if it is still a studio. But Sister Cassidy is still involved wh i le a lso woman discerning a vocation: “Lis- own family. Now in Port St. Lucie, her life is simple. She arrived in the in the community, especially her burning a ten hard to that little voice inside. she and her housemate both con- diocese in 1985, and has served in small community within her Fort path across See if you can respond, ‘Here I am sider Florida home. The only prob- various roles doing whatever people Pierce mobile home park. the entire Lord, do with me what you will.’” lem was Sister Pomante hoped to might need, whether it is laundry, “You bloom where you are plant- S u n s h i n e continue to work, but it was hard transportation or secretarial duties. ed,” she said with a laugh. “I started State. Sister Yolanda E. Pomante for a woman in her late 70s to find And no matter how she serves, a kayak club here and we enjoy the I n 19 9 8 , Dominican Sisters of Adrian work. Or was it? Sister Reckinger, described her vo- beauty of nature. It can be quite Sister Fren- Sister Frenzik A few years ago, Sister Pomante cation with one word: blessed. spiritual to be out like that. I enjoy zik offered a Does a career in accounting have picked up her housemate’s car at “I like to help people. If you have it.” reflection in the Florida Catholic to be boring? Not if you are Domini- the dealership and noticed the es- a little extra, give it to someone in about when she first heard a calling can Sister Pomante. tablishment was holding a job fair. need,” she said. “God takes care of Sister Barbara Duffy to her vocation. She wrote that she Her fi- Her housemate encouraged Sister you, and you take care of others.” Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt wanted to be a School Sister of Notre nance back- Pomante to apply, even though they Dame from the time she graduated g r o u n d didn’t know if their congregation Sister Teresita Ruiz Sister Duffy loved working in from grammar school. But even comes from would allow it. The congregation Dominican Sisters of Adrian education. She received a bache- though she heard a call, she did ex per ience did, and for four years Sister Po- lor’s in education from Dominican pursue business school before go- and not a mante worked in a place she never Education, English and farming College in Blauvelt, N.Y., and a mas- ing into the aspiranture at Holy An- degree. She dreamed to find herself: the office of seem to sum up the vocation of Do- ter’s in counseling psychology from gels Academy in Fort Lee, N.J. learned how a car dealership. minican Sister Ruiz. And after 60 Manhattan College in Riverdale, “The first fulfilling event in my to reconcile “I never imagined it,” Sister Po- years of religious life, she isn’t done N.Y. After receiving her education, life was taking vows of poverty, books and do mante said. “Or teaching, for that yet. she went to work spending 17 years chastity and obedience as a pro- payroll while matter. My whole life is like one Originally from the Dominican teaching in Catholic grade schools fessed sister,” she wrote. “Now my working in Sister Pomante learning experience after another Republic, she began her walk to- in New York, and then worked for adventures began. Teaching school high school, and every experience has been ward religious life in “el colegio,” the 35 years as a guidance counselor in was what the order did, so I taught and before entering the religious great.” college where Adrian Dominican New York and New Jersey schools. various grades and then business life she worked with an income tax Sisters taught, many only in Eng- “The best thing about Catholic in high school. This I did until God and accounting firm. Sister Mary Reckinger lish. Although she could only un- education is you have good teachers called me to do something else.” She did spend about three de- Society of Mary Reparatrix derstand English when she entered who are rooted in the principals of After her mother and father cades working in education, teach- the congregation’s house in Dear- Catholic social teachings,” she said. retired to Florida, she became a ing junior high school and taking At 84, Sister Reckinger looks born, Mich., in 1953, four month And Sister Duffy saw how those Floridian in 1974, and served at care of the books in Chicago, New fondly at the graces she received as later she could speak the language principles were passed on to stu- Ascension Parish in Fort Myers York, Michigan, Florida and Missis- a consecrated religious. Originally well. dents. While serving at Msgr. Don- Beach for 27 years. Along with serv- sippi. In the Palm Beach Diocese, from Michigan, she decided at an Before returning to the Domini- ovan High School in Toms River, ing as director of education, Sister Sister Pomante served as treasurer early age to enter the religious life. can Republic, Sister Ruiz taught in N.J., Sister Duffy became involved Frenzik became involved with the and a religion teacher at Rosarian Her first thought was to become a Michigan, Puerto Rico, Jacksonville with Habitat for Humanity. Fac- Council of Catholic Women, and Academy for 15 years. She served Trappistine, especially since she and Fort Lauderdale. She worked ulty members along with a group she immediately fell in love with Barry University in Miami for seven had been reading the writings of in various parts of the Caribbean of teens became the core. The teens the community of women and their years in the maintenance depart- Thomas Merton and his life as a island located on the western side saw opportunities for great camara- commitment to women and the ment. At the time, the finance per- monk. of Hispaniola, including the slum derie and service. public in general. She even served son didn’t know if Sister Pomante But her uncle, who was a priest, areas and barrios of the capitol of And the numbers of teens in- as president of the Province of Mi- would do well in taking charge of asked her to consider a more local Santo Domingo. creased every quarter and every ami, where she would travel across beautifying the grounds. A year community that was “semi-clois- But she also spent much time year. The teens were so enthusias- the state to view councils and lead later, that finance director sent her tered” so that she would not be far in the rural areas, including in the tic about the organization that the activities. a nice card congratulating her on away from her mother. So, in 1951, mountains around San Jose de high school formed a chapter of “The council has really helped in her accomplishments. she entered the Society of Mary Ocoa, located in the southern, cen- Habitat at the school, the first of its all facets of Christian and Catholic “It was behind the scenes work, Reparatrix, a French order that tral part of the Dominican Republic. kind in New Jersey. life. What satisfaction it is knowing beautifying the campus,” Sister reaches out internationally. The people there mostly worked as “It gave the teens a sense of so- that (members) are being helped Pomante recalled. “There were no The order owned several retreat small farmers, and Sister Ruiz and cial justice,” Sister Duffy said, add- spiritually and temporally,” Sister flowers. No signage. I kind of have houses in the United States, and her fellow sisters worked to form ing that the teens supported Habitat Frenzik said. “It has been a grace artistic, creative talent and I was Sister Reckinger recalled how dur- cooperatives among the farmers, with their time and through suc- for me. To help adults who needed able to be involved in that. It meant ing daily prayer and adoration, the all of whom owed very small par- cessful fundraiser after successful help because sometimes they are a lot to me.” sisters were behind the grille where cels of land. Before the cooperative, fundraiser. “The chapter is still go- forgotten. I felt as though this was Another fond memory comes others were not allowed. Their the crops — usually beans, carrots, ing strong. And graduates would my calling at this time in my life. I from her time spent in Mississippi. habits were white, with a sky blue onions and other things that could come back to volunteer on their still enjoy it” For the past 28 years, Sister Poman- scapular and bib, along with a white sustain in the dry soil — were sold breaks. It’s a nice legacy.” She belongs to her local Council te has lived with another Domini- headband. Sister Reckinger’s favor- to a middleman who would arrive For the past six years, Sister Duffy of Catholic Women at St. Sebastian can Sister who she met while in Mi- ite role was as portress, which was in villages with a truck. Because the has resided in Delray Beach where Parish in Sebastian, and is still on ami. While her housemate finished like the hostess who greeted those farmers did not have transportation she volunteers at nearby Emmanu- the board of the Florida Council of her studies in medicine at Univer- who came to the retreat house. to go into town to sell their goods, el Parish and lives with fellow Do- Catholic Women and attends meet- sity of Miami, she was sent to serve Then came Vatican II, which the middleman would buy the pro minican Sister Bernadette Makely, ings three times a year. She said the as director of a clinic run by the Si- offered opportunities for change. who celebrates 70 years of religious Council of Catholic Women and sinawa Sisters, and Sister Pomante The community was challenged Please see religious, 23 Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic RELIGIOUS JUBILARIANS 22

From Pope Francis: Scripture ‘Confirmation ‘You are the light of the world’ readings Sunday, Feb. 9 at night and arriving home alive. months and years, sometimes very Friday, Feb. 7 … is not the Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; The light of the Olympic torch visibly and in spite of angry resis- Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50-51; Mt 5:13-16 makes the difference between an- tance, to shine. Mk 6:14-29 work of men For the next four Sundays un- other athletic competition and 16 Their light pushed back the dark- til Ash Wednesday, the Gospel days of peace disguised as a sports ness of discrimination. Their light Saturday, Feb. 8 reading is from the Sermon on the event. Light makes all the differ- drew attention to injustice. Their 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 but of God’ Mount. The sermon has ence in the world. light drew eyes to look toward the The pope began a new year of little preaching and much “You are the light of the Lord of justice. And they sang this Sunday, Feb. 9 audience talks with a new series teaching. Jesus makes no world.” The first reading song: of catecheses on the sacraments. Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; grand theological state- from Isaiah, like a lens to This little light of mine Mt 5:13-16 The Florida Catholic plans ments nor offers deep doc- view the Gospel in a spe- I’m going to let it shine to continue to publish these trine. Instead, Jesus teach- cific focus, tells us that Oh, this little light of mine Monday, Feb. 10 audience talks on catecheses on es us not to retaliate, hate, sharing bread with the I’m going to let it shine Memorial of St. Scholastica, virgin the sacraments on our Scripture curse, take oaths, brag, hungry and sheltering the Hallelujah page as he releases them. 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-10; preen, worry or backbite. oppressed make our light This little light of mine Mk 6:53-56 One way to reflect on shine. I’m going to let it shine Sunday Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good the Sermon on the Mount Word In other words, the Ser- Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine Tuesday, Feb. 11 Morning! is to pick out some par- mon on the Mount is not Why do hummingbirds hum? 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; In this third catechesis on ticular teaching, such as Father so much a checklist for They hum because they don’t know Mk 7:1-13 the sacraments, we will reflect “do not lust,” and shine it David the moral life as a call to the words. You might not know the on confirmation or cresima, like a flashlight into our action. Our actions are to words. But you can hum. You hum, Wednesday, Feb. 12 which is understood in conti- conscience to see how we Scotchie shine to make others take she hums, he sings, they sing. Pret- nuity with baptism, to which it are doing. Have I looked notice and see the way of ty soon, you are not singing this 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 is connected in an inseparable at someone with lust in my the Lord. song alone. People may look at you. way. These two sacraments, to- heart? What do I need to do to turn At this point, I could finish with That’s fine, that’s what light does. Thursday, Feb. 13 gether with the Eucharist, make from this sin? an exhortation and say, “Therefore, For the next few Sundays, Jesus up one salvific The readings for this Sunday, burn bright!” But, I won’t. Instead, I makes clear what he means when 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; ‘When we event — “Chris- introducing the sermon, cast a dif- will teach you a song. he says, “You are the light of the Mk 7:24-30 tian initiation” ferent light on the sermon. The Gos- Before it was a church song, it world.” You do not retaliate, hate, Friday, Feb. 14 receive — with which pel reading from Matthew makes a was a civil rights song. Written in curse, divorce, take oaths, brag, the Holy we are inserted stunning assertion: “You are the the 1920s, it became very popu- preen, worry or backbite because Memorial of Sts. Cyril in Jesus Christ light of the world.” lar along with civil rights songs you have better things to do. Acting and Methodius Spirit in dead and risen Light makes the difference be- such as “We Shall Overcome” and different than the rest of the world, 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-15; our heart a nd be c ome tween stumbling in a dark room “Blowin’ in the Wind.” in a way not unlike how Jesus Mk 7:31-36 new creatures and visiting the bathroom with The people marching for civil Christ lived and died for the world, Saturday, Feb. 15 and allow and members toes intact, getting lost in the rights in the 1960s were not bet- you are the light of the world. of the Church. woods at night and having a great ter than anyone else. What they To take to prayer: Who has been 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7, him to This is why camping trip, or crashing your car were was visible. They persisted for a shining light for you? n 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 act, Christ originally these three sacra- Sunday, Fe.b. 16 himself ments were cel- Jesus commands us to tend to the little things Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, makes ebrated at the 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 or same time, at Sunday, Feb. 16 fair which can lead to adultery or ic suit. Dimpled like a golf ball to 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 himself the end of the Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33- worse. reduce drag, the suit has other present catechumenal 34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, Third, do not mislead. Leviticus little features such as an open Monday, Feb. 17 journey, nor- 27-28, 33-34a, 37 19:12 warned, “You shall not swear mesh panel in the back to let out Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67, 68, 71-72, 75-76; in us and mally during In the Gospel reading last Sun- falsely by my name, thus profan- heat and anti-friction fabric in Mk 8:11-13 the Easter Vigil. day, Jesus said, “You are the light ing the name of your God.” Jesus the thighs. Olympic gold medalist molds our Thus the course of the world.” He added, “Your says that your relationships should Dan Jansen said, “When a race is Tuesday, Feb. 18 life’ of formation light must shine before others, that be so transparent that your word is decided by hundredths of a sec- Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-15, 18-19; was sealed and they may see your good deeds and all that is needed. ond, sometimes a thousandth Mk 8:14-21 a gradual inser- glorify your heavenly Father” (Mt The Scripture scholar Sister now, and you might look back and tion in the Christian communi- 5:16). Barbara Reid wrote that the little maybe you wouldn’t know that’s Wednesday, Feb. 19 ty, which could last even several The Sermon on the Mount is a things can become big trouble for the difference — but there’s a good Jas 1:19-27; Ps 15:2-5; Mk 8:22-26 years. It was done step by step to call to action for the sake of people your relationship with God and chance that that would be the dif- arrive at baptism, then to con- dwelling in darkness. Today and others. “By instructing his dis- ference.” Little things matter. Thursday, Feb. 20 firmation and the Eucharist. the next two Sundays, Jesus teach- ciples to watch out for the little Little acts of love toward the Jas 2:1-9; Ps 34:2-7; Mk 8:27-33 Ordinarily one speaks of the es the little ways that, letting your transgressions, he did not intend least among us begin the way to- sacrament of “cresima,” a word light shine, you can give glory to to frighten them into obeying a ward great love in God’s reign. St. Friday, Feb. 21 which means “anointing.” And, God. You do not have to be blaz- God who was lying in wait to pun- Therese of Lisieux, through her Jas 2:14-24, 26; Ps 112:1-6; in fact, through the oil called ing fireworks to shine bright. The ish them for every pecadillo. Rath- “little way,” brought great love to Mk 8:34-9:1 “sacred chrism” we are con- principle from the Gospel reading er, he alerts his followers that little the little matters of her daily rou- formed, in the power of the today is that little things matter. slights, left unchecked, can lead tine. The Little Flower has since Saturday, Feb. 22 Spirit, to Jesus Christ, who is the Jesus gives three examples how to major offenses with dire con- been recognized by the Church as only true “Anointed One,” the little things matter. sequences.” Little slips lead down a great saint. Feast of the Chair of “Messiah,” the Holy One of God. First, do not insult one another. the slippery slope. What is at stake is no little thing. St. Peter, Apostle The term “confirmation,” Firing off an angry email feels The good news is that this prin- For the people in darkness, Jesus 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 16:13-19 therefore, reminds us that this good for the moment, but gives ciple applies equally to love. To commands us to tend to the little Sunday, Feb. 23 sacrament brings a growth of heat, not light. If you have spoken say, “I am sorry,” give a hug, or visit things. baptismal grace: It unites us in anger to someone, Jesus says, someone once a week, leads to big To take to prayer: What little Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12- more firmly to Christ; it brings feeling bad about it and making things. You carry the saving cross thing does the Lord want you to 13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48 to fulfillment our bond with the a private act of contrition is not one step at a time. attend to? n Church; it gives us the special enough. Go to the person and For Valentine’s Day, a lover strength of the Holy Spirit to have a face-to-face reconciliation. might give flowers to his beloved. Father Scotchie is the pastor of Most spread and defend the faith, to Do not let conflicts go from bad to In the grand scheme, what does Precious Blood Parish in Oviedo. confess the name of Christ and worse and end up in court. one bouquet of roses matter? Yet, He holds a Doctorate of Ministry in never to be ashamed of his Second, do not lust. Lust is little things matter. preaching from the Aquinas Insti- an intimacy disorder. A lustful American speedskaters are tute in St. Louis. He can be reached Please see POPE, 23 look can lead to an emotional af- wearing a new super-aerodynam- at [email protected]. 23 CROSSWORD Florida Catholic Feb. 7-20, 2014 crossword See puzzle solution on Page 9 rEligiOus: Jubilarians offer much in service to the Church 1234 56789 01 11 21

31 41 51 61 From 21 nephews and friends. And she finds In 2014, Sister Alvarez celebrates the retirement house to be a sup- her golden jubilee as a Dominican 71 18 19 portive community. Sister, as unbelievable as it might 02 12 22 duce at a very low price and sell it “We become true sisters. We seem. “Sometimes it feels like it was himself. share everything,” Sister Ruiz said. yesterday,” she said with a laugh. 32 42 By joining together they could “In a way, we even call it the neigh- Her ministry focuses on a variety organize together to borrow essen- borhood. We exchange things. If we of service, from immigration, where 52627282 29 313230 tial tools and seeds to sow the tough need to go to the doctor, someone she has helped people navigate 33 43 53 soil and purchase a community takes us there. If we need help with through paperwork, find jobs and truck to use to transport the pro- something, even appliances, some- learn English as a second language, 63 73 83 duce to town themselves, taking one will come by and teach us.” to preparing people of all ages for 93 04 14 out the need for a middleman and And Sister Ruiz is always eager to sacraments, including the com- reaping more profit. learn. Except for one thing. munity of St. Helen in Vero Beach, 24 34 44 “It is very tricky to plant on the “I don’t drive here,” she said with where she served as a director of re- 54 64 mountains, but they learned to a laugh, explaining that the way ligious education. Before “retiring” work together,” Sister Ruiz said. people drive in the United States is in 2010, Sister Alvarez served for 18 74 84 94 05 15253545 “Things became better when they different from the Dominican Re- years in His- 55 56 75 were able to organize and ask for public where things like stop signs panic Minis- their rights.” and even a continuous paved road try at St. Joan 85 95 06 In August 2013, Sister Ruiz and don’t exist. “But I have practiced of Arc Parish, a fellow religious moved into a with another sister. You can say, I w here she 16 26 36 congregation retirement house am still in the process.” helped estab- o cilo crofsmg w www ow. r semagd f o r ac t oh l i sc . moc in West Palm Beach. She offers lish La Casa ACROSS DOWN volunteer services at DePorres Sister Clare Young of the Sis- Hispana. 1 Novena number 1 Shem’s father P.L.A.C.E., which offers classes in ters of the Humility of Mary also But make 5 Encroach 2 Letters above the cross basic adult literacy (reading and celebrates 60 years in 2014. She was no mistake, 10 Fingers-on-lips sound 3 “Immediately they left their ___ writing) and English for speakers unavailable for comment at press even in retire- 13 Prime rating and followed him.” (Mk 1:18) of other languages. She said enjoys time. ment Sister Sister Alvarez 14 Cop ___ 4 Direction from Bethlehem to the teaching the classes and feels the Alvarez still 15 Heating fuel Jordan Latin American students can feel 50 Years serves both at the Catholic Charities 17 Catholic Association of the 5 Type of saint comfortable with her because she local office in Boca Raton and with Performing ___ (formerly the 6 Wealthy biblical land relates to them. She understands Sister Carmen Alvarez a program that teaches English as a British Catholic Stage Guild) 7 Catholic actor Guinness and empathizes with the students, second language. “I am not retired,” 18 Person to whom Luke addressed his 8 Business bigwig (abbr.) Dominican Sisters of Adrian gospel 9 Occurred many of whom are struggling with she said. “I’m recycling.” 20 Important in history 10 Holy ___ immigration issues, along with lan- When Carmen Alvarez was a For those who might consider a 22 Liturgical color 11 Our Lady, ___ of Christians guage barriers. young woman growing up in Cuba, vocation as a religious, Sister Alva- 23 “…and ___ our salvation, He came 12 Drag “I have women who have had she lived in a small town where cler- rez suggested they concentrate on down from heaven.” 16 Literary monogram schooling in English, but still strug- gy and religious sisters would come prayer and get ready to do much 24 Glace or tasse starter 19 One of the two natures of Jesus gle with the language,” Sister Ruiz once or twice a week for ministry. walking on a special journey. “Re- 25 St. ___ de Porres 21 “Just for the fun ___” said. “Their pronunciation might be During the time of the Bay of Pigs, member, if you fall in love with your 29 Best friend of David 24 Motherless calf poor and they have heavy accents, the government imprisoned her for work, (the journey) becomes easy.” 33 Alaskan native 25 Paul was shipwrecked here and they are not able to commu- practicing her faith. With a desire 34 Jewish star 26 On one’s toes nicate at all. Sometimes they just to become a consecrated religious, Dominican Sister Mary Ann 35 Three ___ match 27 Equip anew freeze and they are scared.” the young woman left Cuba in 1962, Caulfield (Adrian, Mich.) also cel- 36 Remaining 28 Exclamation of contempt Sister Ruiz admits she misses her leaving behind her parents and sis- ebrates 50 years in 2014. She was 37 Not hollow 29 Merry family back in the Dominican Re- ter to come to Philadelphia to enter unavailable for comment at press 38 Cups 30 In Mt 12:25, Jesus said this divided public. But thanks to Facebook, she the community of the Dominican time. 39 Prefix with sect could not stand is able to see photos of her nieces, Sisters. 40 Church runway 31 Celestial being 41 Attack on all sides 32 Beastly 42 A lawyer 34 Exodus leader POPE Of course it is important to give that will follow those of the sacra- 44 “That is to say” 37 Ominous the candidates for confirmation ments. 45 French wood 38 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet a good preparation, which must When we receive the Holy 46 ___ rosa 40 Fragrance From 22 seek to lead them to personal ad- 47 Sudden convulsions 41 Small yeast cake Spirit in our heart and allow him 50 Unkempt 43 Nihil ___ herence to faith in Christ and to to act, Christ himself makes him- 55 Leader of the Maccabees 44 Agatha is their patron saint cross (cf., CCC, 1303). awaken in them the sense of be- self present in us and molds our 57 Hip bones 46 Parboil “For this reason it is impor- longing to the Church. life. Through us, it will be he who 58 Province for the Archdiocese of 47 Little, in Lockerbie tant to care that our children, our Confirmation, like every sacra- prays, who forgives, who infuses Edmonton (abbr.) 48 Lenten foliage young ones have this sacrament. ment, is not the work of men but hope and consolation, who serves 59 John’s symbol 49 ___ boy! We all must take care that they of God, who takes care of our life brethren, who makes himself 60 ___ of the Lord 50 A sacrament is an outward ___ be baptized, and this is good, but in order to mold us to the image close to the needy and the least, 61 Floor covering 51 Brought by a wise man perhaps we don’t care so much if of his Son, to make us capable of who creates communion, who 62 Tears apart 52 Exultation they receive confirmation. They loving like him. He does so by in- sows peace. 63 Web-footed aquatic bird 53 “If anyone says, “I love God,” and remain halfway and do not re- fusing in us his Holy Spirit, whose Think of how important this is: hates his brother, he is a ___” ceive the Holy Spirit, which is very action pervades the whole person Through the Holy Spirit, Christ (I Jn 4:20) important in Christian life, be- and the whole of life, as shining himself comes to do all this in 54 Tale cause it gives us the strength to go through the seven gifts that tradi- our midst for us. For this reason 56 Own, in Dundee forward! tion, in the light of Holy Scripture, it is important that children and The Florida Catholic crossword puzzle is sponsored by: Let us think, each one of us: Do has always evidenced. young ones receive the sacrament we truly care that our children These seven gifts: I do not wish of confirmation. and our young ones receive Con- to ask you if you remember the Dear brothers and sisters, firmation? This is important, it is seven gifts. Maybe you all do … let us remind ourselves that we important! And if you have chil- but I will say them in your name. have received confirmation! All dren in your home, young ones What are these gifts? Wisdom, un- of us! Let us remember it first of who have not received it yet and derstanding, counsel, fortitude, all to thank the Lord for this gift, are of age to receive it, do every- knowledge, piety and fear of God. and then to ask him to help us to thing possible to bring to fulfill- And these gifts are given to us by live as true Christians, to walk

30757-0207 ment this Christian initiation and the Holy Spirit in the sacrament always with joy according to the that they may receive the strength of confirmation. I intend to dedi- Holy Spirit, who has been given of the Holy Spirit. It is important! cate to these gifts the catecheses to us. n Feb. 7-20, 2014 Florida Catholic CLASSIFIEDS 24

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