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Walk-a-thon Congressional awards Chrism Mass Gardener at crisis maternity home provides balm for wounded

DENNIS SADOWSKI ded that she hopes the ceremony helped the women get involved in Catholic News Service won’t interfere with her garden weeding, harvesting and canning schedule. the produce that is grown. WASHINGTON | Outside of a Hukriede said she started volun- There’s now a greenhouse on site week or two in the darkest days of teering after seeing an invitation in so that vegetables can be grown winter, it’s always gardening season her parish bulletin at Holy Trinity year-round and Hurkiede is eyeing for Jana Hukriede. Church because she “felt moved by the eventual installation of a water A key volunteer at Catholic the Spirit.” irrigation system. Charities of Southern Missouri’s “I thought, ‘Well, gosh, what can “It’s just so gratifying, too, to get LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home I do to help?’” she recalled. other people involved and work as a in Springfield, Hukriede finds that Joined by the dozens of volun- team for a common goal,” Hukriede hardly a day passes in which she is teers she has recruited -- mostly told Catholic News Service. “We all not organizing volunteers, looking retirees, but occasionally the group know we are doing a great service for bargains on gardening supplies includes a few strapping college stu- for Catholic Charities and the wom- and planning which vegetables to dents who stop by to aid with a ma- en at LifeHouse.” plant when in the numerous raised jor project -- Hukriede has helped Michele Marsh, LifeHouse di- beds at the home’s 11-acre property. create a caring community focused rector, described Hukriede as mo- Jana Hukriede is Catholic Charities USA's 2019 Volunteer of the Hukriede, 69, a retired Catholic on meeting the needs of pregnant tivated to serve women who have Year. Hukriede leads dozens of volunteers in growing food on the school teacher, has been at it for women and young mothers chal- had more than their share of hard- grounds of LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home run by Catholic Charities seven years and has seen her in- lenged by homelessness, domestic ship in life. of Southern Missouri. (JOHN FARMER DE LA TORRE, CATHOLIC volvement grow into one that the violence or addictions. “She a joyful person. She’s dedi- CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN MISSOURI | CNS) women who live at the maternity Her efforts have led to a gradual cated. Really, she’s inspired so home have come to appreciate and expansion of the garden. The har- many people. And she’s a good role helps prepare meals after funerals at age 24. welcome. vest of kale, broccoli, onions, green model,” Marsh said. for parishioners. Hukriede said she is pleased to Catholic Charities USA recog- beans, tomatoes, potatoes and It’s more than the garden to She said her husband of 34 years, be recognized for her volunteerism, nized Hukriede’s commitment as squash has increased enough to be- which Hukriede has committed Malcolm, supports her effort. The but that awards are not why she has its 2019 volunteer of the year. She come a significant source of healthy her time. She continues as an on- couple’s son John, 36, is married devoted so much time to gardening will be honored during the agency’s food for LifeHouse residents. Not call substitute teacher, is a lector and has a 3-year-old son with wife at LifeHouse. “It’s about giving ser- annual gathering Sept. 25-27 in Al- only does Hukriede’s team grow and extraordinary minister of holy Linsey. Their son Stephen was born vice,” she said. “That’s what Jesus buquerque, New Mexico. She kid- and harvest the food, but they have Communion at Holy Trinity, and with cerebral palsy and died in 2010 modeled.” n Vatican publishes updated schedule for pope’s visit to Romania CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Catholic cathedrals, celebration of identifies itself as Protestant and • Meeting with members of the SUNDAY, JUNE 2 a Latin-rite Mass and an Eastern- over 4 percent identify as Catholic. Orthodox synod at the patriarchal • Celebration of the Divine Lit- VATICAN CITY | Visiting Roma- rite Divine Liturgy, as well as sepa- The Vatican April 24 released a palace. Speech by pope, followed urgy and the beatification of seven nia May 31-June 2, Pope Francis will rate meetings with political leaders, full schedule for the trip. The fol- by joint prayer of the Our Father in martyred bishops of the Eastern- stop at six destinations, including a young people and families as well as lowing is an abbreviated version: the new Romanian Orthodox ca- rite Romanian Catholic Church popular Marian shrine in Transyl- members of the Roma community. thedral. Greeting by pope. at Blaj’s Liberty Field. Homily by vania. He will visit the capital, Bucha- FRIDAY, MAY 31 • Mass at the Catholic Cathedral pope. Recitation of the “Regina He also will beatify seven bish- rest, the cities of Bacau, Iasi, Sibiu, • Welcoming ceremony at the of St. Joseph. Homily by pope. Coeli” prayer. op-martyrs of the Eastern-rite Ro- Blaj and the Marian shrine in Su- entrance of the Cotroceni Presiden- • Following a lunch with the manian Catholic Church, who died muleu Ciuc, an important place of tial Palace, Bucharest, and courtesy SATURDAY, JUNE 1 papal entourage, a meeting with during a fierce anti-religious cam- pilgrimage for Hungarian Catho- visit with President Klaus Iohannis, • Celebration of Mass at the Mar- members of the Roma community. paign waged under the communist lics, especially on Pentecost, which followed by a meeting with Prime ian shrine in Sumuleu Ciuc. Homily Greeting by pope. regime. is June 9. Minister Viorica Dancila. by pope. • Transfer by helicopter to the His visit to the predominately The overwhelming majority — • Meeting with civil and political • Visit to the Our Lady Queen of Sibiu airport where there will be Orthodox country will be his 30th almost 82 percent — of Romania’s leaders and members of the diplo- Iasi Cathedral, and a meeting with a farewell ceremony at the air- foreign trip after visiting Bulgaria 20 million inhabitants say they matic corps at the Palace. Speech by a Marian gathering of young people port. and North Macedonia in early May. belong to the Romanian Orthodox pope. Followed by a private meeting and families in the square outside • Departure by plane for Rome’s The trip will include visits to the Church led by Patriarch Daniel. with Romanian Orthodox Patriarch the government Palace of Culture Ciampino airport to arrive at Romanian Orthodox and Roman About 6 percent of the population Daniel at the patriarchal palace. in Iasi. Speech by pope. Rome’s Ciampino airport. n WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | April 26-May 9, 2019 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE April 26-May 9, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2 Blessing of oils infused with a message of prayer GLENDA MEEKINS of the Florida Catholic staff

ORLANDO | “Your role as priests is to give glory and power to God forever and ever,” said Bishop John Noonan to more than 200 priests gathered for the Chrism Mass at St. James Cathedral April 18. “With the Oil of the Sick you bring glory and power of God’s consolation and peace. With the Oil of Catechumens, you bring God’s power of faith and hope. With the Oil of Chrism, you con- Father John Giel, far left, and Bishop John Noonan, far right, stand secrate God’s people with his with silver jubilarians Father Mike Giglio, second from right, Father glory and power. Every Mass you Golden jubilarians for 2019 included LaSalette Father Francis Cooney, Emmanuel Akalue, and Holy Cross Father John Patrick Riley. (PHOTOS celebrate, every confession you left, Father Stan Murray, and LaSalette Father Roland Nadeau. BY GLENDA MEEKINS) hear, every funeral you celebrate, every moment of listening to the done by a professor to managers, The bishop concluded with the said, ‘You know, you could help.’ troubles of your people, you bring the bishop shared Father Cantal- prayer to the Holy Spirit, “Come When he said it to me, it rattled his glory and power.” The bishop’s amessa’s story of how the professor Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your something in my soul. The idea message emphasized the impor- filled a jar with large stones, then faithful and enkindle in them the hadn’t formed yet in my heart, but tance of prayer as a priority in their pebbles, sand and water. “If we fire of your love. Send forth your he named it.” daily lives as well as the lives of all don’t put all the larger stones in the spirit and they shall be created. Confirming various priests’ ac- Catholics. jar first, we will never be able to fit And you shall renew the face of the tions and words formed part of his Priests return each year to cel- all of them later. What are the large earth.” story, he asked them to continue ebrate the Chrism Mass to renew stones — the priorities — in your The bishop then invited Father planting the seeds of vocation in all their vows, honor those marking life? The important thing is to give Josh Swallows, vocations director good men they meet. significant anniversaries of the Sac- priority in your schedule to these of the Diocese of Orlando, to speak. Recognizing their vocation rament of Ordination, and to collect large stones. “So many of you have been such a commitment, three priests were the precious, blessed oils that are “For a bishop or a priest, to put huge part of my walk with Christ,” honored for 25 years of service, used to bind their parishioners to the large stones first in the glass can Father Swallows told the priests, six for 50 years of ordination, and God for another year. mean, very concretely, to begin the thanking them for their witness to Bishop Noonan also thanked Fa- Recalling the recent bishops’ re- day with time for prayer and dia- him as a young man. He reminded ther Sean Cooney and Bishop treat in Mundelein Seminary, Illi- logue with God so that the activities them of “how powerful our (priests) Emeritus Bernard Harrington, of nois, called by Pope Francis, Bishop and various commitments of the word and our presence can be.” Winona, Minnesota, for 60 years as Noonan shared how Capuchin Fa- day do not end up taking up all our Recalling how mesmerized he priests. It is through the self-gift of After Bishop Noonan poured ther Raniero Cantalamessa, the re- time,” Bishop Noonan said. “We are was by Father Tim Daly’s constant their lives that the Church contin- the balsam into the oil of olives, treat master, emphasized praying to called to lead God’s people — they work in his parish, he asked him ues to thrive, make disciples, and making the chrism, he breathed the Holy Spirit before commencing too must know that everything one day, “How do you do it?” Then, proclaim the Good News to the on it infusing it with the Holy any task. Recalling an experiment comes from God.” Father Daly “grabbed his collar and ends of the earth. n Spirit. (CHRISTINE YOUNG | FC) Walk-a-thon raises money to save babies GLENDA MEEKINS the dramatic witness of seeing your “Ten percent of the women who of the Florida Catholic staff baby on a screen,” Waggoner said. come in are abortion-minded or “We feel we’re saving lives. We have abortion-vulnerable,” said Wilma DAYTONA BEACH | On a sunny, 30 service organizations we work Williams, Alpha’s director. Abor- Saturday morning, eight Knights of with, but of all of those, this is the tion-minded means they come in Columbus councils gathered with most critical to us because this is determined to terminate their preg- almost 200 participants for Coastal where we can say we’re making a nancy. Abortion-vulnerable means Laps for Life, the pro-life effort that difference.” there are other concerns, such as puts ultrasound machines into cri- Since the program began, coun- economics, but they are willing to sis pregnancy centers. cils have put 88 machines into crisis entertain other options. Walkers came from Father Lopez pregnancy centers across Florida “Often the convenience of the Catholic High School in Daytona and more than 1,000 nationwide. decision seems to drive those who Almost 200 people turned out at the Father Lopez Catholic High School Beach, where the event took place, “An abortion is a terrible thing are abortion-vulnerable,” she said. track in Daytona Beach to raise money for an ultrasound machine for and from other interfaith churches and there are emotional repercus- “The new machine will allow trans- Alpha Pregnancy Center in Bunnell at Coastal Laps for Life, hosted by and schools. With the release of the sions later for the would-be mother, vaginal and transabdominal ultra- eight Knights of Columbus local councils. (JACQUES ROCH | FC) movie “Unplanned,” and recent so we have a vested interest in mak- sounds,” moving the “seeing and laws extending abortion dates, the ing sure this program is successful,” hearing” of the baby in utero within planned,” Williams called her The Sillikers are expecting an- coordinators felt the timing could Waggoner said. six weeks, a critical time when most parents and told them she forgave other baby in October, when the not be better. At a cost of $30,000 each, local women come in, she said. them. Their opinion “had a huge ultrasound is scheduled for instal- This is the fourth year of councils fund up to $15,000 per Williams had her own abortion effect on me,” she said. lation at the Alpha Women’s Center. the event and by far the larg- unit. Qualified centers that receive experience. Despite the fact her Tom Silliker, who serves as youth “I cried when I first saw my baby est. Knights of Columbus Grand an ultrasound machine must be parents were both ministers, Wil- director at Prince of Peace Parish in on the ultrasound. How beautiful Knight Jim Waggoner, from Our faith-based and have a pro-life liams said they rejected her preg- Ormond Beach, and his wife, Shai- and miraculous that life is, know- Lady of Hope Council 8086, cred- mission. This year, Alpha Women’s nancy and her baby when she was na, who is a theology teacher at Fa- ing that my body is able to sustain ited the cooperation with other Center in Bunnell is the lucky re- 20 years old. ther Lopez, participated in Coastal that,” Shaina said. “I think if more councils for its success. “The first cipient. “I didn’t know about pregnancy Laps for the first time with their women were educated on and year it was just us,” he recalled. He The center had a mobile unit centers or other options,” she re- 14-month-old son. could have access to that (ultra- hopes even more councils partici- coming twice a month until last called, adding, she is especially “We recognize right now we live sounds), then it would definitely pate next year. September when Life Services shut appreciative to the Knights of Co- in a culture that doesn’t respect make a difference.” In 2009, the Knights chose to down, requiring the pregnancy lumbus councils and all they do to life,” Tom said. “With the new laws The April 13 event raised more make “a firm commitment (nation- center to make referrals in the support life. in different states, we’re fighting a than $17,000, helping make Alpha’s ally) to support pro-life because of hopes that women would follow-up. After watching the movie “Un- battle.” machine possible. n 3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 26-May 9, 2019

esus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to ‘J them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”’ — Jn 20:19-21 FLORIDA Signs, wonders are a form of divine communication My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: ence among his disciples and other wonders to encourage us. Benedict XVI recently stated in an Catholic signs he offered guided the people Where are these signs and won- essay, “The Second Vatican Council DIOCESE OF ORLANDO After the crucifixion, think to believe and profess Christ, not ders revealed today? During Holy was rightly focused on returning Vol. 80, No. 12 about the struggle encountered by dead, but truly alive in their midst. Week at the Chrism Mass April 17, this Sacrament of the presence of the disciples and their response — Today’s world in which we help, the oils are blessed for the Sacra- the body and blood of Christ, of the 50 East Robinson St. locked doors and fearful. with God’s guidance, to ments of Initiation and Anoint- presence of his person, of his pas- P.O. Box 1800 They did not have the ben- shape and form, may give ing. We recognized nine jubilar- sion, death and resurrection, to the Orlando, FL 32802-1800 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 efit of hundreds of years of us pause to think that we ians celebrating 25 and 50 years center of Christian life and the very reflection, debate, and ar- still linger behind closed anointed as ordained priests. In existence of the Church. In part, PUBLISHER riving at clarity. Their first doors and are fearful. our diocese, 514 catechumens re- this really has come about, and we Bishop John Noonan thought and image were Many of us point to random ceived the sacraments of Baptism, should be most grateful to the Lord the awful crucifixion and shootings, the knowledge Eucharist and Confirmation dur- for it.” DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS death of a dear friend and of abuse within the church ing the Easter Vigil and 482 candi- I am grateful for our parents and Jennifer Drow [email protected] the loss of hope which had Bishop by its leaders, allowing the dates came into full communion guardians who do make living as filled their hearts. killing of children within with the Church, professing their Jesus’ disciples a priority for their WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER Jesus comes before John the womb to justify our belief in our triune God. This sign families. We also celebrate gradua- Glenda Meekins them. Peace be with you! Noonan locked doors and fear. Yet, of great faith by these people of all tions of eighth-graders, high school [email protected] After the resurrection, God entrusted his earth to ages is truly the gift of peace. students, and college students 407-246-4808 Jesus reassured his dis- us. He offers us all the gifts May is also set aside for the cel- whom we form knowing the love To submit a request for news coverage ciples with the greeting, “Peace be of the earth to flourish his kingdom. ebration of first Communion. Soon of God, that they too participate in in the Diocese of Orlando, email news@ with you.” This peace is truly what He tells us, “Be not afraid.” Do my our young children will come before sharing his peace with one another. orlandodiocese.org. he came to offer us; the peace that work. Be responsible stewards. He the table of the Lord, eagerly await- Peace be with you! May we ex- • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: comes from the womb of God’s love teaches us about right relationships ing the bread of life to be offered tend that Peace in all that we do. Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, for us – and we are asked to love one and he pursues us with inimitable to them. One of my friend’s chil- May Mary, Mother of God, watch or customerservice@theflorida another, as he loves us. love and then asks us to do the dren said, before receiving her first over us in service of humanity, of catholic.org Signs and wonders are a form of same. Even today, if we are in tune Communion, “You know, mom, I peace, of the spread of God’s king- divine communication. Jesus’ pres- with God, we also receive signs and am hungry, too.” Pope Emeritus dom. n Notify us of address changes (temporary or permanent) as soon as possible. Please change your address online at www. thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at 1-888-275-9953. Bishop Moore students learn how love conquers hate

• ADVERTISING: Contact Valerie Casko at STAFF REPORT She admitted it was not always easy. suffering — physical, mental and 407-373-0075 or “I said the Lord’s prayer hun- spiritual — lasted for months. [email protected] ORLANDO | Although Immac- dreds of times, hoping to forgive Then, she came face-to-face with • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock at 1-888-275-9953, or ulée Ilibagiza is a long way from the killers who were murdering the man who murdered her mother. [email protected] home, she feels closer to God now all around me,” she said. “It was With God’s grace, she said, “I forgive more than ever. no use. Every time I got to the part you.” State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite Ilibagiza is regarded as one of asking God to ‘forgive those who As Ilibagiza reflected on the G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; world’s leading speakers on faith, trespass against us,’ my mouth death of her family she reminded Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; Toll- hope and forgiveness and spoke to went dry. … My inability to forgive the students, “Your journey is still free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 the student body of Bishop Moore caused me even greater pain than here. You don’t know how long so EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: High School in Orlando March 29. the anguish I felt being separated live each minute with love,” she Associate Publisher: Ann Borowski Slade She was born and raised in a small from my family, and it was worse said. “Every day I wake up is an- Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez village in Rwanda. She had a won- than the physical torment of con- other chance to love someone new.” Immaculée Ilibagiza poses after Copy Editor: Maurice Beaulieu derful childhood with loving par- stantly being hunted.” Pope Francis recently echoed sharing genocide survivor story Office Manager: Kristen Maheu ents and three brothers. She went In preparation for Ilibagiza’s those sentiments during a general with Bishop Moore High School Advertising Manager: Valerie Casko students. (COURTESY) Advertising Sales Associate: Tim Shea to college to study engineering. visit, Bishop Moore students stud- audience in Rome April 10. “Just as Marketing Advertising Associate: Michael Her future looked bright until ied the Rwandan genocide. They we need bread, so we have need of Carlock chaos broke out in the early 1990s. tried to squeeze into a taped square forgiveness. Every day,” he said. “We Rwandan genocide and what could Advertising Graphic Designer: Extremists assassinated the Rwan- on the floor — representing the are truly in debt to God because ev- be learned from them. Michael Jimenez dan president, and went from town same space of the tiny bathroom erything we have has come as a gift “We really like to celebrate this to town slaughtering men, women where eight women spent 91 days. from him … We are only capable of cross-curricular approach which Have a comment/want more info/have a story suggestion? Leave your feedback and children. Ilibagiza now makes The challenge left many students loving because we have been loved helps students apply what they at www.thefloridacatholic.org; click reader it her mission to share this story stunned, and they wondered how first; we are able to forgive only be- heard about historical events to feedback link in the top menu. with fellow Christians worldwide. the women could sleep, much less cause we ourselves have received what is happening in their own lives As genocide raged throughout live in the situation. forgiveness.” today,” said Amanda Livermore, di- Send statewide news releases to the country, Ilibagiza’s father, a de- Ilibagiza said when she was fi- Honors students were pushed rector of mission effectiveness at [email protected] vout Catholic, told her seek protec- nally liberated from that room she into even deeper reflection with a Bishop Moore. “In particular, the Our staff meets for prayer each work day at tion at a local pastor’s house. For the was just skin and bones. Her entire follow-up presentation from a guest negative power that hating a par- 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ next three months, she and seven family was murdered, except one speaker from the Holocaust Center ticular group of people can have on thefloridacatholic.org other women hid in a three by four- brother studying abroad. The near- in Maitland, who shared factors the world.” n foot bathroom. She had a Bible, ro- ly one million people massacred that can lead to such violence. Stu- All contents copyright © 2019, The Florida sary, and clung to God to turn away included members of her extended dents then discussed the similari- To learn more about Ilibagiza’s story Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from from the anger boiling inside of her. family, friends and neighbors. Her ties between the Holocaust and the visit www.immaculee.com. Catholic News Service.

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GLENDA MEEKINS rently assists the youth director at portunities and to remember that importance of sharing stories and a missionary disciple.” of the Florida Catholic staff his parish. “The presenter went into everyone’s faith experience can be accompanying young people, get- He cited a study by the National great depths on the needs we have and is different and ting to know them Council of Diocesan Vocations Di- ORLANDO | Working hard to as a Church and how everyone is re- that’s okay.” and what is going rectors that determined more than ignite love of the faith in the hearts sponsible for accomplishing those Using his experi- on in their lives: ex- 40 percent of seminarians were and minds of teens throughout the needs,” said Deacon Gaucher. Al- ence with Life Teen, ams, home life, and part of Life Teen at some point. diocese, more than 50 ministry though the Eustis parish has a large Life Team CEO Randy friends. Then follow Raus offered advice for avoiding professionals and catechists lis- elderly population, the parish high Raus explained how up with what they ministry burnout. He emphasized tened to Life Teen chief executive school youth group has approxi- every teen is ultimate- shared. a strong prayer life and encour- officer and president at a gather- mately 40 active students. He is a big ly seeking relation- “One of the most aged ministers to spend time with ing at Holy Cross Parish in Orlando supporter of what Life Teen offers. ships, but technology effective things we different age groups – keeping the April 9. “The most important thing that has replaced conver- can do is to just lis- mission fresh and dynamic. Life Life Teen is a program intended resonated in me is that we need to sation and interper- ten to them and wait Teen offers programs for parishes to provide the outline so youth bring the youth to Christ. You have sonal engagement. Randy Raus until they ask for our with limited budgets through the ministers can spend more time to go to them and meet them where He insisted youth advice,” Raus said. John Paul II Youth Initiative. It will building relationships with stu- they are. The connection factor ministers cannot invite teens into “Challenge your teens to grow in also launch a parent website in- dents that lead to discipleship. is important,” he stated. “There a relationship with Christ until holiness … and actively work with cluding resources to assist keeping Using catechesis modeled after is a need to resonate with them they are taught what relationship them in a discipleship relationship children connected to their parish the format of the Mass, Life Teen through prayer and friendship op- looks like. He also highlighted the to help them realize their call to be in June. n is specifically designed to assist in engaging teens and enabling TO ADVERTISE possibilities for encounter. 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GLENDA MEEKINS to be strong for my brothers and sis- Jeanette of the Florida Catholic staff ters because I always wanted to be Lewis, right, someone they looked up to,” said consoles ORLANDO | An alarming num- Tatyana, who dreams of attending her grand- ber of families throughout the Julliard School of the Arts in New daughter, United States are finding them- York or becoming a doctor. “I want Tatyana, as selves homeless due to lack of af- to make something of myself.” she shares fordable housing. This was the The teenager is part of a com- her story of spotlight issue for two major so- munity service project that helps homeless- cial justice rallies, Polk Ecumeni- homeless children get more ex- ness at the cal Action Council for Empower- ercise. When she heard that her P.E.A.C.E. ment (P.E.A.C.E.) in Lakeland and grandmother is part of P.E.A.C.E., it Nehemiah Fighting Against Injustice Towards gave Tatyana hope for change. Action Harmony (F.A.I.T.H.) in Daytona “I want to help with the situation meeting at Beach. Both groups are ecumenical of housing because there are other Resurrection organizations made up of people of kids like me who are really frustrat- Parish, all faiths who fight for the dignity of ed and can’t do anything,” she said. Lakeland. (GLENDA each person. “They’re hurt and ashamed.” MEEKINS In April, both entities held their In the encyclical, Amoris Laeti- | FC) Nehemiah Action, an annual as- tia, Pope Francis noted, “The lack sembly where their agenda for the of dignified or affordable housing year is set. Public officials were in- often leads to the postponement of vited to commit to changes that will formal relationships. It should be improve the welfare of their com- kept in mind that ‘the family has same issue. Their research revealed implement a plan to reduce school more effective consequences to im- munities. the right to decent housing, fitting the average renter household in suspensions by 50 percent by 2022 prove behavior. It’s better for chil- In a moving testimony, eighth- for family life and commensurate Volusia County cannot afford to and to expand restorative practices dren and better for teachers. How- grader Tatyana A., tearfully re- to the number of the members, in a pay more than $653 per month and to all elementary, middle and high ever, it requires a complete culture vealed her family became home- physical environment that provides 21,000 renters (households) in the schools by 2023. Florida has the change in the school system. Since less when she was 9 years old. Her the basic services for the life of the county pay more than half their highest suspension rate in the na- our action last year, our district has mother needed extra time off work family and community’” (Amoris income in rent. The Florida Hous- tion, fueling what has been dubbed expanded the use of restorative during a complicated pregnancy Laetitia, 44). The idea is fundamen- ing gap study also indicates Volu- “the school to prison pipeline.” practices to seven middle and two and lost her job. The family of eight tal to Catholic Social Teaching and sia County falls short of affordable Restorative practices focus on elementary schools.” shared one hotel room. If they had the dignity of the human person. units by more than 16,000. problem-solving and dealing with They are still working to reduce no money, they slept in the car. There are approximately 4,000 Mayor Derrick Henry and Com- the root causes of misbehavior and suspension rates. “Sometimes it was really hard homeless children in Polk County. missioners Paula Reed and Qua- making amends. Evidence shows P.E.A.C.E. continues to fight for because mom had to turn off the air According to the National Low- nita May attended the meeting and a correlation between school sus- the plight of the mentally ill in pris- conditioning because of lack of gas. Income Housing Coalition, a par- agreed to work toward a solution. pension and arrest rates. Studies by on and on the street. They hope to Everyone was always crying and ent must work full-time and make Volusia County Council members, the Florida Department of Juvenile gain commitment for the creation food was always costly,” she said. $21.37 per hour to afford a three- Heather Post, Barbara Girtman and Justice and Civil Rights Data Collec- of a written plan to increase access She recalled nights sleeping bedroom apartment. Billie Wheeler, committed to sup- tion reveal, out of the 67 counties in to integrated behavioral health on the floor or sharing a bed. Her P.E.A.C.E. asked commissioners port the creation of a countywide the state, Volusia ranks fifth highest no later than April 2020 at the five mother applied for Section 8, a and mayors of Lakeland and Win- Affordable Housing Fund to help in suspensions and seventh high- Federally Qualified Health Centers federally-funded housing pro- ter Haven to finalize and approve those earning less than 50 percent est in school arrests. It ranks 57th in Polk County. The effort would fa- gram. They were 538th on the list strategic plans for their respective of the area’s median income. in graduation rates. “Many schools cilitate access to mental healthcare and moved up to 150 in five years. cities that will add 500 new units in On the subject of implementing around the country are adopting when offered in conjunction with They now live with another home- Lakeland and 150 in Winter Haven restorative practices in schools as (restorative practices) into their dis- primary care. n less family in a four-bedroom house for families with identified home- an option, rather than school sus- cipline policies,” said Father Chris with 13 people. less children by 2023. All agreed. pension, F.A.I.T.H. was also suc- Hoffmann, pastor of Our Lady of To learn more, contact Deborah “For the last five years, I’ve tried On April 8, F.A.I.T.H. tackled the cessful. Elected officials agreed to Hope Parish in Port Orange. “It uses Shearer at 407-658-1084. Cocoa Beach parishioners builds crosses to stem the tide of hate

GLENDA MEEKINS Without the means and through passed in 2010. He converted to Ca- of the Florida Catholic staff much prayer, she asked another tholicism in 2012. parishioner, Dave Watson, to make “You can’t talk to people any- COCOA BEACH | Cecilia Sloane, her a cross. She shared her idea more without someone getting up- parishioner of Our Saviour Par- with friend, Gene Rasmussen, who set. I hope this brings us together,” ish in Cocoa Beach, has seen a lot served with her on the Social Con- he said. “We can let God pull us to- in her 89 years, but the election of cerns Committee and promised to gether rather than let hatred pull us 2016 and its “vitriolic” climate of stand by her. Then, she asked God apart.” division motivated her to do some- for a sign. When she went to pick up Both Sloane and Rasmussen thing she had never done. A quote the cross, she learned Watson had hope their efforts will make a dif- from Thomas Merton provided the made two of them. In early March, ference. “(We stand to fight) hate inspiration, “The antidote to hate is they began their unified front, pray- we have allowed to infiltrate the knowing God loves you.” ing the rosary and the Chaplet of hearts of our nation and that is Most Fridays you can find Sloane Divine Mercy. slowly eroding our moral fiber; and some friends standing at the in- The week of Palm Sunday, the hate that chews up a soul and tersection of S.R. 520 and A1A, hold- Sloane ran an ad in Florida Today’s eventually will destroy us if we ing signs that read, “God loves you religious section, a prayer that en- allow it; the hate that can only be — Let him in” and “God loves you courages people to love. An excerpt defeated by a firm belief that we — Stop the hate.” She was moved by reads, “We ask the Holy Spirit to are loved by our heavenly Father the story about a bishop who car- create new hearts in us. Hearts that despite our sinfulness and un- ried a cross through the streets of will accept that love. Hearts where worthiness,” Sloane said. “I hope Chicago on Good Friday that read, there is no room for hatred and di- some people will see this and take Gene Rasmussen (left) and Cecilia Sloane of Our Saviour Parish in “Stop the killing.” Sloane thought vision.” up their own cross and carry on Cocoa Beach stand at Hwy. 520 and A1A in Cocoa Beach in the hopes she would do the same thing in It was the love of the parish that the ministry and that hearts will of changing hearts from hate and division to love and inclusion. Washington, D.C. drew Rasmussen in after his wife be changed.” n (COURTESY) April 26-May 9, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 6 Parish offers fond farewell to Sisters Knox and Barden GLENDA MEEKINS In this 2017 of the Florida Catholic staff Ascension in 1971 and remained so are leaving behind the spirit of our until 2000, when she was appoint- foundress, Catherine McAuley. I’m file photo, ed director of development for the hoping that will go on. Right now, Bishop John MELBOURNE | After more than school. Under her direction, Ascen- the principal of our school (Anita Noonan 50 years, the Diocese of Orlando sion Catholic School expanded with Brady) was here the first year, in the stands bids a fond farewell to Sisters of a new gymnasium, library, science first grade. We taught her… so we’ve with Sisters Mercy, Sister Immaculata Knox and lab and religious education offices. come full circle.” of Mercy Sister Joseph Barden. Both traveled She said, “I loved working with the Sister Barden hopes to pursue Immaculata from Ireland to the United States to children, especially during the sci- her love of cooking, photography Knox, left, and Joseph educate fellow Catholics and care ence fairs,” where she was actively and gardening despite her arthri- Barden. for people in need. involved. In fact, the science lab was tis. She assures, “I won’t be sitting (PAM The two sisters met at the Con- named after her due to her efforts in down all day.” STIMPSON) vent of Mercy in Ardee, County making the program highly recog- Meanwhile, the dynamo known Louth, Ireland, in 1957. On the day nized on the Space Coast. as Sister Immaculata Knox, also Sister Barden had her first interview Sister Barden said her proud- plans to remain active. Hoping to the present moment.” a congratulatory letter to Ascen- for the novitiate, she admits she was est moment was when Ascension continue her hobby as an artist, She said she will miss her kinder- sion Parish on its 60th anniversary, rather nervous. “And who opened Catholic School was selected by the she jokes she may begin “a cottage garteners whom she taught for 42 “Such leaders as Father Martin the door, but Sister Immaculata,” U.S. Department of Education as industry” with her paintings. Last years. “They’re the real people,” she Power, Msgr. Val Sheedy, Father said Sister Barden. “I thought she a National School of Excellence in year, in an article written by an Ace said. “They tell you exactly what’s Frank Smith, Father Eamon Tobin, was a very friendly person. She had 1986. She went to the White House Reporter from St. James Cathedral on their mind. It’s all very real to and our dear Sisters of Mercy, Sister a lovely smile and was very nice to receive the award with Father Val School, the student referred to Sis- them. Talk about the present mo- Immaculata Knox and Sister Joseph to me because I was a bit scared.” Sheedy and the assistant principal, ter Knox as “hilarious.” Sister, who ment; that’s where they live.” Barden, laid a foundation of faith to What followed was a long friend- Donna Violi. She recalled, “That once dreamt of becoming a stand- Both sisters received the Pro Ec- bring forth the breath of the Holy ship filled with laughter and a love was one of the greatest things that up comedian, simply responded, “I clesia et Pontifice award from Pope Spirit upon God’s holy people that of service and teaching. happened to me.” couldn’t ask for anything better. If Francis in 2018 in honor of their you would know peace.” It is that Sister Knox was first to arrive in Sister Barden said she will es- you make people laugh… your face work in the diocese and Catholic peace, delivered through joyous Melbourne in 1961 and helped es- pecially miss the children. “I don’t tightens so you really don’t need schools. Sister Barden received a witness that school families and tablish Ascension Catholic School. know what I’ll do without them,” Botox.” proclamation from the City of Mel- parishioners will miss the most. She would teach there for the next she said. “I love the children, espe- The religious who went skydiv- bourne thanking her for her years Sisters Knox and Barden return 45 years, until she became director cially the little ones. They say the ing at age 80, also applied to be the of service at Ascension and in the to Ardee, June 13, to live in a retire- of pastoral care at Ascension Par- funniest things.” She recalls going first teacher in space, and acciden- community. Sister Knox was select- ment village across the street from ish—visiting the sick, incarcerated, down to Sister Knox’s kindergarten tally ended up on Patrick Air Force ed Brevard County woman of the their old convent. “We have a pile of and helping the poor. class to listen to the students “when Base’s runway on the stairway of a Year in Education, awarded as part adventures left,” said Sister Knox. Following suit five years later, things got tough in the principal’s plane that was awaiting orders for of the National Women’s History Ascension Parish will bid them Sister Barden arrived in Indialantic office. That really cheered me up a the Bay of Pigs invasion says, “The Project. She was the first religious farewell after the 11:30 a.m. Mass to teach at Holy Name of Jesus Cath- lot,” she remembered. Lord’s hand is in it all. It’s a new ad- to be selected for the award. April 28, which also celebrates the olic School. She became principal at She added nostalgically, “We venture… I live in the sacrament of Bishop John Noonan noted in parish’s 60th anniversary. n Much like CPR, QPR training saves lives through suicide prevention

STAFF REPORT viduals between the ages of 10 and aside fear, denial, and anger to trapped. “Gatekeepers must have talks about suicide all the time, 34, and the fourth-leading cause of lean into another person’s pain. the strength to open the door, en- every threat must be taken seri- ORLANDO | Catholic Charities death among individuals between Jennifer Drow, senior director of gage those who are suffering and ously. “It can be frustrating for of Central Florida is now working the ages of 35 and 54. communications for the Diocese journey with them through their the people who love them and are with the Florida Implementation The QPR program turns students of Orlando and Catholic Charities, misery no matter how long that trying to help because it feels like of the National Strategy for Suicide into educated “gatekeepers,” people participated in the training and takes,” Drow said. ‘attention-seeking’ or it feels like Prevention Project through FINS in positions to recognize crisis and walked away in deep reflection, So watch loved ones for signs ‘I don’t know how to help you,’ but ­— a collaborative partnership be- warning signs that someone may be but also with a feeling of great of hopelessness, making final ar- I try to take that as a sign that we tween the University of Central contemplating suicide. According relief. “QPR doesn’t expect you to rangements, or giving away prized just haven’t met their needs yet,” Florida, Advent Health, the State- to Lindsay Brown, senior regional fix anyone,” she said. “Rather, it possessions. “Our job is to open our said Brown. “If they have to go to wide Office of Suicide Prevention, suicide prevention specialist of the pushes you to step outside of your eyes, ears, and hearts to pick up on such an extreme to say that they’re and the University of South Florida. FINS Project, gatekeepers must “be- comfort zone to be a lifeline to those signals,” Drow said. “We must thinking about suicide to be heard, The first training presented at lieve suicide is preventable.” someone in need.” show we care without worrying that to be seen, then, man, do they need Catholic Charities headquarters in “Sometimes I hear, ‘oh if some- Contemplation of suicide could our friend or family member might that.” Orlando was held April 5, and fo- one’s gonna do it, they’re gonna be a primary symptom of untreat- become angry with us for asking the Catholic Charities plans to of- cused on QPR – “Question” a person do it,’ but the research and experi- ed depression, which is a treatable tough question, ‘are you thinking fer even more in-depth training to about suicide, “Persuade” someone ence has really showed us there’s a medical condition. Brown said the about killing yourself?’” After that, professional staff who work directly to get help, and “Refer” someone to lot we can do,” she said. “When we vast majority of those considering QPR coaches you to listen without with at-risk patients and clients. the appropriate resource. really make the time to slow down suicide usually reveal some signs interruption. “We have been blessed to provide Although QPR is not counseling, and check in and tune in, people of their struggle before an attempt, Just be there no matter how Mental Health First Aid to hun- nor treatment, the three-hour pro- will share a lot and we learn about whether that communication is ver- ugly the pain is and accompany dreds of caring individuals who de- gram intends to offer hope and is what people around us are going bal, written, or behavioral. that person in their efforts to find sire to know how to more comfort- based upon the idea that having the through.” “There are definitely high-risk a doctor or counselor and get ably work with individuals dealing courage to ask difficult questions, One of the top reasons people groups, but no one’s immune,” well. “Mental health, like physi- with mental health challenges,” might save lives. The training is hesitate to intervene is they fear Brown said. “It doesn’t look like any cal health concerns, impacts all said Gary Tester, executive direc- geared for anyone — family, neigh- talking about suicide, will put the one thing. In the United States, one people,” explained Catherine Gal- tor of Catholic Charities. “This QPR bors, health professionals, educa- idea into someone’s head. Brown person dies by suicide every 11 min- da, director of behavioral health training is the next logical step in tors, clergy and coaches. said that theory is a fallacy. utes, 129 people per day. That would services of Catholic Charities. learning to come alongside some- According to the Centers for “Everything in our body is wired be like a commercial airliner full of “Stigma related to mental health one who struggles, to provide them Disease Control and Prevention, for survival. When we’re scared we people crashing every day and ev- has long kept those who need sup- hope at a time when there is none.” in 2016 suicide was the 10th-lead- fight, flight, or freeze,” Brown said. eryone on the plane dies.” port from getting the help that The agreement with FINS runs ing cause of death overall in the “It’s in our blood. It’s in our soul to Statistics reveal most people they need. Catholic Charities is through September 2020. n United States, claiming the lives of survive. You can’t override that in- considering suicide will not reach working to break down the bar- 44,965 people —twice the number stinct just by asking a question.” out for help on their own. They may riers one person at a time. Action Visit www.qprinstitute.com. If you of homicides in the United States Catholics are called to care mask psychological pain with drugs saves lives.” or anyone you know is having sui- (19,362). Suicide was the second- for our brothers and sisters. QPR or alcohol. They go undetected, un- Experts insist even if it becomes cidal thoughts call 1-800-SUICIDE leading cause of death among indi- training helps gatekeepers push treated while feeling isolated and wearisome and someone you love or 1-800-273-TALK. 7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 26-May 9, 2019

At far left, the Via Crucis, or Way of the Cross, concludes on the steps of St. James Cathedral as Mary — portrayed by Columba García — lovingly holds her son, Jesus Christ — portrayed by Michael Thomas. (ANGELO A. GUEVARA | FC) At left, volunteers act out the Way of the Cross as Jesus falls with his cross. The public evangelization kicks off Holy Week on the eve of Palm Sunday. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) Faithful evangelize downtown through Via Crucis

GLENDA MEEKINS in front of St. James Cathedral in place out on the street, presenting ‘It is very emotional. They asked for donations of sheets, of the Florida Catholic staff Orlando to watch a live Via Crucis the opportunity to evangelize in curtains and fabric while women – the Stations of the Cross – acted the heart of downtown. During rehearsal my stepped up to sew the costumes. ORLANDO | On the eve of Palm out in the form of a play. It is the The Via Crucis was the dream eyes watered. When you They raised money to purchase Sunday, April 14, a crowd gathered first time an event of its kind took of Cristina Hinostroza, parishio- guard uniforms and slowly every- ner at Most Precious Blood Parish really live it, you are thing came together. in Oviedo. Growing up in Tijuana, After learning other Latin Mexico, her memories of this accompanying Christ. ... American countries have similar beautiful re-enactment are still You think you know the traditions of the re-enactment, vivid. Seven years ago, she began Hinostroza’s crew grew, appropri- to pursue her desire to bring it to story, until you see him ately representing Puerto Rico and her parish. In 2017, that became a suffering.’ various nations including Mexico, reality. However, it was a surprise Colombia, Venezuela, Dominican when Anibel Beltran, Hispanic — Cristina Hinostroza Republic, Peru, Nicaragua, Guate- Ministry director of St. James, mala, and Cuba. called her to bring it downtown. Deacon Carlos Sola, of St. James Gladly, she and the cast of 50 she held dear were not celebrat- Cathedral, offered a short homily agreed. ed. She set out to change that on the steps of the cathedral after “It is very emotional. During practice and eight years ago, co- the Via Crucis. He noted, just as Premier Catholic Funeral Home rehearsal my eyes watered. When ordinated with her pastor at the Jesus carried his cross through the you really live it, you are accompa- time to begin an annual Virgin of streets to Calvary, today this visual nying Christ. In Tijuana, you walk Guadalupe Mass at 5 a.m., on her presentation enables us to experi- ON-SITE CREMATORY through hills. It takes up to two feast day. With that experience ence what that may have been like. • SIMPLE and TRADITIONAL CREMATION hours and it impacts your Lent in a behind her, coordination of the “With our presence, we are man- different way,” she said. “You think Via Crucis began. ifesting to all those who pass by, our • TRADITIONAL BURIAL you know the story, until you see Three years ago, with 50 char- faith, our confidence in the Lord him suffering.” acters and many more behind who saves us. We are entering Holy • ADVANCE PLANNING When Hinostroza arrived in the scenes volunteers, they put Week, a week that helps us synchro- 3 LOCATIONS the United States 20 years ago, together the dialogue, planned nize with Christ, what he taught us she realized many of the customs the wardrobe and built the props. and what he lived and the direct West Orange Chapel consequence between what he said and what he did,” Deacon Sola said. “In the cross, we see nailed, the love 407-295-2273 of Christ for his Father and for us. 1400 Matthew Paris Blvd. • Ocoee, FL 34761 In the same way, we should have, nailed to the cross of our existence, Maitland Chapel our love of the Father and the love of our brothers and sisters.” 407-695-CARE (2273) As for Hinostroza, she empha- sized, “What I hope is that see- 9001 N. Orlando Ave. • Maitland, FL 32751 ing it, people change their way of thinking so that they might live Sanford Chapel out the remainder of Lent differ- ently.” n

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(about $900/month) for 11 Center, 2400 Dike Rd., Winter Park. as he celebrates Mass and the priestly faithful who cannot attend to watch the months of service, receive an Catholic young women in high • Volunteers needed to help ordination of Transitional Deacon Derek live stream of the celebration at: http://live. sort, pack, stock and distribute education award of nearly $6,000 school are invited to deepen their Saldanha. All are welcome to attend. orlandodiocese.org/. with successful completion of faith; learn more about the woman food to those in need at Agape Mission Market, 1771 N. Semoran the contract, health insurance God created them to be; learn how and child care subsidy if income to practically live out a life of faith • San Pedro summer camp 2019 Marriage Encounter Weekend Blvd., Orlando, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., and 1-4:30 p.m.; eligible. Education and social and virtue in the world today, learn dates: Registration is open for retreat and get more out of your justice-related positions. Bilingual about different vocations, saints, youth to encounter Christ and marriage. Bob/Sheila Baker, 407- and at 644 S. 9th St., Lake Wales, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. English/Spanish helpful, but devotions, and methods of prayer; discover God’s transformative 647-4289 or register at WWME. not essential. Service term runs and learn to listen with their heart love through the sacraments and ORG. and noon-4 p.m., and Fridays, 5-7 p.m. September 2019-July 2020. to God’s call. Contact Sister Gianna prayer. Campers build friendships “Catholics Returning Requires 35-40 hours a week. • Clerical/administrative Grace, SCTJM, srgiannagrace@ and participate in an array of Home”: St. Vincent de Paul Accepting applications now. Laura volunteers needed to assist with orlandodiocese.org, 407-484-1792. group activities — low ropes Parish, 5323 E. County Rd. 462, Firtel, 407-484-7736; 407-880-4673, data entry, copying, filing and Third annual Friends of San course, archery, giant slip and slide, Wildwood. Informal sessions ext. 231; [email protected]. organization for Family Stability Pedro Gala: Saturday, April 27, arts and crafts, and silly skits. $50 offered for non-practicing Learn more and/or apply: www. Program in Orlando, 1819 N. 6-10 p.m., San Pedro Spiritual non-refundable deposit to register. Catholics who are seeking answers ndmva.org. Development Center, St. John Visit app.campdoc.com/register/ to questions about returning Semoran Blvd., Monday-Friday, 10 the Apostle Bldg., 2400 Dike Rd., sanpedro to the faith. Deacon Dan Pallo, a.m.-2 p.m. Winter Park. Celebrate the joy of • June 3-7: Day camp 1 (entering [email protected], 352- • Volunteer medical SUPPORT the center and raise much needed grades 1-8) 391-9338. professionals needed at each clinic. funds to support San Pedro’s • June 9-14: Middle school Investing for God and [email protected], Lazarus MINISTRIES/ programs and retreats for youth, overnight 1 (entering grades 6-8) Legacy: Wednesday, June 12, Free Medical Clinic in Wildwood; [email protected], St. Luke’s PEER GROUPS adults and seniors. 407-671-6322 or • June 16-21: High school two sessions offered, noon-1 p.m.; Free Medical and Dental Clinic in sanpedrocenter.org/gala. overnight (entering grades 9-12) 1-5 p.m., Corpus Christi Catholic Eustis; [email protected], St. Sunshine Seniors: third • June 23-28: Middle school Church, 1050 Celebration Avenue, Thursdays, noon (except in the Celebration. 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CECILIA PADILLA of the Florida Catholic staff

WEST PALM BEACH | For the past year, seven Cardinal Newman High School stu- dents have meticulously documented their self-improvement in personal projects related to the Congressional Awards. These awards are the U.S. Congress’ most prestigious recognition for young Americans and require participation in four categories: voluntary public service, personal develop- ment, physical fitness, and expedition or ex- ploration. Brian Mast, U.S. Congressman for Florida’s 18th District, recently presented the Cardinal Newman students with their gold, silver, and bronze medals for the 2019 Con- gressional Awards. Voluntary public service encourages stu- dents to identify an existing need in their community that calls on their talents and skills to fill. Activities might include animal shelter work, camp counseling, conserva- Cardinal Newman students were honored with medals in recognition of their self-set goals pertaining to the Congressional Award. tion projects, disabled citizens assistance, Pictured from left to right are Andrea Turner (11th grade, silver), Mikelyn O’Donnell (9th grade, bronze), Dr. Christine Higgins health services or first aid instruction. Per- (CNHS principal), Congressmen Brian Mast, Harrison O’Donnell (11th grade, gold), Grace Donath (9th grade, bronze), Ainsley sonal development challenges students to Boyd (9th grade, silver), Daniel Kleisley (9th grade, silver). Not pictured: Michael Toal (silver). (COURTESY) expand their horizons by cultivating new interests, social skills or advance to another then reports to a Congressional Award com- medal. Donath is an accomplished violinist, FYI level in an ongoing interest. Activities might mittee. The area coordinator ensures that who had the opportunity to play the National The Congressional Awards were estab- include goals set in the arts, medical fields, students are not taking shortcuts to complete Anthem at the award ceremony last month. lished in 1979 to recognize initiative, service career development, cultural programs or their goals. But she said the physical fitness category was and achievement in young people. It began trade programs. Physical fitness pushes stu- Allison Kleisley, admissions coordinator at the best goal she accomplished. as a bipartisan effort in both the U.S. Senate dents to improve their quality of life through Cardinal Newman, witnessed the students’ “As someone who has always wanted to and House of Representatives. The enabling measurable goals in fitness activities. Activi- journey in achieving these goals. She said stu- run, the Congressional Award motivated me legislation is a private-public partnership, ties might include team sports, individual dents are not allowed to volunteer at organi- to start. I started running in the summer of which receives all funding from the private sports, or personal exercise plans. Expedi- zations that might count one hour of service 2018 and my goal was to run two miles with- sector and was originally signed into law by tion and exploration aim to develop a spirit for two, and they cannot use one single event out stopping. By the end of the project, I had President Jimmy Carter. To learn more about of adventure and discovery. Activities might to fulfill a category. Students must use mul- surpassed my goal by running for three miles the Congressional Awards, visit congressio- include an immersive wilderness trip or tiple events or organizations to achieve the re- without stopping,” Donath said. “This experi- nalaward.org. studying other cultures, time periods and quired hours for each medal distinction. The ence taught me to strive for bigger and better lifestyles. whole process is meant to be completed over goals. The Congressional Award takes hard The Congressional Award process entails a long period of time to test students’ commit- work, but is well worth it.” disadvantaged youth how to fish,” Daniel a detailed proposal packet of the students’ ment and determination to their self-set goals. Daniel Kleisley, son of Allison Kleisely, was said. “I got to share my knowledge of some- selected projects and strict documentation “I have seen tremendous growth in all the awarded a silver Congressional Award medal. thing I love to do with kids that don’t have of all the hours pertaining to each category. awarded students,” Kleisley said. “They’ve He said the voluntary public service project the same opportunities as I do. Teaching Students are required to have coaches, su- not only improved upon their interpersonal was most rewarding. them has made me thankful for what I have. pervisors or mentors sign off on their logged and leadership skills, but also built compas- “I gained patience, thankfulness and hu- The Congressional Award has not only im- hours, and activities are monitored by an area sion and empathy for others.” mility through my voluntary public service proved my life, but the lives around me as coordinator who verifies their progress and Grace Donath was awarded the bronze project. Part of the project included teaching well.” n April 26-May 9, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 Vatican considering local parish to house relic of Divine Mercy apostle

LINDA REEVES Florida Catholic Correspondent

ROYAL PALM BEACH | Father Z. Andy Rudnicki, pastor of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish in Royal Palm Beach, announced the Vatican is considering his par- ish to house a relic of Father Michael Sopocko. Father Sopocko is founder of the Congregation of Sisters of Merciful Jesus, spiritual director and confessor of St. Sister Faustina, and a current candidate for saint- hood. Father Rudnicki is working with Vatican officials to obtain the The Divine Mercy Chapel of Our holy relic of the man known as the Lady Queen of the Apostles is “great apostle of Divine Mercy.” open daily for adoration. The parish also houses two first- class relics of St. Faustina and St. Church after resurrection. Opening John Paul II, the latter of which is ourselves up to that gift of mercy is encased in a reliquary displayed key.” near a statue of St. John Paul II in- An emphasis is placed on a ple- side the church. nary indulgency, or pardon, from Over the years, Our Lady Queen suffering for sins. Catholics who of the Apostles has embraced the follow the specific requirements world-wide movement of spreading will be given God’s grace and the the Divine Mercy message, a major Father Z. Andy Rudnicki, pastor of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, talks about his parish’s efforts to gift of a plenary indulgence, which grassroot measure in the Catholic spread the message of the Lord’s Divine Mercy. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) expiates all temporal punishment Church. Much of the parish’s suc- for sin. cess as an instrument of the mes- tion, and veneration of the parish’s received a message from Jesus At the heart of the Divine Mercy As part of the devotion, the Di- sage is a result of Father Rudnicki’s special first-class relics. that encouraged her to present message is Christ’s limitless love for vine Mercy Chaplet is recited. pastoral leadership, who has his Our Lady Queen of the Apostles his message of love and mercy to mankind. During a Florida Catholic People are asked to pray during the own personal connection to Di- parish is making plans for a Divine the entire world. Christ asked her interview, Father Alfredo Hernan- Hour of Mercy at 3 p.m., which is the vine Mercy. “When I arrived at this Mercy conference scheduled to take to write about his message in her dez, vice rector and dean of aca- time associated with Christ’s death. parish, it was a challenge to build a place on Sept. 20 and 21. It will fea- diary. The Diary of St. Faustina demic formation at St. Vincent de The plenary indulgence is granted new church, so I started praying to ture speakers and a weekend filled Kowalska, which chronicles the Paul Regional Seminary in Boyn- to those who prepare for the feast St. Faustina to help me,” he said. “I with events centered on the themes woman’s experience of Divine ton Beach, explained Divine Mercy day by spending time with the Lord promised her that we could achieve of Divine Mercy. “We hope people Mercy in her own soul, contin- saying, “The gift of mercy—the in the sacrament of reconciliation the goal. That is why we are going to will come from all over the dio- ues to be read around the world gift of the power to forgive sins—is and receiving the Eucharist on Di- make Divine Mercy important.” cese,” Father Rudnicki said. today. the first gift that Christ gives the vine Mercy Sunday. n Father Rudnicki invites the di- As Father Rudnicki moves into ocesan public to a special Mass for his 30th year of priesthood, he Our Lady Divine Mercy Sunday on April 28. hopes to continue to spread the Queen of The day will begin with adoration at message and devotion of Divine the Apostles 7 a.m. in the parish’s Divine Mercy Mercy under the guidance of Mary features a first- Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at the Blessed Mother, St. Faustina class relic of 11:30 a.m., followed by an afternoon and St. John Paul II. St. John Paul II program that includes the recita- What is the Divine Mercy mes- displayed inside tion of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at sage? Catholics believe that in the church 3 p.m., lectures, a concert presenta- the early 1930s Sister Faustina near a large statue of the pope. He was an advocate of Divine Mercy and declared Divine Mercy Sunday. He died on Divine Mercy Sunday five years after he made the feast part of the Church calendar of events.

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At left, D.A.R.E. to Care’s goal is to raise enough funds for a four-stall shower trailer, like the one here, for the homeless in the Diocese of Palm Beach. At right, parishioners from St. Paul of the Cross attended the Sip and Paint fundraiser for D.A.R.E to Care. Proceedes of the event will go towards securing supplies for a four-stall shower trailor, truck, and clothing trailor that will provide hot showers for the homeless. (COURTESY) Parishioners build respect, dignity for homeless

CECILIA PADILLA ing for Tony, astonished at the con- “We’ve only been fundraising for and Devine encourage everyone between us and the homeless that of the Florida Catholic staff ditions in which many of the home- a month and have reached $17,000 in the parish community to dare we’re helping. When the truck pulls less lived. This inspired Murphy to of the $100,000 that we need,” to care about the those who are up, I want those using it to know NORTH PALM BEACH | For start a new initiative to raise money Devine said. sometimes marginalized in our that all these people who decorated many of the homeless in Palm for a four-stall shower trailer that The trailer will be completely world, beginning with the home- the trailer care and about them and Beach County, hot showers and will be available to the homeless. self-sustained with its own running less. are praying for them,” Murphy said. clean clothes are basic needs to “Tony was a special person, a water, propane tank and toilets. Devine and Murphy have set the “Through our work, we believe we which they don’t have access. very selfless person. Always will- Murphy and Devine plan to raise goal of hosting one D.A.R.E. to Care can offer hope, a sense of self-worth, For Tim Murphy, a parishioner at ing to give and hesitant to take,” enough money for a smaller trailer fundraiser per month. The next and optimism. This is a communal St. Paul of the Cross Parish in North Murphy said. “I want to honor his to store donated clean clothes and a event is currently in the works and effort to improve our society one Palm Beach, this lack of care for the memory by being a source of giving truck to pull both trailers. centers on painting the trailer. Par- shower at a time.” n homeless is relatable. to the community.” Murphy has dubbed the show- ticipants can purchase and deco- “My childhood best friend, Tony, When inspiration struck, Mur- er trailer project D.A.R.E to Care, rate a mosaic square however they Along with monetary support, battled alcoholism for 20 years. A phy reached out to Kate Devine, which stands for Dignity and Rev- wish, and then affix the square to D.A.R.E. to Care is in need of few times in his life, he found him- parish catechetical leader and a erence for Everyone. He recalled the trailer. Murphy envisions sell- toiletries, clothes, laundry bins, self homeless because of the toll this member of the office staff at St. Paul how Tony said the hardest part ing enough mosaic squares to cover and volunteers. Donations can illness took on him,” Murphy said. of the Cross. She said the support about being homeless was not the trailer in a mural. be dropped off at 1231 West 13th Since Tony’s passing, Murphy offered by the parish and its pastor, the lack of material goods, but the “What I’m hoping to achieve with Street in Riviera Beach. For more hasn’t stopped thinking of the times Father Thomas R. Lafreniere, has way society treated the homeless the Paint the Trailer fundraiser information, visit showerthepeo- he would drive around town look- been “just incredible.” as if they were invisible. Murphy is creating a sense of community ple.us. Catholic Boy Scout troop celebrates five new Eagle Scouts

STAFF REPORT planted a butterfly garden in De- groff Park, which was damaged by BOCA RATON | St. Joan of Arc Hurricane Irma, to benefit the City Parish Boy Scout Troop 323 recent- of Lighthouse Point ly celebrated five Scouts achieving Joseph Giffin worked with scien- the rank of Eagle Scout. To earn the tific researchers at Broward Parks Eagle Scout rank, the highest ad- and Recreation to install game vancement rank in scouting, a Boy cameras that track and help pre- Scout must fulfill requirements serve the gopher tortoise popula- in the areas of leadership, service tion on the island and outdoor skills. The Scout must Richard Rafalski conducted a also plan, develop and give leader- special remembrance American ship to others in a service project flag collection and retirement cer- helpful to any religious institution, emony. More than 100 flags were school or community. retired, and more than 2,000 stars One of the primary purposes of were sent to the project beneficia- the Eagle Scout service project is ry, the Major Stuart Adam Wolfer to develop leadership skills, learn Institute. Joseph Giffin, left, Paul Bergamini, Richard Rafalski, Sean Sullivan and Cory Woods, all of St. Joan of how to manage a project, and take Sean Sullivan completed a Bud- Arc’s Boy Scout Troop 323 , received the rank of Eagle Scouts. (COURTESY) responsibility for a significant ac- dy Bench Project at Del Prado El- complishment. ementary School. Buddy Benches four picnic tables, and landscaping that represent each bead or prayer The Scouts and families of Boy St. Joan of Arc parish’s newest encourage children to make new at the school. of the rosary. The project provides Scout Troop 323 thanked their Eagle Scouts and their leadership friends by sharing a bench with Cory Woods completed a rosary a place for students, faculty, and charter organization, St. Joan of projects include: others. The project included the garden for St. John Paul II Acade- visitors to have a place to pray the Arc Parish, for its support of the Paul Bergamini designed and assembly of four Buddy Benches, my, that consists of stepping stones rosary. Scouting program. n 5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 26-May 9, 2019 Pregnancy care center marks opening

CECILIA PADILLA FYI of the Florida Catholic staff Birthline/Lifeline is located at 3115 WEST PALM BEACH | After 45th St. West Palm Beach, FL 33407. working for Birthline/Lifeline To learn more about Birthline/ Pregnancy Care Center for more Lifeline or to find another location, than 10 years, program director visit catholiccharitiesdpb.org/ Katherine Bowers was honored birthlinelifeline-pregnancy-care- centers. Services are offered free to facilitate the opening of a new of charge to all clients who meet pregnancy care center in West basic criteria. Service and training Palm Beach. opportunities are provided for those Bowers and her team of preg- who wish to volunteer. To support nancy care experts commemorat- the pregnancy care clinic, refer to ed the opening of the new facility the ministry donation “Wish List” with a blessing by Bishop Gerald containing materials needed for Birthline/Lifeline supporters M. Barbarito, facility tour, and clients listed on the website. pray in the Our Lady of open prayer sessions in the chapel Guadalupe, Chapel of the Holy on the premises. Innocents in West Palm Beach. Birthline/Lifeline is a program (CECILIA PADILLA | FC) of the Diocese of Palm Beach Bithline/Lifeline suporters gather before Bishop Barbarito’s blessing Catholic Charities and promotes of the pregnancy care clinic. ( PHOTOS BY CECILIA PADILLA | FC) the sanctity of life by offering Our Lady of pregnancy care services to women “The most impactful thing imity to the abortion clinic would coping with an unplanned preg- about the new facility in West cause trouble for all businesses nancy. Here, women can access Palm Beach is that it’s in the involved. Guadalupe, compassionate counseling re- same business plaza as Presiden- Those worries, however, were garding alternatives to pregnancy tial Women’s Center, an abortion eased with prayer and community terminations. The program also clinic,” Bowers said. “Many wom- support. Within a year of begin- Chapel offers free pregnancy tests, ultra- en have walked into Birthline/ ning the leasing application, the sounds, prenatal care referrals, Lifeline thinking it’s the abortion Catholic Charities team received pro-life education, adoption refer- clinic, with their minds made up the call that Birthline/Lifeline had of the Holy rals, parenting classes and fertility about aborting their pregnancies. clearance to move into the space. awareness education. Volunteers This gives us the opportunity to They quickly began to organize Birthline/Lifeline staff display at the center aid in the way of ma- talk to these women and edu- the remodeling of the on-site cha- bilingual information cards and Innocents ternity clothes, baby apparel, car cate them on the pro-life options pel—the Our Lady of Guadalupe figurines scaled to the size of a seats, strollers, baby food, formula available to them. We’ve witness Chapel of the Holy Innocents. The 11-12 week fetus in the clinic. WEST PALM BEACH | This and diapers. Birthline/Lifeline dozens of women walk out of the chapel is open to visitors during private chapel was established in also operates a 24-hour support clinic with their minds totally office hours and Mass is celebrat- feature that will project the ultra- 2011 under the care of the Prayer hotline for clients seeking preg- changed.” ed in the chapel every Saturday at sound image prominently for the Apostolate of Life, currently un- nancy advice. Alex Stevens, associate director 9:30 a.m., followed by adoration of mother to see,” Stevens said. “A der the direction of Father Joseph Bowers oversees the Boynton of Birthline/Lifeline, and Frankie the Blessed Sacrament. large, clear picture will really em- Papes. The chapel interior is a Beach and Pahokee locations of Chevere, executive director of In addition to the beautiful phasize the fact that she is carry- design collaboration of Christy Birthline/Lifeline in addition to Catholic Charities, said acquir- chapel, Stevens and Chevere ex- ing human life.” Kolar, of New York City, and artist the new location in West Palm ing that specific location for the plained that local chapters of the “We’re blessed to be here, and Michael Wilson of Hanceville, Al- Beach. The facilities see more pregnancy center was not an easy Knights of Columbus have fund- we’re here because of the power abama. Wilson’s work is also on than 3,000 women and children task. They were met with opposi- raised for a new ultrasound ma- of prayer,” Chevere said. “That’s display at the Shrine of The Most yearly, providing 500 ultrasounds tion by the landlords of the busi- chine that comes equipped with a the most important thing we need Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville. and 900 pregnancy tests on aver- ness plaza, who were concerned large flat screen television. in our mission to serve and save The tabernacle is set below age. that the pregnancy clinic’s prox- “The television is an important lives.” n a small stained-glass window depicting the hands of God and Adam in the moment of creation Share your CATHOLIC VALUES from Michelangelo’s Sistine Cha- pel. This window looks out across & Enjoy a great cultural EXPERIENCE to the abortion clinic. Cover- ing the wall behind the altar are various angels in the likeness of babies, in adoration of Jesus in Host a FRENCH Catholic youth the Blessed Sacrament. Two of 3 and 4 week visits available • Summer 2019 (ages 14-18) the angels are in the likeness of children who were saved from Serving the Fort Pierce abortion at this center. Above the sanctuary are the Community since 1972 words from Jeremiah 1:5, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” The sanctuary is flanked by MASS SCHEDULE painted images of St. Joseph and Our Lady of Guadalupe. Italian Daily Monday to Friday 8 a.m. mosaics, found along the chapel Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. side walls, depict the Madonna and Child, St. Michael, Divine Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., Noon Mercy, and St. Therese of Lisieux. Anne-Catherine The Chapel of the Holy Innocents [email protected] is a most fitting place for prayer, 1924 Zephyr Ave., Fort Pierce and it is here that prayer and sac- www.inspiredgateways.us (305) 297 0320 www.stmarkftpierce.org • 772-461-8150 12884-0426 rament are demonstrated as the All are Welcome first step in our struggles to pro- tect and defend the value of hu-

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JELLYBEAN PRAYER Grandparents endorse the Red is for the blood He gave. Green is for the grass He made. Yellow is for the sun so bright. Orange is for the edge of night. Catholic faith to grandchildren Black is for the sins we made. White is for the grace He gave. CECILIA PADILLA Purple is for His hour of sorrow. of the Florida Catholic staff Pink is for a new tomorrow. A bag of jelly beans, colorful and JUPITER | Many believe that an sweet, is a prayer, a promise, earnest seeking of the Lord’s love a loved one’s treat. and desire to put faith into action begins at home with the family. This is especially true for Pat Picco- a grandparent, I want to keep my li, leader of the Catholic Grandpar- grandchildren safe by learning the ents Association at St. Peter Catho- social media world and be able to lic Church in Jupiter. identify warning signs.” Piccoli makes it a point to pass Piccoli also arranged for Don- down the wisdom, words and na Gardner, from the Diocese of practices of the Catholic faith to Palm Beach Respect Life Ministry her grandchildren in hopes that and Rachel’s Vineyard program, they will serve as examples of faith to speak on how abortion impacts well-lived for their grandchildren. The Catholic Grandparents Association at St. Peter Parish met for their monthly chapter meeting to the mother and child, and grand- “There are more than 8,000 chil- assembled bags of jellybeans for the Jellybean Prayer. (COURTESY) parents too. “After Donna spoke, dren in Palm Beach County being I provided the group with a list of raised by their grandparents. This is for her children and grandchildren. only chapter. discussed when found. Another ac- agencies and support groups that a unique situation where grandpar- With the blessing of the Bishop of Piccoli said the association ad- tivity is teaching children the Jelly can assist grandparents looking ents might find themselves unsure East Anglia, Wiley organized yearly dresses different questions: Why Bean Prayer as a creative way for for specialized help,” she said. “We of how to raise their grandchildren pilgrimages to the Irish National have children left the faith? How do them to associate jelly bean colors shared recommendations for vari- in life and in the faith,” Piccoli said. Shrine of Our Lady of Knock. The we get them to return? If they don’t with the religious symbols found in ous parenting resources such as “(The association) is a refuge for first pilgrimage took place July 26, return, how do we continue to sup- Lenten and Easter colors. “The Catholic Grandparents Hand- those grandparents looking for sup- 2003, the feast of St. Joachim and port them? To answer these ques- Meetings also address deeper book” by Lorene Hanley Duquin.” port, camaraderie and ideas on how St. Anne, who, as parents of the tions, the group focuses on engag- issues related to raising children. Piccoli plans on expanding the to pass on the Catholic faith to their Blessed Mother and grandparents ing children through hands-on ex- Piccoli organized for Deanna Bar- association to other parishes but, in grandchildren,” said Piccoli. of Jesus, are considered the group’s ercises. This Easter season is an op- talini, Catholic author, speaker the meantime, welcomes grandpar- The Catholic Grandparents As- patron saints. portunity for grandparents to cap- and educator, to host a lecture on ents from throughout the diocese to sociation was founded in Ireland by The Catholic Grandparents ture their grandchildren’s attention the pitfalls and positives of social attend the monthly meetings at St. a devout Catholic woman named Association has since been sanc- through Easter activities. Piccoli media. “Children and teens rely on Peter Catholic Parish. n Catharine Wiley. She began the tioned by the Vatican and has introduced members to the idea of social media for so much. It’s a great group after becoming a grandpar- spread to other countries, includ- having an Easter egg hunt that uses tool to be able to communicate, but For more information, contact Pat ent herself and realizing what an ing the United States. The Diocese toy eggs filled with Easter messages it’s also dangerous when you aren’t Piccoli at 561-339-8439 or non- important role model she could be of Palm Beach is home to Florida’s or prayers that are read aloud and educated about it,” Piccoli said. “As [email protected]. Easter Tea supports Counseling Services of Catholic Charities

STAFF REPORT Catholic Charities is currently a network provider for select insur- tend or host a Mental Health First providing Mental Health First Aid ance carriers. Aid Training, call Nicole Looney, PALM BEACH GARDENS | La- Training in Palm Beach County For information about the coun- director of clinical services, at 561- dies came adorned in their finest through staff-trained certified seling program, to donate, or to at- 531-1088. n Easter hats in support of Catholic instructors. An appeal was made Charities of the Diocese of Palm during the tea to raise funds to Beach Counseling Program at the support these trainings. The mon- ninth annual Easter Tea. ey raised at the event will support More than 50 attended the an- this new initiative and the Coun- nual tea, which was recently held seling Program throughout Palm at The Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach County. Beach. The event included a raffle Last year, Catholic Charities’ auction, a special guest speaker, Counseling Program assisted more and an introduction of the new than 550 unduplicated clients at educational component of the pro- Chairwoman, Darlene Dzuba, five different sites located through- gram highlighting Mental Health and Co-Chairwoman, Sarah out two counties. The program First Aid training. Fabrizio at the 2019 Easter Tea. currently has seven counselors, Serving as the Easter Tea Chair- (CAPEHEART) many of whom are bilingual. woman was Darlene Dzuba of The program provides profes- Palm Beach and as Co-Chairwom- Elementary School shooting and sional counseling and therapy an was Sarah Fabrizio of Palm the local community response to for adults, children, families, Beach. Event sponsors included the tragedy. As a clinician for more couples and groups. The team of Darlene Dzuba and US Bank; Mar- than 20 years with expertise in the therapists addresses issues such gi O’Donnell; Antoinette Garrison; field of individual and commu- as depression, marital/relation- Kathleen Kimball; Kim Celedinas; nity trauma and resilience, Galda ship discord, child and family and Virginia Mortara. spoke of how other communities dynamics, loneliness, grief and Catherine Galda, a Columbia- throughout the country can help loss, substance abuse, anxiety, -educated licensed clinical social with those they encounter who stressful relationships, child and worker who hails originally from may be experiencing a crisis or are adolescent problems and other

Newtown, Connecticut, gave a in need of services; specifically, life stressors. 12702-0426 heartfelt talk about her experi- through Mental Health First Aid Services are offered to clients on ence living during the Sandy Hook Training. a sliding scale and the program is 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 26-May 9, 2019

Deadline: June 30, 2019. Classes information, visit www.usccb.org. DIOCESAN EVENTS begin in the fall 2020. 561-775- Graduation Mass: May SOCIAL MEDIA 9540, [email protected]. Workshop for Extraordinary 5, 5 p.m., Cathedral of St. The Diocese of Palm Beach is excited Palm Beach Youth Ministry (@DPBYouth); Ministers of Holy Workshops for Mass lectors: Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military to engage with its stakeholders on Catholic Young Adults of Palm Beach (@ Communion: May 4, 9:15 - Please contact a parish pastor or Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. social media. Please follow us and CYAPB); Diocese of Palm Beach Family Life 11:45 a.m., St. Paul of the Cross parish ministry coordinator for In thanksgiving of their join the conversation on our various (DIocesePBFamilyLife); Catholic Charities Church, 10970 State Road A1A, reservations. Names of parish achievements and in prayer for Facebook pages. Diocese of Palm Palm Beach (@CatholicCharitiesPB); North Palm Beach. This workshop participants are required two their futures, all graduating days before workshop date. high school seniors are invited to Beach (@DiocesePB); Diocese of Palm Diócesis de Palm Beach-Pastoral will assist in training for new Beach Office of Catholic Schools (@ Hispana (@DiocesePBHispanicMinistry), Unbound healing prayer: attend a special Mass celebrated and experienced Extraordinary DoPBCatholicSchools); Palm Beach and Father Albert Dello Russo (@ Ministers of Holy Communion. First and third Mondays by by Bishop Barbarito. The mass is Parishioners are to be sent to confidential appointment. open to all graduating youth of Vocations (@PBVocations); Diocese of ChancellorPalmBeach). this session by their Pastors or Diocese of Palm Beach Office of the Diocese of Palm Beach and ministry coordinators, so they Marriage and Family Life. Proven their families. Light refreshments prayer model designed to help to follow. RSVP at KSullivan@ Respite services to St. Lucie should not contact the Office TV MASS County caregivers: Short-term of Liturgy with individual those who try but struggle with diocesepb.org or 561-775-9559, the same sins time and again or simply join us on the 5th no The Diocese Televised Mass airs or temporary care of a few hours reservations. Please designate a week. 561-360-3321. a ministry coordinator to and feel hopeless in search for later than 4:30 p.m. for check in. every Sunday 10:30-11 a.m. on CW34 keep track of reservations freedom. 561-775-9524, cloh@ Catholic Grandparents WTVX. For more information, please Match grant program: and email the Liturgy Office diocesepb.org. Association chapter visit www.diocesepb.org/tv-Mass. To Services available for qualifying individuals legally admitted ([email protected]) with the Protection of Children and meetings: Monthly gatherings support the televised Mass or to request are held at various parishes. All into the United States under expected number of participants Young People: The Diocese a free Mass missal, please call 561-775- grandparents are welcome to specific statuses. Program is from your parish no later than of Palm Beach is committed 9561 or mail a request to the Office of two days before the workshop to the safety and protection join and discuss grandparenting designed to facilitate client’s day. of all children and vulnerable issues and share tips and tactics Communications, 9995 N. Military Trail, self-sufficiency through adults in its care. Victims of for passing along the faith to P.O. Box 109650, Palm Beach Gardens, employment. Refugees, asylees, Annual Diocesan Marian Cuban and Haitian entrants, and Rosary Festival: May 5, 2 abuse by Church personnel the younger generations. Kit FL 33410. are encouraged to contact the Johansen, 561-626-8027, kitjoh@ victims of trafficking can call for p.m., Emmanuel Church, 15700 information and appointments. S. Military Trail, Delray Beach. Diocesan Victim Assistance aol.com or Pat Piccoli, 561-339- Coordinator, Lorraine Sabatella, 8439, [email protected]. Day of Reflection: May 1, 561-345-2000. All are invited to attend and 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Presenter: participate in this annual at 561-801-0999. Office of Stations of the Cross for Rosary gathering: First Safe Environments provides priests: Fourth Saturdays, Maureen Hackett. Theme: Saturdays, 9 a.m., near event which pays honor to and “Exploring God’s Economy–The encourages reflection on the safety resources, guidance following 8:30 a.m. Mass, Presidential Women’s Center in and education and training to Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Currency of Love.” Cost: $40 West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint Blessed Virgin Mary and her reservations required. many titles. This year, the festival employees, all Church personnel 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led will honor “Our Lady of La and volunteers. Visit: www. Gardens. 561-371-1658. Married Couples Retreat: by Respect Life Office. 561-360- Vang.” Groups throughout the diocesepb.org and click on Monthly Holy Hour of May 3-5. Theme: “Your Call to 3330. diocese are invited to participate Offices/Safe Environments prayer and adoration: Last Holiness.” Cost: $395 per couple. in the procession of images. or www.diocesepb.org/safe- Thursdays, 7 p.m., Cathedral Registration and $100 deposit Sponsorships and monetary environments. of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 required. ANNOUNCEMENTS donations are also needed. Linda N. Military Trail, Palm Beach National Day of Prayer: Coz, 917-930-6094 or 561-496- Gardens. Sacrament of th 2480. COMMUNITY reconciliation available. Evening CATHOLIC May 2. The 68 National Day of of simple praise and worship of Prayer, is an annual observance Monthly Mind Mass to CHARITIES EVENTS held on the first Thursday of remember departed souls: EVENTS Jesus present in the Eucharist. Social follows. 561-622-2565. May. This day invites people of Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our Divine Mercy Sunday: Project Rachel One Day all faiths in the U.S. to pray for Prayer gathering: Fridays, Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, April 28. Second Sunday of Retreat - Healing after an the nation and its leaders. It is 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A 10941 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Easter. You may find services Abortion: April 27, 9 a.m. – 5 traditionally a day when all are Woman’s World Medical Center Beach. 561-793-0711, Mlexima@ by contacting parishes directly. p.m., Catholic Charities Birthline/ asked to pray for our nation. that offers abortion services, 503 ourqueen.org. Part of the observance of Divine Lifeline - Miracle House Location Videos and resources at www. S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. 772-465- School of Christian Mercy Sunday includes the 3115 45th Street West Palm nationaldayofprayer.org 8298. Beach. Project Rachel invites Formation: designed for adult opportunity for the faithful to “The Treasures of Austria women who are suffering from Catholics who want to better receive a plenary indulgence, and Germany Pilgrimage”: St. the experience of abortion to know the Catholic faith and a remission of the temporal Anastasia Parish is hosting a trip a one-day retreat. This retreat share it with others through punishment due to sins already RETREATS/DAYS to the Oberammergau Passion will be offering an “Entering ministry. English and Spanish forgiven in the sacrament of play in June of 2020. Dates of OF PRAYER Canaan” retreat day for those classes. Cost: $10. Schedules: reconciliation. The “usual” the tour are June 10-20, 2020, suffering because of the impact www.diocesepb.org/school-of- conditions for seeking a Plenary Our Lady of Florida departing from Miami. Cost of of a past abortion. We invite christian-formation. 561-775- Indulgence are sacramental Spiritual Center: Retreats and the tour is $4,499. Call 772-461- you for a reconnection in 9544, [email protected]. confession, reception of the holy programs available for clergy, 2233. Communion and prayer for the your journey of healing and Permanent deacon religious, men, women, married Catholic radio stations are pope’s intentions. Additionally, reconcilement. Registration applications available: couples, singles and people in available through the radio, one must receive the sacrament required: 561-360-3325, Prachel@ Men interested in applying to recovery programs. Location: the Internet and application of reconciliation within 20 days ccdpb.org. become a permanent deacon of 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm downloads: WPBV FM (98.3 FM, before or after Divine Mercy Foundations of Faith the Diocese of Palm Beach are Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. www.wpbvradio.com); WJPP Sunday, receive holy Communion Community Nursing Course: asked to speak to their pastors ourladyofflorida.org. (100.1 FM, www.wjppfm.com); on or near the day, and pray the Saturdays beginning April 27, for permission to apply, and Charismatic Retreat: April and WDMC (920 AM, www. divine mercy chaplet or other St. Bernadette Parish, 350 N.W. download the application from 26-28. Led by Dr. Carol Razza. divinemercyradio.com). suitable divine mercy prayer as California Blvd., Pt. St. Lucie. If the diocesan website, www. Cost: $240 registration & deposit specified by the Church. For more you’re a retired nurse looking Women of Grace ministry diocesepb.org/deacon-formation. required. for a way to serve your faith program is seeking volunteers community, this course focuses to facilitate study programs on care of the whole person— for English-speakers and also mind, body, and spirit. Open for Spanish-speakers. Training DONATE to the to all currently licensed RNs, sessions are held at St. Joan of 36 Continuing Education Unit. Arc Parish, 319 S.W. Third Street, Offered by Catholic Charities Boca Raton. Call Martha Nicolli, Interfaith Health & Wellness 561-212-8673 or mnicolli@ ministry. Scholarships are womenofgrace.com. available, 561-345-2000 ext. Parish nurse meetings: Open 256 or [email protected], or to all registered nurses interested William E. Boyes Because the Wendy, Lead Educator, 772-999- in health ministry. Call Catholic TRUTH matters! 3870. Charities, Interfaith Health John Farina Catholic Charities Respect and Wellness, 561-345-2000, Life Ministry seeks volunteers ext. 256; or email wellness@ Peter Matwiczyk to take on roles as respect life catholiccharitiesdpb.org. parish representatives. Contact Charitable giving • Wills, trusts and guardianship litigation Deanna Herbst, 561-360-3330, guidelines: The bishops • Estate and trust planning and administration [email protected]. of Florida have developed Holy Hour: First Fridays, 10:30 charitable giving guidelines of a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius appropriate and inappropriate 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 [email protected] Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, organizations/foundations. Visit www.diocesepb.org, click on Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 [email protected] Palm Beach Gardens. Prayer and 1-888-275-9953 adoration for those suffering giving and then charitable giving 561-694-7979 [email protected] www.thefloridacatholic.org after abortion and miscarriage. guidelines. 11202-0426 April 26-May 9, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8 Unbound healing prayer opens hearts to forgiveness CECILIA PADILLA “As I looked out among the cou- Those leading the prayer session reaffirms one’s position as a child Two participants, who asked of the Florida Catholic staff ples in the room, the thought ran undergo 10 to 12 weeks of training of God who is loved and accepted their names not be used, revealed through my head about the issues facilitated by Loh and the office by the Father. how they benefited from Unbound PALM BEACH GARDENS | As we face as a society today that af- of family life team. During train- Deacon Louis Romero, coordi- Healing Prayer ministry. One per- Catholics, many believe that God fect the bond of marriage,” Loh ing, candidates for the ministry nator for marriage preparation, is a son said it was as if he or she “start- is boundless in his forgiveness and said. “Some of those are that one become immersed in the practical prayer minister for Unbound Heal- ed a new life, after being silent for walks with us through every stage third of marriages in the world are and spiritual aspects of Unbound ing Prayer and notes the ministry’s so many years with the pain and of life. However, it can often feel impacted by abortion, addiction Healing Prayer and deepen their deep influence on participants. “I hurt.” Another participant said that the obstacles in our lives stick reduces the success rate of mar- own spiritual lives through scrip- can tell people have been touched the ministry helped reveal unrec- with us, never truly overcoming riage by half, and a myriad of other ture reading, prayer and reflec- by this ministry just by their physi- ognized stumbling blocks in life, their impact. In these situations, things. What better way to begin a tion. Today, the diocese’s Unbound cal appearance,” Deacon Romero and was able to move past them a tool to reach the deeper core of commitment to a spouse than wip- Healing Prayer ministry has more said. “They walk in feeling bur- “with the help of kind and caring the issue and open our hearts to ing the slate clean?” than 30 trained and active prayer dened and held back and leave people.” the healing power of God’s love is The prayer model is based in ministers who have all experi- with a lightness in their step and “This program is a gift and Unbound Healing Prayer. Scripture and consists of five guid- enced the prayer model’s power. in their heart. Their entire counte- leaves you feeling strong and confi- The Diocese of Palm Beach of- ing points: repentance and faith, Loh emphasized that Unbound nance changes. This is especially dent in God’s love and protection,” fice of marriage and family life ini- forgiveness, renunciation, word Healing Prayer is not a replacement noticeable in repeat participants.” the participant continued. n tiated the Unbound Healing Prayer of authority and blessing from the for the sacrament of reconciliation Father John Horn, a professor ministry in 2016, with the permis- Lord. During an Unbound Healing or counseling for human devel- of spiritual theology and a spiri- Unbound Healing Prayer min- sion of Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. Prayer session, a trained prayer opment and growth. It is an addi- tual director at St. Vincent de Paul istry is offered on first and third The prayer model was created by team leads the participant through tional tool for addressing negative Regional Seminary in Boynton Monday nights by appointment. Neal Lozano of Heart of the Fa- the five key points, guiding them spiritual influences that a person Beach, said the ministry helps par- This is a confidential appoint- ther Ministries and guides par- to a greater depth of freedom in may be experiencing. These might ticipants “taste and see the reign of ment and will only be attended ticipants to surrender more fully Christ. The five keys offer an op- be habitual sin, inability to forgive, God.” by the individual participant and to Jesus Christ. Cathy Loh, director portunity to cooperate with the marital or family discord, relation- “By exercising the gift of faith in prayer ministers. For more infor- of family life, thought of introduc- Holy Spirit, to heal past hurts and ship difficulties, persistently nega- everyday forgiveness we can live mation or to schedule a prayer ing Unbound Healing Prayer to the traumas and lead one deeper into tive thoughts about God or self, de- amid trials with increasing free- appointment, contact Cathy diocese while teaching marriage the freedom given to us by Christ pression, anxiety or fear or stalled dom, love and joy as we abide in Loh at 561-775-9524 or email preparatory classes. at our Baptism. spiritual life. Most importantly, it Jesus’ presence,” he continued. [email protected].

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Bishop Frank J. Dewane and the priests of the Diocese of Venice celebrate the Chrism Mass April 16 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Annual Chrism Mass serves as a sign of unity BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

VENICE | The communion of the priests of the Diocese of Venice was represented in all its unity during the annual Chrism Mass, which was held on April 16 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. More than 120 priests gathered for this Holy Week tradition where the priests renew their priestly promises they made at the time of their ordination. This celebration, which was witnessed by more than 1,200 of the faithful, including students from the Diocesan Catho- lic schools, marks the ‘The mission of institution of the priest- hood by Christ and is priest is about an expression of unity Jesus Christ. of the priests with their shepherd, the Bishop of It is about the Diocese. During the Chrism his Church. It Mass, Bishop Frank J. is about the Dewane also blessed and consecrated holy people of God. oils to be used in Par- And it is about ishes across the Dio- cese of Venice for the Bishop Frank J. Dewane breathes on the Sacred living out our sacramental life of the Chrism as part of the Rite of consecration call in service Church throughout the Bishop Frank J. Dewane pours the balsam into the Sacred Chrism. coming year. Bishop Dewane publicly thanked the priests to all.’ The Chrism Mass not for their continued service to the people of God only brings into focus throughout the Diocese of Venice for what they — Bishop Frank the historical context do each day. The call to service that priests re- Dewane of the priesthood, but spond to is a call to rise above the ways of the is also an opportunity world – not that they are above anybody, but it for the priests to see the is about serving with passion born from Christ, Church of the Diocese beyond their own Par- for the Lord and his people, and to bring them ishes and celebrates the distinctiveness of the together. priesthood. Having all the priests of the Dio- In a world of increasing secularism, there is cese come together at the Chrism Mass, on the a greater need for this service than ever before, eve of the Easter Triduum, reminds priests of the Bishop acknowledged. While some may lose their calling to act in the person of Christ – in focus in this purpose, the service must always persona Christi. This is one of the few times be redirected, a service to toward others and liv- that so many priests are gathered together for ing out their call to serve. the Mass. “The questions you must ask yourself are: During the Renewal of Priestly Promises the ‘Who can I serve?’ ‘What can I do to serve?’ ‘How gathered priests stood as one, and spoke with best can I serve?’” Bishop Dewane continued. one voice saying, “I am,” three times in response “The mission of priest is about Jesus Christ. It is to questions asked by Bishop Dewane. These about his Church. It is about the people of God. same questions were asked of them during their Priests from across the Diocese of Venice prepare to enter Epiphany Cathedral ordination to the priesthood. PLEASE SEE CHRISM, 2 in Venice for the annual Chrism Mass April 16. April 26-May 9, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2 2019 Diocese of Venice jubilarians 50 YEARS CARMELITE FATHER FREDERICK J. TILLOTSON Father Tillotson was born Oct. MSGR. ROLLIN J. 4, 1942, in Pekin, Illinois, the oldest DARBOUZE of four children of Kenneth Foster Born June 24, 1938, in Port-Salut, Tillotson and Mary S. Cappel-Til- Haiti, the fifth of nine children of lotson. He grew up in Puerto Rico Hiram Francois Darbouze and Pa- and Sumatra, Indonesia, and at- tiana Vante, Msgr. Darbouze was tended high school at Aquinas Col- a sickly child who did not begin lege in Perth, Australia. He received attending school until age 11. He his undergraduate degree from Msgr. Darbouze Father Tillotson Deacon Ragosta Deacon Mulvey studied as a seminarian at St. Jean the Carmelite seminary and St. l’Evangeliste in Camp-Perrin and Bonaventure College (University) Union in Washington, D.C.; direc- 25 YEARS DEACON ARMAND later Notre Dame Seminary in Port- in Allegany, N.Y. Father Tillotson tor for clinical ethics for the Fran- R. RAGOSTA au-Prince where his education was also holds degrees from the Grego- ciscan Health System of Philadel- Deacon Ragosta was born May put on hold when the seminary rian University, Rome, Italy, and the phia; member of the Institutional DEACON JOHN J. MULVEY 23, 1946, in Providence, Rhode Is- was closed by François “Papa Doc” University of San Francisco. He also Review Board of the University of Deacon Mulvey was born Nov. land, to Armando and Etta Zompa Duvalier, the Haitian dictator. He pursued graduate studies at Oxford Arizona for Human Subject Re- 27, 1931, in Syracuse, New York, Ragosta. He has a graduate degree resumed his discernment to the University in England, University search; member of the U.S. Bishops to John J. and Mary O’Hara Mul- from of Providence College in edu- priesthood at St. Joseph Seminary College in Dublin, Ireland, and the Committee on Sexual Misconduct; vey. He was veteran of the U.S. Air cation and religious studies and in Memramcook, New Brunswick, University of London. He was or- chaplain to the Tucson Notre Dame Force, having served for 30 years has an undergraduate degree from Canada. He was ordained June 28, dained to the priesthood in Joliet, Alumni Association; member and before retiring in 1982 and later the Boston Conservatory of Music. 1969 in Quebec, Canada. Fluent in Ill., on Aug. 23, 1969. chaplain to the Equestrian Order of worked as a glazier at Syracuse He retired in 2002 after 33 years as Creole, Spanish and English, Msgr. He has taught and held adminis- the Knights and Ladies of the Holy University. a music teacher for the Cranston, Darbouze served at a parish in the trative posts in several institutions Sepulcher with the rank of Knight He studied at Le Moyne Jesuit Rhode Island, school department. Diocese of Nicolette in Quebec but including director and instructor Commander. College in Syracuse and was or- He ordained to the permanent dia- was soon asked to serve the grow- for The Kino Institute (the Academy While with the Diocese of Phoe- dained to the permanent diaconate conate Oct. 15, 1994, in the Diocese ing Haitian community in the Dio- of Religious Studies for Catholic Di- nix, he served on numerous dioc- May 14, 1994, in the Diocese of Syra- of Providence. There he served in cese of Brooklyn. For Brooklyn, he ocese of Phoenix, an affiliate school esan councils and committees. He cuse. Deacon Mulvey served at the three different parishes. Deacon served in several different parishes of the University of San Francisco); has held Carmelite provincial posi- two parishes in the Diocese of Syra- Ragosta winters in Englewood and in Brooklyn and Queens as well as president of Crespi Carmelite High tions as coordinator of school min- cuse. For the Diocese of Venice, he since 2015 for the Diocese of Ven- in the Archdiocese of New York. He School in Encino, California; head istry and member of the provincial serves at St. Katharine Drexel Par- ice he serves at St. Francis of Assisi retired in 2010 and moved to Flori- of school/CEO for Salpointe Catho- council, as well as for the Carmel- ish in Cape Coral and St. Therese Parish in Grove City and Our Lady da. In the Diocese of Venice, Msgr. lic High School in Tucson, Arizona; ite General Curia in Rome. For the Parish in North Fort Myers. He is of Lourdes Parish in Venice. He was Darbouze assists at St. Maximilian administrator of St. Cyril of Jerusa- Diocese of Venice, Father Tillotson married to Patricia (Wood) and they married to his wife, Ann Fiedorow- Kolbe Parish, Port Charlotte, and lem Parish, Tucson; and as presi- has served as Pastor of Our Lady of have four children and five grand- icz, for 48 years before her passing Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Venice. dent of the Washington Theological Mount Carmel Parish since 2009. children. in 2017. They have two children. n CHRISM: Bishop to priests: Mission of priest is about Jesus Christ, his Church and serving the people of God

FROM 1 encounter it of the “odor of sanc- JUBILARIANS tity.” All of the faithful are called A reception was held in the And it is about living out our call to strive for sanctity. The Bish- Parish Hall following the Mass to in service to all.” op then breathes on the Sacred honor Priests and Deacons cel- The two priests and two dea- Chrism “to symbolize the Holy ebrating their jubilee in 2018. cons serving or living in the Dio- Spirit coming down.” The Bishop Carmelite Father Frederick J. cese celebrating the 25th and 50th then extended his hands toward Tillotson, Pastor of Our Lady of anniversaries of their ordination the vessel containing the oils and Mount Carmel Parish in Osprey, were individually recognized by said the prayer of consecration. spoke for the jubilarians and not- the Bishop for their years of ser- The Rite is brought to closure with ed what a privilege it has been to vice to the Church. a concluding prayer. serve in the Diocese of Venice at While the Oil of the Sick and Oil The Oil of the Sick is used for a parish after more than 40 years of the Catechumens are blessed, those who seek anointing, and the in education. Father Tillotson the Sacred Chrism is consecrated; Oil of the Catechumens, which is said he sought work in a parish and each will be used at Parishes imposed on those preparing for and was very fortunate to have throughout the year in the admin- Priests of the Diocese of Venice concelebrate the Chrism Mass on baptism, are simply “blessed,” by been called to serve in the Order istration of the Sacraments. April 16 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. (BOB REDDY | FC) the Bishop. the Sacred Chrism is of Carmelites in a variety of ways From Jerusalem to Rome, “consecrated.” throughout his 50 years as a priest. and within Dioceses around the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, place at different times during After Mass, the oils were divid- Also celebrating 50 years of the the world, Pope Francis and lo- approximately 300 students rep- the Chrism Mass. Vested in white, ed up and given to each pastor to priesthood was Msgr. Rollin J. cal Bishops carry out the annual resenting most of the Diocesan Bishop Dewane, raised hands use in the Parish. Darbouze who assists at St. Maxi- Chrism Mass, which is celebrated Catholic Schools, and faithful of over the urns on a table near the The newly blessed and conse- milian Parish in Port Charlotte on or before Holy Thursday. In the Diocese of Venice. altar and first blessed the Oil of crated Holy Oils from the Chrism and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish the Diocese of Venice, the Chrism the Sick at the conclusion of the Mass were first used for the Cele- in Venice. Mass is celebrated on the Tuesday SACRED CHRISM OIL Eucharistic Prayer. Following the bration of the Sacraments of Initi- The two deacons were recog- of Holy Week to accommodate the The Chrism Mass takes its prayer After Communion, the ation during the Easter Vigil Litur- nized for 25 years of service were priests who need to travel great name from the Sacred Chrism Oil, Bishop blessed the Oil of the Cat- gy on Holy Saturday. At that time, Deacon John J. Mulvey who serves distances. the most eminent of the three holy echumens. 268 catechumens and candidates seasonally at St. Katharine Drex- In attendance for this special oils which the Bishop consecrates Next, the final portion of the entered fully into the Catholic el Parish in Cape Coral and St. occasion were religious men and for use by parishes of the Diocese. rite is the consecration of the Sa- Church at Parishes throughout Therese Parish in North Fort My- women, seminarians, the Color Bishop Dewane described the cred Chrism Oil. First balsam the Diocese and receive one or all ers; and Deacon Armand R. Ra- Corps of the Knights of Colum- oils as “Oils of Gladness” which is poured into the oil and then the following Sacraments: Bap- gosta who serves seasonally at St. bus, the Knights and Ladies of the represent the indelible mark each mixed. The balsam is added so tism, Confirmation, Holy Eucha- Francis of Assisi Parish in Grove Order of Malta, the Knights and bestows. that it gives the oil a sweet smell rist – which some received for the City and Our Lady of Lourdes Par- Ladies of the Equestrian Order of The blessing of the oils take intended to remind those who first time. ish in Venice. n 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 26-May 9, 2019 Bishop Dewane washes IMAGES OF HOLY WEEK the feet of prisoners

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BOWLING GREEN | On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis visited Vel- letri Jail, outside Rome, and washed the feet of 12 inmates, recalling Christ’s actions at the Last Supper. On that same day, Bishop Frank J. Dewane travelled to Hardee Cor- rectional Institution in Bowling Green to celebrate the Holy Thurs- day liturgy, including washing of the feet, with the Catholic inmates incarcerated there. In addition to the inmates, the attendees included Father Timothy Father Stanley Dombrowski, OSFS, lays prostrate before the altar at the start of the Good Friday Van Zee, IVE, Catholic Chaplain Solemn Liturgy at St. Cecilia Parish in Fort Myers. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) serving Hardee, and five prison ministry volunteers who on a week- ly basis bring the Holy Eucharist to the Catholic men incarcerated there. In his homily, Bishop Dewane Pope Francis washes the feet encouraged the inmates to enter of an inmate during a Holy into the empty tomb and find there Thursday celebration at Velletri the glory of Christ’s death and res- Correctional Facility, 36 miles urrection. south of Rome. (VATICAN MEDIA, “Go out and announce the Good VIA REUTERS | CNS) News of the empty tomb. Rejoice in the message of the Easter season, he ful to remember the incarcerated said. “Put on the love and joy that is are part of the Church. Christ and live it for all to see, what- “We have to reach out because ever your circumstances might be.” they can’t come to us,” Bishop De- The Bishop promised the in- wane said. “We have to bring the mates he would remember them in Light of Christ to them and encoun- all his prayers throughout the Eas- ter Christ from within them.” ter Triduum. The Bishop celebrates the Mass Bishop Dewane is a favorite of at correctional facilities across the the Catholic inmates at Hardee, Diocese about a dozen times each Father Gerard Critch washes the feet of a man as well as other penal institutions year, and makes a point of going The cross is venerated during a Good Friday during the Holy Thursday Mass at St. Peter the throughout the Diocese. In recogni- near Easter and Christmas. He has Solemn Liturgy at St. Cecilia Parish in Fort Myers. Apostle Parish in Naples. tion of his loyalty, the Hardee men also conferred the Sacraments of presented the Bishop with an origi- Confirmation and Baptism for mul- nal painting of the Good Shepherd tiple inmates since he first arrived rescuing his lost sheep. The paint- as Bishop in 2006. ing was done by a Hardee inmate The Diocesan prison outreach who sees the Bishop as his Good not only provides the Mass, but Shepherd. Souvenir paintings were the pastoral needs of the inmates, also presented to Father Van Zee sometimes their only connection and the prison volunteers present. to the outside world and their faith. Inmate David, speaking on be- These include a variety of other ser- half of the inmates, thanked the vices such as Bible study, religious Bishop for “never forgetting us.” Da- education and assistance with re- vid promised the Bishop he would ceiving the sacraments, such as be remembered in all the inmates’ Baptism, First Holy Communion prayers. and Confirmation. For the past several years, Bishop There are approximately 15,000 Dewane has made a special effort incarcerated in 21 jails/prisons to go to a prison or jail during the scattered throughout the Diocese of Easter and Christmas seasons. This Venice. There are currently 150 ac- Easter Sunday Mass at St. Catherine Parish in Sebring is celebrated by Parochial Vicar Father Pawel was the fifth consecutive year Bish- tive prison outreach volunteers, in- Kawalec. op Dewane celebrated the Mass of cluding several priests and deacons, the Last Supper at Hardee Correc- but Hiniker said there is always a The Blessed tional Institution. need for more who are interested Sacrament Robert Hiniker, Diocese prison in sharing God’s love and mercy is in a place volunteer coordinator, was at the with those who are incarcerated. of repose Mass in Bowling Green, and it was Hiniker stressed volunteers do not following very meaningful to the inmates and need previous experience working the Holy that the 12 whose feet were washed with inmates and are paired with Thursday by Bishop Dewane were touched by experienced volunteers. n Mass at St. the moment. Peter the “They all sense a genuine con- For information on prison outreach Apostle Parish in volunteer in your area, contact cern and compassion for them by Naples. Bishop Dewane,” Hiniker said. Robert Hiniker at 863-558-0407 or The Bishop often urges the faith- [email protected]. April 26-May 9, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 4

EASTER: CELEBRATION OF ALL CELEBRATIONS

Bishop Frank J. Dewane lights the Easter Candle during the Easter Candles are lit at the opening of the Easter Vigil at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. (PHOTOS BY BOB Vigil at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. REDDY | FC) Faithful urged to spread good news throughout Easter season

BOB REDDY For more images of Holy Week, of the Florida Catholic staff see Page 16. Bishop Frank J. Dewane VENICE | Throughout the uni- ness before the Easter fire was baptizes a catechumen versal Church the faithful gathered kindled and the paschal (Passover) during the for a joyous celebration on Easter; candle was lit and brought into the Easter Vigil that is the resurrection of the Lord, darkened church with the procla- at Epiphany the summit of the Catholic Faith. mation that Christ is the light. Cathedral Easter is not simply one feast among During this Mass, the faithful in Venice. others, but the "Feast of Feasts," the hear the story of salvation pro- "Solemnity of Solemnities." claimed in numerous Scripture This celebration comes after the readings including from Genesis holiest of weeks that began with and Exodus. It is also at the Holy the entrance of Jesus to Jerusalem Saturday vigil that the priests on Palm Sunday and included the baptize and confirm any catechu- institution of the Eucharist (Com- mens and candidates. In all, there munion) during the Last Supper, were 268 women and men who institution of the Sacrament of Holy entered fully into the Catholic Orders as well as the betrayal by Church at parishes throughout Judas on Holy Thursday and the the Diocese. They join more than suffering and death of the Lord on 37,000 who were welcomed into Good Friday. The resurrection on the Church at Easter Vigil Masses Easter completes the journey for nationwide. Jesus, but it is just the beginning The celebration of Easter is not of a new journey of belief and hope confined to a single day, in fact, for the faithful, Bishop Frank J. De- throughout the next 50 days the Share your CATHOLIC VALUES wane explained during an Easter Easter Season is celebrated “in joy- Subscribe Today! Vigil Mass April 20 at Epiphany Ca- ful exultation as one feast day, or www.thefloridacatholic.org & Enjoy a great cultural EXPERIENCE thedral in Venice. better as one ‘great Sunday.’” “Easter is a promise that we will The first days make up the oc- 1-888-275-9953 die,” Bishop Dewane said. “But it tave of Easter and are celebrated as Host a FRENCH Catholic youth doesn’t end there at all. More im- solemnities of the Lord. On the 40th Florida Catholic is published 3 and 4 week visits available • Summer 2019 (ages 14-18) portant in that message is the Res- day of the Easter season, Catholics 24 times a year in print urrection, the assurance that in the celebrate the Ascension of the Lord and online daily. death of Jesus Christ you and I are (May 30, which is moved to the fol- also offered eternal life.” lowing Sunday June 2), and for the Subscribe online at Through this we are part of a cov- nine days following, prepare for the www.thefloridacatholic.org enant where God has sent his son, coming of the Holy Spirit on Pente- Or call 1-888-275-9953 and for this we are called to live ac- cost (June 9). n cordingly. “The Easter mysteries are given to all of us, and at the same we are given a new identity,” Bishop De- wane added “We are the saved; we are the redeemed; we are the re- newed; we are the Christians. The Anne-Catherine tomb could not hold back the Lord [email protected] of Life. In living the promise that Je- www.inspiredgateways.us (305) 297 0320 sus Christ has given, the tomb can- not hold back the promise of eternal 12550-0426 life.”

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STAFF REPORT in something the Parish com- munity takes seriously. In a field SARASOTA | While Easter behind the Parish, complete with Sunday is the celebration of the Jesus crowned with thorns, ac- divine mystery — Jesus’s resur- tors were decked-out in centurion rection from the dead — the path garb and others playing key fig- of his suffering under the Ro- ures in the retelling of the story. man Prefect Pon-tius Pilate and Hundreds followed the proces- the bearing of the cross is a story sion, stopping along the way to re- which has especially significant live the suffering Christ endured. meaning. The reenactment of the Lord’s On Good Friday (the Friday Passion included the betrayal before Easter Sunday), many of Christ at the Garden of Geth- Catholics participate in the Sta- semane by Judas, and then his tions of the Cross (Via Crucis), appearance before Pontius Pilate, which consists of 14 scenes from as well as his sentencing to death. the Passion fol-lowing the path on Each station was recited in Eng- which Christ carried the cross be- lish and Spanish. fore his crucifixion. Pope Francis The Stations of the Cross took took part in a large Living Stations place Good Friday at many Parish- of the Cross at the Roman Colos- es throughout the Diocese, wheth- seum. The devo-tion allows the er it was inside a Parish Church or faithful to make a spiritual pil- outside, the devotion and spiritual grimage and meditate on the Pas- journey was profound. In addi- sion of Christ. At top, the Living Stations of the Cross that took place on Good Friday at St. Jude Parish in Sarasota. The tion, many schools hold Passion For the faithful of St. Jude Par- Passion of the Lord was also retold in a Living Stations of the Cross at St. Ann School in Naples, above plays as an educational tool for ish in Sarasota, the living stations left, and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Port Charlotte, above right. (COURTESY PHOTOS) students of all ages. n Second Diocesan Walk to Our Lady May 4 STAFF REPORT istration opens at 7:30 a.m. at Our concluded, everyone is invited for a Lady of Lourdes Parish and then lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers. VENICE | The month of May at 8 a.m., the walk will begin. The Trolleys will be available to drive is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin route takes walkers along Venice people back to the starting point at Mary who serves as a guide for us to Avenue, then first under, and later Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. grow closer to the Lord. over, Interstate 75 as they make The walk is co-sponsored by the To help celebrate Our Lady, the their way to the retreat center. Diocese Office of Communications Diocese of Venice is holding its The walk will have a Sheriff’s and Evangelization and is building second annual “Walk to Our Lady: Office escort and have multiple upon the success of the 2018 walk. A Marian Pilgrimage to the May rest stations with snacks, water During the first walk, more than Crowning,” a public display of faith and bathrooms available along 100 people took part, giving a pow- and devotion to the Blessed Mother. the route. A trolley will follow the erful public witness and expression Everyone is encouraged to reg- walkers for those who were unable of devotion to Our Lady as they ister for the May 4 walk in Venice to make the whole distance on foot walked down streets while praying Participants in the 2018 Diocese of Venice Walk to Our Lady: A Marian from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, or need the opportunity to cool off and singing aloud with joy. The ro- Pilgrimage to the May Crowning start the 6.6 mile walk from Our 1301 Center Road, to Our Lady of and rest. sary was recited as an International Lady of Lourdes Parish and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 3989 At a steady pace, the walk will Rosary, meaning it was shared in in Venice. (FC FILE PHOTO) S. Moon Drive. conclude around 11 a.m. at Our multiple languages (Spanish, Viet- Join Bishop Frank J. Dewane and Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat namese, Polish and English). pare for the number of participants. register. If you have any questions, other participants as they process Center where a May Crowning The walk is free, but advanced Visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/ contact Gail Ardy at 941-484-9543 6.6 miles in prayer and song. Reg- prayer service will take place. Once registration is required to help pre- events/2019-walk-to-our-lady/ to or [email protected]. n BIBLE ON THE BEACH LENTEN PROJECT

Epiphany Cathedral youth took part in a Bible of the Beach at Venice Beach following the Palm Sunday Mass. The annual gathering helps prepare the youth as they head into Holy Week. Diocese of Venice Director of Evangelization offered words of encouragement When Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrated Mass April 17 at St. Martha School in to the group. Sarasota, he viewed drawings on display in the school chapel. The images of Jesus (COURTESY) on the cross were part of a Lenten project. Bishop Dewane said the drawings were well done and appreciated that art is a unique way for students to connect with Jesus and his passion. (BOB REDDY | FC) April 26-May 9, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 6 Students reminded to follow example of Christ

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SARASOTA | As the Lenten Season came to a conclusion, Bish- op Frank J. Dewane celebrated Mass for students at several Dioce- san Catholic schools. The message at each was to learn the important lessons learned from the teachings of Christ and apply them to their daily lives. During an April 9 Mass at Cardi- nal Mooney Catholic High School in Sarasota, the Bishop explained that as brothers and sisters in Christ, they are called always to be more. They must choose to be true fol- lowers of Christ and to live his ex- ample in their words and actions. Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrates a Lenten Mass April 9 at Cardinal Students from St. Martha Catholic School and St. Mary Academy Without following the example Mooney Catholic High School in Sarasota. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY sing during an April 17 Mass celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane that the Lord gave us to follow, | FC) in Sarasota. Bishop Dewane warned that there are consequences to that decision. pieces of silver. However, you were younger students at school Masses to his sacrifice for you by becom- your family, this is my challenge “Throughout Scriptures and raised to accept the Lord into your April 15 for St. Francis Xavier Cath- ing a better person, one who loves to you as we conclude our Lenten specifically in the story of the Pas- lives. Gain strength by choosing olic School in Fort Myers, and April God and your neighbor as you journey and head into the Easter sion of Our Lord, we learn about Christ who is from above. He will 17 for St. Martha Catholic School love yourself. That is known as season.” the consequences of turning away help raise you up to be the man or and St. Mary Academy in Sarasota. the greatest Commandment and When asked if they would take from the Lord,” the Bishop added. woman of God you were called to “Jesus gave his life on the cross is right from the Gospel of Mark. on this challenge, the students at “We see this clearly in the actions be.” for all of you, and for me,” Bishop Treat others well so as not to offend each of the Masses responded with of Judas, who sold Jesus for 30 The message was similar for the Dewane said. “You must respond Jesus. Be kinder to your friends, to an enthusiastic, “Yes!” n

NEWSbriefs Faithful of Diocese line up for Confession at 239-241-2233 or missionoffice@ Mission Possible STAFF REPORT Immokalee 2019: dioceseofvenice.org. Knights support SARASOTA | A steady stream June 10-14 of the faithful at St. Jude Parish in The deadline to register for the St. Vincent de Sarasota waited patiently for their June Mission Possible Immokalee Paul Society opportunity to take part in the Sac- 2019 trip is May 10. All teens be- rament of Reconciliation on the last tween the ages of 15-17 years old The Knights of Columbus San weekend before Holy Week. are invited by the Diocese of Ven- Marco Council 6344 sponsored This scene was repeated at Par- ice Mission Office to participate in the April 9 St. Vincent De Paul ishes throughout the Diocese of the trip, which is June 10-14. This Dinner in the San Marco Par- Venice after Bishop Frank J. De- is a Mission experience of service ish Center on Marco Island. The wane, with the agreement of the to the marginalized in Immo- event included a barbeque dinner Presbyteral Council, designated kalee and will include daily sites and included lots of fun for more April 12 (4-8 p.m.) and April 13 (9 visits, Mass as well as evening than 250 people who came out to a.m.-noon) as time for Confession prayer and reflection. The cost support the programs at the St. at each Parish. This was done to al- is $180 per person and includes Vincent de Paul Society. The Soci- low the faithful ample opportunity meals, lodging and transporta- ety provides emergency financial to receive God’s Mercy through the tion to work sites. Registration is support for needy families in the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the through local Parish Youth Group area and thanks to the support of Lenten season. or Catholic Schools only. For more the Knights they will be able to The response was so impressive details about Mission Possible Im- help even more people this com- at some parishes that the confes- mokalee 2019, contact Lisa Dahn ing year. sion times were extended upwards of two hours to accommodate the need. Maria Cortez of St. Jude Par- ish tries to go to confession at least once a month but admitted she had lapsed since the start of 2019. “I let unimportant things get in the way of my love for Christ,” Cor- tez said. “I am not a saint, and this is good for me to be here. With Holy Week here, I knew it was time to re- turn to the confessional and ask for A priest hears Pope Francis' confession during a Lenten penance forgiveness.” service in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican March 29. (ANDREW Pope Francis often remarks MEDICHINI, POOL VIA REUTERS | CNS The Knights of Columbus San Marco Council 6344 sponsored the about the healing power of the con- April 9 St. Vincent de Paul Dinner in the San Marco Parish Center fessional and urges the faithful to Missions in the Diocese have regu- the year, visit www.dioceseofven- on Marco Island. (COURTESY) go as often as possible. Parishes and lar reconciliation times throughout ice.org for contact information. n 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 26-May 9, 2019 Candlelight vigils close 40 Days for Life

STAFF REPORT singing were moments of silence in prayer for the unborn who will nev- SARASOTA | Bringing light to er know the joy of life in this world. darkness, the spring 40 Days for Life The candlelight vigil in Port peaceful prayer campaign came to Charlotte was organized by the FLORIDA end in spectacular fashion April 13, Knights of Columbus from St. Paul with candlelight vigils at three Dio- Parish in Arcadia and took place in Catholic cese of Venice prayer sites. front of the offices of an abortionist. DIOCESE OF VENICE Groups gathered for candlelight The Naples vigil took place in front vigils in front of abortion facilities in of a local Planned Parenthood abor- Vol. 80, No. 12 Sarasota, Port Charlotte and Naples tion facility. For the first time, four where people have been praying for prisons within the Diocese of Ven- 1000 Pinebrook Road an end to abortion since the start of ice also participated in the 40 Days Venice, FL 34285 Lent on Ash Wednesday. This was for Life. 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 the first spring that the 40 Days for Diocese of Venice Respect Life Life prayer campaign took place in Director Jeanne Berdeaux noted PUBLISHER four locations simultaneously, with there was an increase in partici- Bishop Frank Dewane Fort Myers also participating. pation this year at each of the four DIOCESAN EDITOR In Sarasota, the closing ceremo- Diocesan 40 Days for Life sites. Bob Reddy ny and vigil draw more than 200 Some of that can be attributed to [email protected] people united in prayer to end the the recent release of the movie “Un- A candlelight prayer vigil concluded the 40 Days for Life campaign 941-484-9543 scourge on this nation that is abor- planned,” which tells the true story to end abortion in Sarasota. (COURTESY) tion. The location was in front of the of Abby Johnson, a former Planner • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: regional headquarters of Planned Parenthood facility director who have been closed. Fort Myers, and prayer vigils taking Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, Parenthood Parenthood abortion converted to become a renowned While the spring 40 Days for place 9-11 a.m. Tuesday to Satur- or customerservice@theflorida facility near downtown. pro-life activist. A pivotal scene in Life prayer campaign is concluded, day; Mondays, 1425 Creech Road, catholic.org James Kurt, who helped orga- the movie included a candlelight Berdeaux said that there are weekly Naples; and in front of 21186 Ole- Notify us of address changes (temporary nize the Sarasota evening, said four vigil at the first ever 40 Days for Life. year-round opportunities to pray an Blvd., Port Charlotte, 2-4 p.m., or permanent) as soon as possible. Please times the number of people expect- Each spring and fall the 40 Days for life at each of the four Diocesan Tuesday-Wednesday, and 9-11 a.m., change your address online at www. ed came out to “pray and sing in the for Life prayer campaign takes place locations. For those interested in Thursday-Saturday. n thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at darkness of a night that reflected in cities across the United States participating in the ongoing prayer 1-888-275-9953. the darkness of a world that has lost and in 44 countries. The Diocese of vigils, take an hour or two at the For more information about oth- its respect for life,” he said. “It was Venice has participated since 2007, following days and locations: Tues- er Diocesan Respect Life activi- • ADVERTISING: Contact Valerie Casko at a beautiful night of harmonious the year of the first national cam- days, 736 Central Ave., Sarasota; ties, contact Jeanne Berdeaux at 407-373-0075 or [email protected] union for the cause of life.” paign. To date, 15,256 babies have each Thursday (the day abortions 941-484-9543 or at berdeaux@ • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock at Intermixed with the prayers and been saved and 99 abortion centers are done), 8595 College Parkway, dioceseofvenice.org. 1-888-275-9953, or [email protected]

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Scripture Conference with with the Diocese of Venice, serves stelizabethseton.org. agency has 31 service locations DIOCESAN EVENTS Scott Hahn: May 18, 10 a.m.-3 legal needs of its income-eligible Vacation Bible School: June throughout the Diocese of Venice p.m., Bishop Verot Catholic High clients in South Sarasota County. that offer a variety of programs. Second Annual Walk to Our 17-21, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Patrick School, 5598 Sunrise Drive, Fort To request an appointment: 941- Catholic Charities depends greatly Lady: May 4, 8 a.m., Our Lady Parish, 7900 Bee Ridge Road, Myers. This conference will feature 244-0308, CenacleLegal@gmail. on volunteers and volunteer of Lourdes Parish, 1301 Center Sarasota. All are welcome. Pre- several talks on Scriptures and com. CLS offices are located at opportunities are always available. Road, Venice. Participants will School age 3 through Grade 12 includes lunch. Register at www/ 237 N. Nassau St., Venice. https:// www.catholiccharitiesdov.org, 941- process while praying the rosary and adult volunteers. Time to get dioceseofvenice.org/calendar. cenaclelegalservices.org/. 488-5581. 6.6 miles to Our Lady of Perpetual on Board the St. Patrick VBS Ship. Help Retreat Center, 3989 South Blessing of the Bikes: May Television Mass for the Call 941-378-1703 X309 for more Disaster Amateur Radio Moon Drive. A May Crowning will 19, noon, Our Lady of Perpetual homebound in the northern information. Network (DARN) of Catholic conclude the walk, which will be Help Retreat Center, 3989 South portions of the Diocese: 9:30 Vacation Bible School in Charities seeks volunteers to followed by lunch. The event is Moon Drive, Venice. Bishop Frank a.m. on the CW Network; in the Sarasota: June 10-14, 9:30 a.m. provide emergency and backup free. Registration details will be J. Dewane will bless all motorbikes southern portions of the Diocese, to 12:30 p.m., Incarnation Parish, communications for disaster available soon. at event hosted by the Knights 10:30 a.m., on WFTX-TV (FOX- 2901 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. response teams in their community of Columbus. Cookout after the 4). Check your local listings for in the immediate aftermath of Diocesan Scout Awards Theme: “Roar! Life is Wild - God blessing. Please RSVP to George channel information. Leaflet any type of disaster. All volunteers Ceremony and Mass: May 5, is Good!” Each day includes new Lopez at [email protected]. missals are available upon request friends, amazing experiments, are licensed FCC amateur radio 11 a.m., Epiphany Cathedral, 310 by calling 941-484-9543 and asking operators or agree to take the Tampa Avenue West, Venice. Mass Mission Possible Immokalee creative games, surprising 2019: June 10-14, Immokalee, about the TV Mass or by writing: adventures and incredible music steps required to obtain a license. celebrated by Bishop Frank J. TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 Volunteers are needed in the 10 Dewane, followed by an awards Diocese of Venice Mission Office for children pre-K4 to entering Mission trip for all teens between Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. fifth grade in the fall. Lisa Russo counties of the Diocese and can ceremony and lunch. Scouts and Gail Ardy: 941-486-4714, ardy@ serve from a fully equipped radio Scouters are invited to process in the ages of 15-17 years old. 941-724-2518, www.vbsmate.com/ Mission experience of service to dioceseofvenice.org. students/incarnation. base station or be a member wearing their uniforms. Award of the in-residence group and applications need to be turned the marginalized. Cost $180 per Safe Environment training: Vacation Bible School in person, includes meals, lodging Report all abuses against minors Venice: June 17-24, 9:30 a.m. to operate from their home or in to Robert Paquette before personal vehicle using their own April 15 at the Catholic Center, and transportation to work sites. to the Florida Department of 12:30 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, Registration through your local Children and Families at 1-800- 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. Theme gear. Radio base stations are in 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL Venice, Sarasota, Bradenton, 34285. For more details, contact Parish Youth Group or Catholic 962-2873. To report abuse by is “Roar! Life is Wild - God is School only. The deadline to diocesan personnel or volunteers, Good!” Each day includes new Fort Myers, Naples, Arcadia, Janet Thorne at 941-484-9543 or Port Charlotte and Immokalee. [email protected]. register May 10. Lisa Dahn also call the Diocesan Victims friends, amazing experiments, 239-241-2233 or missionoffice@ Assistance Coordinator at 941-416- Only one general meeting a Yom HaShoah Hour of creative games, surprising dioceseofvenice.org. 6114. year and network meets on air Remembrance: May 5, 2:30 adventures and incredible music Free mental health for children pre-K4 to entering once a month to make sure all p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, channels are loud and clear. 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. counseling by Catholic fifth grade in the fall. 941-484- Charities: Diocese of Venice, Inc. COMMUNITY 3505. Anyone interested can contact Commemoration of the Holocaust Andy Durette, 508-641-2074 or Counseling services for adults, Free rosary repair service: as an interreligious gathering EVENTS [email protected]. bringing members of the Catholic children and families who lived Send your broken rosaries in a in Florida during Hurricane Irma. Guadalupe Social Services and Jewish communities together Do You Know a Young padded envelope to Betty and To schedule an appointment of Catholic Charities seeks to recommit to the promotion of Person with a Drug Problem? Dick Holden, 7930 Estero Blvd. in English or Spanish: Sarasota individuals and groups who peace and solidarity among all Perhaps you know of a young #592, Fort Myers, FL 33931. 941-355-4680, ext. 311; Naples would like to help serve the peoples. The guest speaker is Dr. friend, neighbor or classmate Rosaries will be repaired and 239-455-2655; Bonita Springs poor in Immokalee. Volunteer Matthew Tapie, Assistant Professor who suffers from drug addiction returned within the week of 239-390-2928; Fort Myers 239-337- opportunities include food pantry of Theology and the Director for and does not know where to receipt. Donations of old rosaries 4193; Everglades City 239-919- distribution, daily and weekly the Center for Catholic-Jewish turn for help. Drug Addicts are also accepted which will be 9599; Immokalee 239-657-6242; administrative tasks, monthly Studies at St. Leo University. Anonymous believes all individuals repaired and sent to missions. Wauchula 863-232-9284. mailings, serving lunch at the Casa All members of the Jewish suffering from addiction have Include a note indicating repair Young adult opportunities: or donation. 239-463-3993. Maria Soup Kitchen and more. Community are encouraged to a right to access recovery, be Contact Program Director Peggy • Naples area, Theology on [email protected]. attend, especially survivors of the self-sufficient and independent. Rodriguez: 239-657-6242, julian@ Tap, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., first Holocaust and their families, as Yet, today many young people catholiccharitiescc.org. well as members of the Catholic Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist affected by drug addiction are St. Vincent de Paul, Naples, Community of the Diocese of Parish; second Tuesdays, St. Agnes deprived of a sense of self- VOLUNTEERS needs volunteers. The thrift Venice in Florida. A reception will Parish; third Tuesdays, St. Peter the worth because they cannot pay stores in Bonita Springs offer fun follow in the Parish Hall. Apostle Parish; fourth Tuesdays, St. for proper treatment or access NEEDED while working as cashier, sorter or William Parish. recovery resources and support. Come to the Water Day Prison ministry. Join a team pricer. Greta, 239-775-2907, option • Lehigh Acres area, LOFT, third Drug Addicts Anonymous provides of Prayer: May 8, 9 a.m., Our of volunteers who share God’s 3. Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Mondays, 6 p.m., St. Raphael an opportunity for long term love and mercy with those Our Lady of Perpetual Center (OLPH), 3989 South Parish, 2514 Lee Blvd. 239-369- recovery and positive change incarcerated in any of the 21 jails/ Moon Drive, Venice. Includes 1831. through a no cost service. For Help Retreat Center, Venice, prisons throughout the Diocese. is looking for volunteer angels continental breakfast, lunch, two • Fort Myers area, “Rooted at St. further information on the No previous experience required; to donate their time and talent conferences, and opportunities for John XXIII,” first Thursdays, 7:15 program and services available, newcomers are paired with to the center. Faithful willing the Sacrament of Reconciliation, p.m. Kelly Evers, 239-561-3022 ext. please visit www.daamerica.org or experienced volunteers. Contact to volunteer for a few hours a private meditation and prayer. 107. call 561-420-0930. Robert Hiniker: 863-558-0407, week or a few hours a month in Mass at 2:30 p.m. concludes the “Lord Teach Me To Pray” Sarasota area, Theology on [email protected]. all different areas of support are day. Register at https://olph- series: 12 weeks, beginning May Tap, April 25, May 16, June 20 and Family counselor. Catholic welcome. 941-486-0233, olphinfo@ retreat.org/1-day-retreats. 2, 10 a.m., St. Vincent de Paul July 18, 7 p.m., Mandeville Beer Charities of Collier County is olph-retreat.org. Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet: Garden, 428 Lemon Ave., Sarasota. Parish, 13031 Palm Beach Blvd, seeking a bilingual volunteer for Our Mother’s House seeks May 12, seatings start at 10 a.m., Joshua Mazrin at mazrin@ Fort Myers, and May 7, 10 a.m., the Family Counseling Center in volunteers for an on-site child Our Lady of Perpetual Help dioceseofvenice.org. St. Thomas More Parish, 2506 Naples. Brenda Lee Anderson, Retreat Center (OLPH), 3989 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota. Are you care center. Volunteers are “Witnessing Faith With [email protected]; needed to work three-hour shifts, South Moon Drive, Venice. Buffet Bishop Dewane”: last Fridays, longing for a deeper relationship 239-455-2655, ext. 100. with Jesus? If so, the series is Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 includes carving station, omelet 8:30 a.m., on 1660 AM in Naples, Experienced fathers willing rooted in Ignatian spirituality will p.m. Our Mother’s House provides station, bagel and lox station, and 1410 AM and 106.7 FM in Fort to coach new dads how to cover “Praying Christian Virtues.” shelter and guidance to single eggs benedict, salads, desserts Myers. Listen anywhere online at take care of their family and Veronica Betancourt veroltmtp@ mothers and their children, who and more. There will also be the RelevantRadio.com. Join Bishop be a great father are needed choice of Mimosa or Bloody Mary. gmail.com. would otherwise be homeless. Frank J. Dewane for his monthly at Pregnancy Solutions Inc. 941-894-2378. The cost is $24.95, and space is talks. You can also find them at Naples area Vacation Bible Offices in Venice, North Port and Join the social justice limited. Reservations are required http://dioceseofvenice.org/our- Schools: Running throughout Port Charlotte. Callie Cowan, advocate network. The Diocesan by May 1 at www.olph-retreat. bishop/bishop-frank-j-dewane/. June in the Naples area with the Pregnancy Solutions Executive Peace and Justice Office invites org/mothers-day-brunch, 941-486- Private Group Day of Prayer: theme “Roar! Life is wild - God Director, 941-408-7100. 0233. is Good!” Each day is from 8 you to become one of it’s social If your group or organization AFCAAM, a program of a.m.-12:30 p.m., and includes justice advocates, who contact Deeper Waters online series: is interested in having a private Catholic Charities, 3681 Michigan lessons, fun and games for legislators when notified by the May 13 to July 5, Mary: Mother of day of prayer in a peaceful Ave., Fort Myers, needs volunteers children pre-K4 to entering Peace and Justice Office. No fees God. Presented by the Institute for setting, please contact Our Lady for reception desk. Requirements: fifth grade in the fall. Dates, or costs are involved. For more Catholic Studies and Formation. of Perpetual Help Retreat Center personable, basic computer and locations and links to registration information: peace&justice@ Learn more about the basic (OLPH), 3989 South Moon Drive, copier knowledge, excellent follow: June 3-7, St. John the dioceseofvenice.org, 941-484-9543. fundamental Catholic teachings on Venice. Private days include phone skills, can lift 25lbs. Strong Evangelist Parish, 625 111th Ave. St. Martha’s Early Learning the Blessed Virgin Mary. Explore continental breakfast and lunch, preference for bilingual (Spanish/ N., saintjohntheevangelist.com; Center in Sarasota is looking authentic Marian devotion and two conferences, the opportunity English) candidates. 30 hours: June 10-14, St. William Parish, for volunteers to help the staff spirituality. Teacher Joshua Marzin, for confession and ends with Mass. Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 601 Seagate Drive, saintwilliam. with the day-to-day operations of Diocese Director of Evangelization. Denise Riley 941-486-0233, riley@ p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; org; June 17-21, St. Agnes Parish, the preschool, assist certified VPK Online course offers ability to olph-retreat.org. Friday 9 a.m.-noon. 239 461-0233. 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road, teachers with reading and playing watch weekly lectures at a time Legal help available for stagnesnaples.com; June 24-28, Catholic Charities Diocese of in the different working areas. that is convenient for you. Details needy: Cenacle Legal Services St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 5225 Venice Inc. annually serves about Contact Blair Gladding: 941-355- and registration: https://institute- Inc. (CLS), a not-for-profit legal dov.org, call 941-766-7334. Golden Gate Parkway www. 40,000 people in need in the 10 4680, ext. 307; bgladding@ccdis1. aid organization, in partnership counties of Southwest Florida. 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NATION margins by which the repeal bill ing one” and that readers would South Sudan passed through the Legislature not have “understood the initial Vice President sends a strong message about the article as having told the whole Rebecca Nyandeng Students vote state’s priority to put an end to the story.” De Mabior for fee to pay death penalty,” said an April 12 reacts as Pope statement by Krisanne Vaillan- Assisted suicide Francis kneels reparations court Murphy. “It speaks to a long- now law in N.J. to kiss her term decline in support for capital feet April 11, over slavery punishment found not only in New NEWARK, N.J. | Cardinal Jo- 2019, at the WASHINGTON | Undergradu- Hampshire, but across the United seph W. Tobin of Newark called conclusion ate students at Jesuit-run George- States as a whole.” New Jersey’s new law allowing as- of a two-day town University voted overwhelm- New Hampshire Gov. Chris Su- sisted suicide regrettable, saying retreat at the ingly April 11 to pay a new student nunu has threatened to veto the “whatever its motives and means,” Vatican for fee that would be for reparations to bill, but the original vote in each it is “morally unacceptable. the African the descendants of slaves owned chamber passed by margins wide Every gift of human life is sa- nation's and later sold by the school. enough to override a veto. A two- cred, from conception to natural political The fee would be $27.20 per se- thirds vote is required to override. death, and the life and dignity of leaders. The mester and the figure represents “Catholic Mobilizing Network cel- every person must be respected pope begged the 1838 sale of 272 enslaved indi- ebrates this encouraging progress and protected at every stage and the leaders viduals by the Maryland province and looks forward to the day when in every condition,” the cardinal to give peace of the Society of Jesus province for the state officially unshackles it- said in a statement April 12, the a chance. the benefit of Georgetown Univer- self from the death penalty once day Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy (VATICAN sity. According to the Georgetown and for all,” Murphy said. New signed the Medical Aid in Dying MEDIA VIA REUTERS University Student Association for the Terminally Ill Act, effec- Hampshire has not put a prisoner | CNS) Elections Commission, which an- to death since 1939. However, there tive Aug. 1. “Those whose lives are nounced the results April 12, of the is one man on the state’s death row, diminished or weakened deserve nearly 60% of undergraduates who but the state’s corrections depart- special respect. Sick or disabled voted, 2,541 supported the mea- ment said there are no immediate persons should be helped to lead sure and 1,304 opposed it. The vote plans to acquire the drugs neces- lives as normal as possible,” Cardi- South Sudan’s Christian leaders was part of a non-binding student sary to execute him. nal Tobin said. Under the new law, referendum. which goes against the Catholic say papal kiss is message of Easter Approximately 66 percent of Washington Post Church’s fundamental teaching students voted in favor. USA Today on the sanctity of all human life, FREDRICK NZWILI The leaders had watched April quoted a statement from university files motion to adults who receive a terminal di- Catholic News Service 12 as Pope Francis repeatedly administrator Todd Olson, who did dismiss lawsuit agnosis would be allowed to obtain knelt and kissed the feet of South not commit to the fund’s establish- self-administered medication to NAIROBI, Kenya | Pope Fran- Sudan’s political leaders at the ment but said the vote provided WASHINGTON | Lawyers for end their lives. Murphy is Catholic. cis’ surprise kiss on the feet of end of a spiritual retreat at the “valuable insight into student per- The Washington Post filed a motion It passed the Assembly 41-33 South Sudanese political lead- Vatican. spectives.” The College Fix, an on- in federal court April 9 seeking the and the Senate 21-16 March 25. As ers is the message of Easter, the In their statement, the Chris- line national college news website dismissal of the $250 million defa- the measure awaited Murphy’s sig- country’s Christian leaders said tian leaders said South Sudan run by students, reported that pro- mation lawsuit filed against the nature, pro-life groups and other in a joint Easter message. has suffered the force of cruci- ponents of the measure hosted a newspaper by Nick Sandmann, a opponents urged state residents to The action has resounded fixion, as the people turn against rally on campus, “chanting, ‘When student at Kentucky’s Covington contact the governor and ask him across Africa, with ordinary each other, bringing many to the they don’t act — we fight back’ and Catholic High School. The student not to sign the bill into law. South Sudanese citizens, cler- people to the point of self-doubt. encouraging students to get out was thrown into the center of a na- ics, politicians and civil society “The night has been at its dark- the yes vote.” The Fix also reported tional spotlight in January when groups celebrating it as a ma- est,” said the council statement. that opponents of the measure who videos of him and his classmates WORLD jor boost for the fragile peace in “But then the first point of light handed out fliers explaining their interacting with Native Americans world’s newest nation. South Su- on the horizon emerges ... and we arguments against the measure and others near Washington’s Lin- China invites dan descended into a civil war in are left to only acknowledge and had those fliers “torn and discard- coln Memorial went viral. In the December 2013 following a po- celebrate that the light is with us.” ed.” Feb. 19 lawsuit, the 16-year-old Vatican to have litical dispute between President It said God is offering the peo- student alleged that the Post’s cov- Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek ple of South Sudan an opportuni- N.H. death penalty erage of the incident was biased, pavilion at expo Machar. ty to end the man-made tragedy claiming there were “no less than VATICAN CITY | Accepting an “His Holiness ... kissing the feet through the passion, death and repeal bid called six false and defamatory articles” invitation from the Chinese gov- of our leaders, as if to say, I serve resurrection. ‘victory for life’ in the newspaper about the Jan. 18 ernment, the Holy See is one of a you, now serve your people ... “The choice in our hands; encounter. number of nations and organiza- was the very message of Easter,” each one of us in South Sudan CONCORD, N.H. | The New In its defense, in the motion filed tions participating in an inter- the leaders said in the message has the power to choose whether Hampshire Senate’s vote to repeal in U.S. District Court in Covington, national garden expo in Beijing. from the South Sudan Council of our children will (live) in war or the death penalty is “an enormous The Washington Post’s legal team Though the expo’s focus is on flow- Churches. peace,” said the leaders. n victory for life,” according to the said its stories of that day’s interac- ers, horticulture and the environ- executive director of the Catho- tion were accurate and noted that ment, the Vatican’s presence will lic Mobilizing Network. The New even if they weren’t “flattering of be “one step further” on a journey tered on the theme of “Live Green, to distinguish it “from the voices Hampshire Senate voted 17-6 the Covington Catholic students” of dialogue between the Vatican Live Better.” He said the Chinese of selfishness and hedonism,” he April 11 to repeal the state’s death who were involved, they “do not and China, Cardinal Gianfranco government invited the Vatican to said. The pope made his remarks penalty law. This follows a 279-88 give rise to a defamation claim by Ravasi, president of the Pontifical have its own pavilion at the expo, April 13 during an audience with vote for repeal by the state House Sandmann.” The Post’s legal team Council for Culture, told reporters and with permission from the Vati- teachers, students and their family in March. “The overwhelming also said the “story was an emerg- at a news conference April 16. can Secretary of State, the council members from Rome’s oldest clas- While high-level talks and for culture was put in charge of co- sical lyceum -- the Ennio Quirino agreements between the two ordinating the effort. Visconti Lyceum-Gymnasium. countries, which do not have for- Some notable alumni include Eu- mal diplomatic relations, are “deli- Pope urges fight genio Pacelli, the future Pope Pius cate” and ongoing, taking part in XII, and Jesuit Father Matteo Ricci. the April 29-Oct. 7 expo and other addiction to phones The pope told the high school stu- cultural exchanges have the im- VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis dents to “please, free yourselves portant task of creating “an atmo- told high school students to break from your phone addiction!” Look- sphere” that facilitates dialogue, he their phone addiction and spend ing up at his audience as they ap- said. The cardinal unveiled details more time on real communication plauded, the pope said he knew at the news conference of the Vati- with others and in moments of qui- they were aware of the many forms can’s participation in the Beijing et, personal reflection. Young peo- and problems of addiction. But, he 12438-0426 International Horticultural Exhi- ple need to learn about “healthy warned, an addiction to one’s mo- bition, which was to feature dozens introspection” so they can listen bile phone was something “very of gardens and exhibitions cen- to their conscience and be able subtle.” April 26-May 9, 2019 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 10 Procession shows support for Texas chapel at center of border wall plan

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE A judge in Texas ruled Feb. 6 that that courage and conviction are the Diocese of Brownsville must al- strong core values worth defend- MISSION, Texas | After Palm low federal officials to survey some ing,” Boland said. Sunday Mass April 14 at Our Lady of its property for possible construc- Since its founding in 1905, Cath- of Guadalupe Church in Mission, tion of a border wall on it. olic Extension has supported the over 1,000 parishioners partici- The action had been blocked construction and repair of churches pated in their annual Palm Sunday by Brownsville Bishop Daniel E. and invested in education, train- procession to a nearly century-old Flores, who earlier said he could ing and support of seminarians, Catholic chapel on the U.S.-Mexico not consent to it because such a priests, sisters, deacons and lay Worshippers lay palm branches down before a procession following border. structure “would limit freedom of leaders in mission dioceses -- those Palm Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Mission, La Lomita chapel, in the Dio- the church to exercise her mission.” with scarce resources and many of Texas, April 14. More than 1,000 parishioners participated in the cese of Brownsville, has been in the The judge ruled that doing a survey which large geographical areas. procession to the historic La Lomita chapel, located on the U.S.- spotlight in the ongoing debate over would not constitute a “substantial The organization’s first grant in Mexico border. The proposed border wall would cut through the a border wall. burden” for the church. 1906 went to La Lomita. Since then, chapel’s property. (RICH KALONICK, CATHOLIC EXTENSION | CNS) Father Roy Snipes, commonly Chicago-based Catholic Exten- the nonprofit organization has known as the “Cowboy Priest,” has sion, a national organization that granted nearly $175 million in sup- been fighting for his entire congre- supports U.S. mission dioceses and port to Catholic dioceses in the state Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council 13172, Boca Raton, presents... gation to maintain access to the has deep roots in South Texas, sup- of Texas, where the Catholic Church chapel, and the procession illus- ports Father Snipes’ efforts in this is rapidly growing. trated the community’s commit- religious freedom issue. Over the last several years, Cath- Pilgrimage to Israel Discovery ment to saving their church. “The Diocese of Brownsville is olic Extension has provided aid in with optional 4-night Jordan post-tour extension If the wall is built, the govern- the most densely populated Catho- support of the humanitarian cri- ment has proposed some sort of a lic diocese in the United States, and ses at the U.S.-Mexico border and October 16-24, 2019 gate or structure that would allow at the heart of it is Father Snipes,” helped fund immigrant relief efforts access to the chapel, but even a Joe Boland, Catholic Extension’s at every Catholic diocese along the Come travel to the Holy Land with Father Richard Champigny, O.Carm. gate would prevent easy access and vice president of mission, said in border. n may deter worshippers since they a statement. “He is a priest full of can be subject to interrogation just courage and has an unwavering to go into a religious space to pray, commitment to his faith and com- Subscribe Today! the lead counsel for the diocese told munity.” www.thefloridacatholic.org Catholic News Service in February. Following the procession, Bo- Diocesan officials believe if the land announced Father Snipes’ 1-888-275-9953 government decides to take some nomination for Catholic Extension’s property for the border wall, the highest national honor, the Lumen Florida Catholic is published action will violate its right to reli- Christi Award. The priest is being 24 times a year in print gious exercise under the Religious recognized for his ability to speak and online daily. Freedom Restoration Act. Building truth into honor and religious free- a section of the wall near the chapel dom. Subscribe online at would only impede those who fre- “In the midst of the challenges www.thefloridacatholic.org quent it for religious services and facing the Catholic Church and our Or call 1-888-275-9953 prayer. country, Father Snipes reminds us

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Flames and smoke billow from the Notre Dame Cathedral after a Debris surrounds a depiction of the Pieta by Nicolas Coustou in Notre Dame Cathedral April 16, 2019, a fire broke out in Paris April 15, 2019. Officials said the cause was not day after a fire destroyed much of the church’s wooden structure. Officials were investigating the cause clear, but that the fire could be linked to renovation work. (PHOTOS of the blaze, but suspected it was linked to renovation work that started in January. BY BENOIT TESSIER, REUTERS | CNS) FRENCH LEADERS PLEDGE D.C. SHRINE SETS Notre Dame again will grace Paris skyline UP FUND TO HELP Catholic across the world watched CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE with sadness as flames recently tore national reconstruction fund would The La Croix daily newspaper Pinault family, whose consortium through the historic Notre Dame be established. reported much of the building owns the Gucci and Saint-Laurent Cathedral in Paris, causing severe PARIS | Church leaders joined Speaking in front of the charred continued to smolder April 16, as fashion brands, had pledged 100 damage to the centuries-old structure. government officials in saying cathedral late April 15, Macron thousands of onlookers continued million euros (US$113 million) The impact of the fire on the faithful is they expect that Notre Dame Ca- said he understood the feelings of to pray and sing hymns in nearby overnight, while the LVMH group, immense and the full extent will not be thedral’s grandeur will be restored French Catholics in face of the di- streets. which includes Moet Hennessy- known for some time. as firefighters extinguished the saster and pledged the whole popu- Rescue teams formed a human Louis Vitton, had promised 200 The Basilica of the National Shrine last flames of a fast-moving blaze lation would “stand with them” in chain to remove many of the ca- million euros (US$226 million). of the Immaculate Conception in that seriously damaged much of restoring it. thedral’s priceless artworks and In a television interview in the Washington, D.C., has set up a fund the iconic structure. “We are liv- “Notre Dame de Paris is our sacred objects, including the crown wee hours of April 16, Archbishop to help the Cathedral resurrect and ing through an extreme moment. history, our literature, our imagi- of thorns relic from Jesus’ crucifix- Aupetit said the cathedral sym- rebuild. If you would like to make a This is Holy Week and it isn’t an ac- nation, the place where we have ion and a gold tunic of St. Louis, the bolized “the soul and history of donation, please make your check cident,” Paris Archbishop Michel experienced our great moments, report said. France,” as “a site traversing the payable to the “Basilica of the National Aupetit said outside of the 850-year- the epicenter of our life,” said Ma- Noted art historian Jean-Michel centuries which was always a place Shrine of the Immaculate Conception”; indicate “Cathedral of Notre Dame old historic structure late April 15 as cron, who was accompanied by the Leniaud told the newspaper April. of faith.” Fund” in the memo portion of the firefighters continued to attack the archbishop, French Prime Minister 16 it was too soon to assess the ex- He explained how the disas- check and send to: flames. Edouard Philippe, and Paris Mayor tent of the fire damage but said it ter had stirred “deep emotions” “Having marked the Passion of Anne Hidalgo. would certainly represent “a major throughout France, adding that he Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception our Lord Jesus Christ, we are now “We built this cathedral over blow and terrifying mutilation of had received messages of sympa- experiencing our own passion, but centuries, raising it up and improv- the country’s history.” thy from faith leaders worldwide, 400 Michigan Avenue, NE we know that after it will come the ing it, and I now state solemnly that The cathedral symbolized “rela- including many Muslims. Washington, D.C. 20017 resurrection. We believe in this and we will, all of us together, recon- tions between religion and political The newly elected president of we will proclaim it by rebuilding struct it. This is undoubtedly part power,” he said, adding that he be- the French bishops’ conference, “But cathedral edifices have this cathedral,” Archbishop Aupetit of the French destiny,” Macron said. lieved the French state should “take Bishop Eric Moulin-Beaufort of been burned before and every time said. Up to 500 firefighters battled for charge of its reconstruction.” Reims, told the Famille Chretienne they’ve been rebuilt even more The archbishop also appealed for 15 hours to save the cathedral after Meanwhile, offers of support in weekly 16 the cathedral also rep- beautifully. So I see in this tragedy church bells throughout Paris to be flames erupted in the structure’s rebuilding the cathedral, a UNES- resented “national unity during all the occasion for a national restart rung in a sign of prayer and solidar- attic about 6:30 p.m. local time. The CO World Heritage site, came from tests,” and would be “an immense and a sign of resurrection for the ity. blaze quickly consumed two-thirds church leaders and governments loss” to the whole world. whole nation,” he said. French President Emmanuel of the 13th-century oak roof and around the world, including Donald “Something from the best of hu- Notre Dame’s chief organist told Macron praised the “extreme cour- brought down the cathedral’s 300- Tusk, European Council president, manity went up in flames yesterday the BBC there was no news as yet age and great professionalism” of foot spire. Authorities said much of who said April 16 that he hoped evening, and I sense a large part of about the state of the cathedral’s first responders who helped save the cathedral’s wooden interior was the European Union’s 28 member- humanity is in communion with historic 8,000-pipe 18th-century or- the facade and towers of the Gothic destroyed and its masonry was seri- states would all help share the costs. our grief,” Bishop Moulin-Beaufort gan, but said he still hoped it could landmark. He announced that a ously scorched. French newspapers said the said. be preserved after lengthy repairs. n Fire chaplain helped save religious artifacts from burning cathedral CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE retrieve the cathedral’s relics. and church caretakers who entered an image of the saved artifacts that chaplain involved in this rescue. “Father Fournier is an absolute the burning cathedral to save irre- were initially transferred to the city According to news reports, he PARIS | A hero emerging from hero,” a member of the Paris fire placeable religious items and pieces hall before being moved to the Lou- served with the French armed forc- the Notre Dame Cathedral fire April department told reporters April of art. vre. “Thank you to the Paris Fire es for seven years and during that 15 is Father Jean-Marc Fournier, 16, adding that the priest showed French Culture Minister Franck Brigade, the police, and munici- time he was deployed in Afghani- chaplain of the Paris Fire Brigade, “no fear at all as he made straight Riester said the saved items include pal agents who made a formidable stan where he survived an ambush who is credited with saving a reli- for the relics inside the cathedral, the crown of thorns said to have human chain to save the works of that killed 10 of his fellow soldiers. quary containing the crown of and made sure they were saved. He been worn by Jesus before his cruci- Notre Dame,” she said, noting that The priest also provided spiri- thorns and the Blessed Sacrament deals with life and death every day fixion and a tunic once worn by St. the crown of thorns, the tunic of tual guidance — praying over the from the burning cathedral. and shows no fear.” Louis in the 13th century. St. Louis, and several other major dead and comforting the wounded The fire chaplain reportedly The priest was said to be at the During the night of April 15, be- works “are now in a safe place.” — four years ago after the terrorist demanded to be allowed into the top, or “hot end” of the human fore the flames were extinguished, The next day, people began to attack at the Bataclan music club in cathedral along with firefighters to chain that included city workers Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo tweeted find out more about the heroic fire which nearly 100 people died. n April 26-May 9, 2019 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 12 Violence erupts in Sri Lanka on Easter morning Cardinal criticizes Sri Lankan government for not taking precautions

MICHAEL SAINSBURY know, answered the questions in Catholic News Service a slipshod manner, as if he has not felt any responsibility, any weight of BANGKOK | Sri Lankan Cardinal what has happened to our people.” Malcolm Ranjith said he is strug- Sri Lankan Police Chief Pujuth gling following the Easter bombings Jayasundara issued a warning in his country “because there are no about the organization carrying words with which I can console my out suicide bombings of prominent people.” churches 10 days before the attacks, “I don’t know what to say to reported Agence-France Presse. It them. I try. I tried to go to their fu- was unclear what action security nerals and I tried to embrace them forces had taken ahead of Easter in and tell them I am with them, but response. I have no words to say. I am suffer- Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ra- ing with them,’” he told Canadian nil Wickremesinghe claimed he Broadcasting Corp. Radio as the and other top government officials death toll from attacks continued were not told and has said “we must to rise. By April 24, more than 350 look into why adequate precautions people — including 45 children — were not taken.” were confirmed dead and 500 oth- The government confirmed ers injured. April 24 that nine suicide bomb- A national day of mourning was ers, including one woman, were held April 23 when the burials of the involved and said it had arrested dead began. 40 people. Cardinal Ranjith also continued On April 23, Islamic State his criticism of the Sri Lankan gov- claimed responsibility for the at- ernment’s failure to heed the warn- tacks, but the claim has still not ings about the attacks, claiming he been confirmed. One video showed would have canceled all Holy Week the bombers pledging allegiance to Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Colombo, Sri Lanka, looks at the explosion site inside a church in Negombo services had he been told. Indian the jihadist group. April 21, 2019, following a string of suicide bomb attacks on churches and luxury hotels across the island. security officials said they issued The government named two (REUTERS | CNS) three warnings to their southern Islamic extremist groups, Jammi- neighbor, one only an hour before yathul Millathu Ibrahim and Na- Disna Srimali, six bombs were detonated across tional Thowheeth Jama’ath, for the 37, center, the island nation. attacks that targeted three church- the injured “It’s absolutely unacceptable be- es and three luxury hotels across mother of havior on the part of these high of- the country, and authorities said 8-month-old ficials of the government, including they believe the bombers had help Mathew, some of the ministry officials,” Car- from offshore, a theory backed by mourns over dinal Ranjith told CBC Radio. experts. Authorities also said that his casket in “I was shocked to hear the inter- it appeared that the radical groups Negombo, Sri Lanka, view with (Defense Secretary He- responsible were planning a second April 24. masiri Fernando), who sort of, you wave of attacks. (ATHIT The Indian bishops’ conference PERAWONG- EASTER SADNESS announced it would hold a day of METHA, prayer April 28, Divine Mercy Sun- REUTERS The Sri Lanka bombings were the day, “to pledge our closeness and | CNS) latest in a string of Easter season solidarity with the victims of the bombings by extremists. The others multiple bomb blasts.” They said include: Masses and prayer services would Easter Monday 2018: Four help draw “the attention of our people were shot dead in an attack people to the gruesome tragedy oc- targeting Christians in the south- curred in our neighboring country.” western Pakistani city of Quetta. The violence was the deadliest Palm Sunday 2017: Sri Lanka had seen since a 26-year lia and other European countries. Bishops’ conferences around the Earlier in April, the Sri Lankan gov- Bombings at two Coptic Orthodox civil war ended in 2009. Christians make up about 6 world, including those in the United ernment had identified a number churches in Egypt saw 45 people Two Catholic churches — St. An- percent, or about 1.5 million, of Sri States, Australia, Pakistan and In- of Sri Lankans who had returned killed. thony’s Shrine in Colombo and St. Lanka’s population of 22 million, donesia, extended their sympathy. to the country following the col- Easter 2016: 75 people died Sebastian’s Church in Negombo according to the country’s 2012 cen- Damien Kingsbury, professor lapse of the so-called IS caliphate and more than 300 were injured — as well as an evangelical church sus. About 85 percent of Christians of international politics and a Sri in Syria. after bombs exploded in a park in in Batticaloa were targeted during are Catholic. The majority of the Lankan expert at Deakin Univer- Experts noted that the precise a Christian neighborhood of La- hore, Pakistan, the Taliban claimed Easter services. The Shangri-La, population, about 70.2 percent, is sity in Melbourne, Australia, said coordination — six explosions went responsibility. Kingsbury and Cinnamon Grand Buddhist, while Muslims make up there has been no history of Islamic off within 20 minutes of each other Holy Thursday, 2015: hotels in Colombo also were at- 9.6 percent and Hindus 12.6 percent terrorism in Sri Lanka. National — and the number of sites chosen Christian students were targeted tacked. of the population. Thowheeth Jama’ath surfaced on for attack echoed the 2008 Mumbai as the University of Garissa, Kenya; The majority of those killed and Pope Francis used his Easter only on a few occasions in recent assault on major hotels by an Islam- 148 people died. injured were Sri Lankan nation- Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at the years in relation to hate speech and ic State-linked terrorist group. Easter, 2012: A suicide car als, many of whom were attending Vatican to express his “loving close- property-related attacks on Bud- The bombings ended a decade of bombing at church services in the church services. The government ness to the Christian community, dhist temples, he said. relative peace in Sri Lanka, a coun- Nigerian city of Kaduna killed at said those killed included at least 39 targeted while they were gathered “It’s likely that recent return of Is- try with a long history of battling least 38 people; the Islamist group foreign nationals from the United in prayer, and all the victims of such lamic State fighters to Sri Lanka had terrorism during civil war between Boko Haram claimed credit. States, United Kingdom, India, Chi- cruel violence.” He also prayed for strengthened their resolve,” Kings- government forces and the Libera- na, Japan, Australia, Turkey, Austra- them on Easter Monday. bury told Catholic News Service. tion Tigers of Tamil Eelam. n 13 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic April 26-May 9, 2019 Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, pope says

JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES reflection. Catholic News Service Standing on the central balcony Pope of St. Peter’s Basilica after celebrat- Francis VATICAN CITY | As the ma- ing the morning Mass, the pope celebrates chine of warfare continues to churn prayed that the risen Christ shine the Easter Mass in out more dangerous weaponry, only his light upon “those experiencing St. Peter's the power and joy of Christ’s resur- hardship, pain and suffering,” espe- Square rection can fill hearts with comfort cially in Syria, Yemen, Libya and the at the and peace, Pope Francis said before Holy Land. Vatican giving his Easter blessing. “May the light of Easter illumine April 21. “May the one who gives us his all government leaders and peoples (PAUL peace end the roar of arms — both in the Middle East, beginning with HARING in areas of conflict and in our cities Israelis and Palestinians, and spur | CNS) — and inspire the leaders of nations them to alleviate such great suffer- to work for an end to the arms race ing and to pursue a future of peace and the troubling spread of weap- and stability,” he said. onry, especially in the economi- The pope prayed that Jesus cally more advanced countries,” the would bring peace to the African pope said as he prepared April 21 to continent, which he said was “still give his Easter blessing “urbi et orbi” rife with social tensions, conflicts (to the city and the world). and at times violent forms of ex- Jesus’ resurrection from the dead tremism that leave in their wake is not only the start of a true renewal insecurity, destruction and death, that “begins from the heart, from especially in Burkina Faso, Mali, the conscience” but also the begin- Niger, Nigeria and Cameroon.” ning of a new world “free from the He also prayed for peace in Su- slavery of sin and death” and now dan as well as neighboring South open to God’s kingdom of “love, Sudan, whose leaders were recently Latin America, Pope Francis prayed leaders in the country would put an for the entire world.” peace and fraternity,” he said. at the Vatican for a spiritual retreat. for peace in Nicaragua so that a “end to social injustices, abuses and “May the risen Christ, who flung Pope Francis did not deliver a “May a new page open in the his- “negotiated solution” would bring acts of violence” while taking con- open the doors of the tomb, open homily during the Mass; instead, tory of that country, in which all po- peace to its people. crete steps “to heal divisions and our hearts to the needs of the disad- an announcer invited the crowd to litical, social and religious compo- He also remembered the suffer- offer the population the help they vantaged, the vulnerable, the poor, remain in silent prayer for several nents actively commit themselves ing people of Venezuela who “lack need.” the unemployed, the marginalized, minutes. As a hushed silence filled to the pursuit of the common good the minimal conditions for leading Before delivering his blessing, and all those who knock at our door the packed square, Pope Francis and the reconciliation of the na- a dignified and secure life due to a Pope Francis urged Christians to be in search of bread, refuge, and the remained with eyes closed, hands tion,” the pope said. crisis that endures and worsens.” renewed by the living Christ who “is recognition of their dignity,” he folded and head bowed in prayerful Turning his attention toward The pope prayed that political hope and youth for each of us and said. n 12794-0426 April 26-May 9, 2019 Florida Catholic SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE 14

SCRIPTURE Become an instrument of mercy readings Friday, April 26 Sunday, April 28 on March 17, 2013, Pope Francis them and forgives them, and al- priests, that they might ever be Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2; 4, 22-27a; Jn Second Sunday of Easter said something we need to be re- lows them to become healers and faithful to the awesome gift they 21:1-14 Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; minded of constantly: “The Lord forgivers, in the name of Jesus. receive at ordination, the gift Saturday, April 27 Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31 never tires of forgiving us.” On As we see in the Acts of the that the apostles received this Easter Monday 2013, at the Re- Apostles, the apostles continued day, for the good of the Church Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1; 14-15, 16-21; Mk On this weekend of the Sec- gina Coeli address, he spoke of Jesus’ merciful acts of healing, of the ages: “Receive the Holy 16:9-15 ond Sunday of Easter, my mind the effect Easter should have on after the Ascension and Pen- Spirit. Whose sins you forgive Sunday, April 28 goes back to April 2, us all and said: “Without tecost. Even today, the Church are forgiven them, and whose 2006, when Saint John grace we can do nothing and all her members are called sins you retain are retained.” Second Sunday of Easter Paul II died, on the vigil — without grace we can to bring Jesus’ healing love to Pope Francis has insisted, by Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; Rev of this Sunday of Divine do nothing! And with all. In a particular way, bishops his words and gestures that, in 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31 Mercy, a feast he had the grace of Baptism and and priests have the awesome every case, power in the Church Monday, April 29 established. A life and a Holy Communion can privilege of offering the gift of is a service. Priests exercise this pontificate dedicated to become an instrument forgiveness, the greatest means power of mercy in a sacramental Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin mercy reached its culmi- of God’s mercy – that of healing. When I ponder the way, forgiving sins in the name and Doctor of the Church nation on the eve of the beautiful mercy of God.” scandals that from time to time of Christ. But if we take seriously Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8 feast of Mercy. Together with the gift roil the Church, the worst part the words of Pope Francis, we can Tuesday, April 30 The theme of mercy SUNDAY of the Holy Spirit, the of them seems to me to be the see that each one of us as a Cath- has been central to the WORD Risen Lord gives to his contradiction: for victims (worst olic Christian has the task to be Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 teaching of Pope Francis disciples in the Upper of all) and for all the Church and an instrument of mercy. We can Wednesday, May 1 over the six years of his Father Room the authority to the world, those who should re- all help others to see the beauty pontificate. We remem- Alfredo forgive sins: “Whose sins flect the healing love of Christ in of the sacrament of reconcilia- Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 ber that he gave us 2016 Hernández you forgive are forgiven the most powerful way — of the tion. We can all make the mercy Thursday, May 2 as a beautiful Jubilee of them, and whose sins one who calls us not to be afraid, of God believable, by showing Mercy. He has been an you retain are retained.” because he is “the first and the mercy to those who have hurt us Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop and example for us, as he not only en- It makes sense for this Sunday to last, the one who lives.” Ordina- in some way. We can all bring the Doctor of the Church courages Catholics to go to con- be called Divine Mercy Sunday tion season begins next week for mercy we receive from the Risen Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 fession, but is the first one in line precisely because the Risen Lord, the deacons graduating from St. Christ to the world. Friday, May 3 for the confessional (well, let’s be as his first gift to his disciples, of- Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- honest; he doesn’t wait very long fers them his mercy and the gift nary and preparing for priestly Father Alfredo Hernández is Vice Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles in line), when there is a penance of being able to become instru- ministry around Florida and Rector and Academic Dean of St. 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 service at St. Peter’s. ments of mercy. The Holy Spirit, Georgia. I invite you to pray Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- Saturday, May 4 At his first Angelus address, the great Paraclete, both heals for these soon-to-be ordained nary in Boynton Beach. Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday, May 5 Third Sunday of Easter Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Net-breaking abundance Rev 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 Monday, May 6 I know that the apostles were Resurrection living. Here the If we fail to allow the Resurrection to penetrate our fishermen by profession—but Risen Lord is making good on the Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; today’s Gospel illustrates the ex- promise of “abundant life” he de- lives in the here and now ... then we will continue Jn 6:22-29 act reason I gave up any clared earlier in John’s to face empty nets. Tuesday, May 7 attempts at fishing as a Gospel. Acts 7:51—8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6ab, 7b, 8a, hobby over 50 years ago— But there’s always a 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 in spite of all the urging of back door surprise with struggling for a catch—but in the sus gives us work to do after he my grandfather and my Jesus. No sooner does hands of the Lord, listening in- provides. Wednesday, May 8 sister, who has become he guide the apostles to tently for his voice, and following All of us are invited by Jesus, Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 the ultimate fisherman their nearly-net-break- his instructions, we will haul in particularly in this season of Eas- in our family! There were ing haul, and then feeds an abundance for living in faith- ter, to recommit ourselves to the Thursday, May 9 just too many of those them with his seaside ful stewardship. baptism we have received—which Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn getting-up-at-four-thirty- breakfast—he gives Pe- For the One to whom we are means we have no choice but to 6:44-51 in-the-morning, first day SUNDAY ter and all his followers invited to turn for our total de- step up, to serve the Lord beyond of trout season expedi- WORD a command—you now pendence is the One whom Peter what we are currently offering— Friday, May 10 tions—and then battling feed my people! and the apostles give unstop- always trusting that when we lis- Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1b-2; Jn 6:52-59 the chill, the dampness, Father As each of us makes pable witness to in the selection ten to his voice and follow his in- and the complete lack of Ben our way through life, from Acts. The power of this structions—we will haul in more Saturday, May 11 catching any fish—for me sometimes it seems Risen Christ is so profound that than we’ll know what to do with! Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 to even remotely consider Berinti we won’t have enough, even uttering his name is worth Sunday, May 12 the value of this pastime. or rather, we are hard “suffering dishonor.” Father Berinti, Missionaries of the Now, had I been as fortunate at it, working all day and night, For the One to whom we are Most Precious Blood, is pastor of Fourth Sunday of Easter as the apostles to have Jesus ap- and seemingly, little is produced invited to turn for our total Immaculate Conception Parish in Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rv 7:9, pear on the shore of one of my by it. We wonder how and where well-being and nourishment Melbourne Beach. 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30 grandfather-grandson trout out- we will get enough resources to is indeed the One whom John ings and had him point out a few provide for our many needs and hears the elders and creatures hot spots where the fish were obligations. proclaiming in the Book of Rev- biting, I may have reconsidered If we fail to allow the Resurrec- elation: “Worthy is the Lamb that the whole sport. Not all is lost, tion to penetrate our lives in the was slain to receive power and however. Although I refuse to here and now, and not just look riches, wisdom and strength, be a catcher of fish, I gladly am a for it to show up “somewhere over honor and glory and blessing.” consumer of fish! the rainbow” at the end of our Indeed with Resurrection On their own, the apostles earthly life—then we will con- there is abundance—grace be- haul in nothing! Entrusting their tinue to face empty nets—and yond calculation and imagina- efforts to the Risen Lord Jesus— hearts, and souls, and relation- tion. But in our Easter euphoria, all they need, and more, is pro- ships, and purposes. let us not forget the other half of vided! It is clear that empty nets In our hands alone, we’ll spend today’s Gospel—as it was for the are completely incongruous with many sleepless days and nights, apostles, so will it be for us—Je- 15 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic April 26-May 9, 2019 Cambodian genocide survivor to enter Church KELLY SANKOWSKI ter her father when the soldiers told husband, who is Catholic, but she these different churches, she “came Catholic News Service him to come with them. Her mother did not take her faith seriously un- to learn that Catholicism has every- scooped her up and told her that he til after she returned to Cambodia thing under one umbrella.” WASHINGTON | Phally Budock, would come back. He never did. in 2004, which she described as a “Other faiths were just pieces of who will enter the church this Eas- Over the next three years, she life-changing experience. There, that fullness,” she said. ter at St. Andrew Apostle Church in saw both her brother and her sister she witnessed the immense poverty As she grew deeper in her rela- Silver Spring, Maryland, has always die in front of her, and watched her that still exists and was determined tionship with God, she also began believed in God, but for a long time mother bury them. Before the war, to do something about it. She began taking her mom to church and she did not understand why God they were a family of 12. After the to wonder: “What is my life about? witnessing her deep Catholic faith, allowed terrible things to happen, war, only their mother and five of Why am I here?” before her mom died in September such as the atrocities she witnessed the children were still alive, two of Around 2007, after going through 2018. during the Cambodian genocide in whom had been out of the country some setbacks, she prayed for guid- “I came to realize what my moth- the late 1970s. attending college. ance. er knew all along. ... God had been “I didn’t understand, if there When the South Vietnamese “I tried to do like my mother did, working his miracles for us many is a God who is almighty and so Army freed them, Budock’s brother after watching what she had done times already when he brought us powerful, why did he let so many sponsored her, her mother and two for so many years,” she said. “That is safely out of the jungle after the war of my family members die during of her sisters to come to the United the first time I sought Jesus Christ. and all the way over to the U.S.,” she Phally Budock, a survivor of the the war?” she said. “I didn’t under- States, and they arrived Nov. 30, I asked him, I said, ‘Lord, if you are said. Cambodian genocide, will enter stand, if God was good and God was 1980, after spending a year in a Thai the God that I always heard about, In addition, after studying the the Catholic Church during the almighty, why didn’t he intercede refugee camp awaiting approval to help me, show me what my purpose Bible and learning about free will, Easter Vigil in Silver Spring, Md. and save us?” come to the country. is in life.’” Budock said, “I have come to un- (MIHOKO OWADA, CATHOLIC Budock was just 5 when the com- Because she had trouble un- After that prayer, Budock said derstand that atrocities are not the STANDARD | CNS) munist regime, the Khmer Rouge, derstanding how God could allow she felt as if her journey and life work of God but the work of man.” forced her family out of their home. such terrible things to happen, Bu- shifted. For the next few years, she Budock said her newfound re- understand that forgiveness is such The regime was trying to elimi- dock said she was indifferent about went through more ups and downs lationship with Christ has helped a big part of rebuilding humanity; nate all educated citizens, and Bu- wanting to know more about God or in her faith, until around Easter her decide on the message of a book restoring the hurt and the loss,” she dock’s father, who was educated in to pray. But through it all, her moth- 2015, when she had was particularly she is writing about the Cambodian said. “It cleanses your heart. It is the U.S., had a high-profile job as a er, who was raised Catholic, never moved while watching the televi- genocide. Rather than chronicling like detoxing the poison from your president of an agricultural bank. lost her faith. sion series “A.D. The Bible Contin- what happened historically, Budock system. Her family was forced to march to “Before, I knew about (Jesus) ues.” said her book will have a Christian “Forgiveness is not going to do a camp in the jungle in the northern through my mother, but I didn’t The experience led her and her perspective, because “the world is away the sins, the crime (they) com- part of the country, and even before know him personally,” Budock told sister to begin to hop between not going to redeem itself without mitted, but it is handing over to God they arrived, the Khmer Rouge sol- the Catholic Standard, Washing- churches in different Christian de- Jesus Christ.” to do what is his responsibility to diers took away several members of ton’s archdiocesan newspaper. nominations, seeking to find where “I know a lot of Cambodians will do; to bring justice to the injustice. her family, starting with her father. As an adult, Budock had attend- they belonged. Budock said after disagree with me. ... Those who ... Your job is to let go and forgive, ” She vividly remembers running af- ed church occasionally with her comparing and learning about have not come to Christ, they don’t Budock said. n Pope to priests: Best place to be is among the people

CAROL GLATZ Presiding over the first of two pope said, Jesus attracted lowly Catholic News Service Holy Thursday liturgies, Pope shepherds, kings and wise men, Francis blessed the oils that will and to the day he was nailed on the VATICAN CITY | Just as Jesus al- be used in the sacraments of bap- cross, his heart drew and still draws ways sought to be with the people to tism, confirmation, ordination and people like Veronica, the good thief serve, teach and heal them, so, too, the anointing of the sick. Deacons and a Roman centurion. must priests always be in the midst brought the silver urns, one by one, The Lord always stood in the of God’s people, “pouring ourselves up to the pope, who breathed over middle of the crowd “like a shep- out” for them, Pope Francis said. the open vessels, symbolizing the herd among his flock,” the pope Being with the people “is the infusion of the Holy Spirit. said, and those who gathered most beautiful place” to be, he told As Holy Thursday commemo- around him were in some way priests during the chrism Mass in rates the day Jesus shared his transformed by him. St. Peter’s Basilica April 18. priesthood with the apostles, Pope They received the grace of a de- “We must not forget that our Francis also led the priests, bishops sire to follow Jesus and by follow- Pope Francis celebrates Holy Thursday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at evangelical models are those peo- and cardinals present in a renewal ing him, they received the grace of the Vatican April 18. (REMO CASILLI, REUTERS | CNS) ple, the ‘crowd’ with its real faces, of their priestly vows. amazement and affection for him, which the anointing of the Lord He used his homily to reflect on and they received the grace of be- people, whose hearts were moved Priests must remember that “we raises up and revives. They are the how Jesus related to people, espe- ing able to discern and recognize by “the power of his teaching” and have been taken from their midst, ones who complete and make real cially the huge crowds that pressed his authority, the pope said. who were amazed how evil spirits and we can fearlessly identify with the anointing of the Spirit in our- in on him and approached him with The way Jesus encouraged peo- obeyed him. these ordinary people,” Pope Fran- selves; they are the ones whom we their problems, but also were eager ple to be present, he said, contrasts Jesus had a special place in his cis said. “They are an image of our have been anointed to anoint,” he to hear his voice and follow him. sharply with the “small-minded- heart, the pope said, for the poor, soul and an image of the church.” said. From the day he was born, the ness of the disciples, whose attitude the oppressed, the blind and those Priests must see themselves as

12885-0426 toward the people verges on cruelty held prisoner. “Our cities today are the poor with their generous hearts, when they suggest to the Lord that taken prisoner not so much at spear as the blind, who pray, “Lord, that he send them away so that they can point, but by more subtle means of I may see,” and as the oppressed get something to eat.” ideological colonization,” he said. who have been beaten by personal “Here, I believe, was the begin- “Only the anointing of our own sin but await God’s compassion to ning of clericalism: in this desire to culture, built up by the labor and then “be able to show compassion be assured of a meal and personal the art of our forebears, can free to others.” Will celebrate MASS SCHEDULE comfort without any concern for the our cities from these new forms of Referring to their faculty of ad- Daily Monday-Friday 8 a.m. people,” Pope Francis said. But Je- slavery.” ministering the sacraments and 45 years on June 16 Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. sus “cut short that temptation” and The stories in Gospel of the anointing individuals, the pope told the disciples to feed and take poor and oppressed, their simple told priests, “we are not distributors All are Welcome Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., Noon care of the people. Christ, who is acts and enormous faith, “carried of bottled oil. We anoint by distrib- the Word of God made flesh, awak- weight in the kingdom” and would uting ourselves, distributing our 1924 Zephyr Ave., Fort Pierce • www.stmarkftpierce.org • 772-461-8150 ened the charism of discernment in be recorded in the Gospel, he said. vocation and our heart.” n April 26-May 9, 2019 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 16

Curia reforms put priority on evangelization, synodality, cardinals say

CAROL GLATZ the faith in countries where Chris- are they to be just an “instrument” Catholic News Service tian vitality has been waning. the pope uses to “supervise” the Other major changes expected, bishops; the curia is meant to be at ROME | The proposed apostolic the cardinals said, include: merg- the service of both the bishops and constitution for reforming and gov- ing the Pontifical Council for Cul- the pope, the Indian cardinal said. erning the Roman Curia is expected ture with the Congregation for The constitution also will include to emphasize the church's mission- Catholic Education; transforming reforms that have already gone into ary mandate with the creation of a the current Papal Almoner's office, effect, such as the creation of the “super-dicastery” merging two of- which is charged with coordinating Dicastery for Laity, the Family and fices dedicated to evangelization. Pope Francis' acts of charity, into a Life, the Dicastery for Promoting “The main point of the new Dicastery for Charity; and granting Integral Human Development and apostolic constitution is that the greater authority to the Pontifical the Dicastery for Communication. church's mission is evangelization. Commission for the Protection of Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga It puts it at the center of the church Minors. said the new offices and upcom- and of everything the Curia does,” Cardinal Gracias said it was ing reforms not only streamline the Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mum- important the papal commission Curia, but also “emphasize the im- bai, India, told Vida Nueva, a Span- remain independent from the Ro- portance of the laity in the church ish weekly publication dedicated to man Curia in order to maintain its and for the church” by allowing the news about the Catholic Church. credibility; however, “if you are not possibility for a layperson to head Cardinals Gracias and Oscar part of the Curia, you have no power a dicastery. Traditionally, congre- Rodriguez Maradiaga of Teguci- over it.” gations have a cardinal as prefect galpa, Honduras, both members of He said, “It's necessary to strike and pontifical councils have had Pope Francis' Council of Cardinals, a balance between credibility and either a cardinal or an archbishop spoke to the Spanish weekly about effectiveness” for the commission, as president. the final draft of reforms the coun- whose mandate has been advising The constitution's prologue will cil approved at its previous meeting the pope and helping local church- emphasize the missionary role of in early April. Vida Nueva provided es understand and utilize best prac- all baptized men and women, not Catholic News Service with an ad- tices when it comes to safeguarding just those who have been ordained vance copy of the Spanish-language minors from abuse. or consecrated, the Honduran car- article, which was to be published A major focus of the constitution dinal added. April 27. is to create a change in mentality The draft has been sent to the The provisional title of the new and in the relationship between the dicasteries of the Roman Curia, the constitution, “Praedicate Evangeli- Holy See and the local churches, leaders of world's bishops' confer- The dome of St. Peter's Basilica is seen at the Vatican Oct. 9. (PAUL um” (“Preach the Gospel”), “shows represented by the world's bishops, ences, the synods of the Eastern HARING | CNS) that evangelization is the number Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga Catholic churches, the conferences one goal, ahead of anything else,” said. of major superiors of men and wom- amended draft to give to the pope the same anymore,” Cardinal Ro- Cardinal Gracias told Vida Nueva. The constitution places the Vati- en religious and some pontifical to sign June 29, the feast of Sts. Pe- driguez Maradiaga added. “Pope Francis always emphasiz- can dicasteries at the service of both universities for their observations ter and Paul. If the suggestions do The Council of Cardinals has es that the church is missionary,” the pope and the bishops, who are and suggested improvements. not come in time, the constitution's been advising the pope on the re- Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga “successors of the apostles” and The two cardinals said they do publication would most likely be form of the Curia and church gover- said, which is why the new dicastery “are not in an ecclesiological posi- not expect major changes to come delayed until after the summer, the nance in general since Pope Francis will supersede the Congregation for tion below those who work in the out of the consultative phase since cardinals said. created the body soon after his elec- the Doctrine of the Faith in impor- Roman Curia,” the Honduran car- the five-year process of drafting The apostolic constitution will tion in 2013. tance. dinal said. the constitution involved gathering replace “Pastor Bonus,” St. John The council currently has six The new Dicastery of Evangeli- Cardinal Gracias said, “The the ideas and concerns of the local Paul II's 1988 constitution reform- members: Cardinals Rodriguez zation will be a consolidation of the pope wanted a mindset of service churches and the various Vatican ing the Curia. Maradiaga; Gracias; Pietro Parolin, current Congregation for the Evan- to prevail and that the Curia also offices. The new constitution was not go- Vatican secretary of state; Sean P. gelization of Peoples, which coordi- be directly available to the bishops” It is hoped each “overall assess- ing to be a mere “cosmetic change O'Malley of Boston; Reinhard Marx nates the church's missionary ac- in order to help them. The various ment” will be handed in before the but will promote the change in of Munich and Freising, Germany; tivities, and the Pontifical Council Vatican offices, therefore, are not end of May -- in time for the six- mentality that has already started,” and Giuseppe Bertello, president of for Promoting New Evangelization, meant to be something placed be- member Council of Cardinals to Cardinal Gracias said. the commission governing Vatican which aims to promote a renewal of tween the bishops and the pope nor study the suggestions and have an “The Roman Curia will never be City State. n Church, agency, union leaders on fact-finding trip to Central America

CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE the delegation wanted to better newcomers because we're stron- people just coming here for no rea- come at a more appropriate time. Catholic News Service understand the conditions peo- ger when we welcome and we open son, or that they're not children, "Passover was the story of a migra- ple face in the Northern Triangle our doors to them." or that they're not fleeing extreme tion of people from their homes NEW YORK | A delegation that countries. Msgr. Sullivan said in traveling violence, is just that -- it's false." leaving in desperation. What hap- includes the head of Catholic Char- Joining Msgr. Sullivan on the clinics Catholic Charities staff- Appelbaum, the union presi- pened so long ago should resonate ities of the New York Archdiocese, fact-finding mission were Stuart ers see about 100 immigrants on dent, said the trip to the Central with all of us in terms of what is union leaders, state officials and Appelbaum, president of the Re- a given day "who don't have the American nations could not have happening today," he added. n representatives of humanitarian tail, Wholesale and Department right documents. At the end of the aid agencies are visiting the three Store Union, other Catholic Chari- day, 25 of those 100 really just were Central American nations that now ties representatives and officials unaware that they could have the Catholic face a cutoff of U.S. aid ordered by from Catholic Relief Service. right documents." FLORIDA President Donald Trump. During "We are very, very pleased that New York Cardinal Timothy M. the April 22-26 fact-finding trip, so many of our Catholic Charities Dolan said, "We're going to keep SAVE the delegation planned to assess partners are here today," Msgr. Sul- doing it, but we can't do it by our- THE conditions in Honduras, Guate- livan said, "because when we are at selves. And that's why the wisdom mala and El Salvador. our best as a country, and as a city of a morning like this shows me DATE Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, execu- and as a state, we don't do things the magnificent choreography of tive director of Catholic Charities alone. all the different partnerships that of the New York Archdiocese, told "Today," Msgr. Sullivan said, we have. So I thank our partners." PUBLISHES: JUNE 7 DEADLINE: MAY 24 reporters at the agency's Commu- "we want to say that as New York- Bitta Mostofi, commissioner of Place your order today! 13002-0426 nity Services - Immigration Legal ers, that we continue to be the city the city's Office of Immigrant Af- Center in lower Manhattan that that welcomes and ... encourages fairs, said the "false narrative of Call 407-373-0075 • [email protected] 17 CLASSIFIEDS Florida Catholic April 26-May 9, 2019

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