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PDF Scroll Version LOCAL NEWS Canonical Visitations ALL SAINTS' DAY JOURNEY OF FAITH Deacon Boniface- Reminds Us of Our Goal in Life: Blanchard Twaibu IN THE KNOW WITH FATHER JOE Am I Really Supposed to be Sainthood an Evangelist? the Catholic from the bishop’s desk The Magazine of the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands Most Reverend Herbert A. Bevard PUBLISHER Msgr. Michael F. Kosak, P.A. In this issue, I would like to offer DireCTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Deacon John Fewel two more selections from Pope EDITOR Sarah Jane von Haack Francis’ first encyclical Lumen MANAGING EDITOR Fidei (The Light of Faith). These Jenny Bis GRAPHIC DESIGNER quotes speak about what faith is The Most Reverend Charlotte Banks Herbert A. Bevard, bishop Lillia King and is not. of the Diocese of St. Thomas ADVERTISING in the Virgin Islands. Bernetia Akin PROOFreAder Gerry Lewis Deacon Emith Fludd CIRCULATION “Faith is necessarily beautiful story, the projection people’s day-to-day lives. The ecclesial; it is professed from of our deep yearning for truth we seek, the truth that Brother James Petrait, OSFS WEBMASTER within the body of Christ happiness, something gives meaning to our journey November 2013 as a concrete communion capable of satisfying us to through life, enlightens us Vol. 29 : Issue 9 of believers. It is against the extent that we are willing whenever we are touched by The Catholic Islander is published monthly this ecclesial backdrop that to deceive ourselves. Either love.” (Lumen Fidei, 27) by the Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. P.O. Box 301825, St. Thomas, U.S. faith opens the individual that, or it is reduced to a Virgin Islands, 00803-1825 Website: www.catholicislander.com Christian toward all others ... lofty sentiment which brings Telephone: (340) 774-3166 ext. 213, Faith is not a private matter, consolation and cheer, yet Fax: (340) 774-5816 © FAITH Catholic™. a completely individualistic remains prey to the vagaries Please submit news, digital photography and advertising notion or a personal opinion – of our spirit and the changing for the December 2013 issue it comes from hearing, and it seasons, incapable of of The Catholic Islander by is meant to find expression in sustaining a steady journey November 4, 2013. words and to be proclaimed. through life. (Lumen Fidei, 24) Submit news and articles to: (Lumen Fidei, 22) “Love and truth are thecatholicislander@gmail. î Find the encyclical com. Submit advertisements to: “Faith without truth does inseparable. Without online at: [email protected]. not save, it does not provide love, truth becomes cold, a sure footing. It remains a impersonal and oppressive for http://www.vatican.va Inside this issue: 4 Canonical Visitations 6 Local News 8 Spotlight on Youth 9 Catholic Charities 9 ¡Buenas Noticias! 10 Cover Story 12 Theology 101 14 Keys and Sword Event 16 Saint of the Month 17 In the Know with Father Joe 18 Spiritual Fitness 19 Journey of Faith 20 World News Pash Daswani, vice president of the India Association of the Virgin Islands, receives an Apostolic Blessing from His Excellency, Bishop Hebert Bevard. See article on page 9. 22-26 Parish Calendars 2 The Catholic Islander / November 2013 / www.catholicvi.com His Excellency Herbert A. Bevard, Bishop of St. Thomas and The Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands Present: THE FIFTH ANNUAL KEYS AND SWORD AWARD BENEFIT THIS YEAR'S HONOREES: Jean A. Dragin, Athneil C. Ottley, President of Jean Dragin Enterprises President of Ottley Communications Bishop’s Champagne Reception 6:00 p.m. Special Music by Francis Callwood Dinner 7:15 p.m. Program with Special Entertainment and Dancing with Milo’s Kings till Midnight 40/60 Raffle, Select Prize Drawings and Grand Prizes (Complimentary Shuttle Service from Havensight Mall and Red Hook Ferry Dock to and from “The Reef”) Tickets and ad sponsorships are available from Ticket Sellers at each parish and all church offices. Refer to your parish bulletin for ticket seller names. 3 canonical visitations Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Mafolie On Saturday, September 21, as part of his annual canonical visit to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Church in Mafolie, His Excellency, Bishop Hebert Bevard had an opportunity to visit several groups of children and their Catholic education teachers as they gathered for classes in their various age groups. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the church followed with various groups from the church in attendance. Afterwards, together with Father Eduardo Ortiz-Santiago, Bishop Bevard made several house calls to sick and elderly parishioners. Finally, he met with the Parish Finance Council. During the meeting, Bishop Bevard spoke of the many current projects and challenges in the diocese and where OLPH is an important part of Catholic evangelization and outreach in the Virgin Islands. On Sunday, September 22, Bishop Bevard celebrated Mass and stayed long afterward to greet and chat with parishioners and visitors to the parish. Bishop Bevard and Father Eduardo visited several elderly After Mass on Sunday, Bishop Bevard greeted members of the and homebound parishioners. Here they bless and anoint a parish. Here he speaks with Michael Akin, Catholic Charities of longtime, very faithful member of the parish and a very dear the Virgin Islands Director, and Klely Berry. lady, Mrs. Valerie Moorehead. Members of OLPH Parish Finance Council: (back row, l-r) Keya Speaking with a group of students, Bishop Bevard encouraged Chongasing, John McDonald, Father Eduardo Ortiz-Santiago, lifelong study of the Catholic faith. This must include, Bishop (Bishop Bevard), Shelly Moorehead and Gene LaPlace; said, living in such a way that, in everyday life, God may be (front row, l-r) Beverly Chongasing, Carmen Benjamin, Elton glorified through a complete knowledge of the faith shared in Chongasing and Patrick Querrard. love, always with a shining Christian example. 4 The Catholic Islander / November 2013 / www.catholicvi.com canonical visitations (l-r) Bishop Bevard, Valencio Jackson, Mary Jane Provost and Bishop Bevard and Deacon Neville visit with Angela Eustash. Father John Mark (l-r) Bishop Bevard, Ellora Peter, Mary Jane Provost, Father John Mark, Deacon Conrad Williams, Valencio Jackson, Agneta Bailey, (l-r) Bishop Bevard, Esther Donelly, James Rodgers, Lerlyn De Devanté Petersen and Bria Mitcham Freitas, Valencio Jackson and Father John Mark St. Joseph Church, Kingshill For the latest diocesan news and With tropical weather closing St. Croix schools on Friday, September 6, there was disappointment because His photographs, visit Excellency, Bishop Hebert Bevard had to cancel his much catholicislander.blogspot.com anticipated visit with St. Joseph High School teachers, students updated twice weekly! and administration. Visiting the diocesan schools is a very important part of Bishop Bevard’s annual canonical visit to the parishes connected with those schools. On Saturday, September 7, Bishop Bevard met with St. Visit the website of the Joseph Church’s Finance Council and together they spoke of Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands at many issues of importance to the school, the church and the Diocese of St. Thomas as a whole. Father John Mark, St. Joseph www.catholicvi.com pastor, who is also the high school principal, and members of the Finance Council spoke about the completion of the beautiful new chapel at the high school, the increased enrollment of students this year and many other milestones and challenges. The Diocese of St. Thomas in the During his visit, Bishop Bevard, accompanied by Deacon Virgin Islands is on Facebook! Neville Charles, called on the elderly and ill members of church. On Sunday, September 8, Bishop Bevard celebrated www.facebook.com/dioceseofstthomas Mass at St. Joseph Church. Like us on Facebook at Catholiccharitiesvi 5 local news Men Can Cook Event On Saturday, September 28, much delicious, spicy and not-too-spicy food was offered by the Sts. Peter and Paul School Culinary Arts Class. The class was taught by Chef Cory Magras. The menu was a selection of delicious vegetable casseroles, rice and red beans, and cheesy macaroni and cheese, which complimented the masterfully slow-cooked pork ribs, chicken and tender beef ribs. A large order was sent up to the chancery, whose staff and (it is rumored) Bishop Bevard thoroughly enjoyed the cuisine whipped up by the talented team Sts. Peter and Paul School Culinary Arts Class: (front row, l-r) Genelle of school-spirited men and students. The proceeds from this LaPlace, Cynthia Casimir, Kateland Higgs, Natashia Overbeek and successful cooking event went to support Catholic education in Kristi Greaux. (back row, l-r) Nicholas Overbeek, Leeal Turnbull, Josh the Virgin Islands. Gibs, Rodney Querrard, Francine Francis and Corey Romney. “Men Who Cook”: (clockwise from left) Officer Chesterfield, Chaz Slaughter, Elmo Adams, Principal Samuel Belmar and Officer Bruce Flamon. Culinary Arts Teacher, Chef Cory Magras. (clockwise from left) Mark Joseph, Maribel Okiye, Ms. Bramble, (l-r) Shirley LaPlace, Terressa Jamis, Myrtle Thomas, Bernadine Dante Joseph and Anthony Joseph. Barnes and Christine Joseph. 6 The Catholic Islander // NovemberNovember 20132013 // www.catholicvi.com.com Our Lady of Cassie Hill Our Lady of Cassie Hill was honored this year with the annual procession, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Together with the His Excellency, Bishop Hebert Bevard and Holy Family Church Pastor Father Neil Scantlebury, many priests, deacons, religious, seminarians and faithful from the parishes and Catholic apostolates and organizations of the diocese assembled for the day’s events. The procession took them from the Four Winds Plaza up the hill to the shrine, where there was Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Members of the new youth group sing under the direction of The CCD teachers receive a special blessing at this Mass. Nadija Pascauskas.
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