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ORLANDO PALM BEACH DIOCESE VENICE DIOCESE Deacon to become priest Camp for grieving kids Seminarian advances Pope Benedict publishes reflection on abuse crisis

CAROL GLATZ Pope Benedict added that he In another example of how “In the general awareness of the Catholic News Service contacted and Cardi- Catholic tradition was being re- law, the faith no longer appears nal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary jected and a “new, modern ‘Cath- to have the rank of a good requir- VATICAN CITY | Retired Pope of state, before releasing the article. olicity’” was being introduced by ing protection. This is an alarming Benedict XVI, acknowledging his The retired pope, who turns 92 some bishops, who were “not only situation which must be considered role in helping the April 16, led the universal church in the United States of America,” and taken seriously by the pastors of come to terms with the clerical from 2005 to 2013 and for 23 years Pope Benedict cited instances the church,” he wrote. sexual abuse crisis, wrote an article before that headed the Congrega- of labeling seminarians “caught “What must be done?” he asked. outlining his thoughts about what tion for the Doctrine of the Faith, reading my books” as unsuitable Creating “another church” will must be done now. which is charged with handling for the priesthood. “My books not work because “that experiment Seeing the crisis as rooted in the cases of the abuse of minors by were hidden away, like bad lit- has already been undertaken and “egregious event” of the cultural priests. He also served as a theolog- erature, and only read under the has already failed.” and sexual revolution in the West- ical consultant during the Second desk,” he said. “Only obedience and love for ern world in the 1960s and a col- Vatican Council, between 1962 and The retired pope emphasized our Lord Christ can point the lapse of the existence and authority 1965. the importance of recognizing, way. So, let us first try to understand of absolute truth and God, the re- Beginning in the late 1960s, embracing and defending the most anew and from within what the tired pope said the primary task at while Western society at large was essential and foundational prin- Lord wants, and has wanted with hand is to reassert the joyful truth facing the “death” or disappearance Pope Benedict XVI ciples of faith and of protecting the us,” he wrote. of God’s existence and of the church of God and any moral compass, authority of the church, particularly The scandal of child sexual as holding the true deposit of faith. he said, the church’s own moral seminary rector and “arranged for in matters of morality. abuse reached such terrible pro- “When thinking about what ac- theology suffered “a collapse that the seminarians to be shown por- In fact, he said the original portions, both in society and the tion is required first and foremost, rendered the church defenseless nographic films, allegedly with the meaning behind the verse (Mk 9:42) church, he said, because of “the ab- it is rather obvious that we do not against these changes in society.” intention of thus making them re- in which Jesus says it would be bet- sence of God” and a refusal to hold need another church of our own A misreading of the Second Vati- sistant to behavior contrary to the ter to toss out to sea, weighed down him as the guiding principle. design. Rather, what is required can Council, he said, shifted the faith.” with a millstone, whoever causes “A paramount task, which must first and foremost is the renewal of church’s understanding of revela- In an extensive study on the “one of these little ones who believe result from the moral upheavals of the faith in the reality of Jesus Christ tion, resulting in a diluted or shape- causes and context of the abuse in me to sin,” refers to those who are our time, is that we ourselves once given to us in the Blessed Sacra- shifting morality that was no longer of minors by priests in the United intellectually arrogant and cause again begin to live by God and unto ment,” he wrote. grounded in natural law and the States from 1950 to 2010, the John the “little ones” — the common be- him. Above all, we ourselves must The pope’s remarks, presented as existence of absolute good and evil; Jay College of Criminal Justice of liever — to become confused in the learn again to recognize God as a compilation of “some notes,” were morality could only make “relative the City University of New York faith. the foundation of our life instead of to be published in Klerusblatt, a value judgments” contingent on found “the majority of abusers (70 While it is “not in itself wrong” to leaving him aside.” German-language Catholic month- the moment and circumstances, he percent) were ordained prior to the associate the verse with “pedophilic “The crisis caused by the many ly journal for clergy in Bavaria. wrote. 1970s,” and 44 percent of those ac- misconduct” as many do today, he cases of clerical abuse” must not Several news outlets released their “Indeed, in many parts of the cused entered the priesthood be- said, its original meaning must not lead to taking the church “into our translations of the text April 11. church, conciliar attitudes were fore 1960. Social factors influenced be obscured because “great goods own hands” and redesigning it. Given the February Vatican gath- understood to mean having a criti- the increase of abuse incidents dur- such as the faith are equally impor- The church is like a fishing net ering of presidents of the world’s cal or negative attitude toward the ing the 1960s and 1970s, the report tant” and Jesus protects the deposit that catches both good and bad bishops’ conferences “to discuss hitherto existing tradition, which said, finding the increase consis- of faith with a strong threat of pun- fish, like a field where good grain the current crisis of faith and of the was now to be replaced by a new, tent with “the rise of other types of ishment to those who would do it and bad weeds grow, he wrote. “The church,” and given his role as pope radically open relationship with the ‘deviant’ behavior, such as drug use harm. field is still God’s field and the net is during “the public outbreak of the world,” he wrote. and crime,” and changes in social “A balanced canon law,” he God’s fishing net. And at all times, crisis,” the retired pope felt it appro- To illustrate this radical open- behavior such as the “increase in wrote, would provide legal protec- there are not only the weeds and the priate he also help contribute “to a ness, he gave an example of an premarital sexual behavior and di- tion for the accused but also for the evil fish, but also the crops of God new beginning,” he said. unnamed bishop who had been a vorce.” “legal protection” of the faith. and the good fish.” n

Embarking on the Lenten journey • Holy Week Mass schedules • • The Seven Last Words • Jubilarian Snapshots Long-Sleeve Relief — Muslim family prepares to • Jubilarian profiles • advocating for rights, dignity enter Catholic church at Vigil WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | April 12-25, 2019 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE Deacon Saldanha to be ordained a priest May 25 GLENDA MEEKINS to work with youth groups (at our ing in my life. The people always of the Florida Catholic Staff parish)… and so I saw the life of a inquire about how I am doing and priest from very close,” he recalled. it’s very heartening to know that I ORLANDO | Born and raised in “But it was not until my time at have the love and the support of my India, Transitional Deacon Derek Franciscan University where I re- parish community.” It was through Saldanha, of Holy Name of Jesus ally saw the sacramental aspect of his parish that he learned of an Parish in Indialantic, will be or- the priesthood; where I realized opportunity to visit the seminary dained a priest May 25, at St. James that it is only through the hands soon after his arrival. The experi- Cathedral, Orlando. Deacon Sal- of the priest that we receive the ence connected him to the Office of danha credited St. Francis Xavier Eucharist, that we are able to be Vocations and confirmed his desire for his vocation because he evange- reconciled with God, through the to become a diocesan priest and lized the small state of Goa, where Sacrament of Reconciliation. And his parish has accompanied him Saldanha’s family finds its roots. that’s when I felt very strongly that through the entire journey. “St. Francis Xavier is my favorite this is how the Lord me wants me Deacon Saldanha had a younger saint because he is the saint who to serve him. This is how the Lord sister who died at the age of 10 from evangelized the land that I come wants me to help people, by bring- leukemia. Although the loss was from,” Saldanha said. “He was zeal- ing them back in relationship with difficult, Saldanha found strength ous for the Gospel. The moment the him through the power of the Sac- in his faith. “My favorite Scripture is Lord touched his life, when he was raments.” Philippians 4:13, ‘I can do all things studying at the University in Paris, Saldanha arrived in Central through Christ who strengthens he began boldly preaching and Florida in 2011, after completing me’, because Jesus Christ is Lord as that’s why I am here; that’s why my his master degree in educational I’ve seen in my own life. Whenever family is here; that’s why the people administration. Already discern- my life has been centered around from my ethnicity are Catholic, be- ing a vocation, he joined his par- him, indeed I have been able to do cause of his zeal.” ents and who had recently whatever he asks of me.” The transitional deacon came to arrived in Melbourne. The family Concluding his seven years of the United States in 2009 from the was glad to be reunited. They still- formation between St. John Vian- bustling city of Bombay. Raised a pray the together when they ney College Seminary in Miami devout Catholic, he enjoyed the can. and St. Vincent de Paul Regional benefit of a faithful family. His “Faith has played a very impor- Seminary in Boynton Beach, he mother taught catechism classes tant role in my upbringing,” he looks forward to his ordination. and the family prayed the rosary said. “And I think that’s what has “As a priest I look forward to together regularly. helped me discern this call in my journeying with the people, help- But it was not until Saldanha life.” ing them in their own relationship came to the United States to attend He also acknowledged the role of with God,” he said. “That they may Transitional Deacon Derek Saldanha was born and raised in India Franciscan University in Steuben- his parish community. “The people come to discover Christ who is the and will be ordained to the Order of Priesthood May 25 at 10 a.m., ville, Ohio, that he began to con- of Holy Name of Jesus and priests way, truth and the life. And in do- at St. James Cathedral. His favorite saint is St. Francis Xavier because sider the priesthood. and deacons have been a very inte- ing so, receive the peace and the joy he evangelized his homeland. “The moment that the Lord touched “Growing up I had a lot of friends gral part of my formation. I partici- that can come only from him… and his life… he began boldly to preach the Gospel and that’s why I am who were priests — my principal pated a Christ Renews His Parish I hope to preach the word of God here; that’s why my family is here; that’s why the people from my and assistant principal at school. retreat the year before I entered the with zeal, with meaning, giving it ethnicity are Catholic, because of his zeal.” (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) There were seminarians who came seminary. That was a great bless- my everything.” n American Red Cross grant leads to behavioral health expansion for

CARLY MATTHEWS Harvey and Irma,” mentalhealth- and housing, as well as psychologi- ties of Central Florida to apply for their behavioral health services up Special to the Florida Catholic firstaird.org presented findings cal help for mental health problems, the grant from the American Red and running with the administra- that reveal how survivors of natural like the one Catholic Charities is Cross. The funds from the grant al- tive support and mental health ex- ORLANDO | A grant from the disasters can have mental health working to provide, can have a sig- low them to provide different types pertise of Catherine Galda, director American Red Cross is helping problems in the weeks, months, nificant positive impact on a com- of mental health counseling, based of Behavioral Health Services for Catholic Charities reach more and years following a natural disas- munity. Survivors need a safe space on the needs of individuals in their Catholic Charities of Central Flori- people in need of mental health ter. The initial emergency response to acknowledge and work through community, in addition to financial da, and her team. Galda looks for- services following Hurricane Irma. focuses on the physical safety of what they have lost in the disaster, services for those affected by Hur- ward to this growing partnership. Catholic Charities of Central Flori- survivors, and public attention of- and Catholic Charities intends to be ricane Irma. “(We are) grateful for the oppor- da is expanding behavioral health ten fades by the time survivors are that space. Hassell hopes that after the end tunity to partner in a new way with services with new staff members left to confront potential lasting ef- Anita Hassell, director of Catho- of the grant’s term, they can con- our fellow diocese,” she explained. in collaboration with the fects from the disasters. lic Charities of the Diocese of St. tinue to provide mental health ser- “This generous grant from Ameri- of St. Augustine and St. Petersburg. Factors such as job loss, displace- Augustine, said they have served vices to their community. can Red Cross provides an impor- The new team members will focus ment, and trauma can contribute to approximately 11,640 people in “Having more than one year’s tant opportunity to provide mental on providing mental health coun- depression or post-traumatic stress their regional offices following experience in providing counsel- health counseling services to those seling in these areas, sharing infor- disorder for survivors. Substance Hurricane Irma. Although Catholic ing will help us in obtaining fund- in the greatest need after a natural mation about available services, as use and domestic violence may Charities Diocese of St. Augustine ing from other sources because we disaster. We recognize that natural well as growing a referral network also increase in communities fol- has not had a counseling program will be able to show experience, disasters put a strain on all who ex- for mental health services to share lowing a natural disaster. Since di- for more than seven years, they rec- outcomes, and service history,” she perience them, and that those with with their communities in St. Au- sasters can have impacts on many ognize the need in the community said. limited resources are often at the gustine and St. Petersburg. aspects of survivors’ lives, a holistic and jumped at the chance to part- Catholic Charities of Central greatest risk for ongoing struggle In its research, “The Mental approach to aid that includes finan- ner with the existing behavioral Florida is helping the dioceses of and barriers to recovery and resil- Health Impacts of Hurricanes cial help for physical needs like food health program at Catholic Chari- St. Augustine and St. Petersburg get ience.” n April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A2 Transitional deacons share the love of God ELIZABETH WILSON seminarians, invoking the Holy Florida Catholic correspondent Spirit to come down on those be- ing ordained. For Pringle, it was ORLANDO | As song and the culmination of a six-year prayer filled the church of St. Joan journey with his classmates, who of Arc in Boca Raton, 15 men laid had become brothers. prostrate, laying down their lives “We’ve walked with each oth- Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, main celebrant of Mass of Ordination April 6 at St. Joan of Arc in before the of Jesus Christ. er through countless triumphs, Boca Raton, and Msgr. David Toups, rector of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary (far right) gather The ordination to the transition- helped each other through the with the seminarians Adam Marchese and Thomas Pringle shortly after they are ordained transitional al diaconate, which took place on tragedies, prayed with each deacons. Shown at far left is Father Joshua Swallows, diocesan vocations director. (PHOTOS BY LINDA Saturday, April 6, is the next step other through struggles in dis- REEVES | FC) to the priesthood for these men, cernment, and celebrated the including Adam Marchese and moments of growth,” said Prin- important, their vocation is more Thomas Pringle, seminarians gle. “Each of them have been than the work they will do. for the Diocese of Orlando. For given so many remarkable gifts “The work doesn’t describe Marchese, the impact of the day that will bring others to Christ in what you’re called to do. What struck him right away. ways that we can’t even begin to you’re called to do is the love “As soon as I walked through imagine.” of Christ that you carry in your the doors at St. Joan of Arc, I saw Over the next year, the new hearts,” he said. “You will be an old professor from the col- deacons will continue to prepare called upon to demonstrate it in lege seminary and I broke down for the priesthood as they serve at many different ways.” sobbing uncontrollably,” said local parishes. They will proclaim Marchese and Pringle are ea- Marchese. “Seeing him made me the Gospel, preach and teach in ger to put that love into practice. reflect back on the journey. God the name of the Church, preside “I have been looking forward to has really been good to me and at baptisms, witness marriages beginning to serve for so many blessed me every step of the way.” and provide comfort for those years and now I finally have the An especially moving moment who mourn at funeral services. opportunity to start doing that in for Pringle came when Bishop In his homily, Bishop Dewane an official capacity,” said Prin- Seminarians Thomas Pringle and Adam Marchese arrive early to St. Frank Dewane of the Diocese of reminded these men that while gle, “That’s what I’m excited for Joan of Arc Church in Boca Raton to participate in Mass of Ordination Venice laid hands on each of the these ministries are incredibly most.” n with main celebrant Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of Venice. New Mass provides spiritual strength for female inmates

GLENDA MEEKINS difficulty is in finding those able to sometimes we deny them the op- from prison. We all blessed her with Moving the once-a-month of the Florida Catholic serve. portunity to find the grace of God our hands over her. It was very pow- Mass in Spanish from Thursday to Father Richard Zuk was appoint- in their lives.” erful. She was crying, of course. She Wednesday opens up the oppor- SUMTERVILLE | “…I was in pris- ed in 2017 by the Diocese of Brook- It is this very grace that Father said, ‘I’m happy that I’m going, but tunity to worship in their native on, and you came to Me,” Mt 25:36. lyn to serve this facility as one of Zuk and his fellow clergy hope to also very sad. I didn’t go to Mass language. The need for additional Lent is a season that draws particu- nine chaplains of different faith share — providing a space for an before I came here. I wouldn’t go to Masses in Spanish is great. During lar attention to the Corporal Works backgrounds. He works with Father encounter with the Risen Christ Jesus. And when I came here, Jesus the upcoming Triduum alone, Fa- of Mercy. Yet how many of us get out Vitalis Ozokpor, the other Catholic by increasing celebrations of Mass. was here waiting for me. When I go ther Zuk will preside at 10 liturgies of our comfort zones and visit the chaplain, and Father Gianni Agos- “The Church, the prison and the home, we will keep going to church, for the faithful, six of which will be imprisoned? tinelli of the Diocese of Orlando, “to chaplains are seeking to meet the but I will not be able to go to church bilingual. Every week, priests minister to help proclaim the Good News to the needs of the inmates,” said Father with my sisters, this community at As Bishop Noonan stated, “It prisoners in the Federal Correction- captives” (Lk 4:18). Responding to a Zuk with the hope of getting more FCC.’ To me it showed how much (prison) is a place where some al Complex (FCC) Coleman in Sum- hunger for the Gospel and a deeper Spanish-speaking priests, deacons the Mass means to them in that people do find God.” He often told terville, accepting the invitation to relationship with our loving God, and lay-people involved. He add- context.” prisoners, “When you come into be their brother’s keeper, to meet Bishop John Noonan approved the ed, “With so many responsibilities Father Agostinelli has celebrated prison as a broken person, as an Jesus in the hearts of the wayward transfer of the Sunday Celebration placed upon my brother priests, Mass in Spanish for the women angry person, with all the faults and give them hope. With the recent of Eucharist to be on Wednesday their time is very limited. It would for almost a year. “The Mass is im- and failures you have, you can leave addition of another Catholic Mass evenings in Spanish at the women’s be a grace if we could have a group portant. I stay for confessions and prison as a better person having in Spanish, which began March 27, minimum-security facility because of priests where one priest cele- sometimes counseling,” he said. found God, you have accomplished more inmates will be nourished by of the growing need. More than 50 brates one Mass in Spanish for the “The music is very good. They even something in your life.” It is his the body of Christ, helping to re- inmates now participate in the cel- women once every-other-month.” have a that sings acapella in hope that with more priests, Mass store, heal and reconcile them with ebration of each Mass. Father Gianni Agostinelli of San purple robes. It is very well-orga- times and opportunities to receive God, others and themselves. “As Pope Francis said, the pe- Pedro Jesus Maldonado Catholic nized. Especially among the wom- the Sacraments, these inmates will FCC Coleman is about 40 miles ripheries is where the Gospel needs Mission in Leesburg has been cel- en, you see they’re really sisters. find strength in God and grow in his south of Ocala and the largest fed- to be heard,” noted Bishop Noonan. ebrating Mass at FCC Coleman for They are really community. It’s easy goodness. The bishop noted that eral correctional facility in the Unit- He recalled years prior when he 13 years. “I’ve served Mass there for to connect with them. It’s a beauti- we all have good and evil within us. ed States. More than 6,800 inmates served in prison ministry in South such a long time that many of them ful experience really.” The difference is in which one we identify with approximately 27 re- Florida and one man in particular are considered friends. To me, it is “It is important to provide the ba- feed. ligions. Federal Bureau of Prisons came to mind. The inmate was in the best Mass to celebrate, honest- sics. This is a right, to practice your In the words of a prisoner to policy states accommodations will prison for murder and told, then ly,” he said. “Most are in for minor religion in a language you under- whom Father Agostinelli asked, be made for all religions and that Father Noonan, “In my life I have crimes,” he said. “Two months ago, stand,” he said. “It’s like a seminary “What are you doing here?”— may authorized services will be avail- found God and I have found peace. one of the inmates who regularly here. The only difference is the door all prisoners respond as this one, “I able for all inmates weekly. The But we put people to death and comes to Mass was being released is locked.” am learning to be free.” n A3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019

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April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A4 Ensuring a safe environment for the vulnerable GLENDA MEEKINS AND has been added to prepare clergy, as well. JENNIFER DROW parishioners, church personnel, All of these steps are in line of the Florida catholic staff school staff and volunteers for dan- with the Diocese of Orlando’s gerous situations. commitment to uncompromising ORLANDO | Each person should “The idea is to make the person standards, but the updated Safe be respected and treated with the more aware of their surroundings,” Environment Training provides dignity befitting a child of God and said Randy Means, victim assis- much more. A minister serves as it is everyone’s responsibility to tance coordinator for the diocese. a mentor and guide, walking with safeguard those around us. These “You have to try to impress that the a young person as they journey in are the core values of the Safe En- smallest thing that drives your at- faith. This becomes increasingly vironment Policy of the Diocese of tention to it needs to be reviewed. If difficult in an age where authentic Orlando. For this reason, diocesan you see something, say something.” faith has become counter-cultural. leaders continue to update, improve Means worked in law enforcement Therefore, the audience will also upon, and insert Catholic teach- investigation for more than 30 be educated about risks associated ing into the training process for all years. As victim assistance coordi- with the ever-changing world of clergy, religious, church personnel nator, he is responsible for initial The Diocese of Orlando continues to expand its resources to secure social communication. They will and lay volunteers who work with pastoral response and subsequent a safe environment for all within the diocese. Important documents, be taught how to maintain healthy vulnerable populations. pastoral care, in the name of the bishop letters, podcasts and a training video are under the new boundaries in both professional It is essential in a community of diocese, to victims of sexual abuse “Holding Ourselves Accountable” tab, under “Safe Environment” and personal relationships. The faith that all members recognize by Church personnel. on our home page. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) videos will even provide guidance and respect all the rights and re- Means recently represented the on the proper types of movies and sponsibilities of other members. Diocese of Orlando at the 16th an- forts to thwart sexual abuse. The diocesan office of finance is work- music for ministry. This is critical to the establishment nual Child and Youth Protection page provides the abuse hotline ing with individual locations to “It is an amazing and hum- of trust and respect, the first steps of Catholic Leadership Conference number, letters and podcasts from develop funding plans for those im- bling gift to be called to serve the effective evangelization. in Philadelphia, Pa. Sponsored by Bishop John Noonan on the subject provements. The partnership with Lord and His people – a gift that Due to the biblical teaching seven different dioceses, the con- of abuse within the Church, stan- Life Safety Solutions will continue comes with great responsibility,” that each human person is made ference welcomes victim assistance dards of conduct, instructions for for the next two years so all parishes said Drow. “That is why we will in God’s image and likeness (Gen coordinators and safe environment the vetting of visiting priests and will be evaluated. constantly review our policies and 1:26-27) and because of our baptis- directors to share best practices for more. Raptor Visitor Management protocol to provide safe spaces for mal call to protect and care for our safeguarding vulnerable popula- In the meantime, the diocesan software has been installed at each our young people while keeping in brothers and sisters, the diocese tions. He explained many smaller partnership with Life Safety Solu- school and some parish locations to mind their parents and guardians will release brand-new safe envi- dioceses struggle due to lack of re- tions, a Florida-based company screen visitors, volunteers, and con- are our partners. Pope Francis re- ronment training videos in both sources. This year he hopes to draft that specializes in loss control, risk tractors against the sexual preda- minds us, ‘The pain and the shame English and Spanish. They weave a basic plan to assist his peers. management, and safety, contin- tor/offender database. Additionally, we feel at the sins of some members together fact and faith and will be- “Nationwide, the victimology ues to bear great fruit. The secu- all principals have received Mental of the Church, and at our own, must come available in early July with has changed as most of the sexual rity team has been on the ground Health First Aid Training, an evi- never make us forget how many closed captioning. abuse cases coming forward are in Central Florida since May 2018 dence-based course provided by Christians are giving their lives in “These new diocesan videos from older victims,” he said. Means and has completed vulnerability Catholic Charities of Central Flor- love… They look for ways to com- more carefully explain all forms of is grateful that, in recent years, assessments for nearly 40 schools ida that teaches participants how municate values in hostile environ- acceptable communication and in- there haven’t been any new victims and early learning centers along to identify and respond to signs of ments. They are dedicated in many teraction between church leaders, in the Diocese of Orlando, a promis- with their parish communities. The mental illness. This program will other ways to showing an immense minors and their parents – what is ing sign that the safe environment physical changes are currently be- eventually be offered to all teach- love for humanity inspired by the and is not appropriate and how to practices are working. ing mapped out based on priorities ers and guidance counselors and God who became man.’” (Evangelii maintain proper boundaries,” said The Central Florida faithful can made by Life Safety Solutions. The has been offered at many parishes Gaudium, Nov. 2013) n Jennifer Drow, senior director of also dive deeper into the discussion

communications for the diocese. on the newly developed webpage 12975-0412 “We also prayerfully decided to en- “Holding Ourselves Accountable” hance our Safe Environment vid- on the Diocese of Orlando website. eos by adding Scripture to ground Simply click under the ‘our diocese’ the good works we do to respect all or ‘safe environment’ tab and you’ll persons and to give thanks to God.” find easy access to information re- Active shooter protocol also garding diocesan practices and ef- 12888-0412

One Day Passes Available LOCATION Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Hotel Over 20 Sessions Covering:  Writing  Social Media  Video  Design  Communications  Digital Discipleship Stay Informed • Get Inspired • Be Connected www.catholicmediaconference.org Sponsored by the Catholic Press Association A5 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019 NEWS FROM around the diocese BREVARD COUNTY we will invite representatives Spring Training began its night from the various organizations to with a local parish priest, Fa- a special council meeting where ther Benjamin “Ben” Lehnertz, Knights help those we present all the checks. This throwing the evening’s first pitch. year we decided to go a step and The Holy Family Fun Night is with disabilities further, inviting the people we an annual event, but this year MELBOURNE | The rain was are serving to play kickball with the bases were loaded at Dis- bearing down, but did not deter our council members. It brought ney World’s ESPN Wide World of Special Olympic athletes and the different organizations to one Sports. The final score was De- residents of Promise in Brevard place for fun and fellowship.” troit Tigers-3, Atlanta Braves-4. from taking on 18 members of The campaign enabled the Mixed with fun each year is Our Lady of Grace Knights of Co- council to disburse checks for the mission for families to spend lumbus Council 13243, in an all- $1,000 to Promise in Brevard, a quality time together. Fam- out game of kickball, March 16. home for young adults with spe- ily night on March 22 included Played at the Space Coast Field of cial needs, Space Coast Field of watching warm-up practice and a Dreams, a Melbourne recreation- Dreams, Special Olympics Bre- performance by the school choir. al facility built to Special Olym- vard County and Space Coast Father Lehnertz, who played pic standards and tailored to Early Intervention Center. baseball for Ball State University those with disabilities. The game Accepting the checks was Rae in Indiana said, “It was a lot of kicked off a celebration of funds Howard from Promise in Brevard, fun. I was throwing strikes dur- raised for various organizations. Jason Hart from Special Olympics ing warm up. Then I felt like 9,000 A pizza party marked the oc- Brevard, Megan O’Brian from eyeballs on me and the opening casion, culminating two years of Space Coast Early Intervention pitch went a little wild. But it was fundraising efforts on the coun- Center and Hal Rose, a board truly the children’s choir that cil’s Citizens with Disabilities member of Field of Dreams and knocked it out of the park with Campaign. During the campaign, Mayor of West Melbourne. Rose the National Anthem.” council members stood in front expressed his gratitude saying, Music Director Tim Conyers of businesses passing out Tootsie “The have was beyond excited about the Rolls and holding cans for peo- been just wonderful. Their do- children’s performance. “Amidst ple who wished to donate to the nations help us buy uniforms fireworks and other pyrotech- cause. for teams to play at the Field of nics, 42 of our choral students The Knights of Columbus, as Dreams and the game was so sung their hearts out and re- a national group, have partici- much fun for both sides. Their sounded in perfect unison the pated in the Tootsie Roll drive (KOC) mission gives us more ac- National Anthem, as 3,000 sports Father Ben Lehnertz, former baseball player for Ball State University, since 1970 and raised over $409 cess to help those with special fans went wild.” throws the first pitch for an Atlanta Braves vs. Detroit Tigers Spring million. Every year, the proceeds needs.” “I love baseball and it was so Training game on Holy Family Catholic School’s Family Fun Night from the drive go towards as- Even though the game was awesome to see Father Ben on the at ESPN Wide World of Sports. (COURTESY WALT DISNEY WORLD) sisting people with intellectual played in the rain, everyone had mound. Getting time throughout disabilities. This year, Council a great time and looks forward to the night to talk to Sr. Dorothy, shrimp, fish tacos, and her favor- Mass is beautiful. To have a part 13243 based out of Our Lady of doing it again. Father Ben, my family and friends ite fish and chips. “What could in that is a good thing.” Grace Parish in Palm Bay, raised and watch a baseball game made be more American than sharing Meeting early on a Saturday, $4,000, a record. for the best night ever,” said Aid- baseball and a beautiful evening Riley, Dung Trang, and Kevin Grand Knight, Larry Davis, ORANGE COUNTY an, a 6th grade student. with our families?” she said. “We Monteleone brave the palmet- said, “Our council looks forward School principal, Sister Doro- were so blessed to have absolutely tos and brush that hug the edge to our Campaign for Citizens with Holy ‘Family’ fun thy Sayer of the Religious Teach- beautiful weather for Family Fun of the parish property and select Disabilities. The council con- ers Filippini, was thrilled that the Night 2019. It was truly an amaz- the best-looking fronds. Size, ducts the Tootsie Roll Drive three day hits home run venue provided Lenten “Friday ing evening.” shape and overall beauty dictate to four times a year. Most years ORLANDO | Major League friendly” menu options such as selection. Then their wives: Gloria, Chris SEMINOLE COUNTY and Le, (respectively) remove any sharp spines, wash them and put Crew gathers them out to dry. “We don’t want any bugs to drop on people while palms for they’re processing, sending them running around screaming,” he celebration laughs. Afterward, palm fronds OVIEDO | For the past eight are sorted by size so children and years, a week before Palm Sun- adults participating in the liturgy, day, Jim Riley takes a small group from lectors to altar servers and out into the woods located on the greeters, may select the one they Most Precious Blood Parish cam- will carry into the church. pus in Oviedo. He and his crew “I like the community spirit,” gather about two dozen palm says Chris. She has done this for fronds. Although the palms dis- the past six years and looks for- tributed to parishioners are or- ward to the event. Gloria appreci- dered through a company in ad- ates the camaraderie as well, as vance, these are full palm fronds the first year it was just she and used in the opening procession of Jim doing it all. “I love process- the Mass, recalling Jesus’ arrival ing into the church. It’s so pretty into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. and it makes you think of the first It began eight years ago when Palm Sunday with everybody Riley was leading the Enjoying coming with palms,” she noted. Christ Outdoors (ECO) Wellness New ECO Wellness coordina- ministry. “I just love being in the tor, Elaine Fisher, hopes to carry outdoors and it’s such a beautiful on the tradition. n campus many don’t get to see,” Jim Riley determines whether a palm is worthy of the Palm Sunday procession. He and his team have said Riley. “At least I bring a cou- Glenda Meekins contributed to gathered palms from the parish property for the past eight years for the joyful welcoming. (GLENDA ple of people into it. The proces- this report. MEEKINS) sion of the palms in Palm Sunday April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A6 Annunciation hosts commemoration of Fatima visionaries’ death GLENDA MEEKINS of the Florida Catholic

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Pa- rishioners and faithful from throughout Central Florida trav- eled to Annunciation Parish in Al- tamonte Springs, April 4, to kick off Fatima to the World, a worldwide commemoration of the centenary anniversary of the death of Fatima visionary St. Francisco Marto. The Mass, , ro- sary and songs celebrated the life of the young saint. Similar events will continue across the nation through Feb. 20, 2020, which marks the 100th anniversary of his sister, St. Jacinta’s Children reach into a basket and take out during a Mass death. at Annunciation Parish in Altamonte Springs commemorating the 12974-0412 The sibling shepherd children centenary anniversary of the death of Fatima visionary St. Francisco and their cousin, St. Lucia Santos, Marto. (SCOTT STAFSTROM | FC) saw visions of Our Lady in a small cove in Aljustrel, near Fatima, Por- ‘Responding to Our Lady’s ber of the rosary group added, “This tugal in 1917. The Virgin gave them night was important because it helps three messages and asked if they maternal callings in us know how true it is that Mary ap- would be willing to suffer for the sal- Fatima is not something peared to the three shepherds (in vation of the world to which all three Fatima). It should be something we gave their fiat. of the past, but rather it do yearly. It helps us to carry on what An introductory reading set the the three shepherds did by praying tone of the evening. “Sts. Francisco is becoming more evident the rosary.” and Jacinta lived the rest of their each day how necessary He smiled recalling, “My favorite lives on earth fulfilling Our Lady’s part of the night was giving the ro- messages she entrusted to them at every petition of Our saries (that we made) to the children Fatima: praying for peace; living to- Mother is in order to face who came. They were so grateful tally consecrated—totally given—to and gave me high-fives!” Our Blessed Mother, as her children; the challenges of today’s Servants of the Pierced Hearts of and offering all of the sufferings that world.’ Jesus and Mary coordinated simi- the Lord allowed them, and all of lar events throughout the U.S. “Re- the sacrifices that they could for the sponding to Our Lady’s maternal Mother Galindo conversion of so many sinners who callings in Fatima is not something have no one to pray for them. In the of the past, but rather it is becoming eyes of the world, they did nothing After Mass, those gathered spent more evident each day how neces- extraordinary—they did not preach time before the Lord in eucharis- sary every petition of Our Mother to the masses; they did not write tic adoration. Youth from Annun- is in order to face the challenges of books about their experiences— ciation Catholic Academy and the today’s world,” said Mother Galindo. they simply loved Jesus, loved Our parish also led the decades of the “A world without God, without Blessed Mother, and did all that they Luminous Mysteries of the rosary. love for God and loving obedience could to make his love known.” Each decade included a meditation to his word and commandments, Heading the events in the United taken from the pastorcitos (little will become a hostile world, inhu- States is Mother Adela Galindo, shepherds’) testimony. mane, and will turn against men,” foundress of the Servants of the Seventh grade student, Lea, was she noted. “The little shepherds un- Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary one of the lectors. “It was beautiful derstood well the dangers that hu- in Miami. She said, “… we need to how the children came together manity was facing and they wanted be like St. Jacinta and St. Francisco. and participated; it was not just the to do everything possible to respond Like them, we need to be obedient adults who are usually here,” she to Our Lady and to help us. They can to the calls of Our Mother who has said. “Tonight’s event honoring St. teach us today to be responsible to come with great concern for her Francisco was important because hear the calls of Our Lady and to re- children - calling us to pray the ro- it spreads the words of these saints spond, like them, with such fidelity sary every day, to adore the Lord in and the rosary, which is a really and heroic love. History depends on the Eucharist and to make repara- powerful message and is the answer those who write new chapters with tion for all the offenses he receives; and key to heaven.” their prayers, sacrifices and offer- to consecrate ourselves to her Im- Brett, a sixth-grader and mem- ings. This is now our task.” n 12171-0412 maculate Heart who is our refuge and sure path to God, as She said.” Mother Galindo added, “We need to be reminded that these little chil- dren grew in wisdom and holiness by responding with a determined ‘yes’ to all that Our Lady asked them to do for the conversion of sinners and to help her in protect-

ing humanity from all the threats 10186-0412 and challenges that we could face and we face, if we live away from the Lord and his loving will.” Sister Rachel Gosda, S.C.T.J.M., led the choir of 30 children in song. A7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019 Singles retreat comes on heels of Pope’s letter to youth GLENDA MEEKINS MORE INFO — See story on of the Florida Catholic staff Pope Francis’ letter to youth, Page 8. KISSIMMEE | More than 50 members of Singles for Christ yearly conferences all over the gathered at Holy Redeemer Parish world. The ministry also serves in Kissimmee to continue ongo- the poor through missions. Pope ing formation and to deepen their Francis points to missionary work relationship with Jesus. as key in “Christus Vivit.” “Social The “Crossroads” retreat is engagement and direct contact part of a series of talks focused with the poor remain fundamen- on vocation discernment. Most tal ways of finding or deepening have gone through the ministry’s one’s faith and the discernment three-month Christian Life Pro- of one’s vocation,” (“Christus Vi- gram, an initial formation process vit,” 170) said Pope Francis. required to become a member. Although the organization The retreat came one weekend is more active in Jacksonville, before Pope Francis’ newest ap- Tampa and South Florida, the lo- ostolic exhortation dedicated to cal group continues to grow with the young, “Christus Vivit,” which a presence in Orlando for more addresses much of what the orga- than 15 years. Through “house- nization is already doing. holds” which meet bi-weekly and Dobbie Cerrado is a parishio- offer prayer, praise, Scripture ner of Holy Cross Parish and pas- reading, and Bible studies. Ongo- toral formation coordinator for ing fellowship is also encouraged Singles for Christ, a ministry for and facilitated. “Through having young adults who want to know these small groups, you’re ac- Christ and discover their voca- Dobbie Cerrado sings during praise and worship at the Singles for Christ Crossroads Retreat at Holy countable to one another in your tion, which Pope Francis said, Redeemer Parish in Kissimmee, March 30-31. (JOSHUA BUDLONG | FC) faith journey,” Cerrado said. “You “is a call to missionary service to meet. You talk. You pray together others.” He added, “for our life on Jorge Torres, pastor and director so you have, sort of your own fam- earth reaches full stature when it of seminarians, formed part of the ‘The main takeaway I got from this retreat is that, our ily. Many of these people are sep- becomes an offering” (“Christus discernment panel. Father Tor- priority in life should be to love God first, because He arated from their family because Vivit,” 254). The mission of the res’ experience as vocations di- they are migrants or here alone. group is to create a community rector for the Diocese of Orlando already has our future planned out for us.’ We push one another and we go of fellowship where people ages for eight years aided the singles in through different studies to help 18 and into their 40s can grow in distinguishing God’s call for their Sheryl Pelayo us grow in our faith.” faith. lives. The panel also included a Singles for Christ falls under Cerrado is a 10-year member married couple who met through have been praying for, but He will she said. “Any decision I make in the Couples for Christ Global and helps coordinate pastoral Singles for Christ, Louis Cantor, a take care of our needs no matter the future needs to be done with Mission Foundation, which be- formation for their quarterly re- single blessed secular Franciscan what circumstance or vocation we the grace of God, through dis- gan in the Philippines in 1993 treats. “I am passionate about it (someone who has consecrated may find ourselves in. And what cernment, the sacraments and and grew into a worldwide move- because I went through that peri- their life to service for God) and we need to do now, is to strive to prayer.” Her words echoed the ex- ment. Founded on its core values od of being lost and not knowing, Sister Deling Fernando, S.P. be holy and use our time, talents hortation, which affirms that “… of “pro-God, pro-family, pro-life not having any sort of purpose as “The main takeaway I got from and passions for (God’s) glory.” finding our true selves in the light and pro-poor,” today the founda- a single person,” she said. “When this retreat is that, our priority in In a leadership role with Sin- of God and letting our lives flour- tion is in more than 100 countries. I eventually found this ministry, life should be to love God first, be- gles for Christ for several years, ish and bear fruit,” is what brings The ministry includes youth and it gave me so much more life and cause He already has our future Pelayo said the Crossroads retreat lasting joy. (“Christus Vivit,” 257) children ministries. n purpose.” planned out for us,” said Sheryl came at the perfect time as she As the young adult section of Father Archie Faustino, paro- Pelayo, parishioner at St. Matthew discerned her future role in min- Couples for Christ, their goal is to To learn more about Singles for chial vicar at Holy Redeemer, was Parish in Winter Haven. “It may istry. “I realize that I just need to be integrated to the parishes. The Christ, contact Dobbie Cerrado at the retreat speaker and Father not be the one we imagined, or rest in God, and trust His plans,” program is structured and offers [email protected]. New mission, vision. Logo for Catholic Cemeteries of Central Florida STAFF REPORT Cemeteries of Central Florida to offer to the Father, in Christ, the Bishop John Noonan and the child of his grace, and we com- Diocese of Orlando unveiled the mit to the earth, in hope, the new logo, mission and vision for seed of the body that will rise in Catholic Cemeteries of Central glory. We praise God with our Florida. The vision of Catholic respect for life through our pur- Cemeteries of Central Florida is poseful actions of dignity and to accompany, guide and sup- respect of the living and at the port God’s people within the time of death. We remember the Catholic Diocese of Orlando sacredness of this body in death ministry of prayer continues under construction. Follow dates on Queen of Cem- from this earthly life to everlast- through his or her burial. Within through eternal life. Catholic Cemeteries of Central etery that will be built adjacent ing life. the womb of God’s love, we com- The website, www.catholic- Florida on social media (Face- to San Pedro Spiritual Develop- It is the mission of Catholic fort those who mourn and our cemeteriescfl.org, is currently book, Instagram, Twitter) for up- ment Center. n April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A8

music-ministry. Program in Orlando, 1819 N. DIOCESAN EVENTS EVENTS WITH BISHOP NOONAN A Mother’s Day Bouquet: Semoran Blvd., Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Beloved Retreat for High Chrism Mass: Wednesday, April tual growth. Proceeds benefit Bishop Sunday, May 12, 7:30-8:30 p.m., of the National Shrine • Volunteer medical School Women: Friday, April 26, 17, 6:30-8 p.m., St. James Cathedral, Grady Villas; Reservations required. of Mary, Queen of the Universe, professionals such as MDs, PAs, 4:30 p.m.-Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m., 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. Bishop RSVP to [email protected] San Pedro Spiritual Development 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. The RNs, OBGYNs, EKG technicians, Noonan invites all the faithful to the or 407-892-6078. Basilica Choir sings among 12,000 endocrinologists, orthopedic Center, 2400 Dike Rd., Winter Park. celebration of the Chrism Mass. During Catholic young women in high Ordination to the Priesthood: roses in honor of the Blessed surgeons, certified health school are invited to deepen their the Chrism Mass, Bishop Noonan will Saturday, May 25, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Mother and mothers around educators, general and nurse faith; learn more about the woman consecrate the holy oils used in sacra- St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange the world. Tickets $25, under practitioners needed at each clinic. God created them to be; learn how ments and other celebrations during Ave., Orlando. Come join Bishop John 12 free. 407-239-6600 ext. 317. [email protected], Lazarus maryqueenoftheuniverse.org/ Free Medical Clinic in Wildwood; to practically live out a life of faith the year. Noonan as he celebrates Mass and concerts/. [email protected], St. Luke’s and virtue in the world today, learn Achieving Their Dreams the priestly ordination of Transitional about different vocations, saints, Free Medical and Dental Clinic in breakfast: Wednesday, April 24, Deacon Derek Saldanha. All are wel- Eustis; [email protected], St. devotions, and methods of prayer; 8-9:30 a.m., The Country Club of come to attend. There is limited free and learn to listen with their heart ANNOUNCEMENTS Thomas Free Medical Clinic in St. to God’s call. Contact Sister Gianna Orlando, 1601 Country Club Dr., parking available on the corner of N. Cloud. Grace, SCTJM, srgiannagrace@ Orlando. Bishop John Noonan invites Orange Ave. and W. Robinson St. Call 40 Days for Life: Through April Life Choices Medical Center: orlandodiocese.org, 407-484-1792. all to make a difference in the lives of 407-246-4875 for more information. 14. This is the final chance to join a Catholic pro-life pregnancy 750,000 volunteers worldwide Third annual Friends of San individuals with disabilities in Central Bishop Noonan invites all the faithful resource center, 441 Maitland Ave., Florida; helping persons with dis- who cannot attend to watch the live to help protect mothers and Altamonte Springs, is in need of Pedro Gala: Saturday, April 27, children by joining through prayer 6-10 p.m., San Pedro Spiritual abilities to use their God-given gifts to stream of the celebration at: http:// volunteer lay counselors (training and fasting, peaceful vigils and provided), nurses/sonographers Development Center, St. John achieve greater independence, physical live.orlandodiocese.org/. community outreach. For locations, the Apostle Bldg., 2400 Dike Rd., to perform ultrasounds (training and emotional well-being, and spiri- visit 40daysforlife.com/browse- provided), administrative Winter Park. Celebrate the joy of campaigns/. the center and raise much needed assistance, handymen, help with New Lazarus Free Dental light cleaning, and receptionists. funds to support San Pedro’s • June 23-28: Middle school a Reconciliation Service); to Clinic: The newly opened Lazarus Accepting donations of baby programs and retreats for youth, overnight 2 (entering grades 6-8) (Wednesday) our baptismal Free Dental Clinic at St. Paul’s items (gently used or new, please), adults and seniors. 407-671-6322 or vocation and share in the work of • July 7-12: Elementary school Parish in Leesburg is looking for especially diapers and wipes. Drop sanpedrocenter.org/gala. Jesus Christ and the Church (Mass). overnight (entering grades 3-5) volunteer dentists and dental off at back door during office 352-347-9317. • July 14-19: Middle school hygienists. If interested, contact hours. 321-422-4168. overnight 3 (entering grades 6-8) Parish Seder Meal: Tuesday, Myrta Aviles at 352-748-4567. RETREATS/DAYS • July 22-26: Day camp 2 April 16, 6:30-9 p.m., St. Mary OF REFLECTION (entering Grades 1-8) Magdalen Parish, 861 Maitland SECULAR Ave., Altamonte Springs. Re- VOLUNTEERS San Pedro Center retreats: enactment of Passover, the oldest COMMUNITIES Various dates, 2400 Dike Rd., MASSES/PRAYER festival of the Hebrew liturgical NEEDED Winter Park. For more information calendar. $20/person. Proceeds to : first Saturdays, or to register: sanpedrocenter.org/ SESSIONS go to local charities. Marian Perito, Catholic Volunteers in Florida 9 a.m.-noon, Annunciation retreats-programs, 407-671-6322. [email protected], 407-332-9796. is accepting applications for a year Parish, 1020 Montgomery Road, Charismatic Mass: Monday, of full-time service beginning in Altamonte Springs. Lay Carmelite • Saturday morning book club: Orlando Diocesan Council May 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m., St. Mark of Catholic Women 51st January. Applicants should have order of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Saturday, April 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m., the Evangelist Chapel, 7081 SE college degree or equivalent life an association of mainly laypersons Administration Bldg. conference Convention: Saturday, April Hwy. 42, Summerfield. Father 27-Monday, April 29, Renaissance experience, and a heart for serving who commit themselves “to live room. For Love of My People: I Dominik Libiszewski, Order of St. marginalized communities in in the following of Jesus Christ” Will Not Remain Silent by Joseph Orlando Airport Hotel, 5445 Forbes Paul the First Hermit, will be the Pl., Orlando. “Together We Pray” Florida or the Dominican Republic. according to the charism, traditions Cardinal Zen – discussion led by Fr. celebrant. Prayer team members Volunteers serve in teaching, and spirit of Carmelite order. Terri Blase Romano, TOR. with Father Miguel Gonzalez. will be available after the Mass. Gwen Allen, gwentallen@gmail. community development, special West, [email protected], • Lenten retreat — Do Not Call Jack and Lorraine Heffner, 352- com, 407-353-5565. education, social work, youth 407-925-6274, lcarmacc.com. Be Afraid, Just Have Faith!: 750-4552. Worldwide Marriage programs, immigration and legal Secular of the Tuesday, April 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Interpreted Mass for the services, and more. Benefits Lady Poverty Fraternity: first Bldg. As we come Encounter: Friday-Sunday, May deaf: Sundays, 11 a.m. Mass, 3-5, Hyatt Place Orlando Airport, include housing, health insurance, Sundays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., San to the end of our Lenten journey Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1014 monthly living stipend, quarterly Pedro Spiritual Development for this year, Franciscan Father 5435 Forbes Pl., Orlando. Treat N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. yourselves to a Worldwide retreats, leadership training, and Center, Building 100, 2400 Dike Blasé Romano speaks of fear and An American Sign Language AmeriCorps Education Award for Road, Winter Park. Dan Hardester, how the heroes of faith overcame Marriage Encounter Weekend interpreter will be provided. Meet retreat and get more out of your qualifying positions. Apply now at 407-687-6647, danhardester@ the forces of fear in their heart. in the café, 10:15 a.m., for a “deaf cvif.org. yahoo.com. $35. marriage. Bob/Sheila Baker, 407- coffee chat” with pastries. 386-255- 647-4289 or register at WWME. St. Vincent de Paul Secular Franciscans of the • Children’s Stations of the 0433. ORG. Orlando provides volunteer Mother of the Living Gospel: Cross: Friday, April 19, noon – 1:30 opportunities through its stores first Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, p.m., St. Francis of Assisi. Passion “Catholics Returning Home”: St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 5323 and food pantries for students Incarnation Parish, Royal Hall, 1515 of Christ through activities and needing volunteer hours. Apply at Edgewater Drive, Orlando. Margie prayers for kids. COMMUNITY E. County Rd. 462, Wildwood. Informal sessions offered svdporlando.org. Sweeney, 407-973-3366; facebook. • : EVENTS for non-practicing Catholics Sign language volunteers: com/MotheroftheLivingGospel. Friday, April 19, 3–4 p.m. Meet by Parishes throughout the diocese The Living Last Supper: Friday, who are seeking answers to the large outdoor crucifix by St. need volunteer American Sign April 12, 7 p.m., St. Stephen Parish, questions about returning to Anthony of Padua Hall for annual Language interpreters to help deaf 575 Tuskawilla Rd., Winter Springs. the faith. Deacon Dan Pallo, SUPPORT outdoor Stations of the Cross. or hearing-impaired individuals Experience the living dramatization [email protected], 352- • Spirituality Series: Tuesday, fully participate in the celebration MINISTRIES/ of Leonardo DaVinci’s Last Supper 391-9338. May 21, 7:30-9 p.m., St. Francis of Mass each week. Position by Ernest Emurian. Free. Call Caryl Investing for God and Hall. Diane Gallagher helps explore requires yearlong commitment to PEER GROUPS DeGrandi, 407-699-5683. Legacy: Wednesday, June 12, gentle methods to connect more two sessions offered, noon-1 p.m.; serving one Saturday or Sunday Sunshine Seniors: third deeply with the physical self and Coastal Laps for Life: Saturday, Mass per week, and a diocesan April 13, 8 a.m.–noon, Father Lopez 1-5 p.m., Corpus Christi Catholic Thursdays, noon (except in the in so doing bring integration and Church, 1050 Celebration Avenue, background screening. 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As we celebrate Easter, we rejoice in that all the Lord has promised has been accomplished in His Resurrection. This joy is very much needed in our present day faced with so many difficulties and challenges. May our joy in the Risen Life fill us with renewed hope as we proclaim that Christ is risen and calls us forth even from death. As the Church proclaims in the Exsultet of the Easter Vigil: “Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory floods her, ablaze with light from her eternal King, let all corners of the earth be glad, knowing an end to gloom and darkness!” A joyful Easter to all! Alleluia!— Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito

Al celebrar la Pascua, nos regocijamos en que todo lo que el Señor ha Pendan nap fete Pak, nou kontan pou tèt tout sa Granmèt la te pwomèt prometido se ha cumplido en Su resurrección. Este gozo es muy necesario akonpli nan Rezireksyon li. Kè kontan sa nou bezwen l anpil anpil nan hoy en día ante tantas dificultades y desafíos. Que nuestro gozo en la Vida jounen jodia pendan nou rankontre anpil difikilte ak pwoblèm. Se pou Resucitada nos llene con una esperanza renovadora al proclamar que Cristo lajwa nou nan Lavi ki leve byen vivan, ranpli nou epi renouvle esperans ha resucitado y nos llama aún desde la muerte. Como proclama la Iglesia nou pendan nap pwoklame ke Jezi Kri leve byen vivan epi rele nou sòti nan en la Exsultet de la Vigilia Pascual: “Goce también la tierra, inundada de lanmò. Tanko Legliz la pwoklame sa nan Exsultet pou Veye Pak la: “Se pou tanta claridad, y que, radiante con el fulgor del rey eterno, se sienta libre de tout tè a fè gran fèt, se pou limyè ak bèlte Rwa ki la pou tout tan an klere tè la tiniebla que cubría el orbe entero!” Una feliz Pascua para todos! ¡Aleluya! a, pou tè a santi li pa nan fè nwa ankò.” Bòn fèt Pak tout moun! Alelouya! — Obispo Gerald M. Barbarito — Monsenyè Gerald M. Barbarito April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A2 All Saints students glean tomatoes for hungry

CECILIA PADILLA ough that you reap the field to its of the Florida Catholic staff very edge, nor shall you gather the gleanings of your harvest. Likewise, PALM BEACH GARDENS | As you shall not pick your vineyard Earth Day (April 22) approaches, bare, nor gather up the grapes that students from All Saints Catholic have fallen. These things you shall School in Jupiter joined Christians leave for the poor and the alien. I, Reaching Out to Society, better the Lord, am your God.” (19:9-10) known as CROS Ministries, to glean The students had the opportuni- tomatoes from the fields of local ty to examine this passage, as well growers. as ones from Deuteronomy and Gleaning is the process of pick- Ruth, followed by a prayer for the ing fruits or vegetables that are not hungry. grocery-store grade, and which The third and fourth graders have been left behind in the field. tried their hand at picking toma- The overlooked produce, although toes at a field in Boynton Beach, and fit to eat, is often thrown away or they accumulated 3,200 pounds of left to fertilize the crops as com- produce. CROS Ministries distrib- post. Instead of leaving the food uted the tomatoes to Caring Kitch- to go to waste, CROS Ministries en in Delray Beach, the CROS Nu- partners with growers and com- trition in a Knapsack initiative that munity volunteers to pick the fruit serves hungry children in schools, and vegetables and then donate it and the CROS mobile food pantry to food pantries, homeless shelters, that gives visitors better access to Above and below, Students from All Saints Catholic School glean tomatoes with CROS Ministries at a and school food drives throughout groceries. The mobile food pantry grower’s field in Boynton Beach. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Palm Beach and Martin counties. is a “choice” pantry, meaning visi- Gleaning is also an eco-friendly tors can choose what food goes into nating Palm Beach County’s 27 way to reduce food waste and sus- their bag instead of receiving a pre- food deserts by teaching low-cost tain farming resources, which has made bag filled with food staples. farming techniques and bringing been practiced for centuries in the This limits waste since visitors tend fresh, healthy food to areas com- agricultural sector. to leave behind food they do not prised of low-income and racial mi- For Bonnie Hoyt, a third-grade use. nority groups. Its mission is to build teacher at All Saints, gleaning took Apart from volunteering, the a thoughtful and productive com- on a larger meaning when school students enjoyed themselves while munity of youth and adults from administration challenged the fac- on this service project. “I had an diverse backgrounds who work ulty to incorporate an active retreat amazing time cleaning tomatoes. together to produce a sustainable into their religion curriculum this It was fun to collect them with my food system. For volunteer oppor- year. “I was excited to expose the friends,” said fourth-grader Filippo tunities, call 561-248-8068. third and fourth grade classes to Taketani. “The best part was that I The Westgate Community gleaning because it was a hands- had fun and helped feed lots of peo- Farm in West Palm Beach grows on project that showed my students ple who don’t know where their next organic fruits and vegetables, im- how vital fresh produce is to the meal will come from.” proves access to fresh, affordable community,” Hoyt said. “Plus, it’s a Palm Beach County is home to a produce in the neighborhood, and way to give back and help those in variety of local growers and orga- provides meaningful education- need.” nizations looking for volunteers to al opportunities on the farm for She said the school focuses on better the community this Earth people of all ages. Funded by the unteers can call 863-417-5479 for the hungry in Palm Beach and Mar- one virtue a week and encourages Day. WestGate CRA, The Gate Urban more information. n tin Counties. To learn more about students and faculty to include that For instance, Urban Growers/ Farm grows organic fruits and veg- CROS Ministries and how to get in- virtue in their lessons in a mind- Henrietta Bridge Farm Project in etables and practices eco-friendly CROS Ministries is a Christian- volved, visit crosministries.org or call ful way. Gleaning played a role in West Palm Beach focuses on elimi- farming techniques. Interested vol- based 501(c)(3) non-profit and serves (561) 233-9009. applying the classroom teachings to the real world. “Often times, we overlook the imperfect or unde- Share your CATHOLIC VALUES sirable in our society” Hoyt said. “Gleaning teaches that there is & Enjoy a great cultural EXPERIENCE value in the imperfect by utilizing it for a bigger cause like feeding the hungry.” Many of the students found value Host a FRENCH Catholic youth in gleaning tomatoes this time of 3 and 4 week visits available • Summer 2019 (ages 14-18) year because of its Lenten connec- tion to sacrifice and service. “It’s Serving the Fort Pierce like alms giving during Lent,” said third-grader Donovan Flemming. Community since 1972 “The tomatoes we pick go to the food banks that help the poor for their meals.” MASS SCHEDULE CROS Ministries, a Christian organization, bases its community Daily Monday to Friday 8 a.m. service work in Scripture and uti- Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. lizes prayer and reflection during the gleaning process. Hoyt said the Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., Noon CROS Ministries representative Anne-Catherine leading the students that day re- [email protected] flected on a passage in the Bible that 1924 Zephyr Ave., Fort Pierce www.inspiredgateways.us (305) 297 0320 outlined the importance of glean- www.stmarkftpierce.org • 772-461-8150 12884-0412 ing. The Book of Leviticus states, All are Welcome “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not be so thor- 12914-0412 A3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019 Mary before us in Holy Week During Holy Week we encoun- much looking forward to this cel- BISHOP BARBARITO’S SCHEDULE ter the Lord as he stands before us ebration which will take place on in a personal manner as the one Tuesday, April 16 at 11 a.m., at the April 12 – 5:30 p.m., Confirma- April 18 — 7:30 p.m., Mass of the who came to redeem us by giving Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. All tion, Holy Name of Jesus Church, West Lord’s Supper, Cathedral of St. Ignatius His life, unjustly condemned as a of the faithful of our diocese are in- Palm Beach Loyola FLORIDA criminal, upon the cross. As the vited to it. April 13 – 1 p.m., Blessing of April 19 — noon, Stations of e Lord encounters us this week in The Chrism Mass is a wonder- Miracle House, West Palm Beach Cross, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic this most intimate manner, it is well ful occasion that celebrates the April 14 – 10:30 a.m., Palm youth ministry, Cathedral of St. Igna- Sunday Mass, Cathedral of St. Ignatius tius Loyola; 3 p.m., the Lord’s Passion, DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH for us to consider carefully unity of the mission of our response to him. Dur- the entire Church. 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Above and right, Volunteer actors converse in character before the Living Stations of the Cross at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. (PHOTOS BY CECILIA PADILLA | FC) Parishioners bring Stations of the Cross to life CECILIA PADILLA prayer and a reflection,” she said. Jesus is of the Florida Catholic staff “The cast and production team are scorned simply bringing it to life so that the by the Roman | Volunteer actors faithful can relate with the emo- LANTANA soldiers lined the aisles of Holy Spirit Par- tions depicted through the narra- in this ish in Lantana as they waited for tive.” scene their cue to begin that evening’s The presentation begins with from the performance. Roman soldiers guarding the living Dressed in robes, vails, and church doors and the people of Stations Roman sandals, the cast of char- Jerusalem welcoming visitors to of the acters encompassed all ages and their town. Many held baskets Cross backgrounds, each with a common filled with goods to sell, or waved at Holy goal: to depict the passion of Christ palm fronds in anticipation of the Spirit through a reverent and prayerful Lord’s entrance. When the narra- Catholic presentation of the living Stations tion begins, Jesus enters with his 12 Church. of the Cross. apostles and the scene of the Last Brenda Feliciano, a parishio- Supper begins. ner of St. John Fisher in West Palm From there, the story of Christ’s Beach, directed the presentation. passion is unfolded, and the con- She started the Living Stations pro- gregation follows along in solemn duction some 14 years ago. prayer as the narrator reads each “I read a version of the stations reflection associated with the called ‘Mary’s Way of the Cross’ scene before them. When the mo- during Lent. I was inspired to in- ment comes for Jesus to be cruci- corporate that story-like prayer fied and then taken down from church filled to capacity with Eng- into a presentation that would the cross, the actors process with lish and Spanish speakers alike,” draw parishioners into the imme- Jesus’ body around the church, Feliciano said. diacy of the stations of the cross,” which is particularly moving be- The volunteers and Feliciano she said. cause the image can be seen from hope to one day film the Living This presentation, titled “With all angles thanks to Holy Spirit’s Stations of the Cross and broad- Christ to Calvary: The Living Sta- beautiful semicircular construc- cast it on EWTN for those who are tions of the Cross Experience,” tion. homebound or unable to attend showcased the talents of parish- Feliciano beamed with pride the stations regularly. Teresa Beck, ioners from St. Thomas More in knowing how far the actors had who attended the presentation that Located in the Heart of Abacoa Boynton Beach, Holy Name of Je- come since beginning rehearsals a evening, recalled how emotional Carmine’s Coal Fired Pizza sus in West Palm Beach, Our Lady month ago. the stations were. Charmingly cozy authentic eatery serving up coal fired pizzas, vast wine Queen of Peace in Delray Beach, St. “Many of these volunteer ac- “I’ve followed Brenda and her list and traditional Italian mains with a new world twist. Family friendly Francis of Assisi in Riviera Beach, tors have been participating in the team’s presentation for a while now atmosphere patio terrace dining and space for large groups! St. Peter in Jupiter, Holy Spirit in Living Stations since we started and every time I see it, I discover Lantana, and St. John Fisher in this project,” she said. “Those who something new about it, both spiri- 4575 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 • 561-340-3930 West Palm Beach. The Living Sta- were children at the start are now tually and in regard to production tions will travel to St. Francis, St. young adults who have their own aspects,” Beck said. “It’s always Peter, and St. John Fisher during children in the cast. It’s become an evolving.” n the remaining weeks of Lent. example of community between Feliciano’s direction comprised parishes and families.” “With Christ to Calvary: the Living a remarkable display of lighting, She added because the presen- Stations of the Cross Experience” Upbeat hang out spot serving up grass-fed beef, hand-cut french fries, sound, projections, dance, and tation is now traveling to different will next present at St. Peter Parish hand-spun milk shakes and a lively green salad bar. The menu doesn’t stop Lenten music provided by the St. parishes in the diocese and por- in Jupiter Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m., at burgers, from turkey and veggie burgers to house-made chicken tenders Francis of Assisi Choir. But Felicia- tions of the prayers are in Spanish, and at St. John Fisher Parish in West and wood oven-roasted chicken wings there is something for everyone! no said the presentation was not a the attendance has increased tre- Palm Beach, Good Friday, April 19 show or theatrical production. mendously since it first began. at 4 p.m. Admission is free; however 4575 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 • 561-340-3940 “The Stations of the Cross is a “It was incredible to see the donations are welcomed. 11134-0412 A5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019

Giancarla, Camp Erin coordinator, joins the campers for a final goodbye at the camp’s closing ceremony. (COURTESY)

Camp Erin supports grieving children CECILIA PADILLA traditional camp activities with grief ated a little house out of a milk car- of the Florida Catholic staff education and emotional and com- ton and decorated it to reflect their munity support. loved one,” Santayana said. “Then PALM BEACH GARDENS | Catholic Hospice partners with we placed tea lights in the cartons Camp Erin, a bereavement camp Camp Erin to provide administra- and placed these houses all together for children and teens, hosted tive staff who are experts in be- on a raft. We set them afloat in the more than 50 campers March 22- reavement. For more than 30 years camp pool at night and watched as 24 in Homestead. Campers from Catholic Hospice, has served the this little village glowed on the wa- throughout South Florida attended South Florida community. Estab- ter. All these houses showed camp- Camp Erin to participate in a fun- lished in 1988, Catholic Hospice has ers that they are not alone in their filled weekend that also addressed dedicated its services to meeting grief.” therapeutic coping techniques for the needs of people with a life-lim- Lorenzo Garcia, a 12-year-old children and teens who have lost a iting illness and their loved ones. camper from Miami, expressed that loved one. Hospice care involves medical su- the feeling of community the camp Originally founded by the Moyer pervision, emotional support, spiri- inspired in him is important to cop- Foundation in 2002, Camp Erin was tual guidance, and pain manage- ing with grief. named for Erin Metcalf, who passed ment. The Catholic Hospice Choice “Camp Erin helped me by ex- away from liver cancer at the age provides a journey filled with love, pressing my feelings and talking to of 17. When Jamie Moyer, renown care, compassion, and respect for other people about what I’m going pitcher for the Philadelphia Phil- human dignity by highly trained through—no one is alone.” lies, met Erin through the Make a professionals. Campers at Camp Erin visit with a physician in an “Ask the Doctor” Camp Erin also takes into con- Wish Foundation, he recognized Camp Erin is available at no cost session, where children can ask questions about the medical details sideration that some campers might her fighting spirit which would live to participants and, although in af- surrounding the passing of their loved one. (COURTESY) need individualized attention as on after her death. Erin’s concern filiation with Catholic Hospice, wel- well. “If a camper lost a loved one and love for other sick children and comes all faiths and backgrounds. field by assisting camp counselors. feel about their loss and channel due to an illness, they often have their families came from a place of Gian Carla Santayana, bereavement Some of them even attended the their grief through music.” unanswered questions about the selflessness, so Moyer decided to camp coordinator, was recently ap- camp themselves and were inspired A key part of the camp’s events medical proceedings regarding the memorialize Erin through a camp pointed by Catholic Hospice to run to pursue a career in childhood be- are the remembrance ceremonies way they died,” Santayana said. “We that would ensure young people the camp based on her experience reavement. Santayana and the other counsel- have physicians available to answer suffering from a personal loss could with childhood bereavement. “There’s at least one camper ev- ors plan for incoming campers. children’s questions—it’s a great re- benefit from a camp support system “When a loved one dies, we often ery year who ages out of the pro- The ceremonies encourage camp- source.” n and begin to find peace. cope by losing ourselves in the busi- gram and decides to return as a ers to honor the memories of their Camp Erin has grown into a na- ness of the funeral and other ar- volunteer counselor as part of their loved ones by placing their picture The camp also accommodates tional organization through the rangements. Children don’t fall into college studies,” Santayana said. on a beautifully decorated memory campers who want to incorporate Moyer Foundation, with camps that tendency and so they are often Camp activities include camp- board and then sharing something spiritual aspects to their sessions, throughout the United States. Flori- forgotten,” Santayana said. “It’s our fires, water sports, team building special about their loved one. An- such as prayer time and religious da recently established a Camp Erin job at Camp Erin to make sure they exercises, mindfulness activities, other ceremony centered on build- services. The next Camp Erin session in 2013 that travels all over the state’s receive the attention they need to plus music and art therapy. ing community through the com- will be held Oct. 18-20 at Hugh Tay- east coast, attracting campers from cope with their loss.” “Music is a very effective tool for monality of loss. lor Birch State Park in Sunrise/Fort Palm Beach County and beyond. Students from Florida universi- emotional expression,” Santayana “This camp session, we imple- Lauderdale. For information on the Camp Erin is structured as a week- ties who are pursuing degrees in added. “We encourage campers to mented a new ceremony called Lu- camp and to register, visit camperin- end sleep-away camp and combines counseling gain experience in the write lyrics that express how they minaries, where each camper cre- southflorida.org. April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A6 CCW accumulates thousands of service hours ALEEN STANTON as refreshments at meetings and Florida Catholic correspondent events. In order to tally a monetary value WEST PALM BEACH | After a for their service hours, members busy year volunteering through- follow Independent Sector’s cal- out the Diocese of Palm Beach, the culation of the estimated national Council of Catholic Women will value of each volunteer hour, which celebrate its completed service is $24.69 per service hour. Putting hours at the 34th annual conven- numbers to volunteer hours is just tion banquet May 18 and 19 at the one way for Independent Sector to Hilton, Palm Beach Airport in West show the contributions individu- Palm Beach. This year’s banquet is als and organizations have made themed on the phrase, “share your in communities nationwide. The gifts of love and kindness.” estimate helps acknowledge the The Council of Catholic Women at Holy Family Catholic Church in Pt. St. Lucie dedicated service hours The diocesan council carefully millions of individuals who dedi- to a hurricane relief drive for the parish community. (COURTESY) tracks the number of hours ac- cate their time, talents, and energy cumulated annually. From April to making a difference. Charitable gan in 1991 because the Palm Beach 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019, organizations frequently use this Diocesan Council of Catholic Wom- members volunteered a total num- estimate to quantify the enormous en wanted to show just how much ber of 299,283.5 hours. The coun- value volunteers provide, and the work we do for charity,” said Myrna cil then divides volunteer projects Council of Catholic Women is one Wong, president for the Palm Beach into four categories: spirituality, of many organizations in Florida Diocesan Council of Catholic Wom- service, legislation and leadership. that follow this estimate. The esti- en. “It’s such a delight for the bishop Spirituality includes church minis- mate value is adjusted every year, to receive that check and have an try such as extraordinary ministers and each state has its own numeri- idea of the value of the volunteer of the Eucharist, ushers, and altar cal formula for calculating the val- hours the councilwomen do for the care. Service entails fundraising, ue of one service hour. diocese every year.” n working in thrift stores, Grace The council multiplies $24.69 by Packs, Back to Basics Angels gifts, the total number of service hours The National Council of Catho- HUGS for the Homeless, and feed- they have completed over the lic Women’s mission is to support, ing the poor through outreach pro- course of the year and then prints empower, and educate all Catholic grams. Legislation covers election the value on a mock check, which women in spirituality, leadership, work and attending the Red Mass is presented to Bishop Gerald M. and service. Council of Catholic at the Florida state capitol. Leader- Barbarito at the annual convention Women programs respond with Gos- ship involves facilitating council banquet. This year, they will pres- pel values to the needs of the Church meetings, keeping track of atten- ent Bishop Barbarito with a check and society in the modern world. For Lourdes Alfonso, St. Lucie Catholic Church soup kitchen coordinator, dance, writing council reports, representing $7,389,309.62. more information or to locate a local prepares for that day’s meals with the Council of Catholic Women. and general hospitality tasks such “Tracking the service hours be- council, visit pbdccw.org. (COURTESY)

NEWSbriefs Former Cardinal very formative,” Father O’Brien classmates and former students, the homeschool communities 5 at 5 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. said. “My Catholic education at who likewise have put their educa- throughout the five counties of Ignatius Loyola at 5:00 p.m. Light Newman teacher St. Clare, Newman, and George- tion in service to others.” the Diocese of Palm Beach. Bishop refreshments to follow. Students town instilled in me a faith that Since 2016, Father O’Brien has Barbarito celebrate the Mass for can R.S.V.P. at KSullivan@dioce- named president was grounded in community and served as dean of Santa Clara Uni- graduating seniors in thanksgiv- sepb.org or 561-775-9559, or arrive a commitment to core values and versity’s Jesuit School of Theology, ing for their achievements and at the cathedral May 5 at 4:30 p.m. of Santa Clara the search for justice. This educa- an international center of scholarly in prayer for their futures on May for check in. University tion taught me to always give back. and ministerial formation, with a At Newman, I met many wonder- faculty and student body consist- Santa Clara University an- ful people — as a student and as ing of lay men and women, Jesuits, nounced Jesuit Father Kevin a teacher — who have been good clergy, and members of other reli- O’Brien, a theologian, Jesuit priest friends and mentors over the years. gious orders. There, he is respon- and educator, as 29th president of As I was discerning my vocation sible for overseeing the academic, the university starting July 1, 2019. to the Jesuits, Newman gave me a enrollment, fundraising, and stu- A graduate of Georgetown Uni- place to test my emerging desire to dent-life operations of the 85-year- versity with a degree in govern- serve in a different way. old Catholic theologate, one of two ment, he attended law school at “Having left my law practice, theology centers in the U.S. spon- William E. Boyes the University of Florida where he I taught social studies, religion, sored by the Jesuits. To learn more, served as an editor on the Florida coached girls’ soccer, and helped visit scu.edu. John Farina Law Review. He practiced corpo- to start the Emmaus retreat pro- Peter Matwiczyk rate litigation for two years, then gram. During my third and last High school taught social studies at Cardinal year, I served as campus minister. I students invited to • Wills, trusts and guardianship litigation Newman High School in West loved my time teaching at Newman • Estate and trust planning and administration Palm Beach, where he once at- and those three years brought my graduation Mass tended as a student. He joined Je- vocation to the priesthood alive. I suits in 1996, and was ordained to will always be grateful for what the The Diocese of Palm Beach will 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 [email protected] the priesthood in 2006. good people at Cardinal Newman host its annual graduation Mass Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 [email protected] “My time as a student and have given me over the years and for advancing from Catholic high 561-694-7979 [email protected] teacher at Cardinal Newman was am delighted to reconnect with schools, public high schools, and 11202-0412 A7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019 Gospel music hour fosters community and fellowship

CECILIA PADILLA of the Florida Catholic staff

VERO BEACH | Mary Kovac, a parishioner from Holy Cross Cath- olic Church in Vero Beach, com- bined her passion for the perform- ing arts with her Catholic faith through praise and worship music. A resident of Spanish Lakes Community in Fort Pierce, Ko- vac recently established a gospel music hour in her neighborhood country club auditorium and was astonished at the performance’s reception. “I was blown away by how many people showed up to the gospel hour on a Sunday af- ternoon — more than 230 people,” Kovac said. The gospel music hour derived from Kovac’s love for the perform- ing arts, which she channeled into the creation of the Spanish Lakes Community theatre group, the Players Club. Kovac writes and directs the plays and encourages residents to produce and perform in the shows each year. She wanted to take this performing opportuni- ty one step further, however, and incorporate her deep connection to her Catholic faith. “In today’s hectic world where so much bad is happening, I Performers from the Gospel music hour bring their guitars and voices to the stage at Spanish Lakes Community Auditorium. (COURTESY) wanted to take the time to stop and reflect on the good God has brought into the world,” Kovac ers Club also took an interest in the ments brought their voices.” lives no matter their circumstanc- hour more frequently and see the said. “I wanted to sing his praises gospel music hour and decided to Kovac added those who at- es or background,” she said. “It’s so number of attendees grow. All are through traditional church hymns participate in praise and worship tended seemed to be looking for important to have community and welcome to attend and participate and Gospel music so that everyone through music. an uplifting experience. “I’m 99 fellowship that foster life-long re- in performances. For future per- from any Christian background “People showed up with guitars years old and I’ve lived through lationships through the bad times formance listings, visit the Spanish could join us.” and music ready to go,” she said. so much. I want the Gospel music and good.” Lakes Country Club auditorium Kovac said members of the Play- “Those who didn’t have instru- hour to be a bright spot in peoples Kovac hopes to host the gospel website at slccv.org. n Married couples strengthen sacrament through prayer and reflection CECILIA PADILLA For that reason, they attended “I believe retreats for married ‘I believe retreats for married couples is of of the Florida Catholic staff a married couples’ retreat at Our couples is of paramount impor- Lady of Florida Spiritual Center in tance in today’s world,” Father Wi- paramount importance in today’s world. Look PALM BEACH GARDENS | With North Palm Beach in 2018. erichs said. “Look around at the divorce rates high, some couples “Attendance of spiritual retreats amount of people who are giving around at the amount of people who are giving seek guidance through therapy and is vital to focusing on a marriage up on their marriages. A Catholic up on their marriages. A Catholic marriage is a counseling, while others realize without daily distractions. It al- marriage is a sacrament and should that a strong spiritual foundation is lowed us to grow in our personal be reinforced by retreats, reflection, sacrament and should be reinforced by retreats, also important to a happy and ful- relationship, as well as matrimo- and prayer.” reflection, and prayer.’ filling marriage. nial relationship with our Lord,” The upcoming married cou- Erik Runfeldt and Jackie Ro- Runfeldt said. ples retreat, which is Friday, May Father Wierichs driquez have been married eight Passionist Father Paul Wierichs, 3 through Sunday, May 5, will years and have experienced the president of the spiritual center, be structured around four main ups and downs that any marriage led the previous married couples conferences that reflect differ- selves as speakers for the retreat’s the retreat is not meant for a “quick encounters. However, they recog- retreats, along with Passionist Fa- ent themes related to spirituality testimony hour and are eager to fix” to marriage problems. nize that nurturing their marriage ther Melvin A. Shorter, Passionist in marriage. The couples will also share their experiences with others. “The married couples retreat is through spiritual renewal is neces- Brother Edward Hall, Dominican have the opportunity to attend con- “Other couples face many of the for couples who want to strength- sary for their marriage’s longevity. Sister Roberta A. Popara. fession and Mass and spend quality same challenges, and even greater en the sacrament of marriage,” he time together. “At the spiritual cen- ones than our own,” Rodriguez said. “Christ is at the center of every ter, retreatants can enjoy 20 acres said. “Through the retreat, we learn Catholic marriage. Often, we for- of property overlooking the intra- that we are not alone, which infuses get that Christ is also a partner in Support Catholic Subscribe coastal,” Father Wierichs said. “It’s us with renewed hope for the fu- a couple’s union, and together they a backdrop for tranquility, healing, ture. It’s important to share our tes- can strengthen that relationship.” n Communication and to rest and enjoy the peace that timony of God’s great love and prov- Today! God gives to them as a couple.” idence in our lives as a Catholic cou- To register for the married couples The upcoming retreat also in- ple, and his continuing presence in retreat beginning on May 3, visit the cludes a chance to hear a testimony the sacrament of matrimony.” Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center FLORIDACatholic from a couple that benefited from Father Wierichs said the theme webpage at ourladyofflorida.org/ To subscribe visit: www.thefloridacatholic.org Or call 1-888-275-9953 a previous retreat. Runfeldt and for the retreat is, “Your Call to Ho- special-retreats/married-couples- Rodriquez have nominated them- liness as a Couple,” and explained retreat. April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A8

DIOCESAN EVENTS CATHEDRAL HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE SOCIAL MEDIA The Diocese of Palm Beach is excited Palm Beach Youth Ministry (@DPBYouth); Monthly Mind Mass to The following is a Holy Week Mass Good Friday to engage with its stakeholders on Catholic Young Adults of Palm Beach (@ remember departed souls: schedule for the Cathedral of St. Ignatius April 19 — noon, Living Stations of social media. Please follow us and CYAPB); Diocese of Palm Beach Family Life Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our Loyola, which is located at 9999 North Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, the Cross (parish hall); 3 p.m., the Lord’s join the conversation on our various (DIocesePBFamilyLife); Catholic Charities Military Trail in Palm Beach Gardens. For 10941 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Passion in English; 6 p.m., bilingual Facebook pages. Diocese of Palm Palm Beach (@CatholicCharitiesPB); more information, call 561-775-9516 or Beach. 561-793-0711, Mlexima@ Stations of the Cross (outside on parish Beach (@DiocesePB); Diocese of Palm Diócesis de Palm Beach-Pastoral e-mail [email protected]. ourqueen.org. grounds); 7 p.m., the Lord’s Passion in Beach Office of Catholic Schools (@ Hispana (@DiocesePBHispanicMinistry), School of Christian Spanish. DoPBCatholicSchools); Palm Beach and Father Albert Dello Russo (@ Formation: designed for adult Diocesan Chrism Mass Vocations (@PBVocations); Diocese of ChancellorPalmBeach). Catholics who want to better April 16, 11 a.m. know the Catholic faith and share Blessing of the food As part of Holy Week, all the faithful it with others through ministry. April 20, 11 a.m., at the altar of the Married Couples Retreat: English and Spanish classes. Cost: are invited to attend the Chrism Mass parish hall. TV MASS May 3-5. Theme: “Your Call to $10. Schedules: www.diocesepb. celebrated by Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito The Diocese Televised Mass airs Holiness.” Cost: $395 per couple. org/school-of-christian-formation. with priests from the Catholic Diocese Easter vigil every Sunday 10:30-11 a.m. on CW34 Registration and $100 deposit 561-775-9544, aaguilera@ of Palm Beach. During the Chrism Mass, WTVX. For more information, please required. diocesepb.org. Bishop Barbarito will bless the three oils April 20, begins 7:30 p.m. outdoors visit www.diocesepb.org/tv-Mass. To Permanent deacon that will be used for sacramental purposes with the traditional lighting of the fire, support the televised Mass or to request applications available: during the next year throughout all of the with Mass celebrated by Bishop Barbarito ANNOUNCEMENTS Men interested in applying to a free Mass missal, please call 561-775- diocese’s 53 churches and missions. In in the cathedral. become a permanent deacon of 9561 or mail a request to the Office of Florida Catholic Long- addition to the blessing, the priests will the Diocese of Palm Beach are Communications, 9995 N. Military Trail, Sleeve Shirt Campaign: Now renew their vows and those with signifi- Easter Sunday Masses asked to speak to their pastors P.O. Box 109650, Palm Beach Gardens, through April 18. Clean new or cant anniversaries of his ordination to the for permission to apply, and April 21 — 7:15 a.m. with organ and FL 33410. used cotton long-sleeve shirts download the application from priesthood will be recognized. Bishop cantor; 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with for men and women collected the diocesan website, www. Barbarito and the diocese congratulates organ, choir and brass; 10:45 a.m. in for field laborers. Shirts provide diocesepb.org/deacon-formation. the priests on milestone anniversaries and parish hall with Lifeteen Music Ministry; protection from sun, pesticide Deadline: June 30, 2019. Classes 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach thanks them for their dedication to their 12:30 p.m. with organ and cantor; 2 p.m., Gardens. 561-371-1658. exposure and other harmful begin in the fall 2020. 561-775- Catholic communities and to building elements. 407-373-0079, 9540, [email protected]. Spanish Mass. Monthly Holy Hour of God’s Church. 1-888-275-9953. See “How to Workshops for Mass lectors: prayer and adoration: Last Participate” at thefloridacatholic. Please contact a parish pastor or Diocesan Catholic Easter Thursdays, 7 p.m., Cathedral org/lsr/. of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 parish ministry coordinator for Choral Tenebrae Mass on television “The Treasures of Austria reservations. Names of parish N. Military Trail, Palm Beach April 17, 7:30 p.m. April 21, 10a.m. on CW34 WTVX. Gardens. Sacrament of and Germany Pilgrimage”: St. participants are required two Anastasia Parish is hosting a trip days before workshop date. Check your listings. Masses can also be reconciliation available. Evening Holy Thursday of simple praise and worship of to the Oberammergau Passion Unbound healing prayer: enjoyed online: https://www.diocesepb. play in June of 2020. Dates of org/2019-masses. 561-775-9561 or com- Jesus present in the Eucharist. First and third Mondays by April 18, 7:30 p.m., Mass of the Lord’s Social follows. 561-622-2565. the tour are June 10-20, 2020, confidential appointment. Supper (bilingual) with Bishop Barbarito. [email protected]. departing from Miami. Cost of Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Prayer gathering: Fridays, the tour is $4,499. Call 772-461- See Pages B1-12 for more Holy 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A Marriage and Family Life. Proven Week events. 2233. prayer model designed to help Woman’s World Medical Center that offers abortion services, 503 Catholic radio stations are those who try but struggle with available through the radio, the same sins time and again S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. 772-465- life-saving assistance and hope a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius 8298. the Internet and application and feel hopeless in search for to impoverished and vulnerable Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, downloads: WPBV FM (98.3 freedom. 561-775-9524, cloh@ communities. Contact Elena Garcia, Palm Beach Gardens. Prayer and FM, www.wpbvradio.com); WJPP diocesepb.org. 561-360-3327 or egarcia@ccdpb. adoration for those suffering (100.1 FM, www.wjppfm.com); Protection of Children and org. after abortion and miscarriage. RETREATS/DAYS and WDMC (920 AM, www. Young People: The Diocese Project Rachel One Day Respite services to St. Lucie OF PRAYER divinemercyradio.com). of Palm Beach is committed to Retreat - Healing after an County caregivers: Short-term Women of Grace ministry the safety and protection of all Abortion: April 27, 9 a.m. – 5 or temporary care of a few hours Our Lady of Florida Spiritual program is seeking volunteers children and vulnerable adults p.m., Catholic Charities Birthline/ a week. 561-360-3321. Center: Retreats and programs to facilitate study programs in its care. Victims of abuse by Lifeline - Miracle House Location Match grant program: available for clergy, religious, for English-speakers and also Church personnel are encouraged 3115 45th Street West Palm Services available for qualifying men, women, married couples, for Spanish-speakers. Training to contact the Diocesan Victim Beach. Project Rachel invites individuals legally admitted singles and people in recovery sessions are held at St. Joan of Assistance Coordinator, Lorraine women who are suffering from into the United States under programs. Location: 1300 Arc Parish, 319 S.W. Third Street, Sabatella, at 561-801-0999. Office the experience of abortion to specific statuses. Program is U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Boca Raton. Call Martha Nicolli, of Safe Environments provides a one-day retreat. This retreat designed to facilitate client’s Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. 561-212-8673 or mnicolli@ safety resources, guidance will be offering an “Entering self-sufficiency through ourladyofflorida.org. womenofgrace.com. and education and training to Canaan” retreat day for those employment. Refugees, asylees, Holy Week Retreat: April 17- Parish nurse meetings: employees, all Church personnel suffering because of the impact Cuban and Haitian entrants, and 21. Led by Retreat Team. Theme: Open to all registered nurses and volunteers. Visit: www. of a past abortion. We invite victims of trafficking can call for “Your Call to Holiness.” Cost is interested in health ministry. diocesepb.org and click on Offices/ you for a reconnection in information and appointments. variable for religious, singles Call Catholic Charities, Interfaith Safe Environments or www. your journey of healing and 561-345-2000. & couples. See our website for Health and Wellness, 561-345- diocesepb.org/safe-environments. reconcilement. Registration Rosary gathering: First more information. Deposit & 2000, ext. 256; or email wellness@ Catholic Charities events: required: 561-360-3325, Prachel@ Saturdays, 9 a.m., near registration required. catholiccharitiesdpb.org. Blessing Ceremony and ccdpb.org. Presidential Women’s Center in Charismatic Retreat: April Charitable giving Open House for Birthline/ Foundations of Faith West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint 26-28. Led by Dr. Carol Razza. guidelines: The bishops Lifeline Pregnancy Care Community Nursing Course: Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led Cost: $240 Registration & deposit of Florida have developed Center: April 13, 1-3 p.m., Saturdays beginning April 27, by Respect Life Office. 561-360- required. charitable giving guidelines of Miracle House, 3115 45th St., St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 3330. Day of Reflection: May 1, appropriate and inappropriate West Palm Beach. Blessing by 350 N.W. California Blvd., Pt. St. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Presenter: organizations/foundations. Visit Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. Open Lucie. If you’re a retired nurse Maureen Hackett. Theme: www.diocesepb.org, click on House tours to follow, along with looking for a way to serve your COMMUNITY “Exploring God’s Economy–The giving and then charitable giving appetizers and refreshments. faith community, this course is a Currency of Love.” Cost: $40 guidelines Information: 561-732-0570. great way to learn this ministry EVENTS Reservations required. Take the Lenten Journey which focuses on care of the with CRS Rice Bowl: March whole person—mind, body, and Catholic Grandparents 6 to April 21, Catholic Charities spirit. Open to all currently licensed Association chapters St. Francis Center, 100 W. 20th RNs, 36 Continuing Education meetings: Monthly gatherings Street, Riviera Beach. Catholic Unit. Offered by Catholic Charities are held at various parishes. All Relief Charities (CRS) asks us to Interfaith Health & Wellness grandparents are welcome to participate collecting change in ministry. Scholarships are available, join and discuss grandparenting small, colorful CRS Rice Bowl boxes. 561-345-2000 ext. 256 or wellness@ issues and share tips and tactics 25 percent of all contributions ccdpb.org, or Wendy, Lead for passing along the faith to stay in local dioceses to support Educator, 772-999-3870. the younger generations. Kit hunger and poverty prevention Catholic Charities Respect Johansen, 561-626-8027, kitjoh@ programs such as community Life Ministry seeks volunteers to aol.com or Pat Piccoli, 561-339- 10186-0412 gardens, food pantries, soup take on roles as respect life parish 8439, [email protected]. kitchens, support groups, and job representatives. Contact Deanna Stations of the Cross for centers. The remaining 75 percent Herbst, 561-360-3330, dherbst@ priests: Fourth Saturdays, goes to support CRS’ humanitarian ccdpb.org. following 8:30 a.m. Mass, programs overseas, providing Holy Hour: First Fridays, 10:30 Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | April 12-25, 2019 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Christ is risen! Alleluia! Go out and announce the Good News of the empty tomb, that is Our Lord’s Resurrection! Rejoice in the message of the Easter Season! Put on the love and joy that is Christ and live it for all to see! Let us embrace the Risen Christ who comforts all throughout the world in times of difficulty! May you and your family have a Blessed and Happy Easter! S Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, ¡Cristo ha resucitado! ¡Aleluya! ¡Salgan y anuncien la Buena Noticia de la tumba vacía, es la Resurrección de Nuestro Señor! ¡Regocíjense en el mensaje del tiempo Pascual! ¡Vivan el amor y la alegría que es Cristo para que todos lo vean! ¡Abracemos a Cristo resucitado que consuela a todo el mundo en tiempos de dificultad! ¡Que tú y tu familia tengan una Feliz Bendecida Pascua! S Frèm ak sèm yo nan Jezikri, Kris la resisite! Alelouya! Ale anonse bòn nouvèl sa-a, tonb nan vid kounyea, paske Sovè nou an Resisite! Fè nou kontan nan mesaj tan Pak la pote pou nou an! Mete renmen nan kè nou, fè kè nou kontan nan Kris la epi rete nan li pou-n ka temwanye sa bay lòt yo! Annou akeyi Rezirèksyon Kris la ki vi-n konsole nou tout nan mond sa-a sitou nan difikilte nou yo! Se pou fèt Pak sa-a pote benediksyon pou nou ak tout fanmi nou! April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A2 Seminarian takes a big step on road to priesthood LINDA REEVES prayer, high moral values and faith. Florida Catholic correspondent May God bless each one of you for this decision you have made in BOCA RATON | The journey your life and for your blessedness to the priesthood for one seminar- going forward.” ian began in Haiti and meandered During the ordination, the new throughout several countries. deacons promised to live a life of However, April 6 he was ordained a prayer, celibacy and obedience transitional deacon, one small step to their Diocesan Bishop. Dea- on his spiritual journey. con Fils-Aime will have an addi- “This ordination for me is a mo- tional year of theological studies ment of grace, a time of thanksgiv- and spiritual formation before ing to God for his fidelity to me,” petitioning for Ordination to the said Diocese of Venice Seminarian Priesthood in 2020. As part of the Franckel Fils-Aime, who was or- ordination rite, the Bishop placed dained by Bishop Frank J. Dewane the Book of Gospels in the hands at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Boca of each candidate being ordained Raton. and said: “Receive the Gospels of Bishop Dewane ordained a to- Christ, whose herald you have be- tal of 15 seminarians of different come. Believe what you read, teach seminarians from Florida arch/ what you believe, and practice Bishop Frank J. Dewane, celebrant of Mass of dioceses, most being from St. Vin- what you teach.” Bishop Frank J. Dewane lays hands on Diocese of Ordination April 6 at St. Joan of Arc in Boca Raton, cent de Paul Regional Seminary Deacon Fils Aime was joyful Venice Seminarian Franckel Fils-Aime. (PHOTOS congratulates Seminarian Franckel Fils-Aime mo- in Boynton Beach. The Church afterwards and reflected to the BY LINDA REEVES | FC) ments after he is ordained a transitional deacon. was filled with family members, day so long ago when he told his friends, guests, seminary faculty parents about his vocation deci- and leaders, priests and brother sion. Bishop Frank seminarians, all a witness of great “They were praying that God J. Dewane, center, cele- support for the candidates soon to would call one of their children brant of Mass be ordained to the diaconate and to the priesthood, and even more of Ordination to the Church. happy because I am the oldest April 6, stands The Bishop noted the special son,” Deacon Fils Aime. “They un- with the 15 reason for the Mass and went on to derstand as the Bible says, the first seminarians say: “We celebrate your presence fruit is for God. I thank my family who are now here today… of who you are, and here in United States and in Haiti transitional who you are becoming.” for their prayers and support.” deacons During the homily, Bishop De- Born in Cornillon (Potino), to serve wane explained that the ministry in west Haiti, Deacon Fils-Aime through- is much more than taking on spe- celebrated his 40th birthday one out Florida. cific Church duties. “What you are month ago. The son of Voguel Fils- (COURTESY called to do is to reflect the love Aime, residing in Haiti, and the late PHOTO) of Jesus Christ,” he said. “You are Philomène Remy, he is the oldest called to demonstrate this love in of nine. His father and two siblings many ways; this you do with the were present for the ordination. mercy. “I heard the voice of God and discern in the Dominican deacon, this last phase of his for- help of the Holy Spirit.” From a young age, the new dea- calling me for His services.” Republic and Brazil. It was in 2014 mation before being called to The Bishop also encouraged the con felt at home in the Church and Deacon Fils-Aime began for- when he heard God calling, loudly priesthood, Deacon Fils-Aime, men to “sow hope and trust in the first met Jesus through the Sacra- mation at age 26 with the Order and clearly, to become a Diocesan can baptize, witness marriages, Lord. You will teach Holy Doctrine ments while witnessing the min- of Friars Minor. He lived in com- priest. He subsequently joined the perform funerals and burial ser- to others but must be men of God istry of the priests who served as munity with the Franciscan Ca- Diocese of Venice in 2015. vices, distribute the Eucharist and and examples of living a life of examples of Jesus Christ’s love and puchins and continued to study Now carrying the new title of preach the homily. n Deacon Camacho, former Director of Diaconate Personnel dies BOB REDDY Father McGuigan spoke of the image and likeness of God in Born in Cambridge, Mass., at St. Leo the Great Parish in Bo- of the Florida Catholic staff Deacon Camacho, a dear friend, every person he saw; and he left Deacon Camacho was a veteran nita Springs before moving on to as a man who lived his life as a that impact on us all.” of the U.S. Coast Guard and later Our Lady of Light Parish in Fort FORT MYERS | Deacon Frank servant of the Church fully, and Deacon David worked for the federal Myers. He also assisted at several Camacho is being remembered who felt blessed to each day serve Reardon, the current government General other parishes through the years fondly for his compassion and the People of God. “There was no Director of Diacon- Services Adminis- taking on temporary administra- reflecting the love of Christ to limit to the love he gave to the ate Personnel, spoke tration in the Boston tive roles when called upon by the others. The longtime Director people of Our Lady of Light and on behalf of his fel- area for 37 years be- Bishop. For the Diocese of Venice, of Diaconate Personnel, as well beyond.” low deacons and said fore retiring in 1994. he served as past-President of the as serving as a deacon for more Bishop Dewane said Deacon Deacon Camacho He earned a degree Diaconate Council, and as the Di- than 14 years at Our Lady of Light Camacho was a respected friend was a man who not from Northeastern rector of Diaconate Personnel. Parish in Fort Myers, passed away and confidant who offered good only loved the Lord University in Boston, He was preceded in death by March 29. He was 81. advice and someone whose judg- as much as any other, and was ordained to his wife, Lillian B. Camacho; A Mass of Christian burial ment was spot on. But he also had but he lived that love the permanent dia- a son, Joseph Camacho and a was held for Deacon Camacho a sense of humor to handle any more completely and conate in 1980 for the daughter, Barbara Peters. He is April 1 at Our Lady of Light Par- situation, no matter how difficult. in a most integrated Deacon Camacho Diocese of Fall River, survived by three children, Leo ish. The Mass was celebrated by “I can see he and Lil (his wife and honest way than Massachusetts. He Almeida, Susan C. Franze and Parish Pastor Father Hugh who passed away in 2018) com- anyone he has ever known. served at Our Lady of the Cape in Francine E. Camacho, as well McGuigan, and other priests of ing together again in their eternal “Frank was so in touch with the Brewster, Cape Cod Hospital in as nine grandchildren and five the Diocese. Along with Bishop lives, with an embrace and good wellspring of love in the heart of Hyannis, and as the Assistant Di- great-grandchildren. Frank J. Dewane, more than 50 laugh, but with certain joy and Jesus,” Deacon Reardon said. “It rector of the Diaconate in Dart- Additional services will be permanent deacons were present love,” Bishop Dewane said. “This poured out of everything he did, mouth. held in Cape Cod, Mass., with to honor Deacon Camacho for man of faith — he knew who and he gave his heart to everyone Upon moving to Florida in burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery, whom they had utmost respect. Christ was in his life. He knew with who he came into contact.” 2003, Deacon Camacho served South Dennis, Massachusetts. n A3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019 Masses praying for victims of abuse in April STAFF REPORT • To provide required train- UPCOMING SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING ing programs for children and VENICE | For the 12th year in young people in our Catholic • Epiphany Cathedral, Venice, 6 p.m., 23 (in English and Spanish), and 9:30 a row, during Child Abuse Aware- schools and religious education April 25, and 6 p.m., April 27; a.m., May 25 (in English and Spanish); ness Prevention Month (April), programs. This includes age ap- • St. Catherine Parish, Sebring, 6 p.m., • St. John the Evangelist Parish, the Diocese of Venice will be of- propriate materials pertaining to April 25 (in English and Spanish); 6 Naples, 6 p.m., May 23, and 9:30 FLORIDA fering Masses to pray for the vic- personal safety and information p.m., April 27 (in English and Spanish); a.m., May 25; tims of abuse. These Masses will about improper touching and • St. Columbkille Parish, Fort Myers, 6 • St. Agnes Parish, Naples, 6 p.m., Catholic be celebrated by Bishop Frank relationships. Children are not p.m., May 2, and 9:30 a.m., May 4; June 6, and 9:30 a.m., June 8; • St. Thomas More Parish, 6 p.m., May • Our Lady of Grace Parish, Avon Park, DIOCESE OF VENICE J. Dewane and take place at 8:30 expected to be fully knowledge- a.m., April 24 at Epiphany Cathe- able about child abuse or of the 9, and 9:30 a.m., May 11; 6 p.m., June 6 (in English and Span- Vol. 80, No. 11 dral 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice; laws governing care of children • San Pedro Parish, North Port, 6 p.m., ish), and 9:30 a.m., June 8 (in English and then at 8 a.m., April 25 at St. but they need to know when they May 16, and 9:30 a.m., May 18; and Spanish); • St. Patrick Parish, Sarasota, 6 p.m., 1000 Pinebrook Road Leo the Great Parish, 28290 Beau- should seek assistance from a • Our Lady of Light Parish, Fort Myers, June 6, and 9:30 a.m., June 8; Venice, FL 34285 mont Road, Bonita Springs. Ev- trusted adult. 6 p.m., May 16, and 9:30 a.m., May 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 eryone is encouraged to attend. • To thoroughly screen and 18; • Resurrection Parish, Fort Myers, 6 The Diocese of Venice, and its evaluate the background of all • St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Naples, p.m., June 13, and 9:30 a.m., June 15; PUBLISHER entities, take very seriously the diocesan employees – clergy, reli- 6 p.m., May 16, and 9:30 a.m., May • St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Port Bishop Frank Dewane safety of all young people and gious and – and those volun- 18; Charlotte, 6 p.m., June 13, and 9:30 a.m., June 15. DIOCESAN EDITOR vulnerable adults. To this end, teers who work with children and • St. Paul Parish, Arcadia, 6 p.m., May Bob Reddy the Diocese works to prevent any young people. [email protected] instances of abuse, particularly • To hold those who minister 941-484-9543 against minors and vulnerable in the name of the Church in the PRAYERS FOR HEALING VICTIMS OF ABUSE adults with a zero-tolerance policy. Diocese of Venice — all diocesan • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: “As Christian adults, we have employees (clergy, religious and During April, the Secretariat encourages the faithful to Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, a moral and legal responsibility laity) and those volunteers who recite the “Prayer for Healing Victims of Abuse.” or customerservice@theflorida and are entrusted by God with the work with children and young God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just: catholic.org spiritual, emotional and physical people — to Christ-centered and You gave your only Son to save us by his blood on the cross. Notify us of address changes (temporary well-being of minors and vulner- professional codes of conduct. able adults,” Bishop Dewane said. Since 2002, the Diocese has en- Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who or permanent) as soon as possible. Please have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed change your address online at www. “The Diocese of Venice is stead- gaged a professional company to in them. thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at fast in its commitment to provid- conduct background screening 1-888-275-9953. ing a comprehensive program to through the Florida Department Hear the cries of our brothers and sisters who have been gravely harmed, and protect the most vulnerable from of Law Enforcement and the Fed- the cries of those who love them. 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BOB REDDY and Parochial Vicar at St. William of the Florida Catholic staff Parish, Naples; and Joshua Mazrin, Diocese of Venice director of evan- VENICE | The 2019 Diocese of gelization. Venice English Charismatic Re- “What a wonderful day,” said one newal annual conference was held woman from Epiphany Cathedral. March 30 at Epiphany Cathedral in “The Holy Spirit was here with us.” Venice. The theme for the confer- A man from St. James Parish in ence was “Holy Spirit Breathe on Lake Placid said the conference Me.” helped prepare him to continue With powerful speakers, inspi- to go out into the world and share rational music as well as praise and the graces with which he has been worship, the conference served to blessed. inspire those in attendance. The The presentation by Matthews day followed the key ideas of creat- focused on the change in the um- ing, anointing, leading, empower- brella organization that oversees ing, speaking and renewing. The the different worldwide Charis- day was filled with lively music and matic Renewal movements. CHA- prayer and unified the different re- RIS (Catholic Charismatic Renewal newal movement groups within the International Service) has been cre- Diocese in their passion for the Holy ated to serve as a single service that Spirit and in serving the Church. benefits all the expressions of the Bishop Frank J. Dewane ad- Catholic Charismatic Renewal. dressed the group and offered The goal of CHARIS is to build words of encouragement. He called and strengthen the wide and di- on members of the renewal to chan- verse Catholic Charismatic Renew- nel the Holy Spirit in their daily al movement and to be as inclusive lives, as well as in their parish com- as possible and open to new emerg- munities. “Let the gifts the Lord has ing realities, Matthews explained. given to you help you to become a The renewed focus is to be on uni- Peter Herbeck, Vice-President and Director of Missions for Renewal Ministries speaks during the 2019 true servant to the Lord,” Bishop ty and incorporation of differing Diocese of Venice English Charismatic Renewal Annual Conference held March 30 at Epiphany Cathedral Dewane added. prayer groups, communities, net- in Venice. (BOB REDDY | FC) The speakers included: Peter works, youth, initiatives, and much Herbeck, vice-president and direc- more. The mission of the Diocesan tuting an infusion of the Holy Spirit as she welcomed the more than 250 tor of missions for Renewal Minis- “Nothing has changed,” he con- Catholic Charismatic Renewal into one’s daily life. attendees who represented faithful tries; Walter Matthews, executive tinued. “We are still all called to Commission is to stir into the flame The conference opened with mu- from more than two dozen parish- director of the national service encourage evangelization, unity, the grace of by promot- sic from Vale Leone and with a pro- es. Throughout the day, there was committee of the Catholic Charis- and promote a spiritual deepening ing a personal relationship with cession of banners representing the a Eucharistic chapel where people matic Renewal of the United States; and holiness of people who live the Jesus, knowledge of the Third Per- different Diocesan Charismatic Re- could spend quiet time with the Father Anthony Lukka, spiritual ad- experience of baptism in the Holy son of the of the Blessed Trinity, the newal prayer groups. English Cath- Lord. In addition, priests from visor for the Diocese of Venice Eng- Spirit. No one is to be excluded from Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and olic Charismatic Renewal President across the Diocese were present for lish Catholic Charismatic Renewal the joy of the Lord.” Charisms of the Holy Spirit, consti- Renee Marazon got things started the sacrament of reconciliation. n Pastors installed at Fort Myers and Port Charlotte parishes BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

PORT CHARLOTTE | There are moments in the life of each Parish that are well remembered: the dedi- cation of a new building, significant anniversaries, and of course, the in- stallation of a new pastor. For the faithful of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort Myers and San Antonio Parish in Port Charlotte, such a day occurred in March. Ob- late Father Murchadh O’Madagain was installed at St. Vincent de Paul Parish March 24, and Father Leo Riley was installed at San Antonio Parish March 30. Bishop Frank J. Dewane presided Father Leo Riley places his hands on the Gospels as during the Oath Father Murchadh O'Madagain, OSFS, and two witnesses sign the over the installations, which he said of Fidelity as he is installed as Pastor of San Antonio Parish in Port paperwork as part of his installation as Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul mark a key time in the life of the re- Charlotte by Bishop Frank J. Dewane. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Parish in Fort Myers March 24 as Bishop Frank J. Dewane looks on. spective parishes. The pastor of a parish and the various priests who a pastor and the faithful must be to the start of the Creed when he is Following the installation, two pointments and they commented serve put a great deal of life into a open to listen and learn. “A pastor then joined by the faithful. At the members of the parish, represent- on how hospitable their own parish parish. has eyes that see with faith. Take ad- end of the Creed, the new pastor ing the entire congregation, served community was from the day they “A pastor must be supported vantage of the richness that all pas- has extra lines that are exclusive for as witnesses and signed the formal were first assigned. by the faithful because he will be tors bring. The spirit will also speak him. In addition, the pastor makes documents. Bishop then intro- After the installations, recep- called to make difficult decisions through the people of God, and the an Oath of Fidelity to the Bishop duced the new pastors to rousing tions were held in the parish halls. that not everyone will appreciate,” pastor must all listen and learn.” and his successors; formalized by applause. The installation of Father Riley co- Bishop Dewane said, adding that During the installation, the priest his placing his hand upon the Book Both new pastors thanked Bish- incided with his birthday, so it was the Holy Spirit will speak through begins with selected words leading of Gospels. op Dewane for their respective ap- double celebration, cake and all. n A5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019 Students enriched by Catholic Days at the Capitol BOB REDDY Santos, a Bishop Verot senior, wasn’t ence staffers briefed the partici- of the Florida Catholic staff sure what the Catholic Church had pants on key legislation they would to do with legal or legislative issues, then be advocating to state law- Sarasota | Nearly half of the 68 knowing there is supposed to be a makers. Key topics included bills people from the Diocese of Venice separation between Church and dealing with abortion and school who took the long journey to partic- state. “This trip taught me that in choice, and a resolution express- ipate in Catholic Days at the Capitol some circumstances, such as the ing support for Florida Gov. Ron in late March were Catholic high bill for parental consent for abor- DeSantis’ recent moves to expand school students. tion, the mix of church and state is environmental protections across The 29 students, split between exactly what is necessary and most the state. Bishop Verot Catholic High School effective,” Alexa said. The group was given a tour of the in Fort Myers and Cardinal Mooney Cardinal Mooney freshman, state Capitol and the students par- Catholic High School in Sarasota, Liam Donovan, added it was good ticipated in a mock debate in the gained a great deal from their expe- to get to meet the state legislators in state house chambers. rience: insight about key issues vital person, but was surprised to learn Nicholas Otzko, a Bishop Verot to faithful Catholics, meeting state that some didn’t know key details senior, said traveling up to Talla- legislators, and knowledge of the on issues that were deemed vital hassee opened his “eyes to see how state legislative process. to the Catholic contingent. “I ap- people can come together for the Devin LeClair, a freshman at preciated having the opportunity same cause, appealing to our gov- Cardinal Mooney said the trip to give the local representatives the ernment to make change in our lo- helped him learn about the process Catholic perspective on important cal communities.” in which decisions are made in our issues.” Brigid Rowan, a Cardinal government. Bishop Frank J. Dewane took Mooney freshman, enjoyed the trip “It was also nice to be there part in Catholic Days and was im- and said she learned a great deal amongst people in office represent- pressed by the enthusiasm of the about the inner workings of state ing our beliefs and values as Catho- high school students. “They were government. “All in all, I enjoyed lics in such a large group,” Devin a remarkable group to see,” Bishop my time there and I would go again said. “When I first signed up to go Dewane said. “I’m so proud to know without a doubt.” on the trip I was in it for the com- that our Diocese had the largest Anna Latell, a Bishop Verot The Diocese of Venice contingent at Catholic Days at the Capitol munity service hours but when I group of young people for this im- freshman, was excited to witness held in Tallahassee is seen with Bishop Frank J. Dewane. (STEVE got there I started to invest myself portant gathering.” state senate and house sessions and MADDEN | FCCB) in the Catholic group and began to Catholic Days is sponsored by meeting her state house represen- support the bills they were trying to the Florida Conference of Catholic tative as well as the president of the at the Capitol because it is absolute- celebrated by the Bishops of Florida pass.” Bishops and the Diocese trip was senate. “It really made me feel like I ly eye-opening. I want to see more at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas Some of the students didn’t know organized by Jeanne Berdeaux, Di- had a voice as a Catholic,” she said. students there next year.” n More in Tallahassee for the partici- what to expect from the Catholic ocese Respect Life Director. “Students should definitely take the The culminating event of Catho- pants from across the state as well Days at the Capitol trip. Alexa Dos- While in Tallahassee, confer- opportunity to go to Catholic Days lic Days at the Capitol is a Red Mass, as state legislators. n 12477-0412 April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A6 NET Retreat inspires young Catholics BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

VENICE | Youth from five differ- ent parishes opened their hearts to the loving word of God for two days, and left a Lenten retreat inspired and motivated to spread the Good News. In what is becoming a regular opportunity for young people in the Diocese of Venice to grow spiritu- ally, high school youth participated in a retreat lead by members of NET Ministries (National Evangelization Team based in Minnesota) March 29-31 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Bishop Frank J. Dewane with young men and women during a March 31 NET Ministries Retreat in Venice. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Retreat Center in Venice. The NET team retreat was an in- in the world and how I am supposed of reconciliation. Several admitted Young tense 48 hours for the teens who of- to live my life with Jesus at my side.” to crying in the presence of the Lord men and ten approach the time as something During the retreat, the young and then later when they were able women they have to do but leave changed in women and men were separated to remove the weight of their sins dance during their faith forever. and then those groups were split through confession. the NET A young lady from Epiphany Ca- off into smaller teams led by NET Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrat- Ministries thedral explained how the weekend members. This was done to create a ed Mass for the group March 31, La- retreat surprised her with how deep she comfortable atmosphere for every- etare Sunday, the mid-point of the held looked at herself and her relation- one while allowing each teen to get Lenten Season, and said it is a time at Our ship with Christ. This powerful a full and enriching experience. to review how they are doing during Lady of self-examination evoked tears and Overall, the youth were given ba- so far on the spiritual journey and to Perpetual smiles, sometimes at the same time. sic prayer tools while encouraging look forward with a greater greater Help “It was an emotional rollercoaster each of them to become more active determination to try to live up to Retreat that put me in a place I need to be: in their faith life. the Lenten commitments that they Center in closer to the Lord.” Throughout the weekend, the made on Ash Wednesday. Venice. For many of the participants, NET members performed a variety The Bishop reminded the young the weekend was a complete break of dramas (skits), which demon- women and men that they should from their regular lives, putting strated real-world situations as well continually change each time they the chaos of life aside – including as life lessons on how to deal with encounter Christ. Whether it is in technology – to focus on finding the others the way Jesus calls us to live the Mass, through confession, or story and do as the young son did, nity to stand up and reflect on their healing love of Christ. What they and act. The smaller groups com- through living their lives as a reflec- no matter how far one strays, to al- experiences with the whole group found often surprised them. peted in educational games, which tion of the Light of the Lord in the ways return home to the Lord and about how they personally grew in “I was really nervous about tested their knowledge of the faith world, they must be changed. say they were wrong so as to receive a deeper and stronger connection spending so much time talking and in a fun and interesting way. Citing the Gospel reading of the God’s mercy. with Christ. learning about God and Christ and A highlight for everyone was day, the parable of the prodigal son “Take responsibility of who you The parishes represented at the everything,” said a young man from during the second evening which, from the , Bishop are, or are not, for the Lord,” Bishop NET retreat were, St. Katharine St. Cecilia Parish in Fort Myers. “I included eucharistic adoration and Dewane told the young men and Dewane continued. Drexel in Cape Coral; Our Lady of really came to understand my place the opportunity for the sacrament women to put themselves into the The retreat concluded after more the Angels in Lakewood Ranch; Our than 48 hours of non-stop spiritual Lady of Mount Carmel in Osprey; St. activity, when the young women Cecilia in Fort Myers; and Epiphany Warning: Text and email SCAM alert in the Diocese and men were given the opportu- Cathedral in Venice. n

VENICE | The faithful of the son purchase the gift card and text/ email service provider. Diocese of Venice need to be careful email the redemption code and PIN There is already an established Share your CATHOLIC VALUES when responding to requests for fi- number. process in place on how parishio- & Enjoy a great cultural EXPERIENCE nancial help from Diocesan/Parish “This is a well-crafted and tar- ners can make donations and par- priests and staff. geted attack on the Catholic Church ticipate in the life of the parish. It has once again been brought to across the country which continues Whenever a parishioner is wor- the attention of the Diocese of Ven- to repeatedly affect our Diocese,” ried about any request for money Host a FRENCH Catholic youth ice that parishioners have received explained Diocese Information from the parish or a priest, they • (ages 14-18) text/email messages from people Technology Director Roger Navar- should immediately call their par- 3 and 4 week visits available Summer 2019 pretending to be clergy - including ro. “These text/email messages are ish and under no circumstances Bishop Frank J. Dewane - or parish fakes that should not be respond- should they respond to these scam staff, requesting donations in the ed to. Whenever in doubt, people requests. form of gift cards and/or wire trans- should call the parish or school and “The best defense against this fers. verify the validity of the request.” sort of serious scam is to raise These messages often come from It is Diocesan policy that neither awareness in the community,” Na- text/emails that look similar to of- the Bishop, nor priest or staff to re- varro said. “Do not respond to the ficial Diocesan/Parish numbers or quest donations in the form of gift messages; do not click links in these accounts and often greet the recipi- cards, PayPal, MoneyGram, etc. messages; and do not open any at- ent by name and have the priest’s, Without this awareness, some have tachments in these messages,” Na- Bishop’s, or staff member’s name responded to the spoofed messages, varro said. Warning notifications in the from line and/or closing sig- with bad consequences, including have been sent out to all Diocesan nature of the message. The recent loss of funds. parishes several times in the past Anne-Catherine SPAM claim that the priest/Bishop/ It has been common that the year, he added. [email protected] staff member is in need of gift cards email addresses used have been It is recommended that this in- www.inspiredgateways.us (305) 297 0320 or money to aid a sick child or rela- nearly identical to the actual Dioce- formation is shared immediately, as tive. The gift cards/money request- san/parish email. but instead of be- this situation requires vigilance on ed are often for gaming systems. ing an “org” email it is from a gmail. everyone’s part before anyone else

The message then asks that the per- com, yahoo.com or other common becomes victims of this crime. n 12914-0412 A7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019 STREAM going strong in Diocesan schools

BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

CAPE CORAL | The Diocese of Venice STREAM educational plat- form (Science, Technology, Engi- neering and Math, with Religion and Arts) has been growing in Di- ocesan Catholic Schools in recent years. The impact of providing students the opportunity to develop key skills in the sciences while staying grounded in their faith is making a positive impact for each student. St. Joseph Catholic School in Bradenton has been building their St. Andrew Catholic School students prepare their "cars" for a Students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Bradenton do science and STREAM program through a col- "Veggie Race" March 28 in Cape Coral. (BOB REDDY | FC) engineering experiments as part of a STREAM program. (COURTESY) laborative partnership with the Orlando Science Center and the During a March evening, par- into the curriculum. On March building using dried spaghetti and ner was pre-kindergartener, Ava Boston Museum of Science, inte- ents and students returned to 28 the school hosted their annual marshmallows, programming a ro- Vu. The elementary grade division grating their engineering into the school to share in a STREAM fes- STREAM night where students and bot to throw a basketball, or using winner was fourth-grader, Ricky elementary program, explained tival with 15 activity stations that their families visited classrooms different materials to make a cross. Magallanes. The middle school Principal Deborah Suddarth. were set up by the Orlando Sci- throughout the school where a va- The evening’s finale was the an- division winner was sixth-grader, Teachers at St. Joseph have ence Center team and supported riety of activities were taking place. nual “Veggie Car Races” where stu- Nicholas Tiisler. Winners were de- participated in staff development by teachers, parents, and alumni, Teachers — aided by the school’s dents raced their colorful home- termined by how far they traveled programs that created many engi- serving as volunteers. STREAM team members and Bish- made creations made of fruits and down the track. Nicholas’ racer was neering, project-based units avail- Thanks to a generous donor op Verot Catholic High School stu- vegetables. The race was divided the only car to cross the finish line. able for all grade levels. and Title IV funding, engineering dents — invited visitors to engage into three grade-level divisions According to research, schools Students enjoyed exciting learn- program materials have been pro- and learn through experimenta- and went off in pairs down a ramp with STREAM-based education ing explorations when the edu- vided for all grade levels (including tion and exploratory activities and onto the floor. are more readily preparing stu- cational outreach team from the preschool) to increase the integra- about science, technology, reli- Many vehicles only made it a dents for the world of the future, Orlando Science Center arrived on tion of engineering and project- gion, engineering, art and math. short distance, some fell off the where cross-discipline knowledge campus and set up a mobile plan- based learning during the upcom- Activities, designed by the teach- ramp and many lost tires along will be the key to success. This ap- etarium, a life-size Angry Birds ing 2019-2020 school year. ers, ranged in interest from pre-k the race course. Each racer was proach is also supportive of all stu- physics area, a robotics lab, and St. Andrew Catholic School in through eighth grade. Some of the cheered on by their fellow students dents allowing a variety of interest their “Kaboom!” show experiment- Cape Coral has been at the forefront activities included painting using and family. to be addressed at a pace that guar- ing with chemical reactions. of integrating a STREAM program dry ice and food coloring, making a The primary grade division win- antees success. n

NEWSbriefs PARISH STEPS UP FOR HABITAT YOUTH STAND FOR UNBORN Father Jack Easter Sunday TV Costello (right), Rector Mass at regular time of Epiphany The Television Mass for the Home- Cathedral in bound for Easter Sunday will be one Venice, presents hour and air at the regular time. in the a check for northern portions of the Diocese: 9:30 $20,000 on April a.m. on the CW Network. In the south- 4 to Habitat ern portions of the Diocese, 10:30 a.m., for Humanity on WFTX-TV (FOX-4). Check your local South Sarasota listings for channel information or call County House 941-484-9543. that Faith Built initiative April Former 4. (COURTESY PHOTOS) The St. Peter the Apostles Parish Youth Group in Naples stood administrator of prayerful vigil for life March 30 in front of Planned Parenthood as part of the 40 Days for Life. St. Catherine dies MASS WITH FORT MYERS SCHOOL Msgr. Martin J. Cassidy, former ad- ministrator of St. Catherine Parish in PARISH HALL COMES DOWN Sebring from 1965-1967, died March 27. He was 88. Msgr. Cassidy was born The parish hall in Ireland and ordained June 2, 1957, of St. Michael for the Diocese of St. Andrews and Ed- the Archangel inburgh. He moved to the Archdiocese Parish in of Miami in 1960 and served at parish- Sarasota was es in Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Opa- torn down on April 2 to Locka, Hallandale, Sebring, Miami, make way Riviera Beach, Plantation, and Lauder- for a new dale-By-The-Sea. He was given the title building. The of monsignor in 2008, and retired from new hall will full-time ministry in 2010. A Mass of Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrated a Mass for students of Bishop better serve Christian Burial was celebrated April Verot Catholic High School April 3 in Fort Myers at St. Cecilia Parish. the community 3 at Assumption Parish in Lauderdale- During the Mass the Bishop encouraged students to continue to do with upgraded By-The-Sea. good things for others as Lent season progressed. facilities. April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A8

of peace and solidarity among legal needs of its income-eligible incarcerated in any of the 21 jails/ for volunteer angels to donate DIOCESAN EVENTS all peoples. The guest speaker clients in South Sarasota County. prisons throughout the Diocese. their time and talent to the center. is Dr. Matthew Tapie, Assistant To request an appointment: 941- No previous experience required; Faithful willing to volunteer for a Chrism Mass: April 16, 10:30 Professor of Theology and the 244-0308, CenacleLegal@gmail. newcomers are paired with few hours a week or a few hours p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Director for the Center for com. CLS offices are located at experienced volunteers. Contact a month in all different areas of Tampa Ave. W., Venice. Join Catholic-Jewish Studies at St. Leo 237 N. Nassau St., Venice. https:// Robert Hiniker: 863-558-0407, support are welcome. 941-486- priests, deacons and Bishop Frank University. All members of the cenaclelegalservices.org/. [email protected]. 0233, [email protected]. J. Dewane for the blessing of the Jewish Community are encouraged holy oils, which are used in the Television Mass for the Family counselor. Catholic Our Mother’s House seeks to attend, especially survivors of administration of the Sacraments. homebound in the northern Charities of Collier County is volunteers for an on-site child care the Holocaust and their families, Priests and deacons celebrating 25 portions of the Diocese: 9:30 seeking a bilingual volunteer for center. Volunteers are needed to as well as members of the Catholic and 50 years of their ordination a.m. on the CW Network; in the the Family Counseling Center in work three-hour shifts, Monday- Community of the Diocese of are recognized. All are encouraged southern portions of the Diocese, Naples. Brenda Lee Anderson, Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Our Venice in Florida. A reception will to attend in support of our clergy 10:30 a.m., on WFTX-TV (FOX- [email protected]; Mother’s House provides shelter follow in the Parish Hall. and to participate in this important 4). Check your local listings for 239-455-2655, ext. 100. and guidance to single mothers Holy Week celebration. Deeper Waters online series: channel information. Leaflet Experienced fathers willing and their children, who would May 13 to July 5, Mary: Mother of missals are available upon request otherwise be homeless. 941-894- Masses for Victims of Child to coach new dads how to God. Presented by the Institute for by calling 941-484-9543 and asking 2378. Abuse: April 24, 8:30 a.m., take care of their family and Catholic Studies and Formation. about the TV Mass or by writing: Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa be a great father are needed at Join the social justice Learn more about the basic TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 Ave. W., Venice, and April 25, Pregnancy Solutions Inc. Offices advocate network. The Diocesan fundamental Catholic teachings on Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. 8 a.m., St. Leo the Great Parish, in Venice, North Port and Port Peace and Justice Office invites you the Blessed Virgin Mary. Explore Gail Ardy: 941-486-4714, ardy@ 28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Charlotte. Callie Cowan, Pregnancy to become one of it’s social justice authentic Marian devotion and dioceseofvenice.org. Springs. Celebrated by Bishop Solutions Executive Director, 941- advocates, who contact legislators spirituality. Teacher Joshua Marzin, Frank J. Dewane for intention Safe Environment training: 408-7100. when notified by the Peace and Diocese Director of Evangelization. of praying for all victims of child Report all abuses against minors to AFCAAM, a program of Justice Office. No fees or costs are Online course offers ability to abuse. All are encouraged to the Florida Department of Children Catholic Charities, 3681 Michigan involved. For more information: watch weekly lectures at a time attend. and Families at 1-800-962-2873. To Ave., Fort Myers, needs volunteers peace&justice@dioceseofvenice. that is convenient for you. Details report abuse by diocesan personnel org, 941-484-9543. Prime Rib Thursday: April 25, for reception desk. Requirements: and registration: https://institute- or volunteers, also call the Diocesan personable, basic computer and St. Martha’s Early Learning servings start at 4:30 p.m., Our Lady dov.org, call 941-766-7334. Victims Assistance Coordinator at of Perpetual Help Retreat Center copier knowledge, excellent Center in Sarasota is looking Scripture Conference with 941-416-6114. (OLPH), 3989 South Moon Drive, phone skills, can lift 25lbs. Strong for volunteers to help the staff Scott Hahn: May 18, 10 a.m.-3 Venice. Chef Brian’s slow-roasted preference for bilingual (Spanish/ with the day-to-day operations of p.m., Bishop Verot Catholic High English) candidates. 30 hours: the preschool, assist certified VPK prime rib buffet. $24.95 donation School, 5598 Sunrise Drive, Fort per person. Seating is limited. RSVP COMMUNITY Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 teachers with reading and playing Myers. This conference will feature p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; in the different working areas. by April 15 to https://olph-retreat. several talks on Scriptures and EVENTS org/. Friday 9 a.m.-noon. 239 461-0233. Contact Blair Gladding: 941-355- includes lunch. Register at www/ 4680, ext. 307; bgladding@ccdis1. Divine Mercy Sunday: 2:15 Catholic Charities Diocese of Project Rachel Retreat: April dioceseofvenice.org/calendar. org. p.m., April 28, St. William Parish, Venice Inc. annually serves about 27, at a private, confidential Blessing of the Bikes: May 601 Seagate Drive, Naples. Service 40,000 people in need in the 10 location. Project Rachel offers hope 19, noon, Our Lady of Perpetual starts with praying the rosary, counties of Southwest Florida. The and healing after abortion for Help Retreat Center, 3989 South followed by a procession of the agency has 31 service locations MASSES/PRAYER women and men. Contact Sylvia via Moon Drive, Venice. Bishop Frank Divine Mercy image led by the throughout the Diocese of Venice phone or text at 941-412-5860 or J. Dewane will bless all motorbikes SESSIONS [email protected] Knights of Columbus, Exposition that offer a variety of programs. at event hosted by the Knights Catholic Charities depends greatly for details. All calls are confidential. of the Blessed Sacrament, and First Friday Holy Hour of Columbus. Cookout after the on volunteers and volunteer Divine Mercy Chaplet. Fred or Barb Adoration with chant choir: 6-7 Ignatian Preached Retreats: blessing. Please RSVP to George opportunities are always available. Goduti, 239-261-4810. p.m., St. Peter the Apostle Parish, April 28-May 1. Our Lady of Lopez at [email protected]. www.catholiccharitiesdov.org, 941- Naples area Vacation Bible 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Perpetual Help Retreat Center Free mental health 488-5581. Schools: Running throughout Naples. 239-774-3337. (OLPH), 3989 South Moon Drive, counseling by Catholic June in the Naples area with the Disaster Amateur Radio Venice. Silent retreat that includes Charities: Diocese of Venice, Inc. Spanish prayer group: “Oasis theme “Roar! Life is wild - God Network (DARN) of Catholic scheduled conferences each day, Counseling services for adults, de Agua Viva,” Thursdays 7-9 is Good!” Each day is from 8 Charities seeks volunteers to Mass, and an opportunity to meet children and families who lived in p.m., St. Jude Parish, 3930 17th St., a.m.-12:30 p.m., and includes provide emergency and backup at least once with the retreat Florida during Hurricane Irma. To Sarasota. Carlos Agustin, 941-350- lessons, fun and games for communications for disaster director. The conference topics schedule an appointment in English 3853; Diana Diaz, 941-735-6748. children pre-K4 to entering response teams in their community center around Ignatian spirituality, or Spanish: Sarasota 941-355-4680, Novena of life to the fifth grade in the fall. Dates, in the immediate aftermath of prayer, and discernment. Each ext. 311; Naples 239-455-2655; of Jesus and the locations and links to registration any type of disaster. All volunteers retreat is four days and all rooms Bonita Springs 239-390-2928; Fort Immaculate Heart of Mary: follow: June 3-7, St. John the are licensed FCC amateur radio are single occupancy. Register by Myers 239-337-4193; Everglades first Fridays after 11 a.m. Mass, St. Evangelist Parish, 625 111th Ave. operators or agree to take the April 18 at https://olph-retreat.org/ City 239-919-9599; Immokalee 239- Joseph Parish, 3100 26th St. W., ignatian-spirituality-retreats. N., saintjohntheevangelist.com; steps required to obtain a license. 657-6242. Volunteers are needed in the 10 Bradenton. Ada Feldman: 941-755- Second Annual Walk to Our June 10-14, St. William Parish, 3951. Young adult opportunities: 601 Seagate Drive, saintwilliam. counties of the Diocese and can Lady: May 4, 8 a.m., Our Lady Tridentine Latin Mass: • Naples area, Theology on org; June 17-21, St. Agnes Parish, serve from a fully equipped radio of Lourdes Parish, 1301 Center Sundays, 7:15 and 8:45 a.m., Corpus Tap, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., first 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road, base station or be a member of the Road, Venice. Participants will Christi Mission, 7775 Vanderbilt Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist stagnesnaples.com; June 24-28, in-residence group and operate process while praying the rosary Beach Road, Naples. Confession, Parish; second Tuesdays, St. Agnes St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 5225 from their home or personal 6.6 miles to Our Lady of Perpetual 30 minutes before Mass begins in Parish; third Tuesdays, St. Peter the Golden Gate Parkway www. vehicle using their own gear. Help Retreat Center, 3989 South chapel. 239-262-8127, oremus@ Apostle Parish; fourth Tuesdays, St. stelizabethseton.org. Radio base stations are in Venice, Moon Drive. A May Crowning will Sarasota, Bradenton, Fort Myers, naples.net. William Parish. Vacation Bible School: June conclude the walk, which will be Naples, Arcadia, Port Charlotte Tridentine Latin Mass: • Lehigh Acres area, LOFT, third 17-21, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Patrick followed by lunch. The event is and Immokalee. Only one general Sundays, 12:15 p.m. (2:15 p.m. in Mondays, 6 p.m., St. Raphael Parish, 7900 Bee Ridge Road, free. Registration details will be meeting a year and network meets season), Resurrection Parish, 8121 Parish, 2514 Lee Blvd. 239-369- Sarasota. All are welcome. Pre- available soon. on air once a month to make sure Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers. 239- 1831. School age 3 through Grade 12 Diocesan Scout Awards all channels are loud and clear. 481-7171. • Fort Myers area, “Rooted at St. and adult volunteers. Time to get Ceremony and Mass: May 5, Anyone interested can contact John XXIII,” first Thursdays, 7:15 on Board the St. Patrick VBS Ship. Eucharistic Adoration: 11 a.m., Epiphany Cathedral, 310 Andy Durette, 508-641-2074 or p.m. Kelly Evers, 239-561-3022. Call 941-378-1703 X309 for more Tuesdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m., except Tampa Avenue West, Venice. Mass [email protected]. holidays and holy days, St. Sarasota area, Theology on information. celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Guadalupe Social Services Elizabeth Seton Parish, 5260 28th Tap, April 25, May 16, June 20 and Free rosary repair service: Dewane, followed by an awards of Catholic Charities seeks Ave. S.W., Naples. 239-455-3900, July 18, 7 p.m., Mandeville Beer Send your broken rosaries in a ceremony and lunch. Scouts and individuals and groups who ext. 201. Garden, 428 Lemon Ave., Sarasota. padded envelope to Betty and Dick Scouters are invited to process in would like to help serve the Joshua Mazrin at mazrin@ Holden, 7930 Estero Blvd. #592, Eucharistic adoration: first wearing their uniforms. Award poor in Immokalee. Volunteer dioceseofvenice.org. Fort Myers, FL 33931. Rosaries will Fridays, 6 p.m., with chant choir, applications need to be turned in opportunities include food pantry be repaired and returned within St. Peter the Apostle Parish, 5130 to Robert Paquette before April “Witnessing Faith With distribution, daily and weekly the week of receipt. Donations Rattlesnake Hammock Road, 15 at the Catholic Center, 1000 Bishop Dewane”: last Fridays, administrative tasks, monthly of old rosaries are also accepted Naples. 239-774-3337. Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. 8:30 a.m., on 1660 AM in Naples, mailings, serving lunch at the Casa which will be repaired and sent to Eucharistic adoration: Fridays, For more details, contact Janet and 1410 AM and 106.7 FM in Fort Maria Soup Kitchen and more. missions. Include a note indicating 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (excluding Good Thorne at 941-484-9543 or thorne@ Myers. Listen anywhere online at Contact Program Director Peggy repair or donation. 239-463-3993. Friday); and Mondays, 9 a.m.-10 dioceseofvenice.org. RelevantRadio.com. Join Bishop Rodriguez: 239-657-6242, julian@ [email protected]. a.m. (Oct.-May), St. Frances X. Yom HaShoah Hour of Frank J. Dewane for his monthly catholiccharitiescc.org. talks. You can also find them at Cabrini Parish, 12001 69th St. E., Remembrance: May 5, 2:30 St. Vincent de Paul, Naples, http://dioceseofvenice.org/our- Parrish, 941-776-9097. p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, needs volunteers. The thrift stores bishop/bishop-frank-j-dewane/. Eucharistic adoration: Fridays, 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. VOLUNTEERS in Bonita Springs offer fun while Commemoration of the Holocaust Legal help available for noon-7 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral NEEDED working as cashier, sorter or pricer. Parish, 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. as an interreligious gathering needy: Cenacle Legal Services Greta, 239-775-2907, option 3. bringing members of the Catholic Inc. (CLS), a not-for-profit legal Private prayer and Benediction. Prison ministry. Join a team Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Jewish communities together aid organization, in partnership 941-484-3505. of volunteers who share God’s Retreat Center, Venice, is looking to recommit to the promotion with the Diocese of Venice, serves love and mercy with those A9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019

LONG-SLEEVE RELIEF Advocates work to reverse unfit conditions for farmworkers MAURICE BEAULIEU CAMPAIGN CONCLUDES HOLY THURSDAY of the Florida Catholic staff As our Long-Sleeve Relief Campaign voice. In this edition, we focus upon ORLANDO | The controversary comes to a close, the Florida two issues of critical importance of Florida’s farmworkers goes deep- Catholic offers thanks to to farmworkers and how er than working in overwhelm- those readers who have advocates work on a legis- ing heat without water or access to offered prayers, shirts lative level to have those shade. Exposure to pesticides cause and financial support. As concerns addressed. serious illnesses and possible death part of the campaign’s To donate to Long- for the fieldworkers, as well as likely logo — To Clothe and Sleeve Relief or to find mental health issues passed down Empower — the Florida donation sites, visit www. to unborn children. Catholic has highlighted thefloridacatholic.org/lsr or Problems stemming from heat two of many projects that offer call Tammy at 407-373-0075 or illness are easier to eradicate than members of the community ways to 1-888-275-9953. support themselves and offer them a those from pesticides. If a worker suffers from heat exhaustion, there are specific rules in effect that su- glect altogether. For nearly 20 years, Economos has pervisors must legally take to solve This information comes as no made it her life’s work to spread the the problem. Sickness from pesti- surprise to Jeannie Economos, pes- word of the current risks the farm- cides, however, is not as simple to ticide safety and environmental workers endure on a daily basis and differ from heat stress, and there- health project coordinator of the the hazards allowed by government fore, is easier to misdiagnose or ne- Farmworker Association of Florida. officials. “It is important there must be protections for all outside work- ers,” Economos said of the lack of concern that still faces agricultural er is ill from pesticide exposure, understand the risks of the job. PILGRIMAGE TO CELEBRATE THE workers. an employer must follow protocol Furthermore, a two-week pe- While exposure to heat is ex- to transport the sick employee to riod to allow new workers to adapt pected for farmworkers and can be a hospital. Because heat and pes- to Florida’s scorching sun would Feast of Saint Faustina solved through water, shade, and ticide symptoms are hard to diag- regulate the gradual productivity rest, pesticide contact is dreaded nose as they are similar, it creates of a new hire without the fear of los- because regulation has been hin- an even more difficult situation for ing his or her job from fatigue. “Ac- at the Shrine of Divine Mercy dered in the past. Putting a stop to the farmworker by providing a win- climation is important,” Economos in Stockbridge, MA plus, chemicals used in Florida agricul- dow of doubt for the employer to said of farmworkers who come to ture is a dire situation. “It is easier accept responsibility for pesticide Florida from different regions, do- North American Shrines to get attention to heat stress,” even contamination. mestic and foreign. “Guest work- though “pesticides affect us all,” Orlando Democrat Representa- ers are not acclimated and that will St. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada Economos said, whose experience tive Guillermo Smith has intro- make heat stress more probable.” with pesticides is extensive. “Stud- duced a heat stress bill. Since nearly Economos wants to see a trans- Our Lady of the Cape ies have shown us the learning dis- 50 percent of fieldworkers already formation in the agricultural sys- Saint Joseph Oratory and abilities in children and neuro-de- arrive at the jobs dehydrated, and tem. “We are moving towards food velopment problems. Farmworkers with over 70 percent ending the day sovereignty,” she said of building Notre Dame Cathedral in Montreal get the brunt of [the after effects] be- far worse, this bill would ensure worker societies that will allow cause they get exposed (the most).” their health is considered a priority farmworkers more independence. Oct. 3–Oct. 11, 2019 Chlorpyrifos, a toxin derived by their employers, thereby making “We have community gardens” from a WWII nerve gas now used by pesticide symptoms more obvious that will “bridge barriers by har- agricultural companies to eradicate when they happen. vesting their own food” by “sharing insects and other pests from dam- The bill would promise a state- knowledge from different races and Also, Conference on Healing the Family aging crops, was restricted in 2000 wide benchmark for all Florida cultures.” Tree and Healing Mass on October 4 from certain locales in Florida. The farmworkers. Guaranteed breaks Economos hopes to witness im- EPA under the Obama-administra- every two-hours, free fresh drink- provements towards citizenship View the spectacular New England foliage tion couldn’t come to a conclusion ing water, loose clothing and shad- for the workers because most are regarding the pesticide’s possible ed areas provided by employers frightened to mention their legal We will stay in Niagara Falls the last two nights health issues and legality. There- would be mandatory. Requiring status as an immigrant for fear of fore, any revocations against Chlor- employers to check periodically potential repercussions. “If they On Thursday evening we will have dinner in the pyrifos was reversed in early 2017 for signs of heat exhaustion would are unafraid of their immigration famous revolving dining room at the Skylon under the Trump administration, oblige responsibility and imple- status, then the workers would be Tower where you can view the illuminated falls. making Chlorpyrifos fully avail- ment safety measures for the work- more empowered to speak out,” she able again. ers as outlined in the bill. said. “They want respect and dig- Price $2,200 per person double The line where sickness occurs Equally as important is the em- nity and recognition for who they occupancy including airfare and all taxes from heat exhaustion or pesticide phasis on education. Under legisla- are. Why should they get low pay is blurry. Both have similar signs, tion, employers would be forced to and health issues? There would be Price for land only $1,800 per person such as cramps, vomiting, and train their workers in their native no farms if there were no farmwork- double occupancy muscle weakness. By law, if a work- languages to ensure the workers ers.” Before ending, Economos made it a point to affirm that because Price includes round trip airfare from all the major US cities, farmworkers feed the world, con- transportation, tours, hotels and two meals daily. Deadline for deposit of sumers are indebted to them. The $200 is due by June 7, 2019. Make check payable to Poland-Medjugorje LEWIS current anti-immigration conver- Pilgrimage and mail to Poland-Medjugorje Pilgrimage, P.O. Box 281059, sation in this country is “harm- East Hartford, CT 06128. Balance due by July 5, 2019. 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LONG-SLEEVE RELIEF Fair Food Program proves to be essential for Florida farmworkers

MAURICE BEAULIEU rest in the shade and clean drinking But there is hope for change. The of the Florida Catholic staff water for the farmworkers. “4 for Fair Food” tour specifically If a worker suffered an injury organized college protests aimed at ORLANDO | Rising against while on the job or didn’t come to Wendy’s fast-food locales. Recently, economic and social struggles isn’t work due to an illness, it was likely The Gainesville City Commission anything new for the farmworkers the job would not be there for them passed a unanimous pledge urg- of Florida. It takes faith to “Keep the next day. “People had no ing both Wendy’s on the Uni- fighting to guarantee basic human rights. They would lose pay versity of Florida’s campus rights,” said Silvia Perez, senior staff and then get fired,” Perez to join the program. This member and leader of the Coalition said of the uncertainty to resolution has over- of Immokalee Workers. People from keep a job. But the Fair whelming sponsorship all over the world, specifically those Food Program put a stop from the university’s from Central and South American to that. Now, there is no student-body to cancel countries, come to the U.S. to make threat of losing their jobs its contract with Wendy’s. a better living for themselves and if they miss a day’s work. On March 14, 2019, the co- their families by working on tomato Before the program was es- alition held a massive gather- farms for giant fast-food chains. tablished, it was common for the ing at the University of Florida to Although thankful to have these farmworkers to bear sexual ha- highlight the potential injustices chances, some of Florida’s farm- rassment from their supervisors that Wendy’s continues to make for In this 2012 Florida Catholic file photo, farmworkers and advocates workers still face various obstacles Improvements to the system have its agricultural workers. “We went marched to Publix headquarters in Lakeland to inspire the grocery prohibiting safe-working condi- been designed to allow any situa- to gain support against Wendy’s,” chain to join the Fair Food program. tions because of the resistance by tions that needed attention, includ- Perez said of her presence at the certain food providers to accept re- ing a 24-hour hotline for com- Gainesville campus. “Students sponsibility. As a result, the Coali- plaints, such as “if a crew leader is have a lot of power.” Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council 13172, Boca Raton, presents... tion of Immokalee Workers, a hu- harassing a worker, they can call Regarding the CIW’s calls for ac- man-rights organization based in the hotline and report them.” tion, a spokesperson for Wendy’s Immokalee, have developed many Historically, the coalition has stated, “We do not believe that join- Pilgrimage to Israel Discovery programs to combat workforce in- made major progress for farm- ing their program is the only way to with optional 4-night Jordan post-tour extension adequacies by ensuring equal op- workers around the country. In the act responsibly, and we pride our- portunities. early 2000s, the coalition worked to selves on our relationships with in- October 16-24, 2019 The Fair Food Program is the convince fast-food chains, such as dustry-leading suppliers who share driving force of the coalition that McDonalds, Burger King and Taco our commitment to quality, integ- Come travel to the Holy Land with Father Richard Champigny, O.Carm. promises Florida’s farmwork- Bell, to join the Fair Food Program. rity and ethics … This move further ers fair rights. Directed by Perez The coalition served as a major in- strengthens our commitment to whose resume spans 11 years fluence for human-rights for chang- responsible sourcing practices by filled with vast experience as a ing the way those corporations view providing safe, indoor working con- fieldworker and now as a civil the respect they have for the people ditions, shelter from the elements rights advocate, she knows of the who pick the vegetables their cus- and environmental contaminants, potential nightmares that an em- tomers eat. reduced water and land use bur- ployer who doesn’t endorse the However, Wendy’s, the Ameri- dens, and a significantly reduced program can inflict on their em- can fast-food chain, has refused to need for chemical pesticides.” ployees. Speaking to the Florida participate in the program for some Only time will tell if Wendy’s will Catholic through a translator, Per- time now. Even with the pressure support the Fair Food Program. ez expounded on past problems from the coalition, Wendy’s chose Perez is hopeful and keeps the faith. farmworkers faced without the to purchase tomatoes directly from “We have always had so much sup- Fair Food Program and how their Mexico and Canada and American port from people of faith,” Perez diligence for social reform has im- greenhouse industries, rather than said. “They have a very big role to proved over the years. join the Fair Food Program. play in our campaign.” n “(Prior to the Fair Food Pro- gram), it was normal to face sexual 12885-0412 harassment, forced labor, and low Highlights: Jaffa, Caesarea, Nazareth, Cana, wages,” Perez said. “For any women Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, working in the fields, they faced Father Richard Champigny , Church of the Transfiguration, very long days.” Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity, Jerusalem, The manual labor required for Celebrate Mass Mount of Olives, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a farmworker on one of Florida’s Daily many tomato fields endured harsh Will celebrate MASS SCHEDULE Western Wall, Via Dolorosa conditions, as well. “They carried Daily Monday-Friday 8 a.m. buckets of 32 pounds,” Perez said, 45 years on June 16 Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. Price $4,449 per person double occupancy concerning the daily jobs of many Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., Noon Price $5,449 per person single occupancy of the farmworkers who didn’t get All are Welcome Price $4,419 per person triple occupancy paid by the hour—but by the buck- 1924 Zephyr Ave., Fort Pierce • www.stmarkftpierce.org • 772-461-8150 et. 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After searching for spiritual home, family Christopher and Kristin finds community and hope in Catholicism Booty attend Mass LINDA REEVES explored various organizations in a at Blessed Florida Catholic correspondent full-fledged search for a home. Sacrament “Growing up without religion, Church in OAKLAND PARK | Muslim without a community of people, I Oakland Park with Christopher Booty questioned the wanted to be part of something,” their babies, religion he practiced. So, he looked said Booty, who was raised in Pem- Catherine back into history, tracing the roots broke Pines. “I did one semester and Maythan. of Islam and other world religions. of college and dropped out. I was The family When he met up with Jesus Christ working at some dead-end jobs. I are Muslims and learned about God’s mercy, he didn’t have a vision. I was looking and are was hooked. for someone to tell me how to lead a converting to Christopher and his wife, Kris- moral life. In 2012, I became a Mus- Catholicism. tin, are being baptized during the lim.” They will all Easter Vigil at Blessed Sacrament Kristin is from a tiny village in be baptized Church in Oakland Park this year. the Canadian mountains. “I was during the Their daughter, 8-month-old Cath- raised agnostic,” she said about Easter Vigil. erine, and their son, Maytham, growing up without faith — only (LINDA who will be 3 in May, will also be the belief that it is impossible to REEVES | FC) baptized and welcomed into the know whether there is a God or a Catholic Church. future life. Kristin needed some- “They are converting from Is- thing more solid, something more lam,” said Father Robert Tywoniak, concrete. Christopher and Kristin met back further in history, tracing the Lent, they participated in ancient pastor of Blessed Sacrament. “I am In her third year at the Univer- through Facebook. They continued roots of and the min- rites called “scrutinies” which en- sure this is rare.” sity of British Columbia, she began to have conversations online and istry of Jesus, filled with healing, courage repentance and change in A native of Broward and practic- looking for a group to join. “I was al- through Skype, and at the end of love, compassion and mercy. “Even preparation for the Easter Vigil. ing Muslim, Christopher, 28, mar- ways looking for ways to be accept- 2013, they finally arranged a meet- though that was 2,000 years ago, the The Bootys’ story, while un- ried his Muslim wife Kristin, 27, ed by my peers,” she said. “I jumped ing near the Canadian and U.S. historical documents are there. You usual, also is also timely in the five years ago. Part Irish and a little around to different communities. I border. It was love at first sight, and see something is going on. They are era of “nones” — younger genera- English, Christopher grew up with- tried an atheist community and they felt like it was a solid match. talking about Christ,” he said. tions who identify with no religion. out spiritual guidance or a Chris- Buddhism. I found the Muslim Months later, they married. Kris- He began to rethink his Islamic Christopher’s own roots and history tian community, and as a teen, he community on campus.” tin moved to South Florida to begin religious practices and consider include parents who did not prac- life with her husband. She joined a spiritual alternative. “I started tice any faith, although his mother Christopher’s Muslim community thinking: Is this what I want to pass was born to a Methodist family and to practice Islam and take up the onto my kids?” his father was Catholic. Muslim way of life in South Florida. Kristin and Christopher visited “My dad was raised traditional Adjusting to life in Florida was Blessed Sacrament Church a year Catholic,” said Christopher, who difficult for Kristin, who came from ago after finding the parish’s wel- became emotional talking about Purchase a Personalized a town of a little over 1,000 people. coming website online. Maytham his beloved grandfather and his Christopher worked several low- was nearly two then, and Kristin witness of strong faith and Chris- paying jobs and then returned to was five months pregnant with tian values. “Both of my grandpar- school to further his education. Catherine. ents were Catholic. They were de- Facing Stone Now to They were living with Christopher’s “They came to us last year and vout. I have always had a soft spot parents, trying to make ends meet. they stayed with us,” said Dea- for Catholicism. I remember going Both he and Kristin found them- con John Okragleski of the parish. to Christmas Mass as a kid with my Ensure Completion by selves growing distant from the “They kept coming and they stuck grandparents.” members of the their Islamic group. with us through the summer.” He shared stories about his great They also found it increasingly dif- Christopher and Kristin felt like grandfather, a building superinten- June 2019! ficult to live the Islamic lifestyle, the parish was what they had been dent at the Basilica of the National which includes guidelines and di- seeking all these years. “I felt wel- Shrine of the Immaculate Concep- PERSONALIZED FACING rections for virtually every aspect of comed,” said Christopher. “We had tion. , life, from socializing to praying five people talking to us.” “We visited the basilica,” said $ times a day. Christopher and Kristin entered Christopher about a recent trip he STONES start at 3 000 Slipping away from their reli- the Rite of Christian Initiation of made with his wife to Washington, Ave Maria Catholic Church in Ave Maria, gion, both Kristin and Christopher Adults in September and began D.C., and the mother church of Florida offers you a unique opportunity to felt guilty, sinful and fearful. They the journey to the Catholic Church America. His grandfather’s name personalize a facing stone on this beautiful had no one to turn to for help and slowly, step by step; first learning is inscribed there on a memorial iconic church. Perfect for remembering a spiritual guidance. “You start to about the beliefs and practices, along with that of other faithful loved one or honoring a special person. feel hopeless,” Kristin said. “You then continuing to discern whether Catholics, a family legacy for gen- don’t have a way to repent. I said to embrace the faith. erations to come. please, I am sorry. Don’t send me “At best I feel very much at peace “We went to a Mass there. That to hell.” with God,” Christopher said. “If you was a moment for me. I remember Christopher struggled with the look over history and at the Old Tes- standing there and crying,” Chris- Islamic God he knew, the God of tament, you see we don’t deserve topher said. Abraham, but a God of conditional (God’s love and mercy). We didn’t “It is important for my children love. He began reading about the do the things we were supposed to to be raised as Christians,” he add- ORDEREmail DeborahYOURS Sweeney TODAY! prophet Muhammad, the founder do for salvation. He keeps giving us ed. “We live in this very dangerous [email protected] of Islam, which was established in chances.” culture. Kristin and I grew up with 239-261-5555 ext. 330 the seventh century, approximately As part of their process, the fam- no guidance, no identity to faith.

12909-0412 600 years after Christ. “I read these ily visited St. Mary Cathedral the Things have gotten a lot better since old books about the life of Muham- first Sunday of Lent, where they af- we came to blessed sacrament — The facing stone program was reinstated and mad. A lot of the stuff I was reading firmed their intention — and were the way we look at ourselves, our new facing stones were engraved on the inside is not talked about today.” accepted — to join the Church personal life. We have a brighter fu- and outside walls of the church in August 2018. He dug a little deeper and went during the Rite of Election. During ture and we have hope.” n April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS A12

CATHOLIC DAYS AT THE CAPITOL Delegates pray, advocate for laws that promote human dignity

MAURICE BEAULIEU “It’s a very important issue,” she of the Florida Catholic staff added, noting that the quality of en- joyment that visitors from around ORLANDO | Ora et labora: Pray the world come to experience has and work. Those are the two pillars been hindered by the harmful algae of Catholic Days at the Capitol, the that destroys most fish and other annual event where Florida’s bish- sea life. ops and lay diocesan representa- Florida’s focus on parental in- tives meet with state legislators to volvement in children’s lives also advocate for laws that protect and figured prominently in the bish- defend human life and dignity. ops’ conference concerns. Two new The Florida Conference of Catho- bills explored in the Senate and the lic Bishops sponsors Catholic Days, House would create the Family Em- which this year took place March powerment Scholarship Program 26-27. A highlight of the event is the that would raise grant options for annual Red Mass of the Holy Spirit lower-income families without where bishops, laity and Catholic compromising current programs, legislators come together to pray for such as the Florida Tax Credit. Miami Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado gives the homily at the Red Mass in Tallahassee on March 27. divine guidance. Although the Florida Tax Credit (STEVE MADDEN | FCCB) Now in its 44th year in Florida, has existed for over 14 years, en- the Red Mass is a tradition that suring education provisions for Several Catholic high schools dates to 13th century France. It families-in-need, it experienced participated in the Catholic Days, takes its name from the color worn a massive reduction in corporate including Cardinal Mooney in by the celebrants, red for the Holy donations last year, even though Sarasota, Bishop Verot in Fort My- Spirit. Miami Thomas “corporations give donations as a ers, and Cardinal Newman in West Wenski presided at the Mass along tax right off,” Berdeaux said. “But Palm Beach. with all of Florida’s bishops. Miami the donations have plateaued.” Ap- “Taking our students to the capi- Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado proximately 13,000 Florida students tol was an excellent way for them to delivered this year’s homily. on the waiting list for scholarships practice social justice and to realize “It’s one of the few times you can are presently in flux as a result of by getting involved they can make get all the bishops of Florida togeth- this cutback in contributions. a difference,” said Ann Frearson, er,” said Jeanne Berdeaux, director Senate Bill 7070 and House Bill campus minister at Cardinal New- of Respect Life Ministry in the Dio- 7075 would alleviate the waiting list man. cese of Venice, referring to the im- and give considerable power to par- Father Joseph Papes, chaplain of portance of Catholic Days. ents by allowing students to choose St. John Paul II High School in Boca In meetings with officials of the free or non-public schools to attend, Raton, has been attending Catholic Florida bishops’ conference and such as Catholic schools. Florida’s Days at the Capitol for 16 or 17 years. their Tallahassee representatives, Catholic schools have been ap- “It was great to see the growth of delegates from all seven Florida plauded for their high-achieving the laity taking political action and dioceses had an opportunity to dis- status in reading and math for voicing the message of the church to cuss how laws and regulations be- many years. our legislatures,” he said. “We have ing considered by legislators would The rights of pregnant minors had small groups of children in the conform to Catholic principles and also were discussed at the event. past, but this was the time we had affect the most vulnerable and mar- Currently, parental permission is such numbers.” n ginalized populations in the state. not required for abortion, only a CREATE Of the three topics discussed, “notification” from the clinic to the Aleen Stanton in West Palm Beach Florida Gov. Ron Desantis’ Bold Vi- parent. Bypass measures presently contributed to this report. A LEGACY sion for a Brighter Future was para- allow minors to petition Florida THAT LASTS mount. The proposed $625 million courts to have abortions without fiscal year budget ($2.5 billion pro- parental knowledge. “What if they FYI on FLCAN A LIFETIME. jected over the next 4 years) would send it [the notification] to the New, increased rates as of July 2018. Catholics are encouraged to take A charitable benefit Florida’s Everglades con- wrong house?” Berdeaux said of on political responsibility and servation and water quality. Along one of the various ways a minor gift annuity offers you immediate strengthen the presence of Catholic financial benefits and will help with the restoration of Florida’s nu- could still maneuver to obtain an values in the public square by AGE Annual Payout Rate communities that are poor in merous water springs and alterna- abortion. keeping abreast of the issues and resources but rich in faith for tive methods to provide clean wa- Senate Bill 1774 and House Bill the bishops’ positions on them. The 60 - 64 4.7 - 5.0% generations to come. ter, ridding the shorelines of algae 1335 would correct that by only Florida Catholic Advocacy Network 65 - 69 5.1 - 5.4% would be tackled in the new bill, as allowing a minor to abort a preg- (FLCAN), is a statewide, online well. nancy if specifically permitted by community established by Florida’s Receive fixed payments for life 70 - 74 5.6 - 6.1% The Bold Vision bill would secure her parent. Berdeaux is confident bishops to connect, educate and Get immediate and future tax 75 - 79 6.2 - 7.1% new jobs, too. Protection for south- of these bills “will be able to stand mobilize Florida’s Catholics on pub- benefits ern Florida’s marine life would in court,” she said. The proposed lic policy issues pertaining to life, 80 - 84 7.3 - 8.1% guarantee investments in job cre- laws would provide free counseling dignity, and the common good. Make a lasting impact ation, such as a task force assigned to minors without funds and would FLCAN subscribers receive via 85 - 89 8.3 - 9.2% email: For a personalized proposal, with algae prevention and other permit judicial waivers for abortion 90 + 9.5% scientific studies aimed at purifying if the pregnancy was the result of • Action alerts on key bills at both contact Betty Assell at 800-842-7804 Florida’s rivers and beaches. force. the state and federal levels that or [email protected]. In 2018, southern Florida suf- Andy Feuerbacher of Our Lady of allow for quick and easy messaging INCOME fered heavily from red tide. “You the Lakes in Deltona, is a Daytona to elected officials FOR can’t go to the beaches anymore,” State College student who attended • Reports, summaries, and LIFE! educational materials that identify Berdeaux said. Lee County coast- the event. The 19-year-old said he legislative proposals affecting is- lines especially, such as Ft. Myers wanted to participate to have his sues important to our faith Beach and Sanibel Island, took voice heard. • Calls for prayer. hard economic hits from reduced “I do feel we made a difference,” Those interested can sign up here: catholicextension.org/annuities 12834-0412 beach-goers and saw a lack of tour- he said. “We received overall sup- https://flaccb.org/join-take-action. ism from media coverage. port on all the bills.” A13 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019

POPE MEETS WITH MOROCCAN KING Education, dialogue essential for peace CINDY WOODEN SPECIAL CARE OF JERUSALEM URGED Catholic News Service RABAT, Morocco | Ten days after and especially the followers of the three RABAT, Morocco | Greeted U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s monotheistic religions, as a place of by King Mohammed VI, a steady visit to Jerusalem brought renewed encounter and as a symbol of peaceful rain, ululating women and cheer- attention to the status of the city, coexistence, where mutual respect and ing crowds, Pope Francis arrived in Pope Francis and King Mohammed VI dialogue can be cultivated.” Rabat March 30 for a 28-hour visit to of Morocco pleaded for international “It is our hope, therefore, that in Morocco. recognition of “the unique and sacred the holy city, full freedom of access to In a sign of great honor, the king character of Jerusalem.” the followers of the three monotheistic rode in his limousine from the air- In a joint declaration signed March religions and their right to worship will port alongside Pope Francis riding 30 at the royal palace in Rabat, the be guaranteed, so that in Jerusalem, in the popemobile. They went to pope and king said they were “deeply Al-Quds Acharif, they may raise their the Hassan Tower, a 12th-century concerned” for the city’s “spiritual prayers to God, the creator of all, for significance and its special vocation as a future of peace and fraternity on the minaret that is a symbol of the city. a city of peace.” Referring to the city as earth.” The statement did not get into With thousands of people gath- both Jerusalem and “Al-Quds Acharif,” questions over political control of the ered on the esplanade in front of Pope Francis greets children as he arrives for a meeting with migrants its Arab name, the two leaders said it city or even the ongoing international the tower, which sits where the in the Caritas center in Rabat, Morocco, March 30. (PAUL HARING | CNS) was important to preserve the city “as debate about moving other embassies to Bouregreg Rivers meets the Atlan- the common patrimony of humanity Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. tic Ocean, the pope and the king another,” King Mohammed said. as an occasion to promote interre- spoke of peace, tolerance, respect “The reason they exist is to open up ligious dialogue as part of the cel- and religious freedom in a country to one another and to know one an- ebrations of the 800th anniversary “exploited as a cause for conflict for the life and dignity of others. where 99 percent of the people are other, so as to do one another good.” of the meeting of St. Francis of As- and division.” Respect for life and for all God’s Muslim, but tens of thousands of The king, who has devoted ener- sisi and Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil Dialogue, he said, is the only sure gifts also implies respect for cre- Christian students and migrants gy and resources to training imams in Egypt. The meeting of the saint way “to halt the misuse of religion ation and caring for the poor and for live temporarily. and other leaders and to fighting and sultan during the Crusades, to incite hatred, violence, extrem- migrants, the pope said. Christians The king, who has the consti- fundamentalist forms of Islam, told he said, “shows that the courage to ism and blind fanaticism and the and Muslims can and should work tutionally assigned role of “com- the pope, “What all terrorists have encounter one another and extend invocation of the name of God to together to protect the planet and mander of the faithful,” told Pope in common is not religion, but rath- a hand of friendship is a pathway justify acts of murder, exile, terror- assist those in need. Francis that role includes being er ignorance of religion.” of peace and harmony for human- ism and oppression.” Pope Francis also urged further “guarantor of the free practice of re- “Religion is light; religion is ity, whereas extremism and hatred Religion is not just about an indi- steps in Muslim-majority countries ligion” for Muslims, Christians and knowledge; religion is wisdom,” he cause division and destruction.” vidual’s relationship with God and to progress beyond seeing Chris- Jews. said. “And because religion is peace, Too often, the pope said, Chris- eventual hope of heaven, he said. tians and Jews — “people of the “The three Abrahamic religions it calls for diverting the energy tians’ lack of knowledge of and All religions teach the sacredness of book” — as minorities to protect were not created to be tolerant of spent on weapons” to other, “loftier friendship with Muslims and human life and anyone who claims and instead recognize them as full one another out of some unavoid- pursuits,” he said. Muslims’ lack of knowledge of and faith in God must demonstrate that citizens with equal rights and obli- able fate or out of courtesy to one Pope Francis described his visit friendship with Christians has been through the highest level of respect gations. n

NEW ARCHBISHOP NAMED FOR WASHINGTON DC Locals welcome appointment as much-needed ‘new face’

RHINA GUIDOS Catholic program director for the rick and criticism of what Cardinal Atlanta Catholic News Service Washington-based nonprofit Faith Wuerl might have known about Archbishop in Public Life. accusations involving his prede- Wilton D. WASHINGTON | There were “That’s a good combination for a cessor. Gregory no smokestacks, nor surprises in person expected to come and navi- Initially, he said he didn’t know concelebrates Washington with the appointment gate an archdiocese that, under the about such accusations, but ear- Mass in the Chapel of the of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory best of circumstances, is challeng- lier this year Cardinal Wuerl said Immaculate as the new head of the Archdiocese ing but is really filled with a lot of he’d had a “lapse in memory” and Conception of Washington, an announcement raw emotions right now, given ev- remembered that he knew about at Mundelein that had been leaked days before it erything that’s happened here.” a “14-year-old accusation of inap- Seminary at became official April 4. Washington Catholics, such as propriate conduct” but had forgot- the University Rumors about his appointment Gehring, have been reeling since ten about it. of St. Mary made it to the local pages of the last year when the archdiocese Archbishop Gregory, set to be- of the Lake city’s main newspaper, The Wash- made public past accusations that come Washington’s first black in Illinois, ington Post, March 31 and though it former Cardinal McCarrick, who archbishop, has served in metro- near Chicago was no secret, it was still welcome was archbishop of Washington politan and ethnically diverse ar- in this Jan. news in a region looking for a new from 2000 until 2006, had molested eas, such as Chicago and Atlanta, 3, 2019, file path forward after months of rev- minors and possibly abused semi- served as president of the U.S. Con- photo. (BOB elations of decades-old sex abuse narians at various times and places ference of Catholic Bishops from ROLLER | CNS) allegations involving its past arch- during his 60 years as a priest. He 2001-2004, a time when the U.S. bishop, former Cardinal Theodore has always proclaimed his inno- church first faced publicly, and on E. McCarrick, and questions about cence. The Vatican stripped Mc- a grand scale, the sex abuse scan- what Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Carrick of his clerical status Feb. 16. dal by priests, just months into his Committee Against Racism, as well said his professional experience, his successor, knew about them. But Gehring and others see the presidency. as served on the Committee on In- along with his warm style as some- “There are a lot of wounded 71-year-old Archbishop Gregory, He helped implement the ternational Policy — among some one “who extends pastoral out- and angry Catholics here who most recently the archbishop of At- “Charter for the Protection of Chil- of his most notable responsibilities. reach to people in the peripheries,” are looking for episcopal leader- lanta, as the human balm needed dren and Young People,” a docu- Sister Joanna Okereke, of the will serve him well in a region like ship that is honest and humble. to bring about the process of heal- ment that outlines procedures for Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in Washington, where contact with a Archbishop Gregory is known for ing that Washington needs in the efforts for child protection and vic- the Church for the USCCB, who has widespread and complex flock of being a pastor, someone who can wake of doubts, distrust and ques- tim assistance in the U.S. church, worked with Archbishop Gregory about 659,000 Catholics is as im- build bridges,” said John Gehring, tions that remain about McCar- participated in the bishops’ Ad Hoc in various capacities over 12 years, portant as being political savvy. n April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS A14 ‘Exceptions’ and the undermining of the moral law Whenever we make small ex- though legalising euthanasia might nearly any reason, making it dif- abortion. The form stated at the vocates secured the availability of ceptions to universal moral rules, resolve one ethical conundrum, it ficult, if not impossible, to put the top: “Failure to complete and file abortion for the ‘hard cases’ they we shouldn’t be surprised that the opens a can of others — most im- cat back into the proverbial “moral this form is a crime.” Item 9d on went on to argue for abortion in any rules themselves can be quickly portantly, where the limits of the bag.” the form was entitled “Reason for situation. undermined. Establishing an “ex- practice should be drawn. In the The almost instantaneous de- Pregnancy Termination.” Statistics Even if one granted, for the sake ception” in one case makes people past few years a small but influen- ployment of abortion-on-demand compiled from these forms over a of argument, that rape justified a think they’re due an ex- tial group of academics around the world several decades 14-year period reveal the reasons mother’s decision to end her child’s emption for their case, and jurists have raised ago relied on very similar logic: for 115,243 abortions in Louisiana life, could that ever justify the other as well. Certain norms the alarm over what is first, grant a single exception, and during that time: abortions that occur for non-rape of moral behavior, how- generally referred to, a in time virtually any instance be- Reasons for Abortion in Louisi- related reasons? It is duplicitous to ever, do not admit of any little archly, as the ‘slip- gins to appear plausible and defen- ana between 1975 and 1988: justify 2,499 deaths from the one exceptions, and we risk pery slope’ — the idea sible. That exception, of course, was • Mother’s mental health: assault, unjust and traumatic as undermining moral- that a measure intro- rape. By playing on the tragedy of 114,231 (99.12%) it may have been. By granting the ity altogether if we don’t duced to provide relief sexual assault, abortion advocates • Mother’s physical health: 863 exception, the moral rule has been, recognize them. Moral to late-stage cancer managed to direct attention and (0.75%) in effect, eliminated, and the doors norms governing the patients has expanded blame towards the child, an inno- • Fetal deformity: 103 (0.09%) have been thrown open to the prac- protection of human life to include people who cent bystander, turning him or her, • Rape or incest : 46 (0.04%) tice of abortion for any reason. En- is one such example. might otherwise live for almost more than the rapist, into These data confirm other calcu- couraging exceptions is the entry A recent and lengthy OPINION many years, from suf- the culprit. After the child had been lations indicating that, on average, point into a broader repudiation article in The Guardian ferers of diseases such successfully targeted in situations about 550 women per year in the of our moral duties towards each took a look at the prac- Father Tad as muscular dystrophy of rape, he or she became gener- U.S. become pregnant as a result other, the first of which is the duty tice of euthanasia in to sexagenarians with ally targetable in other situations of rape. Assuming they all ended to respect the inviolability of each the Netherlands. It led Pacholczyk dementia and even men- as well. in abortion, this means that an av- other’s life. n off with this provoca- tally ill young people.” When it comes to abortion, the erage of 0.04% (one twenty-fifth of tive title: “Death on demand: has The logic behind these concerns state of Louisiana in past years re- one percent) of all abortions have Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. euthanasia gone too far? Countries is clear. If we are willing to make an quired some of the most compre- been performed for rape — or only earned his doctorate in neuroscience around the world are making it eas- exception to the rule that direct kill- hensive reporting in the US, and one out of every 2,500! Yet for every from Yale and did post-doctoral ier to choose the time and manner of ing of an innocent human being is their detailed records are a help- one of the more than 50 countries work at Harvard. He is a priest of the your death. But doctors in the world’s always wrong, then it only becomes ful resource for determining how that now have abortion on demand diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves euthanasia capital are starting to a matter of “haggling over the frequent abortions for rape really around the world, the initial step as the Director of Education at The worry about the consequences.” The price.” If killing by euthanasia can are. Abortionists were required to taken by pro-abortion forces was National Catholic Bioethics Center article points out that, be allowed for a deeply emotional fill out a form entitled “Report of intense lobbying for abortion in the in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcen- “As the world’s pioneer, the Neth- reason, it can certainly be allowed Induced Termination of Pregnan- so-called ‘hard cases’ — especially ter.org erlands has also discovered that al- for other reasons too, and soon for cy” (Form #PHS 16-ab) for every rape and incest. Once abortion ad- Supreme Court’s recent actions reveal its death penalty divide

CAROL ZIMMERMANN proceed even though Ray had ap- longtime opponent of the death wane of Venice, Florida, in a Feb. 8 to choke on his own blood. Catholic News Service pealed Alabama’s decision to deny penalty, is that he did not shoot the statement. They are the chairmen, Sister Prejean said in an April 1 an imam’s presence at his execu- officer. respectively, of the U.S. Conference tweet: “Courts often hide behind WASHINGTON | In two recent tion. She said Murphy was convicted of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for legalese to avoid the real-world actions, the U.S. Supreme Court re- The difference in the two simi- under the “Law of Parties,” a Texas Religious Liberty and Committee consequences of their decisions. vealed its death penalty decisions lar cases came down to timing, law which allows for a death sen- on Domestic Justice and Human Today’s appalling Supreme Court are hardly cut and dried. according to Justice Brett Kavana- tence even if a person didn’t actu- Development. opinion allows Missouri to execute In late March, the court blocked ugh’s concurring opinion, in which ally participate directly in the mur- The court ruled 5-4 Feb. 7 to al- Russell Bucklew despite strong evi- an execution because an inmate’s he said: “Murphy made his request der. low Ray’s execution to proceed dence that tumors in his throat will religious adviser wasn’t permit- to the state in a sufficiently timely The Texas Legislature is cur- without an imam present as Ray burst and cause him to drown on ted to be present, which directly manner, one month before the rently considering a bill that would had requested. He was on death his own blood.” contradicted an execution that the scheduled execution.” change this law, Sister Prejean row for the 1995 rape and murder The Supreme Court had already court did not block the previous Kavanaugh, the only justice to tweeted, saying that although it of a 15-year-old and was allowed stayed Bucklew’s execution twice. month also involving a spiritual comment separately on this case, would “not apply retroactively, it to meet with an imam before his Gorsuch, writing for the majority, adviser’s presence at an execution. said Texas officials moving forward would likely give Patrick Murphy a execution and the religious leader was joined by Chief Justice John Three days later, the court narrowly should either allow all inmates to new avenue to challenge his death watched from an adjoining room Roberts and Justices Samuel Alito, rejected a death-row inmate’s re- have a religious adviser of their faith sentence.” as Ray was executed by lethal injec- Thomas and Kavanaugh. He said quest for an alternative to execu- in the execution room or allow all In death penalty cases, she said, tion. Spencer Hahn, one of Ray’s at- Bucklew had waited too long to tion by lethal injection saying this religious advisers to only be present the Supreme Court has said that a torneys, told The Associated Press object to planned method of execu- method was not “cruel and unusual in the viewing room, not the execu- jury must determine that a person March 29 that he hoped his client tion, adding: “Courts should police punishment.” tion room. was a “major player” in a conspiracy had helped bring attention to the carefully against attempts to use On March 29, the Supreme Court In Murphy’s case, Justices Neil when the person didn’t actually kill fact some inmates are treated dif- such challenges as tools to inter- stayed the execution of Texas death- Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas dis- or intend to kill a victim. “Patrick ferently when it comes to religious pose unjustified delay.” row inmate Patrick Murphy while sented. Murphy’s jury was never asked to advisers present during executions. He also said the Eighth Amend- he was appealing the state’s refusal The Texas Catholic Conference, make this determination,” she said. In another case, the Supreme ment “does not guarantee a pris- to allow a Buddhist spiritual adviser the public policy arm of the state’s Murphy’s and Ray’s cases have Court ruled 5-4 April 1 that Russell oner a painless death.” to be present at his execution. bishops, said in a March 29 state- been described as religious liberty Bucklew, who is on Missouri’s death Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in a Murphy, a former prison escapee ment they were pleased with the issues. row for a 1996 murder, can be put separate dissent, focused on the is- put on death row for his involve- court’s decision to temporarily The court’s refusal to allow an to death by lethal injection despite sue of not delaying death sentences, ment in the death of a police officer, block Murphy’s execution. imam to be present at Ray’s Feb. 7 his argument that this method of which was raised in the majority converted to Buddhism while in “Our country was founded on the execution was “unjust treatment” execution would cause him severe opinion. She said there are “higher prison. He was the driver of a get- rights of each individual to exercise that is “disturbing to people of all pain because of his rare medical values than ensuring that execu- away car during a robbery in 2000 his faith, regardless of whether in faiths,” said two U.S bishops. condition. tions run on time.” -- with six other escapees known as prison or in a church. May Mr. Mur- “People deserve to be accom- The justices rejected Bucklew’s “If a death sentence or the man- the Texas 7 -- when two members of phy find peace and wise counsel in panied in death by someone who argument that lethal injection ner in which it is carried out violates the group shot and killed the officer. his search for purity and truth,” the shares their faith. It is especially would violate the Constitution’s the Constitution, that stain can The court’s decision in Murphy’s statement said. important that we respect this right ban on cruel and unusual punish- never come out. Our jurisprudence case contrasts with its February ac- Another aspect of Murphy’s case for religious minorities,” said Arch- ment. A tumor in his throat that is must remain one of vigilance and tion, where it allowed the execution highlighted by Sister Helen Prejean, bishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, likely to burst during the lethal in- care, not one of dismissiveness,” of Domineque Ray, a Muslim, to a Sister of St. Joseph of Medaille and Kentucky, and Bishop Frank J. De- jection procedure could cause him she said. n A15 QUICK READS Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019

FLORIDA high school with an annual schol- arship of $14,000. The scholar- Papal document addresses evangelizing in the digital age ship is renewable each year for up Parent consent to four years and will provide up While digital communications to $56,000 in financial aid by the and social media can be used as a heads to Florida time the student graduates. tool of evangelization and as a place House floor “As a Catholic Benedictine of dialogue with others, they also university, we place a high im- can be lonely environments where According to News Service of portance on serving others,” said young people fall prey to humani- Florida, a proposal that would re- Saint Leo University President Jef- ty’s worst vices, Pope Francis wrote. quire minors to obtain parental frey D. Senese. “This scholarship In his new apostolic exhortation consent or judicial waivers before will serve Catholic students from to young people, “Christus Vivit” having abortions continues to all economic backgrounds, pro- (“Christ Lives”), the pope warned move through the Florida Leg- viding an opportunity for them that as the digital environment con- islature. The House Health and to continue their education in the tinues to become the norm, it has Human Services Committee on Catholic tradition.” had a “profound impact” on young Tuesday approved a bill (HB 1335) Students applying must have an people’s ability to communicate that would ban doctors, with lim- unweighted 3.0 GPA; be a U.S. citi- and develop relations with others. ited exceptions, from performing zen and Florida resident; attend In the document, released April abortions on minors unless they Saint Leo at University Campus; 2, the pope addressed the advan- receive parental consent or court live on campus for all four years; tages and pitfalls of digital commu- orders waiving the consent re- and maintain a 2.5 GPA and full- nication, which has shaped today’s quirement. time status while earning a de- “ideas of time and space, our self- Indian children watch a movie on a cellphone on the roadside in Following more than an hour of gree. understanding, our understanding Mumbai in 2016. (“Christ Lives”). (DIVYAKANT SOLANKI, EPA | CNS) debate, the committee approved To learn more call 352-588- of others and the world, and our the proposal in a 12-6 vote, ready- 8283 or go to www.saintleo.edu/ ability to communicate, learn, be “loneliness, manipulation, exploi- He continued, an “approach to ing it to go to the House floor. A university-campus-grants-schol- informed and enter into relation- tation and violence” that has the reality that privileges images over Senate version (SB 1774) cleared arships. ship with others.” power to create “a delusional paral- listening and reading has influ- the Senate Health Policy Commit- The digital environment, he lel reality that ignores human dig- enced the way people learn and the tee on Monday by a 5-4 vote and warned, also can be a world of nity.” development of their critical sense.” would need approval from two NATION more committees before it could go to the full Senate. Under cur- Ga. house passes ists and members of indigenous WORLD responsible. Brother McAuley, 71, rent law, parents must be notified communities to think of a person was an environmental activist and if their daughters are planning fetal heartbeat bill they knew who had worked in an advocate for indigenous stu- to have abortions, but a consent WASHINGTON | Georgia has defense of the environment and Cardinal defends dents who traveled from remote requirement would be stricter. just added itself to the list of states to call out his or her name. One Amazonian communities to attend House sponsor Erin Grall, R-Vero that aim to protect unborn life called out “Berta Caceres,” a well- Vatican-China college in Iquitos. He worked in Ni- Beach, said 224 young women re- once a fetal heartbeat is detected. known Honduran environmental agreement geria and Rome before moving in quested that they not be required The Georgia House of Represen- activist killed in March 2016. The 1995 to Peru, where he founded a to notify their parents about tatives March 29 passed H.B. 481, soft-spoken Bishop Guy Char- VATICAN CITY | Critics of an school for low-income students in abortions in 2017. More than 90 entitled the “Living Infants Fair- bonneau of Choluteca, Hondu- agreement signed between the a shantytown on the north side of percent of those requests were ness and Equality (LIFE) Act.” The ras, called out “Juan Lopez,” the Vatican and the Chinese govern- Lima, the capital. In 2000, he moved granted, Grall said. The bill would House, which has remained under name of a parishioner from the ment must be patient and not to Iquitos, where he worked with include exemptions from the con- Republican control since 2010, got Church of San Isidro de Tocoa, a quick to judge a deal that is meant indigenous students and organized sent requirement for situations the bill through on a 92-78 vote. “delegate of the Word,” a Catholic to protect religious freedom, the an environmental defense network. such as medical emergencies and The bill is now bound for the desk Honduran jailed and, and like Ca- Vatican secretary of state said. Af- circumstances when minors are of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, ceres, threatened for speaking out ter addressing a symposium on Countries that sell already parents. Supporters of the who has repeatedly expressed against mining industries. The religious freedom April 3, Cardi- consent requirement say parents his dedication to the bill and the Catholic Church in Honduras, as nal Pietro Parolin told journalists arms have no right should be involved when minors pro-life cause generally, relating well as in the Amazon and else- that the agreement was signed “to to talk about peace make decisions such as having in a tweet the same day of passage where, supports those like Lopez advance religious freedom in the abortions. that “Georgia values life ...The because of the situations and con- sense of finding (some) normaliza- VATICAN CITY | Nations that ac- “I believe that parents have a legislature’s bold action reaffirms sequences caused by the exploita- tion for the Catholic community” tively engage in arms dealing and fundamental right in the upbring- our priorities and who we are as a tion of natural resources and de- as well as other religious minori- help foment war in other countries ing of their children,” Grall said. state.” The bill, as the name sug- struction of the environment. ties. “Our hope is that it will help, should not expect to find peace in But opponents say the bill is an gests, prohibits abortions past These situations include pov- not limit, religious freedom. But we their own lands, Pope Francis said. attempt to limit abortion rights. A the point that a fetal heartbeat is erty, unemployment and inse- should be patient,” he said, “I know During a wide-ranging interview parental-consent requirement, if detectable in the womb, which curity, Bishop Charbonneau told that people want things immedi- with the Spanish news program, ultimately approved, would likely in most cases occurs around six Catholic News Service March 19. ately. History was not built in one “Salvados,” which aired March 31, spark a lawsuit that could wind weeks of pregnancy. A notable Bishop Charbonneau was one of day; history is a long process. And the pope was asked his opinion up before a revamped Florida exception includes when a preg- some 200 church leaders, activ- I think we have to put ourselves in by journalist Jordi Evole regarding Supreme Court. Justices in 1989 nancy is “medically futile,” which ists and members of indigenous this perspective.” Cardinal Parolin the Spanish government’s sale of struck down a parental-consent is when “an unborn child has a communities present for a historic was among several guest speakers weapons to Saudi Arabia, which law, saying it violated privacy profound and irremediable con- three-day international gathering at the “Stand Together to Defend is currently engaged in a conflict rights under the state Constitu- genital or chromosomal anomaly March 19-21 at the Jesuit univer- International Religious Freedom” with Yemen. The pope said that tion. that is incompatible with sustain- sity in Washington. Some of those symposium hosted by the U.S. Em- while he was saddened by the ing life after birth.” Ostensibly who gathered there also will at- bassy to the . country’s action, Spain “isn’t the University offers then, genetic conditions such as tend the of Bishops on the only country” involved in arms scholarships to Down syndrome where an unborn Amazon in October, a gathering Brother’s death dealing. Countries that sell arms, child can still survive outside the that Pope Francis has called for investigated he said, “have no right to talk about Florida students womb are not legitimate grounds at the Vatican to discuss environ- peace. They are fomenting war in for abortions under the bill. mental issues, how they affect the LIMA, Peru | Peruvian authori- another country, and then they ST. LEO — Beginning fall 2019, region’s indigenous communi- ties are investigating the death of want peace in their own land.” He Saint Leo University — located Jesuit: Without ties and what its environmental British De La Salle Brother Paul said it has a “boomerang” effect in in Pasco County near Dade City degradation means for human- McAuley, whose burned body was which there’s always a price to pay — will offer a new scholarship the Amazon, ‘we ity. “Without the Amazon, Latin found April 2 in a home he founded when taking a life. “If you start war to help make higher education all go under’ American goes under and, with- for indigenous students in Iquitos, over there, you’re going to have it at more accessible to Catholic high out (the benefits of) the Amazon in the northeastern Amazonian home whether you want it or not.” school students in Florida. The WASHINGTON | At the start for the planet, we all go under,” Je- region. In a statement issued the Asked about migration in Europe, Catholic Promise Scholarship will of a mid-March gathering at suit Father Roberto Jaramillo Ber- same day, Peru’s bishops called for the pope cited the book of Deuter- award Florida students who have Georgetown University, organiz- nal, president of the Latin Ameri- authorities to clarify the events sur- onomy, saying the act of welcoming attended four years at a Catholic ers asked church leaders, activ- can Jesuit Conference, said. rounding his death and find those migrants is “a Christian attitude.” April 12-25, 2019 Florida Catholic SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE A16

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SCRIPTURE Walk with Jesus Become a fresh readings Friday, April 12 during Holy Week batch of dough Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday, April 13 Sunday, April 14 ther, forgive them; they know not Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10-13; Jn 11:45-56 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion what they do”) and the promise of this Easter season Lk 19:28-40; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-18a, paradise to the Good Thief (“Amen, Sunday, April 14 19-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14—23:56 I say to you, today you will be with Sunday, April 21 Risen Lord were like appari- Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion me in Paradise”). Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of tions of a ghost. All of the Eas- Lk 19:28-40; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-18a, The Palm Sunday liturgy is one of All of these specific elements in the Lord ter stories, including those 19-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14—23:56 the longest of the year, but I would Luke’s account of Jesus’ Passion, Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, referred to in the Acts of the add one verse to the second read- as well as the prophetic passages 16ab-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or I Cor Apostles, speak of the reality Monday, April 15 ing. The beautiful Philippian hymn in Isaiah and Psalm 22, reveal the 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 of the resurrection, the power Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 we read this Sunday, that hymn of trusting and merciful face of the of the Holy Spirit at work in praise to the crucified and risen sorrowful Christ. It could be said In the second of the two him and in us. Tuesday, April 16 Christ is put in context by the verse that Luke presents the Passion “in optional second readings The transformation that Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, 15,17; Jn that precedes it. In Phil 2:5, we read: the key of mercy.” How beautiful for Easter Sunday, St. Paul Easter works in us is God’s 13:21-33, 36-38 “Have among yourselves the same to enter the Holy Week of writes to the Ephe- merciful gift to us. We are Wednesday, April 17 attitude that is also yours in Christ the Year of Mercy reflect- sians: “Clear out the old made new by the experience Jesus.” It is only after these words ing on these Palm Sunday yeast, so that you may of meeting Christ, not at the Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt that we have the beautiful descrip- readings! This Holy Week, become a fresh batch empty tomb like the Mary 26:14-25 tion of the “attitude of Christ, who may we make the attitude of of dough, inasmuch as Magdalene or in the upper Thursday, April 18 emptied himself, taking the form Christ our own, taking part you are unleavened” room like the Apostles, but of a slave…becoming obedient to fully in the awsome liturgies (1 Cor 5:7). As we cel- in the Eucharist we celebrate. Holy Thursday – Evening Mass of the Lord’s death, even death on the cross” (cf. and spiritual activities of ebrate with joy the day Easter indeed calls us to live Supper 2:6-11). It is this attitude that our these holiest days of the year, of the Resurrection, a new life, but it also gives us Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16c, celebration of the mysteries of this but also seeking to say yes to this invitation from St. the grace to live that new life. 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 holiest of weeks should build in us. his Father’s will more fer- SUNDAY Paul is a challenge we Once we have met the Risen Friday, April 19 How do we see the attitude of vently and trustingly, giving WORD might want to avoid, Lord, then, moved by his Spir- Christ in our celebration of Palm glory to God more joyously, but cannot. it, we are called to go and bear Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion Sunday? First, we see it in his en- becoming — like Christ — Father The point is that witness to him. While the role Is 52:13—53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, trance into Jerusalem. The praises instruments of mercy and Alfredo if what we celebrate of the Apostles was unique 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1—19:42 of the people as he enters on a don- reconciliation, in the midst is true — better put, in the life of the Church, the Saturday, April 20 key are reminiscent of the proc- of a society that finds those Hernández because what we cel- words of St. Peter apply to us lamation of glory by the angels at two words almost offensive, ebrate is true and Jesus as well: “He commissioned us Easter Vigil his birth: “Blessed is the king who and certainly signs of weakness. is truly risen from the dead to preach to the people and Gn 1:1—2:2; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12-14, comes in the name of the Lord. How different would the world — this awesome truth has to testify that he is the one ap- 24, 35c; Gn 22:1-18; Ps 16:5, 8-11; Ex Peace in heaven and glory in the be, and how different would the change our lives. Thus, any- pointed by God as judge of the 14:15—15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; Is 54:5-14; highest.” The praise of Jesus is the Church be, if that attitude of Christ thing in our lives that makes living and the dead.” Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Is 55:1-11; Is praise of God, and it is for that rea- really lived in all of us? If we were us something other than the I hope many of you have 12:2-4bcd, 5-6; Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4; Ps 19:8- son that he cannot tell the people all about self-emptying and not unleavened bread, which in the opportunity to celebrate 11; Ez 36:16-17a; 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5bcd; 43:3-4; Rom 6:3-11; Lk 24:1-12 to stop, when the Pharisees rebuke self-aggrandizing, there would not this same letter St. Paul will the Easter Vigil, which must him: “I tell you, if they keep silent, be violence in our communities describe as the Body of Christ, begin after sunset on Holy Sunday, April 21 the stones will cry out!” Jesus’ at- and so much offensive language needs to go out the window. Saturday night, and the Eas- Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord titude is expressed in the praise he and vitriol in the public discourse. You may be wondering why ter Candle, let from the new received, for he indeed does come There would not be leaders who I’m bringing up moral chal- fire, enters the darkness of Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16ab-17; 22-23; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9 “in the name of the Lord.” His whole cared more about winning elec- lenges, when that is what Lent the church, which is lit up by life has been lived “in the name of tions than about protecting chil- is supposed to be about. In our candles. In the darkness Monday, April 22 the Lord,” and his impending death dren in the womb or protecting truth, though, the challenge of that night the Church cel- Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a; 5, 7-11; Mt will be as well. children at the border. There would now is even more important ebrates the resurrection with 28:8-15 Already the first reading, from not be clergymen more concerned — to proclaim our faith in the the baptism of new Chris- Isaiah, expresses the attitude of about protecting themselves and Risen Christ in a world that tians. All of us celebrate on Tuesday, April 23 Christ in his Passion: “I have not the institution of the Church that treats Easter like an oppor- Easter Sunday the new life Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn rebelled, have not turned back.” about protecting the weakest and tunity for a family reunion we have received in Christ. 20:11-18 Psalm 22, too, which is the source most defenseless members of the in the best of cases and as a With our new brothers and of the deepest proclamation of the Church. reason for a sale in the worst. sisters, may we all live a new Wednesday, April 24 sorrow of the Cross — “My God! My We truly can have “the attitude The challenge is to show by life and proclaim a new life Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 God! Why have you forsaken me?” that is also ours in Christ Jesus.” If our lives that this day makes — in a world where there is so — also reveals the beauty of Jesus’ we enter this week with Jesus, on a difference. much darkness and the light Thursday, April 25 trust: “give glory to him; revere him, his road to Calvary, we will be able In St. John’s description of of Christ is so much needed. Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2a; 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 all you descendants of Israel!” to share fully in the joy of the res- the events of Easter Sunday This year, the Church needs We see Jesus’ attitude in many urrection, as expressed so beauti- morning, we read that after to hear this message of joy Friday, April 26 ways in the Passion narrative from fully in the Philippian hymn, in Peter and John have entered and receive this hope, as if it Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2; 4, 22-27a; Jn Luke’s Gospel. Jesus’ final yes to his describing what the God-man did, the empty tomb, John “… saw were for the first time. On this 21:1-14 Father’s will at Gethsemane is the after the self-emptying of the In- and believed. For they did feast of hope, may we truly Saturday, April 27 model for the yes we are called to carnation: “he humbled himself, not yet understand the Scrip- celebrate our joy and an- give: “Father, if you are willing, take becoming obedient to the point ture that he had to rise from nounce our joy. Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1; 14-15, 16-21; Mk this cup away from me; still, not my of death, even death on a cross. the dead.” The invitation to He is risen! Alleluia! Now 16:9-15 will but yours be done.” Luke pres- Because of this, God greatly ex- all of us this Easter Sunday is let’s get about cleaning out Sunday, April 28 ents particular details that show alted him and bestowed on him to ask the Lord to help us to the old yeast, “so that you Jesus as the merciful Lord, even as the name which is above every understand what it means to may become a fresh batch of Second Sunday of Easter he prepares for his death: the heal- name, that at the name of Jesus say that Jesus truly has risen dough, inasmuch as you are Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; Rev ing of the ear of the high priest’s every knee should bend, of those from the dead. We sometimes unleavened.” Happy Easter! 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31 servant, the reconciliation of Herod in heaven and on earth and under can have the impression that and Pilate, the look at Peter as he the earth, and every tongue con- Jesus underwent some kind Father Alfredo Hernández utters his third denial and the cock fess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to of mystical CPR and simply is Vice Rector and Academic crows the third time, the mercy to- the glory of God the Father.” This came back from the dead. On Dean of St. Vincent de Pail Re- wards the women of Jerusalem, the week and always, may this atti- the other hand, it can seem to gional Seminary in Boynton forgiveness of his crucifiers (“Fa- tude of Christ be ours! us that the appearances of the Beach. WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | April 12-25, 2019 FLORIDACatholic

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Page B8: Witness of the palms Mass directories Page B9: Diocese of Orlando Pages B10-11: Diocese of Venice 2004 Melbourne —Father Hanley takes the first plunge down the slide at Our Lady of Lourdes School. Wheeeee!!! Page B12: Diocese of Palm Beach Celebrating silver and golden priest jubilarians B2 2019 JUBILARIANS Florida Catholic April 12-25, 2019 Orlando Diocese priest jubilarians MAURICE BEAULIEU Born in 1945 and ordained as a LASALETTE FATHER Upon his return to the United in Orlando as a parochial vicar. of the Florida Catholic staff priest in 1969, Father Bluett stud- FRANCIS COONEY States, more than two decades later, Every Thursday, he plays a game of ied religion at St. Patrick College When he was in the second Father Cooney returned to Hartford golf, where he “gets some Vitamin ORLANDO | In honor of priests in Thurles, which led him to the grade, a young Father Francis and was appointed to pastoral min- D and chases the ball around” with — diocesan, religious and retired United States to earn his mas- Cooney recalled he “just had the istry of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish his friends. — the Florida Catholic spoke ter’s degree in religious education urge” to heed a call to God. Decades and Immaculate Conception Par- with those priests celebrating in Miami. Once assigned to the later, he still heeds that call with a ish. Regarding his influences as a FATHER WILLIAM C. milestone anniversaries in 2019, Diocese of Orlando, Father Bluett half of a century serving through- priest, Father Cooney quickly re- HANLEY including those who will be hon- served as an associate pastor at out the world as a Catholic priest. ferred to the Bible, which he reads Father Hanley was born in Phil- ored at the Chrism Mass. In 2019, St. Mary Parish in Rockledge and Father Cooney, ordained with the every day. He had difficulty choos- adelphia, February 2, 1932, and the Orlando Diocese celebrates six Blessed Trinity Parish in Orlando. Missionaries of Our Lady of La ing a favorite passage before finally was ordained in Maryland in 1969. priests marking 50 years and three Other churches included serving Salette, still finds his daily motiva- deciding on a quote from Matthew He describes the call to priesthood priests marking 25 years. as a pastor at St. Joseph Church tion by “carrying on God’s work.” 4:19 — “He said to them, ‘Come af- as an opportunity to share with in Palm Bay, St. Joseph Parish in Born in 1941, Father Cooney at- ter me, and I will make you fishers others the healing and helping Winter Haven, and St. Luke Par- tended St . of men,’” referring to his salvation presence of Christ. 50 YEARS ish in Barefoot Bay. After various A u g u s t i n e through Christ alone. Reflecting Father Hanley served in the accomplishments, Father Bluett C hu rc h i n on his missionary services, his next Diocese of St. eventually retired as pastor from Hartford, inspiration went to St. Francis of As- Pe t er sbu r g FATHER ANTHONY Holy Spirit Parish in Lake Wales. Connecti- sisi because of his relatable duty “to before arriv- BLUETT His motivation as a priest, even cut, and later work with the poor.” ing in Cen- When speaking with Father An- in his retirement, comes from earned de- Father Cooney expects other tral Florida thony Bluett, you will know that pure enjoyment of the vocation. grees from men hoping to enter the priesthood in 1988. He he is a man of absolute faith. “It “The people you meet along the St. Thomas one day to raise the important ques- became in- was His call,” Father Bluett said of way, they made you feel worth- Seminary in tion, “What does He want to do with cardinated in God’s beckoning him to become a while.” As much as parishioners Bloomfield, my life?” He said youth examine the the Diocese priest. “That needed him to continue their Father Cooney Connecticut, many questions one must answer of Orlando was what the faith, Father Bluett equally en- and from La before choosing the priesthood. For in 1992. He good Lord joyed them, as well. “I wouldn’t Salette Missionaries Seminary in example, “What is their major inter- s e r v e d a s Father Hanley wanted.” have survived without them,” he Ipswich, Massachusetts. He was est?” Before making priesthood an pastor of That was 50 said of his fellow Catholics. “From ordained at that seminary May 24, option, “investigating all different Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in years ago, the rich to the poor, they made me 1969. aspects” should be performed first, Melbourne from 1996-2009. In in Limerick, feel good.” From 1970 until 1991, Father he said. 2000, he oversaw the construc- Ireland. When Father Bluett isn’t listen- Cooney served mission parishes in Reaching 50 years now as a tion of a long-awaited, renovated As one of ing to classical music, attending Argentina, including in Cordoba, priest, Father Cooney devotes him- parish hall. Hurricane Frances eight chil- plays, or reading books from St. Las Termas, San Augustín and San- self to Christ as he still works in the dren, five of John Vianney, he gives advice to ta Fe. He played an intricate role ministry at Good Shepherd Parish PLEASE SEE ORLANDO, B3 Father Bluett w hom be- other men who may be interested in the formation of an Alcoholics came priests, in becoming priests. “It’s a good Anonymous group by helping oth- Father Bluett attended Our Lady life. It can be very fulfilling and ers afflicted with addictions, which Queen of Peace. The influence of rewarding. There is always lots of would later turn into the chief the Lord was everywhere. The call support.” His favorite quote from group of Santiago del Estero. While to serve God was hardwired into the Book of Matthew (Mt 20:28) there, Father Cooney sharpened him from those who surround- provides this obligation and pur- his usage of the Spanish language Holy Week Schedule for 2019 ed him. “It was something deep pose for a future priest that will so much that he is now bilingual. “I within you that you felt,” he said. follow in the footsteps of Christ: survived,” he said, referring to the Palm Sunday - April 14 Putting it into words was difficult, “Just so, the Son of Man did not friendly Argentinian community Masses: 4 PM & 6 PM Vigil; 8 AM, 10 AM & 12 Noon “Jesus Saves” Concert - 6 PM other than “it was an internal call come to be served, but to serve helping his transition while learn- to serve the Lord and to serve oth- and to give his life as a ransom for ing the culture in the South Ameri- Parish Lenten Mission - April 15,16 & 17 ers.” many.”” can country. “To Know, Love and Serve Him” 5 PM each evening in the Church

Holy Thursday - April 18 Morning Prayer - 9 AM in the Chapel Church of Our Saviour Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 5 PM in the Church 5301 N. Atlantic Ave. Adoration after Mass until 9 PM in the Chapel Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Good Friday - April 19 Holy Thursday Morning Prayer - 9 AM in the Chapel Passion of Our Lord - 3 PM in the Church 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross - 6 PM in the Church

Good Friday PASSION SUNDAY – April 14 Holy Saturday - April 20 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Morning Prayer - 9 AM in the Chapel The Lord’s Passion 3 p.m. Blessing of Food - 12 Noon thru 2 PM HOLY THURSDAY – April 18 (each half hour) in the Church Holy Saturday 7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper Easter Vigil - 7:30 PM in the Church Morning prayer 9 a.m. 8 p.m. Altar of Repose – Adoration Blessing of Food 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday - April 21 GOOD FRIDAY – April 19 Masses: 8 AM, 10 AM and 12 Noon

Easter Vigil 3 p.m. Veneration of the Cross 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross Divine Mercy Sunday - April 28 Saturday 8 p.m. Masses: 8 AM, 10 AM and 12 Noon HOLY SATURDAY – April 20 Divine Mercy Devotions & Confessions Easter Sunday 12 p.m. Blessing of Easter Food - 1 PM to 4 PM in the Church

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ORLANDO: Golden and silver jubilarians reflect on their time of service to the Church and the faithful FROM B2 FATHER JOHN years,” he said about his entrance “attracted by the role models” that 1970s. He also served as assistant “STAN” MURRAY into the priesthood. Born in 1942, the priests provided. “The role of pastor at Holy Name of Jesus Parish As Father John Murray looks he was ordained in 1969 for the a priest makes for a much-trusted in Indialantic from 1969 until 1972 caused damage to Father Hanley’s back at his 50 years as a priest and Diocese of Orlando. His very first companion, a confessor.” and was later assigned as chap- church, parish hall and school in serving the Catholic Church, he assignment was on Merritt Island Father Nadeau’s motivation lain to Mercy Hospital in Orlando 2004. He worked with parishio- shares, “I did at Divine Mercy Parish. “I wanted is his ability to help others in the in 1975. He was associate pastor of ners and the Diocese to complete it for the peo- to do something with my life that Catholic faith. Assisting with the St. Margaret Mary Parish in Winter repairs. Father Hanley and his ple.” would make a difference,” he said, Sacraments, especially “marrying Park from 1976-1979 and then went parishioners celebrated Our Lady Hailing quickly noting that his answer may the young adults,” allows him to to serve in the Archdiocese of Mi- of Lourdes’ 75th anniversary in from across sound cliché. “But I feel that I have practice his devotion to the Lord ami. 2006. t h e p o n d something to offer. I feel that I can by bringing Catholics together in Prior to becoming pastor of Our i n C ou nt y still (50 years later) make that dif- Christ. Another way Father Na