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Bishop John Noonan stood before the altar at Pamela Badami of Miami made a pilgrimage to When instability, injustice or poverty exists, Holy Cross Parish in Orlando and laid his hands the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola Nov. 20, stood Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. is often over the head of Elias Coll. At that moment, a call- at the designated Holy Doors and prayed in silence the first to address concerns found in underserved ing the 63-year-old Catholic had his entire life before she walked over the threshold and inside communities. Catholic Charities strives to respond was finally fulfilled. “From the time I was in my for Mass with special ceremonies to close the door and be a part of the solution through collaboration mother’s womb, I feel I was called to be a deacon,” and mark the end of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. and partnership within the community that is es- said Deacon Coll. He was originally scheduled to “I have a brain tumor and will have surgery. I am sential for the common good and brings dignity to be ordained in June 2017. But doctors are not sure praying that I will get well,” the young woman with people in need. Now is the time to ensure that the he will live until then. He has stage 4 colon cancer great hope and faith in God’s mercy said. Thou- needy in the Diocese of Venice get the help they which has spread to other organs. Bishop Noonan sands of people made pilgrimages to the cathedral require by supporting the 15th annual Catholic decided to move up the ordination date to Nov. 26. during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Charities Christmas Appeal. Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE above for Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. more on this story. on this story. www.thefloridacatholic.org | Dec. 9-22, 2016 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE Deacon battling stage 4 cancer TERESA PETERSON Special to the Florida Catholic Deacon Elias Coll and his ORLANDO | Bishop John Noonan stood wife, Enri, process before the altar at Holy Cross Parish in Orlan- out of do and laid his hands over the head of Elias Holy Cross Coll. At that moment, a calling the 63-year- Church old Catholic had his entire life was finally following fulfilled. his “From the time I was in my mother’s ordination. womb, I feel I was called to be a deacon,” said Due to Deacon Coll. his cancer He was originally scheduled to be ordained diagnosis, in June 2017. But doctors are not sure he will Deacon live until then. He has stage 4 colon cancer Coll was which has spread to other organs. Bishop ordained Noonan decided to move up the ordination early by date to Nov. 26. Bishop John “Elias has always been a servant of Christ Noonan. — visiting the sick, homeless and needy,” (JACQUE said Deacon David Gray, diocesan director BRUND | FC) of the permanent diaconate, and secretary of the Leadership and Parish Life Secretariat. “He has lived the call of a deacon through- out his life. Even in the midst of his fight with cancer he has let the gift of the Holy Spirit shine through him, always with faith, courage and joy. All you have to do is meet Elias and you know immediately the light of Christ is shining through him. Ordaining him now to the life he has been living was a natural decision.” Deacon Coll arrived in Orlando from Ven- believing that what is impossible for us is pos- ‘Even in the midst of his fight with cancer he has let the gift of the ezuela in 2003 with his family to pursue better sible for God. Our salvation is more important opportunities for his children, and to be in a than our healing.” Holy Spirit shine through him, always with faith, courage and joy.’ country that offered security, safety and free- In 2012, he applied to become a deacon dom to live one’s faith. and was accepted into the five-year formation Deacon David Gray “We moved here so our children could program. Less than a year later, he received have a better future, so they could study and the cancer diagnosis. Since then, he has en- we are a field hospital. We must go out to the with the Virgin Mary, we live and work with develop spiritually, socially as children of dured numerous chemotherapy treatments world to encounter the captives, the forgotten, Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph. God. We have been blessed. God is never out- and has been taking heavy medications to especially those who do not feel loved by God. St. Joseph is an icon for men to help them to done in generosity,” said Deacon Coll, who is battle the cancer. That did not deter him from We are reminded over and over again, all are be a good father and husband.” a member of Holy Cross Parish. continuing on the path to becoming a dea- God’s children.” He reflected on the significance of his ordi- His wife, Enri, said her husband is an ex- con. Bishop Noonan also gave this mandate to nation. “Today is a glorious day,” Deacon Coll ample to others. Many times when people Deacon Coll: “Elias, you are a man of prayer. said. “It’s a reminder of the grace and bless- visit him because of his illness, they hope to CHOSEN You have been called to live as prayer. Pray ings of our Lord and the abundance of God’s brighten his day. But they are the ones to be Right before the ordination, Bishop Noon- for yourself, your wife and the family that has mercy.” encouraged by his unshakeable faith and an told the congregation that Deacon Coll had been entrusted to you. Bring Christ to the sick When asked how he has been able to cope deep compassion for others. been chosen by the Lord, the pastor and the and dying. When you preach and teach the with the difficulties of the illness, he said, “By the glory of God I have not suffered people, similar to the readings from Acts 6:1 Gospel, may the Lord always be in your heart. “Prayer, daily Communion, visiting the most with pain. I have not complained,” said when the community of disciples gathered to With God’s help, you are to always act in a way Blessed Sacrament, loving my family and vis- Deacon Coll. “On the contrary, I thank God. choose seven men to ordain as deacons. that you will be recognized by the words of Je- iting the sick.” Thanks be to God it was me and not my wife “I trust the people of Holy Cross, because sus who came ‘not to be served but to serve.’” He said he will continue to do all these or my children.” they have chosen you. I too have come to be- things until he is no longer able. Doctors have lieve that the Lord has chosen you,” Bishop IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH said he only has six months before the cancer MINISTERING TO THE SICK Noonan said. Deacon Coll and his wife have been will take his life. He is not concerned about During his many years of participating at Referring to the gift of faith and the gift of married 37 years and they have three the time. He is concerned about what he does Holy Cross Parish, he has volunteered with ordination, Bishop Noonan said, “On the day grown children and four grandchildren. with the time. the ministry to the sick and the ministry of of your baptism you received a special gift. This illness and this journey through the “I might pass away tonight. But it might consolation. Now even though he is ill him- You were anointed with the oil of chrism, diaconate have made their marriage stron- be five years or 20 years from now. I will keep self, he continues to serve and minister to the to symbolize that you are sacred. You were ger. serving,” he said. “I will continue to do exactly sick and homebound of his parish. The ma- strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit “We grow in love through God,” Enri Coll the same things that I have being doing: pre- jority of people he visits are those with cancer. and you were enriched by the Holy Spirit and said. “We have been able to help each other, paring my soul, growing my spirit and giving “I am strengthened by the sick I encounter his gifts. Today you are about to receive the giving strength to each other and to know ev- to God my life, because God is my creator and as instruments of God,” he said. “I learned Book of the Gospels because you are about to ery day that even if we disagree or if we face I am not the one who lives, but it is Christ who from Jesus how to know God and to live ac- become its herald.” difficulty, we are bound through God. It’s our lives in me.” cording to his will. That’s how I minister to Explaining the role of the deacon, Bishop foundation. Jesus is with us always.” When asked how he wants to be remem- those who are ill and we are united in prayer, Noonan said, “Pope Francis reminds us that “Yes always,” added Deacon Coll. “In union bered, he said, “By my faith.” n Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2

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ORLANDO | Four religious sis- ters celebrating 60- and 50-year ju- bilee anniversaries were honored by Bishop John Noonan at the Sis- ters’ Jubilee Mass Nov. 19. Working in ministries spanning education, pastoral care, annulments and so- cial justice, the Diocese of Orlando is grateful for their untiring service to the people of God. 60 YEARS Sister Ann Englert — ‘Religious Sister Ann Englert Sister Immaculata Knox Sister Linda Gaupin Sister Ann Kendrick serve as the diocesan director of College. She wanted to do sacred life has been religious education. She hit the transformative work in the world. ground running in her new posi- She wanted to participate some- wonderful’ tion, and the 68-year-old says she’s how in making a difference from Adrian Dominican Sister En- been running ever since. a place of faith. As she celebrates glert was born in Glendale, N.Y., Celebrating 50 years as a reli- 50 years as a religious this year she and is the youngest of three chil- gious, she is currently the direc- said, “I love the gift of life. God is dren. She played with the idea of tor of liturgy at Blessed Sacrament good. I live every day to the fullest. entering religious life from grade Parish in Clermont. That’s my motto.” school and throughout young “I love the work. I love working Sister Kendrick and three other adulthood. “I was in Catholic to make the liturgy beautiful and nuns from her order came to Apop- schools where they talked about it sacred. I also love working with ka in 1971 at the invitation of Bish- all the time,” she said. She entered the liturgical ministers and meet- op William D. Borders. The group the convent Feb. 2, 1956, and is ing the parishioners,” she said. was charged with starting pasto- celebrating 60 years as a religious Sister Gaupin didn’t have what ral care to agricultural workers. this year. “Religious life has been she described as a “vocation mo- The Syracuse, N.Y., native thought wonderful to me and I would do it ment,” but a desire to serve the she’d stay a year or two to help get again in a heartbeat.” Religious sisters pray together at the Sisters Jubilee Mass, celebrated Church from grade school through the group off the ground, and then Sister Englert earned a bach- by Bishop John Noonan Nov. 19. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) young adulthood. “I think it go back to the northeast, her com- elor’s degree from Barry College evolved over time,” she said. fort zone. in Miami and a master’s degree “I think a young person contem- been there ever since. She has served as the chair- It turned out her comfort zone from Marquette University in Mil- plating a vocation needs to pray “My years teaching in kinder- woman of the Theology Depart- expanded exponentially. Sister waukee. She started her teaching and listen. If they can hear what garten I was able to tend to the pre- ment at La Roche College in Pitts- Kendrick stayed on, and 45 years career at St. Rose of Lima in Mi- God is saying to them, they’ll sense cious blooms in God’s garden. In burgh; director of worship for the later continues challenging pov- ami. She went on to teach in St. Pe- it in their heart.” little children you see the face of Diocese of Wilmington, Del.; and erty, racism, poor health outcomes tersburg, Jacksonville, Tampa and God very vividly. For the most part the associate director of the Sec- and social injustices in the im- Rome, Ga. Sister Immaculata they are just so innocent and beau- retariat for the Liturgy for the U.S. migrant and migrant farmworker “I was a math teacher but we tiful,” she said. Conference of Catholic Bishops. communities she serves. taught everything along the way,” Knox — ‘I’m After she retired from the class- With degrees in systematic the- “Farmworker people have a she said. She took a one-year sab- having a blast’ room in 2006, she was “recycled” ology, liturgy and catechesis, Sis- beautiful spirit. I love them and batical and majored in theology at and began a new ministry in pas- ter Gaupin is a noted author and how I am when I am with them,” The Catholic University of America Sister of Mercy Knox spent 42 toral care at Ascension. She visits speaker on the topics of liturgy, she said. “Where I really learned in Washington, D.C. Sister Englert years with her feet firmly planted patients in hospitals and nursing catechesis and sacramental cate- to have a calling about living out a left the classroom to provide pas- in a kindergarten classroom. But homes, and those who are home- chesis. She is the author of the new Christian life has been in this com- toral care for the sick and elderly at that didn’t stop the self-described bound. sacramental program “Embracing munity.” Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Mel- happiest nun alive from skydiving “Part of the ministry is to follow the Vision: Sacramental Cateche- Some of the work in which Sis- bourne. After that assignment she at the age of 60 or applying to be a up on patients who leave the hos- sis for First Reconciliation and ter Kendrick has been involved spent 20 years at Nativity Parish in teacher in space in 1986. pital and arrange for spiritual help First Communion.” includes creating the Office of Longwood as a pastoral assistant, “I’m having a blast,” the 81-year- when they come home. I also make “I think being able to really Farmworker Ministry, directing responsible for education and visi- old said as she celebrates 60 years people who are caretakers aware of serve the Church in a way that I a team of 21 Notre Dame Ameri- tation services at the parish. “They in her vocation. “Every day is a new local resources if they need them.” can give myself totally to it on a corps volunteers and 12 commu- still call me when someone has adventure.” A good listener, she counsels full-time basis has been very re- nity volunteers, establishing the died,” she said. “The main thing Sister Knox was born in Bangor, the bereaved and tries to help in warding,” she said. “Community West Orange Farmworker Health I did was care. People don’t say it, a town in County Down in North- any way possible. “Everything that life with the sisters I have known Clinic, Homes in Partnership, the they sense it,” the 79-year-old said ern Ireland. She is one of nine chil- I have done is for the glory and and grow up with has been very Justice and Peace Office, the Farm- about her experiences of provid- dren and has a twin sister. She was honor of God and the parish of As- rewarding. Working with parish- worker Association of Florida, and ing pastoral care to those needing educated by the Sisters of Mercy cension,” she said. ioners is always rewarding. I have Famillas en Poder (Families for spiritual comfort during challeng- and said the seeds of her vocation a good life.” Power), a collaborative effort with ing times in their lives. were sown by them. “They looked 50 YEARS the Center for Drug Free Living in Prior to her retirement, she was like happy people. I saw their Sister Ann Orlando. She also was instrumen- the regional marriage annulment works and admired them for being Sister Linda tal in creating the Hope CommU- advocate in the diocese for Semi- happy and outgoing.” Kendrick — ‘I nity Center. nole and Volusia counties, and Sister Knox entered the Convent Gaupin — ‘I have live every day “I have no regrets,” the 72-year- volunteered as an annulment ad- of Mercy Ardee in County Louth in old said about celebrating 50 years vocate at St. John the Evangelist in the Diocese of Heharmagh in 1953. a good life’ to the fullest’ as a religious sister. “Life is about Viera. After her final profession of vows, Sister of Divine Providence Sister Kendrick, a self-described social justice, standing with the Sister Englert has some words of she came to Eau Gallie — what is Gaupin came to the Diocese of child of the ’60s and public school poor people. If we really under- advice for those contemplating a now called Melbourne — to open Orlando at the invitation of Bish- girl, was introduced to the Sisters stood the Gospel, this world would vocation. “Pray about it,” she said. Ascension Catholic School. She’s op Norbert M. Dorsey in 1994 to of Notre Dame de Namur at Trinity be a better place.” n Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4 Diocese welcomes new religious sisters Glenda Meekins minicans for many years. of the Florida Catholic staff “Then I was with my mom and I found the Daughters of the Heart ORLANDO | At the Sisters’ Ju- of Mary where you could do your bilee Mass Nov. 19, sisters from formation at home and stay with across the diocese gathered to- your family if necessary. So God gether in prayer, fellowship and had a plan. I have been with them celebration. Receiving a special over 20 years now and I love my welcome were three sisters who vocation. God always makes sure are new to the diocese this year: that we never let go. I hope to con- Sister Kristi Bergman of the Ser- tinue to minister to his people vants of the Pierced Hearts of Je- here.” sus and Mary, Sister Ann Rowland Sister Pham arrived from Viet- of the Daughters of the Heart of nam in January. In 1972, she be- Mary, and Sister Hoa Pham of the came a novice and was about to Sisters of Incarnation-Consecra- make her profession of vows in tion-Mission. Retired Sister Ann Rowland, Sister Kristi Bergman of the Sister Hoa Pham came from 1975 when communism took over Sister Bergman, a member of Daughters of the Heart of Mary, Sisters of the Pierced Hearts of Vietnam to work with the in Vietnam. Many convents were the Servants of the Pierced Hearts works in the ministry of the sick Jesus and Mary serves at Bishop formation of the Sisters of closed and nuns were sent home since 2014, came to Orlando to at Annunciation Parish. Moore High School. Incarnation-Consecration-Mission. or forced to go underground, but work with students at Bishop Sister Pham continued to work in Moore Catholic High School as State University, she felt the Lord She looks forward to helping ministry and visiting the sick. Al- the spirit of her order. coordinator of faith development. pursuing her heart and heard his “create a culture of encounter” though she is the only sister here While she waited, she taught Raised in a faith-filled home, she call. Never having considered reli- with Christ at Bishop Moore, and from her order, she said, “A beau- elementary school and helped the said, “Mom was definitely the gious life, she was confused about said, “Our vision is heaven for tiful part of our charism is called indigenous poor of the highlands prayer powerhouse of the family, how to take the next step, when a them.” ‘cor unum’ which means one heart in remote outreach posts around but I wouldn’t say that we were religious from of the Servants of Sister Rowland spent most of — wherever one sister is, we all are. the Diocese of Da Lat. Later, when Catholic family of the year by any the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and her life in New York as a teacher, That is how we were founded, to be the convents reopened, she pro- means. I never considered be- Mary became director of the New- principal and nurse. Two years ago in the world among the people.” fessed her vows in 2000. She be- ing a religious sister. I never even man Center. she retired as a nurse for behavior- Sister Rowland said that for her, came the director for the nursing thought it was an option in life. “She made it a very simple dis- al students in the New Jersey pub- discerning a vocation was simple. home for homeless women in Bao I didn’t grow up with sisters. I cernment for me because, once I lic school system, where she had “I always knew I wanted to be a Loc, run by her order. Sister Pham remember seeing a nun once at met her, the charism of the com- worked for 25 years. religious,” she said. “I actually en- is working with the formation of Denny’s.” munity is who I always was,” Sis- She continues her ministry tered the Dominicans when I was future sisters, two of whom will But after her involvement with ter Bergman said. “It completely here at Annunciation Parish in young and became homesick. But be making their final profession of the Newman Center at Illinois made sense.” Altamonte Springs in the hospital I stayed as an associate of the Do- vows next year. n TRIAD OF ADOPTED LOVE

Above, adopted siblings Kayla and Ethan Chapman pose for a photo in a familiar fashion during the Triad of Love eighth annual fundraising dinner. Both adopted, the duo are standing in front of a photo taken when he was first adopted by her family through the St. Petersburg Diocese Catholic Charities Adoption Program. At left, Cameron, who was adopted after his birth through Catholic Charities Adoption Services, speaks into a microphone held by his adoptive mother. Both the Chapmans and Cameron’s family, who resides in California where the parents are stationed with the Air Force, offered their story during the Triad of Love eighth annual fundraising dinner at Eaglebrooke Country Club in Lakeland Dec. 2.

The “triad of love” refers to the love that exists 10574-1209 between the birth mother, adoptive family and child. (DAVID GONZALEZ | FC) 5 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 9-22, 2016 Empowering students through imaginative technology

GLENDA MEEKINS and pus is really the innovation center the whole project in the innovation KATHERINE LAGUNA or lab, but the redesigned space in center. We drew plans in the art of the Florida Catholic staff the O’Neil Family Media Center is room, then went out to the comput- the hub (where the Makerspace is ers and sketched out how we wanted DAYTONA BEACH | Remote located).” it to look and how we were going to controlled robots flying about, gar- The school began to implement structure the gardens. It was easier dens designed on computers com- TEAL in every class at every grade to visualize it using the innovation ing to life: These are just a few of the level last November. “The large center.” realities already occurring in the space in the innovation center is Through sponsors who covered new Makerspace at the innovation designed to spark student creativ- supplies such as wood and dirt, lab at Father Lopez Catholic High ity,” La Morte said, adding that all the team worked with the Environ- School in Daytona Beach. this creativity has changed overall mental Sciences Club to execute the The innovation lab is due in large learning and grading. project. part to Principal Pat La Morte spear- Delaney, a fourth generation stu- The possibilities are endless. heading the movement toward the dent at Father Lopez in 10th grade, From one religion class using the development of the TEAL (Tech- said the new technology helps stu- space to create a project to help nology Enhanced Active Learning) dents to better express themselves. comprehend the theology of suffer- Centers. A short walk to three garden beds ing to the Technology Club learning “The Makerspace is a zoned area with wildflowers, fruit and vegeta- the tools and creating tutorials and made up of large collaborative sta- bles proved her point. The garden their own version of a “Genius Bar” Students of Father Lopez Catholic High School work at TEAL stations tions, standing desks, 3-D printer is a product of the campus 4-H Club to assist other students, the lab rep- during religion class. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) banks, robotics, computer coding (head, heart, hands and health club, resents the words painted over its stations where students can build not affiliated with the national as- entrance archway, “Empowerment together,” he said. “It’s cutting edge. Morte said to his students. “We have their own software programs, mu- sociation). starts here.” It’s what they’ve grown up with and laid the foundation for your innova- sic production, soft-seating areas “Our students wanted to cre- La Morte is confident that his to have it here as another tool our tion center. Use it. Learn in it. Ex- complete with charging stations ate something on campus that was students are on the right track. “It teachers can use will give our stu- plore it and with your help, we can and more,” he said, explaining some completely our own,” said Delaney, will prepare them beyond the aca- dents a lot of advantages. take it to the level you want to take of the capabilities. “The whole cam- who led the project. “We designed demics to learn how to collaborate “Imagination is the limit,” La it.” n Alive in Christ campaign bears fruit in Volusia County Bishop blesses campus expansion at Ground broken for St. Peter Parish Family Life Center

Basilica of St. Paul GLENDA MEEKINS of the Florida Catholic staff RAFAEL GERENA Special to the Florida Catholic ORLANDO | St. Peter Par- ish in DeLand is also enjoying ORLANDO | Gripping her walk- the fruit of its labor. The new er for balance, Maria Wieclawek, 27,261-square-foot facility offi- 95, smiled as Bishop John Noonan cially broke ground Nov. 20 on sprinkled holy water across a statue the feast of Christ the King. The of St. John Paul II Nov 19. She do- community marked the occa- nated money for the statue as part sion with a Mass celebrated by of an Alive In Christ campaign that Bishop John Noonan who later has expanded her parish, the Ba- blessed the ground of the future silica of St. Paul in Daytona Beach. center alongside St. Peter’s pas- Bishop Noonan spent the November tor, Father Thomas Connery. afternoon blessing the campus and Bishop Noonan blesses a new The Family Life Center is a embracing parishioners on a his- statue of St. John Paul lI, part $4.25 million facility that will toric day for the basilica. Wieclawek of the recently completed include a gymnasium, youth said the donation “gives me a spiri- expansion of the Basilica of St. room, classrooms, locker rooms, tual connection to my community.” Paul. (RAFAEL GERENA | FC) and a commercial kitchen and A basilica parishioner for 15 years, dining hall, relieving the exist- she was among more than 100 par- ed in a log cabin in 1862 on South ing burden on the parish hall Students from St. Peter Catholic School in DeLand take part in ticipants of the Mass and blessing. Ridgewood Avenue. In 2006, Pope which currently serves as a cafe- the groundbreaking of the parish’s Family Life Center Nov. 20. “This church and congregation is Benedict XVI designated St. Paul teria. Completion is anticipated (JACQUE BRUND | FC) my family.” Church as a basilica, an honorific ti- for late summer 2017. Wieclawek is part of a wave of tle bestowed on a church of historic The gym in the Family Life a declaration of our optimism. It tinue growing and adapting. Catholic donors who in the past and spiritual importance. Center will enhance St. Peter says that at St. Peter’s, we believe “We cannot rest on our lau- decade have pledged more than Since its founding, the parish Catholic School and will pro- our best days lie ahead.” rels,” he said. “We must reach $150 million to the Alive in Christ has gone from serving 19th-centu- vide much-needed meeting and Father Connery explained others and the family center campaign that has funded parish ry German immigrants to today’s event space for the parish and that St. Peter Parish’s first Mass gives us that option and oppor- expansions, renovations and new diverse congregation. With its tall, community at large, including was in 1883 for five families. tunity. We will use it to draw church construction throughout the Spanish-tile domed roof, the Ba- the parish’s Oktoberfest which The parish would build its first others to share in our faith.” Diocese of Orlando. At the Basilica silica of St. Paul is a spiritual citadel is more than 60 years old. church the following year to ac- In keeping with the parish’s of St. Paul, the campaign funded visible to many in Daytona Beach, a Father Connery admitted that commodate 60 people. Today, legacy of giving, through its an expanded church vestibule with city where nearly one in three resi- there were times he was afraid the parish celebrates the growth 2009 Alive in Christ campaign, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, dents lives in poverty. A lot of people that the project would forever of God’s kingdom in DeLand parishioners raised $655,430 gift shop, and “Damascus Room” in the community “are searching for remain as only a sign on New with almost 3,000 families. toward the new construction. for Bible study, children’s religion meaning,” said JoAnn Peterson, 76, York Avenue. “After all these “So this points to growth, Parishioner and philanthropist classes and social gatherings. a basilica parishioner for more than years of hoping, dreaming and not stagnation; to vibrancy, not Edward Lacey of the Lacey Fam- The basilica’s expansion breathes 20 years. The basilica’s new “Da- praying, it is finally going to be a complacency; forward thinking, ily Foundation also made a large new life into a parish community mascus Room” offers a place where reality,” he said. “It’s more than not reminiscing,” he said, noting donation, and coupled with the with roots stretching more than a local residents can “feel the close- a building. It is a statement of the parish’s community impact parishioners’ sacrificial giving, century: Its first Mass was celebrat- ness of God,” she said. n faith. It’s a picture of hope and and urging parishioners to con- the project became a reality. n Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 6 News From around the diocese

BREVARD COUNTY things that they can do to make an impact,” said Matthews. “Even something as small as a pack of gum Ascension students can do a lot.” compete as CyberPatriots LAKE COUNTY For the second year in a row, stu- Coat drive helps dents at Ascension Catholic School in Melbourne are participating in keep children Micah, left, a junior at Trinity CyberPatriots and competing in the warm Catholic High School, stands with Seventh-grade students from Divine Mercy Catholic Academy National Youth Cyber Defense Com- choir director Michael Serrano stuff stockings on Veterans Day for the sailors of the SS Dwight petition. Backed by the Air Force As- The Knights of Columbus Coun- at the National Association for D. Eisenhower who won’t be able to make it home for Christmas. sociation and Northrop Grumman, cil 10034 at St. Timothy Parish in Music Education conference in (COURTESY PHOTOS) this competition puts teams in the Lady Lake held its annual “Coats for Grapevine, Texas Nov. 10-13. position of IT security profession- Kids” drive and collected over 150 Micah is the first Trinity student Deacon Molina was the guest more than 60 capitals and over 1,200 als whose mission is to manage the coats, which were delivered Nov. to receive the honor of being speaker at the first Amistad Insti- cities and towns around the world network of a small company. During 23 to a local organization that helps selected to sing at Nationals. tute anti-human trafficking train- to continue to show a commitment competition, teams are presented children living in poverty in the Oc- ing session Nov. 4-6. By highlighting against the death penalty and for with virtual scenarios where they ala National Forest. Deacon Fred Molina of Resurrec- the program in Orlando, the USCCB life. The International Day of Cit- must find and fix vulnerabilities tion Parish in Winter Garden, coor- hopes other parishes will learn how ies for Life/Cities Against the Death while maintaining critical services dinator of the diocesan human traf- to come together as a community to Penalty constitutes, along with the in a six-hour period. Teams are vy- MARION COUNTY ficking task force, was selected to be eradicate the horrific crime of hu- World Day Against the Death Penal- ing for top placement with their one of three panelists from around man trafficking. ty Oct. 10, the biggest modern global state and region, and top teams in Trinity student the country. He will explain how mobilization in favor of a higher and the nation will earn all-expenses- he trained parishioners to combat more civil form of justice capable of paid trips to Baltimore in March selected to sing in the tragedy of human trafficking, VOLUSIA COUNTY repelling capital punishment once for the finals where they can earn especially through involvement in and for all. scholarship money. Last year, one of national choir the Amistad Movement, a USCCB Illuminating the the Ascension teams placed fourth Micah, a junior at Trinity Catholic program. Like the captives aboard SUBMIT ITEMS in the state of Florida. Many of the High School in Ocala, was selected the Amistad slave ship who revolted night against the To share your parish or school students from that team are return- for the All-National Mixed Honor and won their freedom, the Amis- death penalty news with the Florida Catho- ing this year. Choir. Micah is the first Trinity stu- tad Movement trains and equips lic, email news@orlandodiocese. “We are preparing our students dent to receive this honor. She and immigrants with the educational On Nov. 30, Our Lady of Lourdes org with the subject, “Around the to tackle real-world digital crises,” her mother accompanied choir di- resources necessary to identify vic- Parish hosted a Cities for Life event Diocese.” Types of news could in- said Laura Davis, computer teacher. rector Michael Serrano to the Na- tims of human trafficking in their at the parish grotto to illuminate the clude outreach projects, expansions, “Cyber Patriots gives our students tional Association for Music Edu- communities, prevent exploitation, night in Daytona Beach, supporting awards, new ministries or programs, the tools they need to be successful cation conference in Grapevine, and build bridges to law enforce- the abolition of the death penalty special events or other noteworthy in exploring this as a career option.” Texas, Nov. 10-13. ment and other community activ- and demanding a stay of executions activities. Technology administrator Mary “I love music, it’s always been a ists. worldwide. The parish joined with Cunningham added, “These kids part of my life, but to be surrounded are competing at such a high level by so many students, teachers and for their age. We couldn’t be prouder directors who have the same pas- of the accomplishments they have sion as you, it’s indescribable,” Mi- achieved.” cah said about the experience. “The first word that comes to mind when Divine Mercy I look back at it is ‘humbling.’ Just having the opportunity to share my students stuff gifts with others who have the same stockings for sailors motivation at a convention where we all came together to keep music Students of Divine Mercy Catho- education alive is just far beyond lic Academy in Merritt Island com- something I had ever imagined ex- memorated Veterans Day by stuff- periencing in my life.” ing Christmas stockings for the men “Micah was a shining example of and women currently deployed on a Catholic virtue she carries close to the SS Dwight D. Eisenhower, a nu- her heart: humility,” said Serrano. clear-powered aircraft carrier sup- porting military operations in Iraq 10206-1209 and Afghanistan. The project was ORANGE COUNTY spearheaded by Barbara Matthews, a Divine Mercy alumna and parent Diocese serves of a former Divine Mercy student who served on the Eisenhower last as model for year. After Mass Nov. 11, students filled stockings with gum, hot choc- human trafficking olate packets, lip balm, holiday pen- training cils and small toys. Students also handwrote 100 letters to be included The U.S. Conference of Catholic with the goodies. Bishops (USCCB) Department of The stockings are just a small Justice, Peace, and Human Devel- gesture of cheer to the crew of the opment will stream a live, online Eisenhower. “With all the monu- event Dec. 20, 2 p.m., to highlight mental problems going on, children parish examples of acting together need to know that there are little as communities of “salt and light.” 7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 9-22, 2016

service in church or grotto COMMUNITY (weather permitting). Bring an SUBMISSIONS EVENTS WITH BISHOP NOONAN ornament to place on Christmas EVENTS To submit parish, school, diocesan Mass for giving thanks to God Mass for Marriage: Feb. 18, tree in memory of unborn or for all those in consecrated life: 2017, 10 a.m., St. James Cathedral, 50 loss of child. or related event information to be con- “The Inn — A Christmas Jan. 28, 2017, 11 a.m., Basilica of E. Robinson St., Orlando. Bishop John Interpreted Mass for the sidered for publication in the Diocese of Journey”: Dec. 10, 6-9:30 the National Shrine of Mary, Queen Noonan invites all Catholic married p.m.; Dec. 11, 1-5:30 p.m., deaf: Sundays, 11 a.m. Mass, Orlando and Florida Catholic calendar Holy Name of Jesus hall, 3050 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, of events, please visit www.orlandodio- of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., couples to the diocesan Mass for N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona cese.org/our-diocese/events-calendar/ Orlando. Join Bishop Noonan to pray Marriage (multilingual). Couples will Nativities from around the Beach. An American Sign and click “Suggest Event.” Submissions in gratitude for the many women and renew their wedding vows and receive world and musical presentation. Language interpreter will be should be received 4-6 weeks prior to men religious who serve the people a blessing from the bishop. Reception Donations: $10-$20 depending provided to sign. Meet in the the date of the event. Not all submis- of God with dedication and courage. follows. Coincides with World Mar- on night. Half off for children café, 10:15 a.m., for a “deaf sions will be printed due to space Reception follows. R.S.V.P. to rdiaz@ riage Day, which is celebrated on the coffee chat” with pastries. 386- 12 and under. Proceeds will go limitations and other considerations. orlandodiocese.org. second Sunday of February each year. to help purchase the most- 255-0433. needed items of water, food and medicines for areas the Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 407- Empowerment Program in parish has supported in Haiti RETREATS/DAYS 658-1818, ext. 2335. Winter Haven: Volunteers SUPPORT for the past 15 years. Tickets: answer phones, greet guests, MINISTRIES/ brownpapertickets.com; email OF REFLECTION schedule appointments, operate [email protected] (put TICKETS copy and fax machine. Monday- San Pedro Center retreats: VOLUNTEERS PEER GROUPS in subject line); Leslie Curry, Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Martha. Various dates, 2400 Dike 321-223-2669. NEEDED [email protected]; 863-299- Separated and divorced: Road, Winter Park. For more Family night celebration 7983, ext. 103. • Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Holy information or to register: Sign language volunteers: of Christmas: Wednesday, • Refugee youth mentor Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. www.sanpedrocenter.org/ Parishes throughout the diocese Dec. 21, 6-8 p.m., San Pedro in Orlando to help refugee Thacker, Kissimmee. Sylvester, retreats-programs, 407-671- need volunteer American Spiritual Development Center, children learn to speak English 407-406-0707. 6322. Sign Language interpreters to 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park. and learn American culture. • “The Face of God help deaf or hearing-impaired • Catholic Divorce Survival Come celebrate the reason for One-two hours weekly, flexible Revealed” women’s retreat, individuals fully participate Guide, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 the season with annual live schedule. Must be 21 or older. p.m., Cost: $30, scholarships Nativity. Includes a chance to Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, 5:30 in the celebration of Mass p.m.-Friday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m. each week. Position requires • Refugee resettlement available; first Fridays, Mass meet the animals of Bethlehem, mentors in Orlando to “adopt- and dinner, social; St. Margaret featuring Dominic the donkey. Take time during this retreat yearlong commitment to to explore how lessening the serving one Saturday or Sunday a-family” to help introduce Mary Parish, 526 Park Ave. N., Food, holiday treats and more. newly arrived refugees to Winter Park. Lori Reinneck, Free. www.sanpedrocenter.org/ noise around us and leaving Mass per week, and a diocesan distractions behind can improve background screening. Must be American culture and help them [email protected], 407- retreats-programs, 407-671- learn and practice English. 645-0284. 6322. your hearing and clarify your 18 and older. www.cflcc.org/ understanding. volunteer. • Furniture pickups and • Coffee and conversation, “The 7 Keys of Spiritual “Perfect in Weakness” Notre Dame Mission apartment setups in Orlando: second Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Our Wholeness” day of Volunteers help staff pick up Lady of Lourdes, 1014 N. Halifax reflection, Jan. 7, 2017, 8:30 young adult retreat: Saturday, Volunteer/AmeriCorps Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Program based at Hope furniture and set up apartments Ave., Daytona Beach. Terre, a.m.-3:30 p.m., Holy Name of for refugees before they arrive. 386-238-3631. Jesus Parish, 3050 N. Highway St. Vincent de Paul Regional CommUnity Center, Apopka, is Seminary, 10701 S. Military recruiting additional volunteers Must be 18 or older and able to Families with incarcerated A1A, Indialantic. Sponsored lift furniture. loved ones: by the Space Coast Alliance of Trail, Boynton Beach. For young for the Notre Dame AmeriCorps • Volunteer medical • Third Saturdays, 9 a.m., St. Small Christian Communities. adults 18-30. Share in faith team. Opportunities still open professionals such as MDs, PAs, Mary Magdalen Parish, Mother Presented by internationally and fellowship with 500 other to serve community while RNs, OBGYNs, EKG technicians, Teresa Room, 861 Maitland known speaker Julianne Stanz young adults from around gaining job skills, earning a endocrinologists, orthopedic Ave., Altamonte Springs. 407- of Green Bay, Wis., consultant Florida. Preregistration: $15; stipend of $6,265, an education surgeons, certified health 463-5780 or email jeancanatc1@ to USCCB Committee on $20 at the door. Hosted by award of $2,890, as well as educators, general and nurse gmail.com Catechesis and Evangelization. seminarians. Register: svdp.edu, health insurance. Service sites “events.” in Apopka and Orlando include practitioners needed at each • Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Tickets: $12, includes clinic. [email protected], continental breakfast and teacher assistants, serving Name of Jesus, 3050 N. Highway survivors of domestic violence, Lazarus Free Medical Clinic in A1A, Indialantic. “Divorce Care lunch. Mary Jo Strah, 321-242- Wildwood; Erin.Burley@cflcc. 7254, [email protected]. CONCERTS working at a credit union, being Ministry Adults and Children.” an educator around farmworker org, St. Luke’s Free Medical and Program teaches children how Christmas concert, Sunday, rights and working with 1st Dental Clinic in Eustis; Kelly. God’s love can strengthen and Dec. 11, 3-4:30 p.m., St. Ann generation college students. [email protected], St. Thomas help them find hope and joy. MASSES/PRAYER Parish, 1265 Robinson Drive, Bilingual Spanish/English is Free Medical Clinic in St. Cloud. Parents can attend the adult SESSIONS Haines City. “Almost There: helpful but not necessary. The Life Choices Women’s Divorce Care program the same A Journey from Promise to service term begins Jan. 2, Center, a Catholic pro-life evening. 321-773-2783. Holy Innocents prayer Messiah,” presented by parish 2017, and runs through Aug. 1. pregnancy resource center, 600 Bereavement support service: Wednesday, Dec. 28, choirs. Tickets at the door: $6 Requires 35 to 40 hours a week. E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte groups: 7-8 p.m., St. Mary Magdalen each, or two for $10. 863-422- Accepting applications now and Springs, is in need of volunteer • Blessed Trinity Parish, Parish, 861 Maitland Ave., 4370. through Feb. 5. Call Laura Firtel, lay counselors (training Building L, 5 S.E. 17th St., Altamonte Springs. Candlelight Handel’s “Messiah” 407-484-7736, lfirtel@hcc-offm. provided), nurses to perform Ocala, multiple groups; and concert: Friday, Dec. 16, 7 org; Hope CommUnity Center, ultrasounds (training provided), first Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. p.m., Most Precious Blood 407-880-4673, ext. 231; www. administrative assistance, Compassionate Friends, Parish, 113 Lockwood Blvd., ndmva.org and click on Apopka. handymen, help with light Ocala chapter, for bereaved In print. Or digital. Oviedo. Mark Sibons: msibons@ Catholic Charities of cleaning, and receptionists. Also families who have experienced oviedocatholic.org, 407-365- Central Florida seeks accepting donations of baby the death of a child. Peggy 3231. volunteers for the following items, especially diapers and McClaskey, 352-694-2978. Lessons and Carols of programs. Visit www.cflcc.org wipes. Drop off during office hours. 321-422-4168. • First Thursdays, 6:30- Advent and Christmas: Friday, /volunteer or contact Carly. 8 p.m., St. Stephen Parish Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., St. James [email protected] or 407-658- Enrichment Center 1, Room 103, Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., 1818, ext. 1026. 575 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Orlando. Candlelight service of • Hospitality volunteers are SECULAR Springs. For anyone who has music and readings by cathedral needed to staff front desk of COMMUNITIES lost a loved one, spouse, parent, choir and orchestra. Free-will the food pantry in Orlando. child or sibling. 407-699-5683. offering appreciated. www. Volunteers are needed three- Lay Carmelites, first • St. Mary Magdalen Parish, stjamesorlando.org/ministries-2/ four hours each week to greet Saturdays through Aug. 861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte fomm-friends-of-the-music- guests, gather food bags, 29, 2017, 9 a.m.-noon, Springs, has a well-trained and ministry. organize the reception area and Annunciation Parish, 1020 experienced group of grief restock the front counter. Montgomery Road, Altamonte support ministers to help those • Pantry needs individuals or Springs. Lay Carmelite order of who have lost a loved one. Call ANNOUNCEMENTS groups (maximum of five) to the Blessed Virgin Mary is an 407-831-1212 to arrange for a sort and stock food donations. association of mainly laypersons time to meet. Catholic Charities food Volunteer shifts are Monday- who commit themselves “to pantry needs donations. • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Our Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, and 1-4:30 live in the following of Jesus Lady of Lourdes Parish, 201 Participate in the “Donation p.m. Christ” according to the of the Month” club to keep University Blvd., Daytona Beach. • Emergency Family charism, traditions and spirit Pat Beeman, 386-788-7128. shelves stocked and the Services clerical/administrative of Carmelite order. Terri West, community fed. October’s volunteers in Orlando to assist [email protected], 407- donation is canned chicken. with data entry, copying, filing 925-6274, http://www.lcarmacc. Semoran food pantry, 1771 and organization. Monday- com/. FloridaCatholic N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations accepted Monday- www.thefloridacatholic.org • Receptionist with Family Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 8

Bishop moore’s 4,000 pounds of food morning star and NASCAR Thirty students from Morning Star Catholic School in Orlando enjoyed a 90-minute tour of the Daytona International Speedway, Nov. 17. Due to the NASCAR Foundation and the assistance of Father Lopez Principal Pat La Morte, tickets for the tour were provided at no charge. Above, faculty and students at Each student Bishop Moore Catholic High School went home load canned food donations with their from their Thanksgiving drive ticket stub onto the Catholic Charities of and a small Central Florida truck. The school replica race community collected 4,000 car. One pounds of food for people in student said, need this holiday season. Right, “I’m going Derrick Clow, left, Semoran to sleep with food pantry manager, assists this tonight.” a Catholic Charities of Central (GLENDA Florida client with needed food MEEKINS before the Thanksgiving holiday. | FC) (COURTESY) 10204-1209 www.thefloridacatholic.org | dec. 9-22, 2016 FLORIDACatholic PALM BEACH DIOCESE Oakland Catholics Closing offer prayers, the support for fire victims OAKLAND, Calif. | The local Catholic community in Oakland — parishioners, priests, school students and Catholic Chari- oly ties’ workers — have been offering prayers H and support for victims of the Dec. 2 fire that erupted in an Oakland warehouse, killing 36. The fire started during a dance party at a warehouse that had been converted to artists’ studios and illegal living spaces, dubbed the “Ghost Ship.” The cause of the oors fire, reported to be the most lethal building D fire in the U.S. in more than a decade, has of not been determined. “We owe it to the community and those who perished in this fire, and those who survived the fire to be methodical, to be thorough, and to take the amount of time it takes to be able to look at every piece of potential evidence,” said Alameda County ercy District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, accord- M ing to The Associated Press. Bishop Michael J. Barber of Oakland said in a Dec. 3 statement that his “prayers and After making a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens, Pamela Badami of Miami walks through thoughts are with all those who have died the Holy Doors. She stopped before entering the door for a moment of silent prayer. “I have a brain tumor and will have surgery,“ or are suffering from the tragic fire.” she shared. “I am praying that I will get well.” (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) “We also pray for the first responders, medical personnel and others who are aid- ing the victims and their loved ones. We LINDA REEVES to the cathedral for the special will be remembering the deceased in our of the Florida Catholic staff closing and Mass. He is a parish- Masses this weekend throughout the Dio- ioner of Holy Name of Jesus in cese of Oakland,” he said. PALM BEACH GARDENS | West Palm Beach and is involved Among the Catholic groups to offer Pamela Badami of Miami made in various parish activities in- prayers for the fire victims were partici- a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of cluding Hispanic ministry there. pants in an annual pilgrimage in Oakland St. Ignatius Loyola Nov. 20, stood He and others came at the urging honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe. at the designated Holy Doors of Holy Name’s pastor, Carmelite Along the route, there was music and and prayed in silence before she Father Antony Pulikal. “I came prayer but when pilgrims were near the walked over the threshold and to receive the special graces,” location of the fire, the music was silenced inside for Mass with special cer- Otapia said. “Father Antony told out of respect, Medina said, noting the only emonies to close the door and us to come to support our bishop sounds were those of prayer. mark the end of the Jubilee Year as he closes the Holy Doors.” Each Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the of Mercy. Bishop Barbarito delivered a Light the weekend of Dec. 3 and 4 began “I have a brain tumor and will powerful homily, speaking about with a moment of silence for the victims of have surgery. I am praying that I the Lord’s love and mercy. He the fire, said Father James Matthews, the will get well,” the young woman reminded all that Christ knows cathedral’s rector. with great hope and faith in Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito closes the Holy Door at the what human suffering is all After the fire, Father Jayson Landeza, God’s mercy said. Thousands of Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens Nov. about since he suffered and died pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Oakland people made pilgrimages to the 20 in conjunction with the closing of the Holy Year of Mercy. a horrible death on the cross for and chaplain to the Oakland Police and cathedral during the Jubilee Year Father Brian King, episcopal secretary, stands next to him during the salvation of man. Fire departments, was assisting family of Mercy with special prayers in special ceremonies before Mass. “The Lord came to give life,” members. He was seen in numerous news their hearts, and hundreds were he said. “We are never alone. He television clips walking into the family on hand for the closing of the Mercy that began Dec. 8, 2015, salvation. Pilgrims who walked raises us up.” assistance center the city set up for those special year. the solemnity of the Immaculate through the Holy Doors during He concluded by saying, “To- awaiting word on their loved ones. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito Conception. the special year could receive a day we close the doors. It is a In a Facebook post three days later, Fa- was main celebrant for Mass. The designated doors here plenary indulgence under the sign that God’s mercy is always ther Landeza acknowledged the work of The day marked the feast of the symbolized an invitation for usual conditions of the Church with us. As we close the door it his fellow chaplains “whose ministry it has solemnity of Christ the King, and faithful to enter and walk over and the gift of God’s powerful is only the beginning.” He called been to walk closely with the families and the Sunday when Holy Doors the threshold on a path toward grace. all to go forth from the doors friends of the fire victims here in Oakland.” closed in Rome as Pope Francis the love and mercy of God and Antonio Otapia with his wife and take God’s love and mercy n officially ended the Holy Year of his healing, forgiveness and and children made a pilgrimage to others. n Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A2 None greater than John the Baptist The Third Sunday of Advent fire” (Mt 3:12). John’s powerful and is referred to as Gaudete Sunday, unambiguous preaching caused BISHOP’S SCHEDULE which is a Latin phrase, which many people to be attracted to Dec. 10 — 6 p.m., Reception/din- Gardens. translates as “Rejoice Sunday.” The him. He performed a baptism for ner, Lumen Christi Gala, The Breakers, Dec 17 — 4 p.m., Mass, Simbang liturgical color for the day can be the forgiveness of sins to prepare Palm Beach. Gabi, Filipino community, St. John rose, representing a combination the people to meet the Messiah as Dec. 11 — noon, Mass, 90th Fisher Parish, West Palm Beach. of purple and white, a combination well as for his critical judgment. Florida anniversary of St. Edward Parish, Palm Dec 18 — 10:30 a.m., Mass, St. of the Advent and Christmas col- Because of his influence some Beach. John of the Cross Parish, Vero Beach; ors. There is a sense of anticipation considered John to be the Mes- Catholic Dec 12 — 6 p.m., Mass, feast day 5:30 p.m., Social/dinner with seminar- as we draw nearer to the siah. John vehemently of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of ians, Palm Beach Gardens. DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH celebration of Christmas dismissed any identifi- Guadalupe Mission, Fellsmere. Dec 20 — 6 p.m., Mass, Palm and its accompanying joy cation with the Messiah Dec 14 — 10 a.m., Day of reflec- Beach County Jail, West Palm Beach. Vol. 78, No. 3 is expressed. This year and made clear that he tion for priests, Our Lady of Florida Dec 24 — 4 p.m., Mass, Christmas the Gospel reading for had come to announce 9995 North Military Trail Spiritual Center, North Palm Beach; vigil, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Riviera Gaudete Sunday is from the Messiah of whom 6 p.m., Reception, Catholic Charities, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Beach; Midnight Mass, Cathedral of St. 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 the Gospel of St. Matthew John considered himself Wally Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach. Ignatius Loyola. and concentrates on the unworthy. We heard him Dec 15 — 5:30 p.m., Taping of Dec. 26, 2016-January 2, 2017 PUBLISHER figure of John the Baptist powerfully declare, “I am televised Christmas Mass, Cathedral — Pastoral Center closed in obser- Bishop Gerald M. 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Above, a flower arrangement in the shape of a heart and the words “100 years” is displayed below the altar at Sacred Heart Parish Nov. 19. A marker at Sacred Heart in Lake Worth lists the parish’s pastors who spiritually led the faith community over Children of Sacred Heart Parish sing during a special Mass Nov. 19 marking the parish’s centennial celebration. the many decades. The children represent the future of Sacred Heart Parish and Sacred Heart School. Sacred Heart concludes yearlong centennial celebration LINDA REEVES child. Today, I support Catholic of the Florida Catholic staff schools. The Church and Catholic school have helped me live a happy LAKE WORTH | Archbishop life.” Thomas Wenski of Miami joined Sacred Heart Parish was found- Sacred Heart, his home parish in ed as a mission of St. Ann Parish in Lake Worth, Nov. 19 for celebrations West Palm for people settling in the marking the close of the faith com- area. In the earliest days of Sacred munity’s yearlong centennial, com- Heart, Sunday Mass was celebrat- memorating 100 years of ministry ed on the veranda of the old Lake here in the Diocese of Palm Beach. Worth Hotel. Parishioners eventu- Archbishop Wenski grew up at ally volunteered their homes where Sacred Heart Parish where he re- Mass was celebrated until 1915, ceived his sacraments and attended when founding families built the Sacred Heart School from kinder- first Sacred Heart Church. garten through eighth grade. He re- The church and school have called the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. grown tremendously over the years. Augustine who served the parish Buildings have been renovated, school at that time. He also recalled added to and expanded. Enroll- the former parish priests with their ment is up and ministries are flour- names listed on a monument on the ishing. The community is vibrant, parish grounds. diverse and strong with the spirit “I know every pastor except the of welcoming people of all cultures, first one,” said the archbishop who ethnic groups and backgrounds. presided at the Mass. “The second During the Mass, Archbishop one baptized me. The third one Wenski called all to remember the gave me holy Communion. The parish pioneers, who built the foun- fourth one I served as an altar boy dation of the parish, and he said, and so on and so on.” Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski, surrounded by priests from the parish, diocese and Miami, is main “May we look to the future with The Saturday afternoon Mass celebrant at Mass Nov. 19 at Sacred Heart Parish. The Mass marked the closing celebrations of the confidence.” was dedicated to the people of Sa- parish’s 100th anniversary. Archbishop Wenski grew up in Lake Worth and Sacred Heart was his home Father Quesnel Delvard, pastor cred Heart Parish, and a gala fol- parish. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) of Sacred Heart, thanked all for at- lowing the Mass at the Breakers tending and all who helped make Hotel was held to raise money for technology. School improvements The afternoon Mass celebration accompanied Archbishop Wen- the afternoon celebration possible. Sacred Heart School, which opened have recently been completed, in- was well attended by parishioners ski. He also expressed his gratitude to in 1944. cluding renovations to the music of the parish, some wearing centen- “I have been coming here since Archbishop Wenski. Candace Tamposi is the princi- room, Montessori Academy, class- nial T-shirts. 1990,” said Frank Antonou attend- “I want to thank Archbishop pal of the school, which continues rooms, lab and computer room. Sa- Priests of the parish and guests ing Mass with his wife of 63 years, Wenski for celebrating our Mass to serve children of the area and cred Heart’s new gym is scheduled priests from the diocese were also Rosemary. “I attended Catholic tonight,” he said. “He is one of ours. grow with academic programs and to be finished this month. present, and clergy from Miami school and church when I was a Thank you so much.” n Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A4 Assistant superintendent honored for years of service LINDA REEVES ‘She brought a high of the Florida Catholic staff level of professionalism PALM BEACH | Marie Priv- to the Office of uznak is tiny in stature but has a gigantic heart, and many who Catholic Schools. Most have witnessed her great love and importantly, she brought concern toward children and ded- ication to Catholic education over a great love for the the decades have been greatly children and parents touched and impacted by her. She is the 2016 recipient of the we serve, as well as a diocesan St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award. Gary Gelo, superintendent love for our teachers of schools, said she has made “sig- and administrators. She nificant contributions to Catholic education” in the diocese during has been an exceptional her 43 years of ministry in schools. model of the ministry of Privuznak, who is retiring in January, will be honored dur- Catholic schools.’ ing the Lumen Christi Gala here, an annual fundraiser benefiting Gary Gelo Catholic schools and scholar- ships. During the event, to be held Dec. 10 at the Breakers in also a member of St. Joseph Par- Palm Beach, she will receive the ish, left the school in 2002 after prestigious award given each year serving 17 years as principal to to an outstanding person who has become diocesan assistant super- made a difference serving in the intendent of schools, she is still ministry of Catholic education. loved and admired. Last month St. “Marie touched families’ lives Joseph School held a family picnic as a preschool teacher at St. Joseph in honor of Privuznak and all the School,” Gelo said. “When she be- school community was invited. Marie Privuznak, who will retire in January as assistant superintendent of schools, attends one of her came principal of St. Joseph, en- “The St. Joseph family wanted final events in the Diocese of Palm Beach. She is moving to North Carolina to be closer to family. (LINDA rollment grew to the point that the to do something nice for her,” said REEVES | FC) school needed an addition to the Wilson who helped organize the facility, and at the same time, they event. “We wanted to do some- Having been in the classrooms ful friendships I have made, but tant superintendent, Marie was all expanded their curriculum to in- thing to give people time to visit for more than four decades, Priv- take with me the memories that one could ask for in a colleague: clude a band program that was with her before she leaves us.” uznak said she will miss her we have shared,” she said. “I have loyal, hardworking and always the envy of other schools. Marie “At the diocesan level, (Marie) ministry, and the teachers and been blessed by God to be given willing to learn new things and worked closely with parents and has been a great colleague and children. She has continued to be the opportunity to hopefully have techniques to assist the educa- parishioners to develop strategic mentor to principals and teach- steadfast in spreading the Catho- made a difference in so many tors and the children in achieving plans to make all this happen.” ers,” Gelo said. “Her most sig- lic education mission to help stu- lives.” excellence. I admire her person Nancy Wilson, a mother of four nificant academic achievement dents “be the best that they can be Franciscan Sister Joan Daw- and her ability, and the diocese children, met Privuznak in 1989 at is working with teams of teachers and to follow God’s plan by living son, former superintendent of is richer for her having been here St. Joseph in Stuart. Wilson’s chil- and administrators to develop di- faith-filled lives as an example for schools, worked with Privuznak and shared her talents with us. dren attended the school where ocesan guidelines for standards- all,” she said. over the years. “Marie was a joy to She is truly a gift to all of us and to for 30 years Privuznak taught, tu- based instruction in religion, “I will miss all the wonder- work with,” she said. “As an assis- the diocese.” n tored, was assistant principal and math and English/language arts then served as school principal. that included connections to our FYI “What is nice about Marie is Catholic beliefs and teachings for Annual Lumen Christi Gala: that she knew all those children the secular subjects. This will be Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., The Breakers, by name, and there were a lot of her lasting legacy in our diocese. Palm Beach. Theme: “Catholic kids there,” Wilson said. “She was “She brought a high level of Schools Forming Future Leaders.” kind. She was well respected. She professionalism to the Office of Reception followed by 7:30 p.m. cared about each and every school Catholic Schools,” he continued. dinner and dancing. Black-tie event event and never missed one.” “Most importantly, she brought supports Catholic school scholar- St. Joseph School honored Priv- a great love for the children and ships for elementary and secondary uznak a decade ago by dedicating parents we serve, as well as a love school students. Entire net proceeds William E. Boyes their sports complex in her honor, for our teachers and administra- of gala support tuition scholar- John Farina a true sign of people’s respect for tors. She has been an exceptional ships shared equally among the her. model of the ministry of Catholic schools of the diocese, which in turn Peter Matwiczyk “People like Marie Privuznak schools.” distribute funds within their school • Wills, trusts and guardianship litigation come along once in a lifetime,” After officially leaving her post communities. Tickets: $400. If you Mark Rodgers, father of five chil- Jan. 6, 2017, Privuznak will take are unable to attend the gala and • Estate and trust planning and administration dren, told the Florida Catholic at on new responsibilities, including want to support scholarships for children to attend Catholic school the time of the building dedica- being the mother of a bride. Her [email protected] tion. “She had such a gigantic im- daughter, Jaime, is getting mar- or if you would like information on 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600

the gala: 561-775-9520; wgross@ 10041-1209 pact. She is an amazing person. ried in May and Privuznak plans Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 [email protected] diocesepb.org; www.diocesepb.org/ She is an incredible woman.” to move to North Carolina to be lumenchristi. 561-694-7979 [email protected] Even though Privuznak, who is closer to her. A5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 9-22, 2016 Parish takes to the streets for Christ the King

LINDA REEVES AND Father Richard George, pastor of St. Anastasia Parish in Fort Pierce, holds the Eucharist high in the air and processes through the streets JOANNA MARAZZI in celebration of the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARISOL’S PHOTOGRAPHY) of the Florida Catholic

FORT PIERCE | Two faith communi- ties in the diocese joined together and took to the streets to witness great love for the Lord and to celebrate Christ the King. “This was one of many celebrations in which our diverse community of faith- ful are drawn together under the call of Jesus Christ, who calls all people and na- tions unto himself,” said Father Richard George, pastor of St. Anastasia Parish in Fort Pierce, who directed the celebration of the solemnity of Christ the King with Father Jamie Dorado, administrator of neighboring San Juan Diego Pastoral Center. “It’s here we are all able to cry with one voice, ‘Viva Christo Rey, Christ our King.’” The annual commemoration in union with the worldwide Church celebration gathered more than 1,300 faithful Nov. 20 and included a mile-long procession Father Richard George, center, pastor of St. Anastasia Parish through the public streets of Fort Pierce. in Fort Pierce, and Father Jaime Dorado, administrator of San Father George carried the exposed Juan Diego Pastoral Center, celebrate an outdoor Mass in Fort Blessed Sacrament, protected in a mon- Children gather in front of an outdoor altar for Mass in Fort Pierce Pierce Nov. 20 in observance of the feast of Christ the King. strance, high above his head at times so to celebrate Jesus Christ the King. all could see and praise the Lord. The feast of Christ the King was creat- Faithful in ed by Pope Pius XI in 1925. The solemni- Fort Pierce ty also marks the last day of the Church’s take to the streets liturgical year just before Advent. witnessing In addition to the procession in Fort faith and Pierce, the day included an outdoor bi- love for lingual Mass drawing people of differ- Jesus Nov. ent cultures, ages and backgrounds. The 20 to celebration continued after the Mass celebrate with food and athletic competitions. The Christ the day that celebrated the Lord brought the King. communities together not only in faith, but also in fellowship and friendship and in a prayerful, festive atmosphere. “What a glorious feast day we have in the Church to give thanks and glorify Our Savior for all the many blessings he has given us all year,” said St Anastasia parishioner Darlene Francis. n Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A6 Parish formally welcomes new pastor LINDA REEVES Parish family as soon as he arrived, of the Florida Catholic staff and many parishioners already knew him from his seminarian VERO BEACH | St. Helen Par- days when he served as part of his ish publicly celebrated the arrival priestly formation. He steps in to of its new pastor, Father Kevin Nel- lead the parish as it turns a new son, who was officially installed page in history and moves toward last month. It was a significant its centennial celebration in 2019. moment in the life of the parish “With the retirement of Father that 97 years ago welcomed its Edwards, many of the St. Helen first priest, who arrived on horse- ‘oldies’ were very pleased to hear back to celebrate the first Mass that Father Kevin would be our for the people of the area. new pastor,” said Deacon Dave “I am happy to say that I had a Hankle of the parish. “We recalled meeting with Father Nelson soon his days here as a seminarian un- after he arrived,” said parishioner der the guidance of Msgr. (Irvine) Marie Ferretti. “He is a gracious Nugent, and in fact, many of the man who appears to be genuinely fine attributes of (Msgr. Nugent) interested in meeting his parishio- can be seen in the mannerisms and ners and learning all he can about qualities of Father Kevin. From the St. Helen.” beginning, Father Kevin outlined The Mass with formal installa- his desire to not initially change tion ceremonies took place Nov. what was going on, but to learn all 19 at St. Helen Church with Bishop that he could about St. Helen. In a Gerald M. Barbarito as main cel- few short months, in a very quiet ebrant. Father Nelson was assigned manner, he has gained a very good as the parish’s eighth pastor last understanding of the status and summer. He replaced Father Mi- the needs of St. Helen with 3,400- chael Edwards who came to the plus families and an active, grow- parish in 1999 and led the parish ing school. community for 17 years until he re- Father Kevin Nelson is the new pastor of St. Helen Parish in Vero Beach. (JIM DAVIS | FC) “In a short time, he has im- tired July 1. pressed many at the parish with Father Nelson is the former pas- Florida Catholic, Father Nelson ‘In a short time, he has impressed many at the parish some minor changes, but most of tor of Holy Spirit Parish in Lantana, was asked about the first time he all, with his accessibility and open- where he was first appointed paro- heard the calling to priestly voca- with some minor changes, but most of all, with his ness to observe and listen to parish- chial administrator July 15, 2009, tions. “The first thought was at my accessibility and openness to observe and listen to ioner suggestions, thoughts and elevated to pastor the following first Communion,” he said. “I can’t needs,” Deacon Hankle continued. year, and faithfully served the next say I understood what was going parishioner suggestions, thoughts and needs.’ “Many parishioners have also com- six years. on. But I understood that what- mented on how active he has been Father Nelson is well respected ever that man was doing, I wanted Deacon Hankle in participating as requested in and loved by people here. He is a to do it. That kind of burned in my ministry meetings or events. It has son of the Diocese of Palm Beach, mind. And in sixth and seventh also become well known that hav- born in Palm Beach Gardens, and and eighth grades, I had a sense calling me ‘Pope Kevin I.’ So obvi- up to allow me to give them the ing pizza at an evening meeting earned a degree in philosophy with that it would be good for me. By my ously everyone around me kind of truths of Jesus Christ. They don’t with Father Nelson is well advised. a minor in theology, psychology freshman year in school, my class- knew it too.” have to do that. They invite you into “From all that he has accom- and Spanish at St. John Vianney mates were calling me ‘Father’; in When asked about his greatest their greatest pains and joys. They plished thus far, Father Kevin is College Seminary in Miami. He the sophomore year ‘Monsignor,’ joy as a priest, he said, “To be able accept you into their family.” well on the way to fulfilling his in- then attended St. Vincent de Paul then ‘Bishop’ the year after that. to share my faith with other people. Father Nelson was welcomed tention stated during his first hom- Regional Seminary in Boynton By the time I graduated, they were God’s people here open themselves with open arms to the St. Helen ily, to ‘get us all to heaven.’” n Beach and was ordained a priest for the diocese May 6, 2000, at St. Helen, where he had served as a deacon. Now he is back to serve as the parish’s shepherd. Celebrate the During his 15 years of priestly service, he has touched many lives Traditional Latin Mass in the diocese. He has served as a parochial vicar of St. Joseph Par- ish in Stuart, St. Christopher Par- ish in Hobe Sound and St. Patrick Parish in Palm Beach Gardens. He has also served as chaplain for the Knights of Columbus Coun- cils 8048 and 11669, St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Treasure Coast Serra Club, as well as serv- ing on several diocesan councils and committees. Members of the Council of Catholic Women are fond of Father Nelson, who served Every Sunday at 2 p.m. as spiritual moderator for both the central and southern council dean- Holy Spirit Catholic Church eries and for the lay community of St. Joseph the Healer. He currently 1000 Lantana Road, Lantana, FL 33462 serves as the vicar forane of the 10131-1209 Northern Deanery, a five-year di- For more information: pblatinmass.com 10391-1209 ocesan appointment. During an interview with the A7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 9-22, 2016

p.m., St. Patrick Parish, 13591 DIOCESAN EVENTS TV MASS FYI Prosperity Farms Road, Palm CHRISTMAS Beach Gardens. All young Annual Lumen Christi Gala: Sunday televised Mass airs 9 a.m. To find more information, visit www. MASS SCHEDULE adults are invited and welcome. Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., The Breakers, on CW34 WTVX. Produced by the diocesepb.org/events or www. 561-626-8626 or nicole@ Palm Beach. Theme: “Catholic diocesan Office of Communications. catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. stpatrickchurch.org. West Palm Schools Forming Future Leaders.” Questions: www.diocesepb.org/tv- Catholic Grandparents Reception followed by 7:30 p.m. Mass or 561-775-9529. To support Beach Environments. Association chapter meetings: dinner and dancing. Black-tie the televised Mass or to request a benefit supports Catholic school Catholic Charities events: Fellowship, prayer and free Mass missal: 561-775-9529 or discussions. ■ Holy Name of Jesus scholarships for elementary and • Mandatory guardianship 345 S. 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Military CHRISTMAS DAY of all faiths. Local events are Court-appointed guardians are Gross: 561-775-9520 or wgross@ required to successfully complete Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. 561- 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., sponsored by the diocesan Office noon, 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) diocesepb.org. Visit www. training within four months 626-8027. diocesepb.org/lumenchristi. of Ecumenical and Interreligious More parishes, pages B7, B8 Relations. For locations and after being appointed. Fee: $75. Prayer gathering: Fridays, Compassionate Friends events planned: www.diocesepb. Call for course dates, times and 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A memorial service with candle location: 561-345-2000, ext. 208, org/events, 561-775-9540. Woman’s World Medical Center on channel 4, or 34.1 on digital lighting: Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m., Our www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org/ Permanent deacon that offers abortion services, antennas. CBS12 and WPTV Lady Queen of Peace Catholic events. 503 S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. Cemetery, 10941 Southern Blvd., applications available: Newschannel 5 plan to air the Men interested in applying to • Rosary gathering: First Treasure Coast rosary group leads Mass 6 a.m. on Christmas Day. Royal Palm Beach. The local Saturdays, 9 a.m., near rosary recitation for the end of event is in conjunction with a become a permanent deacon of Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, main the Diocese of Palm Beach are Presidential Women’s Center in abortion. 772-465-8298. celebrant. worldwide ceremony uniting West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint asked to speak to their pastors Pray the rosary for life: Catholic radio stations are families and friends in memory of Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led for permission to apply and Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks available through the radio, deceased children. 561-793-0711. by Respect Life Office. 561-360- download the application from just north of the Wellington the Internet and application Taping of televised 3330. the diocesan website, www. Regional Medical Center, 10101 downloads: WPBV FM (98.3 FM, Christmas Mass: Dec. 15, 5:30 diocesepb.org/deacon-formation. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. All p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius, www.wpbvradio.com); WJPP Deadline: Jan. 31, 2017. 561-775- invited to pray for the end of (100.1 FM, www.wjppfm.com); 9999 Military Trail, Palm Beach 9540, [email protected]. COMMUNITY abortions. 561-784-0689. Gardens. All are invited to and WDMC (920 AM, www. Annual Caritas Bishop’s celebrate the Mass with Bishop divinemercyradio.com). Gala: Jan. 26, 2017, The Breakers EVENTS Gerald M. Barbarito. Mass airs Pro-life radio talk show: Hotel, 1 S. County Road, Palm RETREATS/DAYS on Christmas Day for viewers Christmas craft fair: Dec. 9, Mondays, 2 p.m.; and Saturdays, Beach. Honorary event chairs: including the sick, homebound 10 a.m.-3 p.m., KinDoo Family 11 a.m., Catholic radio station Raysa and Alfy Fanjul, and Emilia OF PRAYER and others unable to attend Center, 14557 S.W. 174th Court, WJPP FM (Prince of Peace 100.1 and Pepe Fanjul. Co-chairs: Carol Indiantown. Handmade towels, Our Lady of Florida Spiritual FM). “CrossRoads” is a one-hour church. All attending taping and Harold Baxter. Cocktails, encouraged to dress in holiday aprons, children’s bibs and Center: Retreats and programs program featuring commentary, silent and live auctions, and other items. Proceeds benefit available for clergy, religious, news, features and guests from attire. Light holiday refreshments dinner and dancing. Tickets: $500 follow Mass. 561-775-9529 or center dedicated to helping and men, women, married couples, the local area and from across the per adult and $350 per child. empowering individuals and singles and people in recovery nation. Hosted by Anne Lotierzo [email protected]. Sponsorship packages available. Family Christmas concert: families through educational programs. Season theme: and Duane Berreth, directors of Proceeds benefit Catholic programs. 772-597-5551. “Reflecting Christ.” Reservations the Pregnancy Care Center in Fort Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady Charities of the Diocese of Palm Free forum: Dec. 9, 7-8:30 required except when stated. Pierce and Stuart. Listeners may Queen of Peace Catholic Beach. 561-630-2695. Cemetery, 10941 Southern Blvd., p.m., St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Location: 1300 U.S. Highway 1, tune in online at www.wjppfm. Divorce survival ministry 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 com. Royal Palm Beach. Outdoor program: Parishes in the chapel. Live Nativity with animals. Beach. Title: “Christ Looks at or www.ourladyofflorida.org: Women of Grace ministry Diocese of Palm Beach. 12-week Us With Mercy and Calls Us to • Centering prayer: program is seeking volunteers All are welcome. 561-793-0711. program features 30-minute Presentation: Jan. 6, 2017, Discipleship.” Refreshments and Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., main to facilitate study programs DVD segments on challenges of a book-signing reception in parish chapel. for English-speakers and also 7-9:30 p.m., St. Peter Parish, broken marriage. For the recently 1701 Indian Creek Parkway, hall with Jeff Cavins following • Advent day of reflection: for Spanish-speakers. Training separated and divorced and forum. All invited. 561-665-8566, sessions are held at St. Joan of Jupiter. “The Beautiful Mess of those divorced for many years. Dec. 17, 10 a.m., led by Passionist the Family” presented by Bill [email protected]. Father Patrick Daugherty and Arc Parish ministry buildings, Sponsored by Office of Marriage 319 S.W. Third Street, Boca Donaghy, an instructor, speaker and Family Life. Registration Young adult ministry Deacon Dennis Demes. Concludes and specialist for the Theology of social: Dec. 10, 2:30-5:30 p.m., with 4 p.m. Mass. Cost: $30. Raton. Registration: Martha suggested; space limited. To Nicolli, 561 212 8673 or mnicolli@ the Body Institute Certification register: 561-775-9524. St. Mark Parish, 643 St. Mark Reservations required. Place, Boynton Beach. Sponsored womenofgrace.com. Program. Sponsored by Office • Tuesdays beginning Jan. 10, • New Year’s Eve reflection by parish youth ministry. All Parish nurse meetings: of Marriage and Family Life. All 2017, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Peter Parish, and celebration: Dec. 31, 6 p.m., young adults 18-35 throughout Open to all registered nurses invited. 561-775-9524. 1701 Indian Creek Parkway, led by retreat team. Presentation the diocese are invited to meet interested in health ministry. National Migration Week Jupiter. 561-339-5709 or 561-602- by Passionist Father Paul new people, socialize and enjoy For dates, time and locations, Mass and celebration 3988. Wierichs. Registration followed refreshments. All are encouraged call Catholic Charities, Interfaith kickoff: Jan. 7, 2017, 4:30 2016-2017 School of by 7 p.m. dinner. Sacrament of p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius to bring a batch of favorite reconciliation available. Mass Health and Wellness, 561-345- Christian Formation: Learn cookies and recipes to share. 561- 2000, ext. 256; or email wellness@ Loyola, 9999 Military Trail, more about Catholicism and and midnight party. Cost: $80 Palm Beach Gardens. National 734-9330 or Sandignat@gmail. per person for overnight; $60 catholiccharitiesdpb.org. prepare for ministry work. com. Migration Week, Jan. 8-14, is Available in English and Spanish. per person for evening only. Charitable giving themed “Creating a Culture of Cost: $10. New sessions begin in Seminar: Dec. 10, 7:30 a.m., Registration required. guidelines: The bishops of Encounter.” Main celebrant: January. For schedule of classes: St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 840 • Day of reflection: Jan. 4, 10 Florida have developed charitable Father Duvan Bermudez. Light 561-775-9544, www.diocesepb. George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. a.m., led by Dominican Sister giving guidelines of appropriate reception follows. 561-360-3327. org/schools-of-christian- Presenter: Jeff Cavins, well- Roberta Popara and Nancy Hill. and inappropriate organizations/ For observance information: formation. known speaker and creator of Theme: Let us Sing to the Lord.” foundations. Please visit www. www.usccb.org/about/migration- Great Adventure Bible Study Cost: $30. Reservations required. diocesepb.org, click on giving and Protection of Children program, and author and host then charitable giving guidelines. and-refugee-services/national- and Young People: The of Holy Land pilgrimages. Title: migration-week. Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach “Walking Toward Eternity.” Family program: Jan. 7, is committed to the safety and ANNOUNCEMENTS Registration and 8 a.m. Mass 2017, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., St. protection of all children and MASSES/PRAYER followed by 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Juliana School, 4355 S. Olive vulnerable adults in its care. Catholic Relief Services, seminar. Cost: $39, includes SESSIONS Ave., West Palm Beach. “Leading Victims of abuse are encouraged a humanitarian organization, materials, breakfast and lunch. and Loving” is designed for to contact the diocesan victim encourages all to visit its fair- Rosary prayer gathering: parents of newborns through assistance coordinator Theresa 561-665-8566, familylife@ trade site to shop for Christmas stvincentferrer.com. Third Saturdays, 9 a.m., Cathedral age 12. Sponsored by diocesan Fretterd, 561-801-0999, to items, which provide economic of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 Office of Marriage and Family begin necessary emotional, Christmas concert: Dec. 11, opportunities for people living N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Life. Program gives parents psychological and spiritual 5 p.m., St. Patrick Parish, 13591 in poorest areas of the world. Gardens. Prayer is intended techniques for developing healing. For more information on Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Proceeds are given to CRS to for religious freedom and the virtue in children and tips on diocesan policies and procedures Beach Gardens. “Glory Be to God support artisan and farmer conversion of America. Meet at answering challenging questions. for reporting abuse as well as to on High,” featuring parish choirs organizations overseas. www. statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe Registration required. 561-775- view the USCCB “Charter for the and Florida Brassworks. 561-626- crsfairtrade.org, 561-360-3327. for a procession to Military Trail. 9524, [email protected]. Protection of Children and Young 8626, [email protected]. Televised Christmas Mass, Chairs and water available. 561- Week of Prayer for Christian People,” visit www.diocesepb. Ascension young adults Dec. 25, 9-10 a.m., CW34-WTVX 694-8953 Unity: Jan. 18-25, 2017. Churches org and click on Offices/Safe group meeting: Mondays, 7 West Palm Beach. Cable/satellite Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A8

Newsbriefs Students make blankets for children in need Students at Rosarian Acad- emy in West Palm Beach spent an afternoon last month tying colorful pieces of fleece together and creating blankets for chil- dren in hospitals, shelters and social service agencies as part of a school project connected to a national program called Project Linus. Second-grade teacher Me- lissa Loving led the students, who prayed for children as they made the blankets. After completing the pieces, students hugged each of the blan- kets, hoping to pass on their love to children receiving them. The blankets made by the students were sent to Project Linus head- quarters in Missouri, which will distribute them to children in need. Creative Rosarian Accademy students in Melissa Loving’s second-grade class show off the blankets they made for less-fortunate children. Annual diocesan (COURTESY PHOTOS) appeal campaign concluding The annual Diocesan Services Appeal, themed “We are Called,” is concluding this month. Contri- butions to the campaign support the five-county Diocese of Palm Beach and ministries and pro- grams aimed at growing the lo- cal Church through many initia- tives including: increasing voca- tions; evangelization; education; strengthening marriages and families; and advancing Catholic education and faith formation. All gifts no matter how big or small are important and impact the lo- cal Church and the goal of con- Palm Beach County Knights of Columbus groups support military tinuing to build the city of God. troops with donations and by supplying care packages to those Cardinal Newman High School students collect food for needy Tax-deductible donations may be serving in Africa and Afghanistan. families just before Thanksgiving. made at dsa.diocesepb.org. Beach Support Our Troop Pro- Knights reach out gram, and Guy DiGennaro, co- chairman. Support Our Troops to help troops USA is a nonprofit organization Help us reach our goal of Members of the Knights of Co- dedicated to supporting men lumbus from the fourth-degree and women who serve in vari- assembly 0155 and council 4999 ous branches of the military, and NeW Supporting presented donations to represen- delivering goods and services to tatives of Palm Beach Support military personnel serving so far Our Troop Program last month away from home. Subscribers during ceremonies at the Knights 500 of Columbus Council 4999 meet- Students collect ing hall in North Palm Beach. The food for poor Supporting subscribers are those who Knights, along with their family pay $26 directly to the Florida Catholic. and friends, also helped volun- Students at Cardinal Newman teers of the Support Our Troop High School collected canned Program to assemble more than and packaged food for families 250 care packages to be sent to in need for two weeks before SubScribe Today! troops serving in the military and Thanksgiving. As part of out- Call toll free at: 1-888-275-9953 stationed in Afghanistan and Af- reach, the school also invited rica. Tony Troccoli, comptroller students from Hope Rural School Order safely online: www.thefloridacatholic.org of the fourth-degree assembly, to an interfaith prayer service in P.O. Box 4993 • Orlando, FL 32802-4993 made a $250 presentation and November. Hope Rural is located the council’s financial secretary, in Indiantown and serves many Carlos Ruth, presented a $500 do- children of low-income families. nation in the name of his Knight A special luncheon followed the brothers to Bob Gebbia, organi- service and gifts were presented zation chairman of North Palm to the youngsters. www.thefloridacatholic.org | dec. 9-22, 2016 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE

SERVICES and LOCATIONS Arcadia Fort Myers (3) • Palmetto (2 locations) • Highlands and (2 locations) Boca Grande Glades Counties • Port Charlotte Bonita Springs • Immokalee (2) • Sarasota (7) Bradenton • Naples (2) • Venice (3) Clewiston • North Port (2) Wauchula Affordable housing Empowerment Human trafficking After-school program victims assistance program English classes Immigration After-school Farmworker services reading program housing Infant/toddler After-school Financial supplies tutoring program assistance Residential Casework services/ First-time program for needs homebuyer class mothers and assessment Food assistance children Citizenship classes Food pantry Refugee resettlement Clothing bank Food stamps/ Counseling Medicaid Refugee youth services applications program Day care center HIV/AIDS housing Senior services Disaster and support Soup kitchen preparedness and services Summer youth response Homeless shelter program Distribution of for families and Tutoring FEMA funds children Veterans housing DUI groups Housing Youth mentoring Early-learning counseling programs center a gift that keeps on giving BoB Reddy tinue to receive the help and support they Appeal will ensure that those who come to to carry on its mission and meet community of the Florida Catholic staff need and deserve. Catholic Charities does Catholic Charities can improve their lives problems with action. A total of 94 cents of a wonderful job in providing programs that and obtain a more desirable future. every dollar donated will go directly to the Venice | When instability, injustice or not only help in crisis, but assist in improv- A gift to the Christmas Appeal can do needy. poverty exists, Catholic Charities Diocese of ing daily the lives of those they reach.” great things, as evidenced by personal Catholic Charities helps all in need re- Venice Inc. is often the first to address con- Bishop Dewane noted Pope Francis tells cases. The Newhart family entered the gardless of race, nationality or creed. During cerns found in underserved communities. us to lend support to those in need. “These Catholic Charities Family Haven emergen- the years of the Christmas Appeal, Catholic Catholic Charities strives to respond and be brothers and sisters, our neighbors, need cy homeless shelter with nowhere else to Charities has been a good steward of contri- a part of the solution through collaboration our help. The Catholic Charities Christmas turn. During their stay, they worked with a butions. Charity Navigator, the largest in- and partnership within the community that Appeal is a great opportunity for everyone caseworker on a comprehensive, long-term dependent evaluator of charities, awarded is essential for the common good and brings to make a difference. May God bless you for plan to solve their housing and economic Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. the dignity to people in need. seeing those in need, loving them and for issues. The family moved to Catholic Chari- highest 4-star rating 14 times out of the last Now is the time to ensure that the needy your continued generosity.” ties transitional housing that allowed them 16 years for sound fiscal management prac- in the Diocese of Venice get the help they re- Catholic Charities CEO Peter Routsis-Ar- to work and save money before moving into tices and a commitment to accountability quire by supporting the 15th annual Catho- royo added, “Your continued faith, loyalty permanent housing. and transparency. lic Charities Christmas Appeal, which con- and generosity will give us the resources Catholic Charities provided the payments Routsis-Arroyo added his profound tinues through January. This year’s ambi- to provide food, shelter, crisis intervention, for their first and last month’s rent, security thanks to everyone who continues to sup- tious goal is to raise $550,000. and life-enriching social service programs. deposit and utility bills. The family contin- port Catholic Charities and in their confi- The Christmas Appeal is the largest an- On behalf of our clients, we are inviting you ues regular visits with their caseworker to dence that the money donated goes directly nual fundraiser for the social service orga- to reach out with a charitable spirit.” acquire financial literacy and budget man- to those who need it the most. Donations, nization that operates by the motto: “Pro- Catholic Charities is there for everyone agement skills. The Newhart family remains no matter the amount, when leveraged with viding Help, Creating Hope, Serving All.” — newborns to the elderly, homeless to the self-reliant. Catholic Charities will stand by others, make a meaningful difference for The appeal is critical for the continuing op- near homeless. The dedicated staff and vol- them until they are on solid ground. those who turn to Catholic Charities Dio- erations of the programs and services which unteers work with individuals and families A gift to the Christmas Appeal will allow cese of Venice for aid. n are made available throughout Southwest who face challenges of poverty and instaand Catholic Charities to answer the call for help Florida in each of the 10 counties of the Dio- instability, to reach the goal of self-sufficien- throughout the 10 counties of the Diocese of To visit any Catholic Charities locations or cese of Venice. These programs annually cy with dignity. Ministering to the less fortu- Venice in Southwest Florida. A donation will find answers to questions, contact Develop- support more than 40,000 individuals and nate not only requires the basic necessities provide the resources to ensure someone is ment Assistant Nikki Cole at 941-355-4680, families. of food, clothing and shelter, but also an ar- there to serve those who are vulnerable, and ext. 301. To donate, visit www.catholic Bishop Frank J. Dewane said support of ray of professional services to help rebuild will go directly to support the 40 programs charitiesdov.org; or write to Catholic Chari- Catholic Charities by the faithful of South- lives. Catholic Charities staff is trained to that assist more than 42,000 individuals and ties, Diocese of Venice Inc., ATTN: Christmas west Florida is inspiring and critical to en- provide cohesive assistance based on the to- families each year. Please consider a contri- Appeal, 5824 Bee Ridge Road, PMB 409, sure “our brothers and sisters in Christ con- tal needs of the client. A gift to the Christmas bution this year to enable Catholic Charities Sarasota, FL 34233-5065. Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2

The volunteers of Epiphany Cathedral in Venice get their picture taken with Bishop Frank J. Dewane following a Diocesan Mass Nov. 19 honoring all volunteers. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Volunteers honored for mercy to others Bob Reddy in Clewiston drove nearly three of the Florida Catholic staff hours to attend the event and ex- pressed how thrilled they were to Venice | More than 800 vol- be recognized for their service to unteers from nearly every Parish the Church. During the opening in the Diocese of Venice gathered procession, Parish banners were to be recognized for their dedi- brought forward by designated cated service and for being a sign volunteers. of Christ’s mercy to others. The Because of the close proxim- 800 represented just a fraction of ity, the Cathedral had the largest the thousands who spend count- group of nearly 250 volunteers. The less hours each year, often in ano- group included representatives of nymity, supporting the work of the the Polish-, Spanish- and English- Catholic Church in the world, in speaking communities. the Diocese, in their Parishes and Also present were people who in their communities. volunteer for the Diocese directly: A Mass was celebrated Nov. 19 Catholic Charities, Our Lady of at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice Perpetual Help Retreat Center, by Bishop Frank J. Dewane and Prison Outreach, Respect Life, the priests of the Diocese for the Knights of Columbus and the special intentions of all volunteers. Bishop Frank J. Dewane speaks during the Nov. 19 Mass at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice which honored Council of Catholic Women. “I am humbled and awed by all Diocesan volunteers. Following the Mass, photos the work each of you do, because were taken with Bishop Dewane all that you contribute has a value bilee Year of Mercy, during which represent everyone who volunteers from one or two to several being and there was a reception in the that is beyond anything that can Pope Francis called on everyone to at my Parish.” more than 50. A group of 11 vol- Cathedral Parish hall. n be counted,” Bishop Dewane said. share Christ’s mercy with others, Parish groups ranged in size unteers from St. Margaret Parish “You are living examples of hear- something the many volunteers of ing the call of the Lord and putting the Diocese do each day. The Bish- Parish that call into action.” op noted that Pope Francis asks banners are Each volunteer present received everyone to have warmth, tender- brought in a commemorative pin signifying ness and compassion, something at the start the thanks of Bishop Dewane and that volunteers have abundantly, of the Nov. the Diocese for their sacrifice for because they see the presence of 19 Mass at the Church and others. Some of Christ in those around them. Epiphany those present had been to previous “As volunteers, you do this in Cathedral celebrations and proudly wore past a very concrete way,” the Bishop in Venice pins in addition to the new one. continued. “You represent an out- honoring Bishop Dewane thanked the ward expression of Christ’s mercy all volunteers, those present and in the world and are a symbol of Diocesan those who couldn’t be at the Cathe- hope for others. … The Lord sees volunteers. dral, for their dedication and com- the good that you do.” mitment to serving the Church. Theresa Dempsey of St. Raphael “Our Parishes would be barely able Parish in Englewood volunteers as to run without the volunteers. It is an extraordinary minister of holy a witness to the community of the Communion for the homebound Church, and a witness of who you and helps at events the Parish has. are called to be: men and women “I do what I do because it gives of God.” me great joy; I get so much out of The Mass coincided with the volunteering. It is so special to be conclusion of the Extraordinary Ju- honored in this way. I truly feel I 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 9-22, 2016 Transitional diaconate ordination set Staff Report diaconate is a very moving and to the priesthood. At the diacon- special moment in the life of Pi- ate ordination, the ordinand com- VENICE | After years of study, a otrowski as he is entering into mits himself to a celibate life and Diocese of Venice seminarian will the last stage before priesthood. the daily recitation of the Divine take a major step in his journey to This time will be used in order to Office. As a transitional deacon, respond to the call of Christ. With deepen his knowledge about what Piotrowski may baptize solemn- the ultimate goal of the priest- it means to be at the service of ly, distribute Holy Communion, Florida hood of Jesus Christ, seminarian Christ. preach during the liturgy and wit- Catholic Krzysztof (Kris) Piotrowski will be Piotrowski, 28, was born in ness marriages. DIOCESE OF VENICE ordained to the transitional dia- Konskie, Poland, and is studying Ordained for the service of conate by Bishop Frank J. Dewane. at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Semi- charity and Proclamation of the Vol. 78, No. 3 The transitional diaconate ordi- nary in Orchard Lake, Mich. Past Word, transitional deacons con- nation Mass will be celebrated Sat- pastoral assignments included St. tinue the ministry of Christ the 1000 Pinebrook Road urday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m., at Epiphany James Parish in Lake Placid, Res- Servant. As part of their formation Venice, FL 34285 Cathedral in Venice. The Mass urrection Parish in Fort Myers, for priesthood, all candidates must 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 will be followed by a reception in Incarnation Parish in Sarasota, St. first be ordained to the diaconate. the Parish hall. All are invited and William Parish in Naples and St. This formation process helps re- PUBLISHER encouraged to attend this ceremo- Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish in mind Piotrowski that all priests Bishop Frank Dewane ny, steeped in the tradition of the Parrish. are servants first. He will return to DIOCESAN EDITOR Church. A transitional deacon is one the seminary to complete his stud- Bob Reddy Ordination to the transitional who desires to ultimately be called ies. n Krzysztof (Kris) Piotrowski [email protected] 941-484-9543

• SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, Vocations dinner honors religious sisters or customerservice@theflorida catholic.org Bob Reddy sian Sisters — Sister Roche said the of the Florida Catholic staff Notify us of address changes (temporary Bishop has a special place in his or permanent) as soon as possible. Please heart for the religious within the change your address online at www. NAPLES | The Knights of Co- Diocese. thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at lumbus Council 11281 at St. John Jean-Paul Bouchard, Knight 1-888-275-9953. the Evangelist Parish in Naples and St. John the Evangelist Parish annually makes a special effort to business manager, tried to sum up • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at support those who are seeking a the power of the Salesian Sisters 407-373-0075 or [email protected] vocation to the priesthood or re- by noting that their presence and • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock ligious life. Through the years the words bring “such encouragement at 1-888-275-9953, or Knights have contributed more for how we can bring vocations into [email protected] than $100,000 to assist seminar- the world. As a Parish community ians of the Diocese of Venice, real- we have that responsibility, for as a State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite izing the need to ensure the future Catholic community we are blessed G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; availability of the sacraments from to have them among us. It is our job Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; The Salesian Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 priests. to encourage and support voca- To help enhance the cause, the tions because those who are called Sisters who EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: Knights host an annual vocations to serve make significant sacrifices serve at General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade dinner and the 2016 event was held in their journey.” St. John Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez Nov. 18 in the Parish hall. The 2016 As an outward sign of their com- Neumann Business Manager: Pat Spencer honorees were the Salesian Sis- mitment the Knights at St. John the Catholic Advertising Sales Manager: High School ters of St. John Bosco who serve at Evangelist have made in supporting Jane Radetsky are honored Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro St. John Neumann Catholic High vocations, a check was presented during the Marketing Advertising Associate: School in Naples: Sister Patricia to Bishop Dewane and Father Eric annual St. Michael Carlock Roche, Principal, Sister Carmen Scanlan, Diocesan Vocations Di- John the Advertising Graphic Designer: Pena and Sister Katie Flanagan. The rector. Michael Jimenez Evangelist Advertising Sales Associate: Valerie Casko evening included a dinner with live Father Scanlan thanked every- Parish and silent auctions. one for making it a Parish mission vocations Have a comment/want more info/ Sister Roche explained how be- to support vocations, noting that dinner Nov. have a story suggestion? Leave your ing a religious sister was her way to there are currently 21 seminarians 18 in Naples. feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; help young people make decisions studying for the priesthood in the (PHOTOS click reader feedback button on left of in their lives which are less based Diocese, seven of whom entered BY BOB screen. on emotion and more based on the this year. “It always encourages REDDY | FC) Send statewide news releases to guidance of the Lord. “People need me to hear how well they are doing [email protected] us more than ever,” she said. “I ask and to learn how much support and vocations will come. “The need will hear; they just need to be able you to support Catholic education prayer they receive from the people is real. You good people know to listen.” n Our staff meets for prayer each work day at and those young men and women of the Diocese as they continue the young men and women who 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ who are considering a vocation to their spiritual journey,” Father might need a little encouragement To learn more about the Dioc- thefloridacatholic.org a religious life. It is a beautiful life.” Scanlan said. to look into their vocation. The sis- esan Office of Vocations, contact All contents copyright © 2016, The Florida Praising Bishop Frank J. Dewane Bishop Dewane also thanked ters, the priest and myself were all Father Scanlan at 941-484-9543, Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from for his wholehearted support of the everyone and commented how it offered encouragement along the [email protected] or visit Catholic News Service. religious — in particular the Sale- is at the parish level that future way. If God is calling them, they www.dioceseofvenice.org/vocations.

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Fonda Luersman, Diocese of Venice Pastor installed at Project Rachel coordina- tor, holds the new Bokeelia Parish booklet available Bob Reddy to help of the Florida Catholic staff men. BOKE E LIA | A parish commu- nity recently held a celebration for the installation of their new Pastor, a pivotal moment in the life and history of any Parish. The installa- tion Mass of Father Jacek Mazur of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Bokeelia was celebrated Nov. 20, the Solemnity of Christ the King, and presided over by Bishop Frank J. Dewane. A pastor is someone who serves as an instrument of God’s mercy so as to lead the faithful closer to the Lord, Bishop Dewane explained. The relationship between a pastor and the Parish in which he serves is similar to that of a marriage — without mutual fidelity and sup- port, that relationship cannot suc- Bishop Frank J. Dewane stands with Father Jacek Mazur following ceed. his installation as Pastor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in New booklet for men “You are all true witnesses of the Bokeelia Nov. 20. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) faith. Your presence here shows a level of support your new pas- land Civic Organization building here to the teachings, which either affected by abortion tor will need to succeed,” Bishop before the first church was built the Roman Pontiff or the college of Dewane said. The installation of a in 1966. The Parish was formally bishops enunciate when they exer- Bob Reddy ily therapist from Texas. Lu- pastor is a key moment in the life established in 1976 and the cur- cise authentic magisterium.” The of the Florida Catholic staff ersman described a growing of any Parish and “let this moment rent church was completed in installation also includes prayers to need for men to openly talk be that for the people of Our Lady 2004. The Parish has about 750 provide the new pastor wisdom and Venice | “God longs for all about the impact abortion has of the Miraculous Medal. Move registered families. guidance from the Holy Spirit to lead men who have been involved had on their lives, particularly forward with Father Mazur as he As part of the installation the Parish. in an abortion decision to re- those who are incarcerated. guides you in your faith journey.” process, Bishop Dewane first The ceremony concludes with the ceive his forgiveness, healing, “Through Project Rachel, It was in 1965 that Our Lady of introduces the priest as pastor signing of documents by the Bishop, and hope.” and hearing the stories of pain the Miraculous Medal was estab- to the parishioners. The priest the new pastor, and two official wit- These are the opening and suffering from women, we lished as a mission of St. Andrew later recites a profession of faith nesses of the Parish community, words of the newly available know that there is another side Parish in Cape Coral for the grow- for all to hear, including an ad- who serve as witnesses for all of the “After Abortion — A Prayer to this,” she said. “Unfortu- ing Catholic population on Pine ditional part solely for him. The parishioners. Following the Mass, Booklet for Men” which is now nately, there were very limited Island in Lee County. Masses were new pastor then recites an Oath a reception was held in the Parish being distributed as an out- resources. In fact, most dealt celebrated at the Greater Pine Is- of Fidelity and promises to “ad- hall. n reach of the Diocese of Ven- too directly with women issues ice Respect Life Office and and not what men were feeling Project Rachel, the outreach — the loss of fatherhood, the for women impacted by abor- guilt, the pain. Men feel these tion. Jeanne Berdeaux, Dioc- emotions differently and we esan Respect Life Director, ex- needed a resource that speaks plained booklets were readily directly to them in a way that available for women, but none will have a lasting impact.” dealt directly with the issues The “After Abortion — A that impact men following an Prayer Booklet for Men” was abortion. the result. Designed to be read Since 1973, when abortion at one’s own pace, the book- became legal in the United let includes reflections based States, nearly 58 million abor- on Scripture, including testi- tions have taken place, 168,873 monials from men, as well as within the Diocese of Venice questions to prompt a person- alone, Berdeaux said. “The fact al conversation with God. is half of the people impacted “The booklet helps men are men and we needed a bet- walk through the process of ter resource to reach out to this healing,” Luersman said. “It is segment of the population.” very beautiful in how it raises With the cooperation of awareness and lets men know The Word Among Us Partners, it is OK to talk about this.” the publisher of a booklet for Berdeaux said the book- women, the original booklet let will be distributed to each was adapted to make it appro- priest within the Diocese to priate for men. be shared at the Parish level. Fonda Luersman, Diocesan Those wanting the booklet di- Project Rachel Coordinator, rectly sent to them can contact helped edit the booklet with Luersman confidentially at the assistance of Greg Hasek, 239-719-7210. n Witnesses and Bishop Frank J. Dewane sign documents installing Father Jacek Mazur as Pastor of Our a licensed marriage and fam- Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Bokeelia Nov. 20. 5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 9-22, 2016

Newsbriefs Father Spiritual more information, call 941-626- headquarters and abortion facil- migrants. 5046. ity at 736 Central Ave. Preference will be given to Exercises in A week later the Diocesan Of- those projects under Catholic Walsh dies Simbang Gabi fice of Youth and Young Adult auspices. Applications can be Staff Report Spanish for Men Outreach will lead a group of submitted by going to the Mi- The Diocesan Hispanic Out- celebration more than 500 young people to grant Poor Foundation page of VNE ICE | Carmelite Father Thom- reach Office is encouraging men St. Andrew Parish, 2628 Del the March for Life in Washing- the Diocese website, venicedio- as J. Walsh, former Pastor of St. Rapha- to participate in Spiritual Exercis- Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, invites ton, D.C., the largest and longest- cese.org/mpgrantrequest/index. el Parish in Englewood and a priest for es in Spanish, in accordance with everyone to attend the Simbang running annual gathering in our html. Full directions for the ap- 72 years, died Dec. 1, 2016. He was 91. the method of St. Ignatius Loyola, Gabi celebration Dec. 18, with nation’s history. This is directed plication, as well as a grant ID Father Walsh made his first profes- from Dec. 26, 7 p.m., to Dec. 30, 7 Mass at 4 p.m. and a celebration toward youth and young adults, number will be found there. If sion with the Carmelite Order Aug. p.m., at Campo San Jose in Lake with entertainment in the Parish and will take place Jan. 27. The you had an approved grant last 15, 1944. As a priest he served as a Placid. For more information, hall from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a long- Diocesan group will join Bishop year, the final report for the 2016 teacher, rector, please call St. Michael Parish in treasured Filipino Christmas tra- Dewane at this excellent dem- project must be submitted before parochial vicar Wauchula at 863-773-3089 or 863- dition customized from nine days onstration, showing solidarity Jan. 17, 2017. and pastor in 245-1240. The cost is $200. to a single celebration. For more with the unborn and celebrating Illinois, Massa- information, call Rose at 239-257- life. There is still time to register Legal help is chusetts, New 4940 or Jeanne at 239-772-5551. by contacting George Smith at Jersey, Texas Mass at Dawn [email protected]. available to and Arizona be- (Simbang Gabi or Prayer walks for For more information about those in need fore coming to life in January the ongoing respect life activi- the Diocese of Misa de Gallo) ties within the Diocese of Venice, Cenacle Legal Services Inc. Venice in 1987 Coming in January there will contact Jeanne Berdeaux at 941- (CLS), a not-for-profit legal aid or- as a Parochial St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, be two opportunities to publicly 441-1101 or berdeaux@dioce- ganization, in partnership with Vicar at St. Mi- 1441 Spear St., Port Charlotte will pray for life. Both will commemo- seofvenice.org. the Diocese of Venice, serves le- chael the Arch- Carmelite Father Thomas Walsh host the long-treasured Filipino rate the solemn 44th anniversary gal needs of its income-eligible angel Parish in Christmas tradition of Simbang of the Roe v. Wade decision that Migrant care clients in South Sarasota County Sarasota. He was appointed Pastor of Gabi or Misa de Gallo (Mass at paved the way for legalized abor- without regard to creed, race, age, St. Raphael Parish in Englewood in Dawn) each day from Dec. 15 to tion in the U.S. grants sex, disability, ethnicity or status 1987 and served in that capacity until Dec. 23, at 6 a.m. (The Mass on In Sarasota, Bishop Frank J. Grant requests for funding of in the U.S. CLS attorneys volun- his retirement in 2000. In retirement, Sunday, Dec. 18, is at 7:30 a.m.). Dewane will celebrate Mass Fri- projects in 2017 are available now, teer pro bono. he continued to assist at parishes in Come all days or come when day, Jan. 20, 2017, 8:30 a.m., at St. and need to be submitted no later To request an appointment: Englewood, Grove City, Venice and you can. The Mass is a Catholic Martha Parish, 200 N. Orange than Feb. 28, 2017. 941-244-0308, CenacleLegal@ Osprey, while living and helping at the custom of gathering for celebra- Ave., for a greater respect for life. To be considered by the board gmail.com. CLS offices are lo- Carmelite Retirement Home in Noko- tion of the Eucharist in predawn The Mass will be followed by a of directors for a grant, the project cated at 237 N. Nassau St., Venice. mis. A funeral Mass was celebrated hours for the nine days before peaceful prayer walk for life at must clearly be seen as a service Follow on Facebook at Cenacle Dec. 6 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Christmas. All are welcome. For the Planned Parenthood regional to the migrant poor or new im- Legal Services. Parish in Osprey. Interment will be at a later date. Retired priest dies Advocate for incarcerated dies

Staff Report Staff Report reach coordinator for the Diocese, celebrated Dec. 3 by Bishop Dewane. Personnel Committee. He is a he helped train nearly every current He is survived by his wife of 61 years, fourth-degree member of the Venice | Luis P. “Louie” Fausti- diocesan outreach volunteer and Leoni; seven children, Al, Margarita, PARRISH | Father David Knights of Columbus. no may be gone, but his compassion stayed in close contact to offer posi- Paddy, Tracy, Paz, Jaime and Veroni- J. Baehr, a retired priest of the In 2005, Father Baehr relo- and understanding for the incarcer- tive and uplifting messages. ca; as well as 15 grandchildren. Diocese of Syracuse, N.Y., who cated to Florida and assisted ated within the Diocese of Venice is “This is truly a ministry of pres- The Diocesan Prison Outreach assisted in the Diocese of Ven- at Sacred Heart Parish in Bra- his true legacy. ence,” Hiniker said. “Louie was seeks to bring the Gospel to those ice since 2005, most denton and most Faustino died Nov. 25 willing to listen and hear who are incarcerated, their families, recently at St. Fran- recently at St. Fran- at 84. He spent nearly the everyone out. That takes their victims and those who work in ces Xavier Carbini ces Xavier Cabrini past 20 years building someone special.” the justice system. This is done by Parish in Parrish, Parish, while also and expanding the Prison Faustino always en- making the Sacraments available, died at his resi- serving as spiritual Outreach within the Dio- sured the Sacraments providing Bibles and religious ma- dence Nov. 23, 2016. director for the Le- cese to what it is today — were made available at terials, visitations and Bible classes, He was 77. gion of Mary Mana- 150 volunteers strong. each correctional facility, assistance after release and outreach Father Baehr sota Curia. He is Bob Hiniker, Co-Co- no matter what obstacles to correctional officers, families was born in Oswe- survived by his sis- ordinator of Prison Out- he might have faced. of the incarcerated and victims of go, N.Y., to George ter, Sister Marianne reach for the Diocese, Bishop Frank J. Dewane crimes. and Rosalie Hogan Baehr, Sisters of St. noted it “took two people has presided over several Hiniker said there are many ways Baehr. He studied Joseph, a teacher at to replace Louie when he baptisms, first Commu- to volunteer with Prison Outreach. at St. Andrew Semi- Father David St. Mary Academy decided to step back from nions and confirmations, There is a lengthy training process Luis P. “Louie” nary in Rochester, J. Baehr in Sarasota; and all of his responsibility.” often the initial work as new volunteers are paired with N.Y.; St. Bernard several cousins. Hiniker said his colleague Faustino done by Faustino. experienced volunteers. Each cor- Major Seminary A funeral Mass was instrumental in re- Faustino also worked rectional facility requires different in Rochester and The Catho- was celebrated Dec. 2 at St. cruiting volunteers who worked in closely to help sex offenders at the background checks, orientations lic University of America in Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, all of the diocese’s 10 counties, which Florida Civil Commitment Center and has its own policies and pro- Washington, D.C. He was or- with Bishop Frank J. Dewane includes 23 jails and state prisons. in Arcadia, ensuring that these in- cedures. Within the Diocese, the dained May 16, 1964, at the presiding. The homily was giv- “His passing is a great loss,” mates, who are often overlooked by Prison Outreach goes into facili- Cathedral of the Immacu- en by Father Baehr’s cousin, Hiniker said. “Everyone speaks so society, received the spiritual sup- ties of all types: work farms, maxi- late Conception in Syracuse. Father John F. Hogan Jr., and highly of him for his sense of humor port they required. mum security and everything in While in the Diocese of Syra- Father Jerome A. Carosella but also for his tolerance and under- Born in Manila, Philippines, and between. n cuse he served at numerous delivered the eulogy. In lieu of standing.” educated by the Jesuits at the At- parishes as well as an eccle- flowers, please make memo- His laid-back and upbeat person- eneo de Manila University, Faustino For more information, contact Rob- siastical attorney and associ- rial contributions to St. Mar- ality enabled Faustino to work his came to the United States in 1975, ert Hiniker: 863-558-0407, hinbob5@ ate judge in the Marriage Tri- tha and St. Mary Academy for way through the bureaucracy that and retired in Venice in 2001. He was hotmail.com; or Deacon Sam Puleo: bunal, and on the Diocesan tuition assistance in memory is the modern prison system and get a member of Our Lady of Lourdes 716-316-1061, sgp@ThePuleoFamily. Presbyteral Council and Priest of Father Baehr. access as needed. As the Prison Out- Parish where a funeral Mass was com. Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 6 Florida Advocates pray for all Life Catholic Bob Reddy Deacon of the Florida Catholic staff Patrick Macaulay In print. Or digital. leads the | The Diocese of Sara sota “Cities Venice participated in the annual for Life” International Day of Cities for Life/ prayer Cities Against the Death Penalty service to Nov. 30 at St. Martha Parish in Sara- end the sota. death The “Cities for Life” campaign penalty is the largest contemporary global at St. mobilization to advocate for a high- Martha er and more civil form of justice, Parish in and renounces the death penalty. Sarasota The gathering at St. Martha Parish Nov. 30. included an hour of prayer and re- The lit flection led by Deacon Patrick Ma- candles caulay. The global event has been are for spearheaded by the lay Catholic those on community of Sant’Egidio since death 2002. row. Jeanne Berdeaux, Diocesan Re- spect Life Director, spoke about the ongoing efforts to change the law in Florida in hopes of abol- ishing the death penalty here. Six candles placed on the altar were There are 385 men and women a more civil form of justice. Spe- lit to symbolize the prayers for the on Florida’s death row, 25 of whom cific efforts vary by location, but condemned, the victims of vio- are from the Diocese of Venice. To most cities take part by lighting up lent crime, the families of the con- symbolize prayers for those from major historical, religious or civic demned and the victims, the prison the Diocese, 25 additional candles monuments. St. Martha Church workers, and lastly for the officials were present and lit. remained lit overnight in a sign of who implement the death penalty, Each year, about 2,000 cities all solidarity as a symbol that repre- SubScrIbe tOday including the state legislators and over the globe gather to renounce sents the commitment to creating a members of the judicial system. the death penalty and encourage world without the death penalty. n www.thefloridacatholic.org 10349-1209 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 9-22, 2016

of family planning. Taught by for sharing of the faith, Mass and [email protected]. to priesthood. A gift to the certified couples. Register: Lisa more. More information will be Wednesday morning Timothy Endowment Fund will Stalnaker, 239-303-9257, live-the- available in the coming months. help provide income to train Transitional deacon adult faith formation video- love.org. Live online and self- our future priests for years to ordination, Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m., Our Mother’s House conferencing sessions, paced courses are also available. come. If you would like more Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa wine tasting, auction and weekly, 9 a.m., free. Available information about the “Timothy Ave., Venice. Diocesan seminarian March for Life trip, Jan. 27, dinner dance, Feb. 23, 2017, simultaneously through Fund”, please contact the Krzysztof (Kris) Piotrowski will 2017. Sponsored by Diocesan 5:30 p.m., Venice Community Institute for Catholic Studies Catholic Community Foundation be ordained to the transitional Office of Youth and Young Adult Center, Venice. All proceeds and Formation centrally located at 941-441-1124 or email ccf@ diaconate by Bishop Frank J. Outreach. Over 200 teens and benefit Our Mother’s House, a video-conferencing sites dioceseofvenice.org. Dewane. All are welcome and young adults will join Bishop program of Catholic Charities Approximately 90 minutes. encouraged to attend. Reception Frank J. Dewane in Washington, committed to helping homeless Attendees can go to any location Switch to “Choose Life” follows in the parish hall. D.C., for this annual gathering for mothers and their children they choose and need not license plate for free and life. To learn more: George Smith, achieve self-sufficiency. Wine participate in each session. Visit help promote adoption. For Monthly day of prayer, [email protected]. tasting, auctions, dinner and https://institute.dov.org. a limited time, $85 fee to switch Dec. 14, Our Lady of Perpetual dancing. Tickets: $80. www. to Choose Life license plate is Help Retreat Center, 3989 S. Diocesan Catechetical Project Rachel post-abortion catholiccharitiesdov.org, 941-485- waived if you agree to keep it Moon Drive, Venice. Includes Enrichment Day, Jan. 28, 2017, healing retreat coming soon. 6264, ourmothershouse@ccdis1. for five years. Special fee of $25 continental breakfast, lunch, Bishop Verot Catholic High Healing retreat for women org. will provide $20 to a local agency two conferences, opportunities School, Fort Myers. Speaker: who have had an abortion. For to support life and adoption. for Sacrament of Reconciliation, Kathy Hendricks on “The Faith Bethesda House Mardi Gras confidential information, contact [email protected] to request private meditation and prayer. Prayed.” Registration details Madness, Feb. 25, 2017, 6 p.m., Fonda: 239-719-7210, Fonda. free gift certificate to switch. Concludes with Mass at 2:30 p.m. pending. Michael’s on East, Sarasota. [email protected]. Jeanne Berdeaux, Berdeaux@ $30, all inclusive; $35 at the door. Catholic Charities Ball, Jan. Proceeds benefit Bethesda House, Life-planning seminars. The dioceseofvenice.org, 941-441- Please bring a Bible. 941-486- 28, 2017, 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton a program of Catholic Charities Catholic Community Foundation 1101. 0233. Grand Ballroom, Sarasota. which provides professional and is partnering with parishes and compassionate support services Parish Vocation Ministry 15th annual Catholic Proceeds benefit programs and seasoned professionals to offer for those living with HIV/AIDS. Team is a new initiative of the Charities Christmas Appeal services in Sarasota and Manatee free seminars to help parishioners Cocktail hour, auctions, Mardi Vocations Office to promote is underway through January counties, including Our Mother’s with proper estate planning to Gras festivities, dinner and a culture of vocations in every 2017 and needs your support. House, St. Martha’s Early ensure their wishes are followed, dancing. Tickets: $150. www. parish in the Diocese. These This year’s goal: $550,000. The Learning Center, Bethesda House, and charitable and financial goals catholiccharitiesdov.org; 941-355- lay teams will be dedicated to largest annual fundraiser and Catholic Charities Family Haven, are met. Catholic Community 4680, ext. 301; [email protected]. raising awareness for vocations critical to operating the social and many others. Cocktail hour, Foundation, 941-441-1124, ccf@ to the priesthood and religious service organization. Your auctions, dinner and dancing. Boots and Bandannas dioceseofvenice.org. life, promoting prayer for gifts provide funding for many Tickets: $300 a person. www. dinner dance, March 4, 2017, Novena of Masses vocations, and inviting young Catholic Charities programs and catholiccharitiesdov.org; 941-355- 6 p.m., Kingsway Country Club, for Life. Masses will be people to consider the call God services available throughout 4680, ext. 305; mpufta@ccdis1. Port Charlotte. Proceeds benefit celebrated throughout the has for them. To be part of this Southwest Florida. Visit www. org. programs and services of Catholic Diocese Dec. 25, for a greater ministry, speak to your Pastor catholiccharitiesdov.org or mail Sugar Bowl Show of Shows Charities, including immigration respect for all human life. For or contact Father Eric Scanlan, a donation to Catholic Charities, Sarasota-Bradenton, Feb. 4, and family reunification services, complete schedule, visit www. Vocations Director, scanlan@ Diocese of Venice Inc., 5824 Bee 2017, 5:30 p.m., Neel Performing farmworker housing and after- dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife. dioceseofvenice.org, 941-486- Ridge Road, PMB 409, Sarasota, Arts Center, State College of school tutoring. Cocktail hour, Join in this special observance of 4720. FL 34233-5065. Florida, Bradenton. “An Evening auctions, dinner and dancing the life of Jesus in the womb of to live country music. Tickets: Legal help available for Wednesday Morning Adult with Sinatra,” featuring Don our Blessed Mother. $75. www.catholiccharitiesdov. needy. Cenacle Legal Services Faith Formation Video- Juceam and the Don Juceam Young adult opportunities. org, 863-494-1068, arcadiapqi@ Inc. (CLS), a not-for-profit legal Conferencing Sessions. Orchestra. Hosted by Knights of The Diocese of Venice offers embarqmail.com. aid organization, in partnership Institute for Catholic Studies and Columbus councils in Sarasota many opportunities for young with the Diocese of Venice, serves Formation offers free sessions and Manatee counties. Sugar Venice Veterans Salute, adults to build communities. legal needs of its income-eligible are available simultaneously Bowl Fund is a partnership March 5, 2017, 2 p.m. Venice Through programs like Theology clients in South Sarasota County through the Institute’s centrally- among the Knights and Catholic Performing Arts Center, Venice. on Tap, intramural sports teams, without regard to creed, race, located video-conferencing sites. Charities, assisting local families Sponsored by Catholic Charities, and Parish-organized social age, sex, disability, ethnicity or Each of the weekly sessions to overcome a one-time crisis of the event honors U.S. military events, there is something status in the U.S. CLS attorneys begin at 9:00 a.m. and continues economic hardship because of veterans with special tribute available for everyone volunteer pro bono. To request for approximately 90 minutes. an emergency medical, housing to soldiers of the Gulf War. throughout the Diocese. Young an appointment: 941-244-0308, Attendees can go to any location or transportation expense. Proceeds benefit programs and adults (18-39) are encouraged to [email protected]. CLS they choose and need not Tickets: $25 each, or two for services of Catholic Charities participate in these opportunities offices are located at 237 N. participate in each session. For $40. Al Connizzo: 941-744-5448, that assist veterans. www. to enrich their faith and make Nassau St., Venice. Follow on further information, please visit [email protected]. veniceperformingartscenter.com. friends: Facebook at Cenacle Legal https://institute.dov.org. Diocesan Conferences: Emerald Ball, March 11, • Naples area, Theology Services. Natural family planning Women’s Conference, Feb. 11, 2017, 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton on Tap, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8 Television Mass for the presentation, Jan. 21, St. 2017, and Men’s Conference, Golf Resort, Naples. Proceeds p.m. First Tuesdays, St. John homebound in the northern Raphael Parish, Lehigh Acres. For March 4, 2017, both at Bishop benefit the programs and the Evangelist Parish; second portions of the Diocese, 9:30 married and engaged couples Verot High School, Fort Myers. services of Catholic Charities Tuesdays, St. Agnes Parish; third Important events will include in Collier County including Tuesdays, St. Peter the Apostle a.m. on the CW Network; in who want to learn about faith the southern portions of the and discover a natural method exciting speakers, opportunities financial assistance, professional Parish; fourth Tuesdays, St. counseling, food pantries and William Parish. Diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV (FOX-4). Check your local listings food programs and many • Sarasota area, St. Patrick others. Cocktail hour, auctions, for channel information. Leaflet Parish, Sarasota, has a weekly missals are available upon dinner and dancing. Tickets: young adult kickball team. Tom $300. www.catholiccharitiesdov. request by calling 941-484-9543 Lelyo, youth@churchofstpatrick. and asking about the TV Mass org, 239-455-2655, banderson@ org. catholiccharitiescc.org. or by writing: TV Mass, Diocese Housing counseling Venetian Charity Ball, April of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook Road, available. Catholic Charities Venice, FL 34285. Gail Ardy: 941- 1, 2017, 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Diocese of Venice Inc. is a HUD Coconut Point, Bonita Springs. 486-4714, ardy@dioceseofvenice. approved housing counseling org. Proceeds benefit the programs agency that offers a variety and services of Catholic Charities Safe Environment training. of free services including: As part of the Safe Environment in Lee, Hendry and Glades foreclosure prevention, scam counties including include human Program, the Diocese of Venice awareness, budget and money requires that all employees and trafficking victims assistance, management, Homebuyer senior services, food pantries and those volunteers who work with Education Class and more in both children and/or vulnerable adults food programs and many others. English and Spanish. To schedule Cocktail hour, auctions, car raffle, be fingerprinted and trained in an appointment: 941-714-7829, Safe Environment. For class times dinner and dancing. Tickets: catholiccharitiesdov.org. $200. www.catholiccharitiesdov. and locations, contact your local Create a Catholic Legacy. org, 239-334-4007, venetianball@ parish or Diocesan school or visit Support Seminarian Education! ccslee.org. www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report You already know the joy that Charity golf classic, April all abuses against minors to the comes from sharing with the Florida Department of Children 21, 2017, Forest Country Club, less fortunate. Think about the Fort Myers. Registration at noon, and Families at 1-800-962-2873. joy that will be yours when you To report abuse by Diocesan play begins 1 p.m. Benefits know you have created a Catholic AFCAAM, a program of Catholic personnel or volunteers, call legacy that will provide priests the Diocesan Victims Assistance Charities with services including to the diocese in the future. In 10037-1209 after-school reading, and SKILLS Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at 2016, we have a record number 941-416-6114. female mentoring and Straight of new seminarians and we Talk male mentoring. Dinner and need your help to support them prizes. $150 per player. Roseann in their discernment of the call Albertario: 239-461-0233, Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 8 Thanksgiving means generosity throughout Diocese Bob Reddy providing essentials including of the Florida Catholic staff a chicken, for area farmworkers who might not otherwise have the SARASOTA | Throughout his money to purchase food. The other pontificate, Pope Francis has called schools in the Diocese also held on Christians to care for the needy. their own food collections for their He told the pilgrims gathered in areas. St. Peter’s Square that helping the At the Judy Sullivan Family Re- poor is one of the many small acts source Center of Collier County of mercy each of us should make on in Naples, District Director Mary our own journey toward holiness. Shaughnessy said the generos- The Catholic Church in South- ity of the community helped make west Florida has a long history of for a wonderful Thanksgiving for opening herself up year-round to 200 families, thanks to donations those in need and a clear example of food and turkeys. “These folks of this is during the holidays, start- are working at least one job, many ing with Thanksgiving. Parishes, times two jobs, and are one crisis schools and other Catholic enti- away from being homeless. They ties reach out every Thanksgiving deserve to have a wonderful holiday to bring a smile to some and help dinner and thanks to so many in those who have very little, some- the community, that was a reality.” times by providing a hot meal or For Catholic Charities in Lee, a bag containing enough to feed a Bishop Frank J. Dewane helps dish out the corn as the Knights of Columbus Council 3358 feeds more Glades and Hendry counties more family for a week. than 800 people in Sarasota on Thanksgiving Day. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) than 350 turkeys were distributed As usual, Bishop Frank J. Dewane from three locations, two in Fort was in the middle of Thanksgiving place, volunteers spend countless A big meal for me is a sandwich, the dinner and more than 800 peo- Myers and one in Clewiston. activities. First he celebrated Mass hours sorting the food and filling or maybe a bowl of soup. Look at ple were served, including many St. Peter the Apostle Parish in at Our Lady of the Angels Parish in bags with dry goods, O’Driscoll what the good Lord has provided,” from area nursing homes. The meal Naples started Thanksgiving with Lakewood Ranch. As with many said. she said of her bag of food. “Happy was comprised of fresh turkey, a morning Mass celebrated in Eng- parishes throughout the Diocese, In the three days leading up to Thanksgiving to everyone. Thank mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry lish, Spanish and Creole, reflecting the parish, as well as other parishes Thanksgiving, eligible families you so much!” sauce, a roll and pumpkin pie with the true diversity of the Parish. Af- and programs of Catholic Charities, converged on St. Joseph. The true For those looking for a hot meal whipped cream on top. terward, a hot meal was served to collects nonperishable food to help mercy and grace of the week was on Thanksgiving, the Knights of The three Catholic high schools more than 250 families. Volunteers needy families found in the look on the faces of Columbus Council 3358 on Fruit- in the Diocese — St. John Neumann cooked the food and people donat- Some of the donated food went those receiving their bags and the ville Road in Sarasota was the place in Naples, Bishop Verot in Fort My- ed desserts, making it a special day to assist the annual Thanksgiving joy in the hearts of the volunteers to be. Bishop Dewane, who is a ers and Cardinal Mooney in Saraso- for everyone. week food distribution at St. Joseph who knew they were making a real Knight there, offered the opening ta — each held food drives, collect- St. John the Evangelist Parish in Parish in Bradenton. In a three-day difference in the lives of so many. prayer and then took his usual place ed donations and even volunteered Naples also came together to collect span, 1,304 families received bags “What a blessed day. My family by dishing out corn on the hot food service hours leading up to the holi- and distribute food through Catho- of food, up nearly 300 bags from (of 5) is going to have a real Thanks- service line for hundreds of people day. It is not just at Thanksgiving lic Charities, the St. Vincent de Paul 2015, explained drive coordinator giving this year. Thanks you, thank throughout the day. that students at each school go into Society and the Thanksgiving in the Patti O’Driscoll. The distribution you everyone,” Lauren of Bradenton The annual Knights of Columbus the community to serve others; this Park led by the Knights of Colum- planning starts well in advance, said as she left with a huge smile on Thanksgiving Day dinner is open is done throughout the year and has bus, providing meals to families in asking parishioners at St. Joseph her face. to everyone with a particular em- an impact on thousands of those Immokalee and Naples Park. and throughout Manatee County Cheryl of Palmetto waited pa- phasis for the homeless, the home- less fortunate. These were just a few examples to contribute specific items. In the tiently in the line leaning on her bound, the lonely and anyone else Volunteers at Guadalupe Social of the faithful throughout the Dio- days before the distribution takes walker, grateful so many people who wanted to enjoy a delicious, Services of Catholic Charities in cese of Venice who helped make care. “It’s really a blessing that so wholesome meal in the company Collier County in Immokalee fed Thanksgiving 2016 special for so many people get together to help of others, explained Grand Knight approximately 600 families through many of our needy brothers and someone like me. I have very little. Tom Gillis. This is the 31st year for the distribution of food baskets, sisters in Christ. n

A young girl gets gravy on her turkey during a Thanksgiving Thanksgiving in the Park, led by the Knights of Columbus of St. dinner at St. Peter the Apostle John the Evangelist Parish in Naples, provides meals to families in Bags of food are distributed to more than 1,300 families from St. Parish in Naples. Immokalee and Naples Park. Joseph Parish in Bradenton during Thanksgiving week. A9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic Dec. 9-22, 2016 New bishop named in St. Petersburg Pensacola Bishop Gregory Parkes, continuing, “But what a joy it was public in Washington Nov. 28 by for canonical affairs. On March 20, this morning to pray for Gregory at Archbishop Christophe Pierre, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Mass.” apostolic nuncio to the United him bishop of Pensacola-Tallahas- former Orlando priest, named to Bishop Parkes, who was or- States. Bishop Parkes received see, where he was installed June 5, dained as bishop in Pensacola- the initial call from the arch- 2012. replace Bishop Robert Lynch Tallahassee in 2012, bishop on Nov. 12. When asked the difference be- knew Bishop Lynch He said the phone tween serving the Diocese of Pen- Jean Gonzalez Dec. 5, 1995, and was installed Jan. years before he even call was a shock, but sacola-Tallahassee versus St. Pe- of the Florida Catholic staff 26, 1996. discerned a call to the offer was one he tersburg, Bishop Parks said while With his trademark soft smile, the priesthood. He had no time to think the Panhandle diocese is larger in ST. PETERSBURG | On Nov. Bishop Lynch praised Bishop worked in the finan- about. He said “yes” to area, it has a lower population of 28, 1995, Bishop Robert Parkes for “beautifully cial district in Tampa the archbishop, hung Catholics. Within the 18 counties, N. Lynch got a call from shepherding” the vast, and attended Christ up the phone and im- 5 percent of the population is Cath- the papal nuncio telling missionary Diocese of the King Parish in mediately went to the olic. In contrast, the St. Petersburg him that he would be the Pensacola-Tallahassee. Tampa. No matter if Blessed Sacrament Diocese comprises 3,177 square bishop of the St. Peters- The diocese of the state’s the two met when the Chapel to pray. miles and has a total population of burg Diocese. Panhandle includes younger man was a Bishop Parkes was some 3 million people, of which 14 Fast forward 21 years 18 counties, and takes seminarian, a priest born in Mineola, N.Y., percent are Catholic. to the day, Bishop Lynch roughly four and a half or a bishop, Bishop Bishop Gregory April 2, 1964. Before en- But while the numbers are dif- stood before members of hours to travel from one Parkes recalled how Parkes tering the priesthood, ferent, Bishop Parkes said the the Pastoral Center and end to the other. Bishop Lynch was al- he earned a bachelor’s needs are similar. “People are journalists of the Tampa “This is not a happy ways kind and gracious. degree in finance from Florida searching spiritually,” he said. Bay press to say St. Pe- day in the history of the “Bishop Lynch I know you will State University. He worked in “They are looking for meaning in tersburg now has a new Bishop Robert Pensacola-Tallahassee be missed,” Bishop Parkes said. Tampa, and then entered St. Vin- their lives. They are looking for shepherd. Pope Francis Lynch Diocese,” Bishop Lynch Bishop Parkes also shared his cent de Paul Regional Seminary in hope. That is the role of the bish- named Bishop Gregory said, remarking on how pastoral motto: “Nomini Tuo Da Boynton Beach to become a priest op and his priests. To help them L. Parkes of Pensacola-Tallahassee Bishop Parkes will be missed. “Join Gloriam,” which is from Pslam 115, of the Orlando Diocese. He contin- search. Help them find hope and as new bishop of the five-county St. with me in saying a prayer for our Verse 1: “To your name give the ued studies at the Pontifical North meaning.” Petersburg Diocese. sisters and brothers in the Panhan- glory.” American College in Rome, where Bishop Parkes will be installed At the same time, the Holy Fa- dle who are now entering the ‘cone “That has always been my guid- he earned a sacred theology degree as fifth bishop of the St. Petersburg ther has accepted the resignation of uncertainty.’” ing principal of ministry — to serve and a degree in canon law. Diocese Jan. 4, 2017. When asked of Bishop Lynch from the pasto- Before leaving the podium, for God’s glory and his people,” he He was ordained a priest of the why so soon, Bishop Parkes chuck- ral governance. Bishop Lynch, 75, Bishop Lynch, who used the aid said. “I ask for all your prayers that Orlando Diocese by Bishop Nor- led and gave a quick lesson in was ordained to the priesthood for of a walker, thanked those pres- I will be a good shepherd, a faithful bert Dorsey June 26, 1999. He had canon law, which requires bishops the Miami Archdiocese May 13, ent. “I give thanks for the joy and shepherd and a holy shepherd that served at parishes in Orlando and who are transferred from another 1978. He was officially appointed happiness this diocese has brought you all so wholeheartedly deserve.” Celebration, and served as dioc- diocese to be installed within two the fourth bishop of St. Petersburg me.” He paused, tearing up before The appointment was made esan vicar general and chancellor months. n Victims of wildfires need prayers, relief

Catholic News Service communities across the re- accepting donations online at gion,” Bishop Stika said. “We http://tinyurl.com/j6gf2wd. GATLINBURG, Tenn. | Cath- are grateful for all the men and He reported that Mercy Sis- olic parishioners in the Diocese women who bravely put them- ter Mary Christine Cremin, of Knoxville are among those selves in harm’s way to protect executive director of Catholic who have lost homes and busi- people and property that were Charities of East Tennessee, was nesses in the wildfires that rav- in danger. leading efforts to help many of aged tourist areas in the Great “I recognize that the good the diocesan agency’s clients in Smoky Mountains region Nov. people of east Tennessee come Gatlinburg and Sevier County 29, said Bishop Richard F. Stika together quickly in times of and anyone else in need of as- of Knoxville. need. The Diocese of Knoxville sistance. News reports said the death shares that commitment,” he The clergy and staff at Sa- toll from the fires had reached added. cred Heart Cathedral and Sa- at least seven, with as many as Also late Nov. 30, the diocese cred Heart Cathedral School 45 people suffering injuries. received word that it appeared initiated a food drive to benefit Two others died when a tornado that St. Mary Catholic Church fire victims, and supplies were swept through Tennessee the in Gatlinburg suffered no fire already on their way to Gatlin- evening of Nov. 30. damage. “The extent of any burg, according to the bishop. AP reported that officials smoke or wind damage cannot “If conditions permit,” Bish- also have determined that at be determined until officials op Stika said, he planned to cel- least 300 structures in Gatlin- reopen the roads into Gatlin- ebrate Sunday Mass Dec. 4 at St. burg have been damaged or de- burg,” a diocesan statement Mary’s in Gatlinburg. “I ask that stroyed. Initial reports put the said. Earlier that day, the dio- your prayers continue for all the figure at 150 in the resort town. cese reported that the pastor, victims and their families.” The blaze “left whole neighbor- Father Antony Punnackal, had The twister that hit Tennes- hoods in ruins,” said Reuters. to evacuate but was safe. see was part of a storm system More than 700 structures have Bishop Stika asked that all that spawned at least a dozen been damaged or destroyed parishes and mission churches tornadoes that swept through Motorists stop to view wildfires Nov. 29 along the Smoky Mountains throughout Sevier County, in the diocese hold a special parts of the South. The National National Park near Gatlinburg, Tenn. Raging wildfires fueled by high which includes Gatlinburg. collection at Masses the week- Weather Service said parts of winds claimed the lives of at least three people, forced the evacuation “The Catholic community end of Dec. 3-4 to benefit vic- Alabama, Louisiana and Mis- of thousands, including Father Antony Punnackal of St. Mary Church, of east Tennessee continues to tims of the fires in Gatlinburg sissippi also were affected. Be- and damaged hundreds of buildings in the popular mountain resort pray for those who have been and across the region. The dio- sides the confirmed fatalities in town. (Courtesy National Park Services handout via Reuters affected by the terrible wild- cese also set up an assistance Tennessee, at least 30 people in | CNS) fires in Gatlinburg and other fund for fire victims and was Alabama reported injuries. n Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS A10 After Fidel: ‘We have to keep waiting’ For Miami’s Cuban exiles, painful memories mix with relief at Fidel Castro’s death

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MIAMI | While many celebrated loudly on the streets, the death of Fidel Castro triggered a more sub- dued reaction among the Cuban put it. “It’s a relief, a new dawn,” said carried around for more than 57 Left, local Cubans pray at Our Lady of Charity National Shrine in exiles who attended the noon Mass Alfredo Mendez of Castro’s passing. years. Miami Nov. 26. Above, women take a selfie in Miami’s Little Havana Nov. 26 at the National Shrine of He and Marizol left Cuba for Spain “We have to begin to heal,” Fa- Nov. 26. The death of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro triggered Our Lady Charity. and arrived in the U.S. five years ther Heria continued. “We have to both excitement and a more subdued reaction among Cuban exiles “Today is a day like any other,” later, in 1978. They have never gone go to the Almighty and turn all our in Miami. (Photos by Tom Tracy | CNS) said Luis Gutierrez. “The fact that ‘el back. pain over to him. Be not afraid to caballo’ has died means nothing.” As for Fidel’s death, Marizol not- tell the Lord, ‘I have a pain that only Gutierrez used the Cuban slang ed, “We got rid of the horse but the you can take away.’” — caballo, or horse — for Castro, saddle remains.” whose death had been announced FIDEL AN OBSTACLE earlier that morning. The 90-year- MEMORIES OF EXILE Father Heria also spoke about the old reportedly died late at night For the Mendezes and all the need for unity among the Cuban Nov. 25. But his 57-year-old regime others celebrating on the streets or people, reminding them that Our continues to rule Cuba, with his marking the day quietly at home, Lady of Charity was “the first Cuban younger brother, Raul Castro, now Castro’s death caused memories ‘balsera’ (rafter).” at the helm. That is why, despite the to surface: of lives interrupted or “Don’t forget,” he added. “Char- joy on the streets of Little Havana, ended, of courage and sacrifices ity unites us. The maternal love of Westchester and Hialeah, the death made, of parents and grandparents the daughter of God, of the wife of of Fidel Castro in 2016 means much who longed to see this day but died God, of the Mother of God, unites less than it would have in 1976 or before doing so. us.” even 2006. An oppressive regime Alfredo Mendez recalled the In that sense, said Carlos Perez, still shackles basic freedoms on the violent, early days of Castro’s revo- Castro’s passing is cause for hope, island, keeping a stranglehold on a lution, when priests and religious if not joy. “He was an obstacle to beleaguered economy. were persecuted. He personally reconciliation among Cubans. He “He’s been out of it for 10 years. sheltered one of them: Father Feli- sowed distrust among Cubans. He It’s his brother and the clique that ciano del Vals of the church of San sowed the separation of families,” surrounds him,” said Gutierrez, Juan de Letran in Havana’s El Ve- said Perez, who left Cuba 20 years noting that he has been coming to dado neighborhood. ago, at the age of 43. His father left noon Mass at the shrine every Sat- The priest was among thousands the island when Carlos was 11 and urday for decades. arrested in the days prior to the Bay died in the U.S. The two never saw “She brought me,” he said, refer- of Pigs invasion, Mendez said, and each other again. ring to Cuba’s beloved patroness, held for two weeks in miserable Perez spent 17 years in Chile Our Lady of Charity. conditions at the Blanquita Theater and Bolivia — where he met his Gutierrez is not exaggerating. in Havana. After the invasion, the wife — before coming to Miami He is the man who, at the age of 22, priest found refuge for 40 days with eight months ago. The move here smuggled her image into Miami on Mendez’s family. allowed him to reconnect with his her feast day, Sept. 8, 1961. Nearly After a futile search for asylum in family. “And it was as if nothing had 10,000 exiles welcomed her that a foreign embassy, he was re-arrest- happened. I received the same ten- night during an emotional Mass at ed, put on a ship and sent into exile derness as always, the same love as Bobby Maduro Stadium (since torn in Spain with more than 100 other always,” he said. down.) priests — including Miami Aux- Later that evening, Archbishop Her presence provided a spiritual iliary Bishop Agustin Roman, the Thomas Wenski celebrated the 8 boost to the early exiles and ulti- shrine’s longtime rector, who died p.m. Mass at the shrine. In his hom- mately resulted in the construction in 2012. ily, he echoed the words in the state- of the shrine — known as La Ermita “I followed that bus the whole ment he had issued earlier that day, — along Biscayne Bay. It remains a way,” Mendez said, referring to the when the news of Castro’s death beacon of Cuban faith and patrio- exiled priests. Then, with resigna- first broke. tism, and also a place where exiles tion in his voice, “We have to keep “The death of Fidel provokes and immigrants from all the na- waiting.” many emotions — both in and tions of Latin America come to give It’s those memories, that pain, outside the island. Nevertheless, thanks or seek Mary’s intercession. that hurt, that Father Fernando He- beyond all possible emotions, the “I pray the rosary every day,” ria, the shrine’s newly appointed passing of this figure should lead Gutierrez said, adding that his rector, spoke of during his homily us to invoke the patroness of Cuba, 10085-1209 prayers that day remained the at the Mass. His uncle was killed by Our Lady of Charity, asking her for same. “I pray for my family and for a Castro firing squad Sept. 16, 1961. peace for Cuba and its people,” the freedom in Cuba.” “Today is not a typical Saturday,” archbishop said. “May our holy His feelings were echoed by Mar- Father Heria said. “It’s not that we Lady of Charity listen to her people izol and Alfredo Mendez, who also rejoice at the death of any human and hasten for Cuba the hour of its come to the shrine every Satur- being, because that would be a sin. reconciliation in truth, accompa- day, out of devotion to Mary and to But it’s that, on this day, we want to nied by freedom and justice.” n spend some time “in peace,” as he turn over to God the pain we have A11 QUICK READS Florida Catholic Dec. 9-22, 2016

NATION he also talked about enacting a ban who have been internally displaced Dec. 1 the Catholic peace organiza- tus fruit for a year,” McNally said. on Muslims entering the country since ISIS began occupying parts tion urged Israel and Palestine to “With whatever money he could until a system for what he called of Iraq in 2014,” stated the letter, return to negotiations and “begin a make” from finding something College presidents “extreme vetting” of refugees can released by Baltimore-based CRS dialogue rooted in mutual respect to sell, he would buy food for the be put in place. In the days follow- Nov. 29. “(We) believe that as the for human rights and the dignity of youngest child, she said, noting that pledge support for ing Trump’s election as president, world’s wealthiest nation, we have the other.” Pax Christi added that “this would amount to a little bit of DACA students the Catholic Charities Office of Ref- an obligation to help the innocent recognition of the full equality of rice once in a while for the boy, who ugee Resettlement in the Diocese who fall victim to war, to protect the Palestinians would be a strong step was about a year old. It’s the worst WASHINGTON | More than 70 of Nashville began receiving calls marginalized and to lift people out toward securing long-term peace. poverty I’ve seen,” McNally said, presidents at Catholic colleges and from school counselors seeking as- of poverty.” Marie Dennis, co-president of the noting that the severe drought in universities have signed a state- sistance for how to talk with refu- Catholic peace organization, told southern Madagascar has led the ment pledging their support for gee children who are afraid of be- Catholic News Service that the time U.N. to warn of potential famine, “a students attending their schools ing sent back to the countries they WORLD has come “when we all need to find word that is very rarely used for fear who are legally protected by the De- fled. “These are calls we haven’t a way to start supporting what is a of raising a false alarm.” ferred Action for Childhood Arriv- gotten before,” said Kellye Branson, French archbishop very difficult but critically impor- als program, known as DACA. The Refugee Resettlement department tant process.” Pax Christi’s leader- Pope meets Scorsese statement, posted Nov. 30 on the director. “We want to calm their criticizes bill ship is concerned that Israel’s ac- website of the Association of Catho- fears,” Branson said, noting that tions — including the continued after screening lic Colleges and Universities, says it anyone who arrived in the country on abortion occupation of Palestinian land, ex- VATICAN CITY | The morning hopes “the students in our commu- through the refugee resettlement PARIS | The president of the pansion of settlements in the West after screening his film, “Silence,” nities who have qualified for DACA program is here legally and faces French bishops’ conference wrote Bank, demolition of Palestinian for about 300 Jesuits, the U.S. direc- are able to continue their studies no imminent threat of deportation. French President François Hol- homes, continued work on the sep- tor Martin Scorsese had a private without interruption and that many However, “we’re kind of in a holding lande to express his worries about aration barrier and limits on the use audience with Pope Francis. Dur- more students in their situation will position, waiting to see what policy fast-tracked legislation that would of water — violate international law ing the 15-minute audience Nov. 30, be welcome to contribute their tal- implications are for the future,” she extend illegal interference on and must stop, Dennis said. “We Pope Francis told Scorsese that he ents to our campuses.” President told the Tennessee Register, Nash- abortions to websites. Archbish- included in the statement our own had read Japanese author Shusaku Barack Obama’s DACA program ville’s diocesan newspaper. The op Georges Pontier of Marseille, sense of recognition of the uneven- Endo’s historical novel, “Silence,” protects young immigrants brought president has the authority to set president, said the bishops think ness of the process, of the extremely which inspired the film. The book into the United States by their par- the number of refugees accepted the legislation questions the very difficult conditions within which and film are a fictionalized account ents as young children without legal annually by the United States. Pres- foundations of liberties in France, the Palestinian people are living,” of the persecution of Christians in permission. More than 720,000 of ident Barack Obama has raised it and he urged Hollande to not allow Dennis said. “We absolutely believe 17th-century Japan; the central fig- these young immigrants have been from 70,000 in 2015 to 85,000 in 2016 the bill’s passage. The archbishop (in) stopping the violations of inter- ures are Jesuit missionaries. Pope approved for the program, which to 110,000 for 2017. Trump could re- said the idea of illegal digital in- national law, by all sides, of course, Francis spoke about the early Je- protects them from deportation for duce that number for future years. terference could have an impact but there is a tremendous amount of suit missions to Japan and about two-year periods. The college lead- on a woman’s decision to get an inequality with what’s happening the Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum ers’ statement also points out that Catholic leaders abortion. Referring to the oft-used between Israel and Palestine.” and Monument in Nagasaki, which “undocumented students need as- French expression for abortion — honors the Japanese martyrs ex- sistance in confronting legal and call on Congress “voluntary pregnancy interrup- Drought causes ecuted on the site in 1597. financial uncertainty and in man- to increase aid tion” — Archbishop Pontier added aging the accompanying anxieties. that the bill would make it less “vol- extreme hunger Neglect, bullying We pledge to support these students BALTIMORE | The head of Cath- untary,” simply because it would in Madagascar — through our campus counseling olic Relief Services and the chair- make it “less and less free,” calling hurts victims and ministry support, through le- men of two U.S. bishops’ commit- it a “serious infringement to demo- CAPE TOWN, South Africa and aggressors gal resources from those campuses tees have urged congressional lead- cratic principles.” Earlier this fall, | Hunger levels are so severe in with law schools and legal clinics ers to approve additional funding the French government presented drought-ridden southern Mada- VATICAN CITY | Indifference and through whatever other ser- for humanitarian relief and recov- a draft law regarding the creation of gascar that many people in remote to people’s problems and picking vices we may have at our disposal.” ery operations as part of a compre- illegal digital interference on abor- villages have eaten almost nothing on others hurts not just those who hensive budget measure for fiscal tion. The letter was to be debated in but cactus fruit for up to four years, are neglected and discriminated Advocates 2017. The Catholic leaders wrote a France’s National Assembly Dec. 1. said a Catholic Relief Services offi- against, it also harms the perpetra- letter Nov. 28 in support of a request If it passes, it would condemn web- cial. Eating this fruit leaves crimson tors, Pope Francis said. People who seek to calm by the Obama administration for sites for “intimidating and/or put- stains on people’s faces and hands, abuse their power or are negligent postelection fears Overseas Contingency Operations ting psychological or moral pres- and there is a “shame of poverty as- “end up staying closed up inside funds to address the growing needs sures” in order to dissuade some- sociated with these stains in Mada- themselves and prevent themselves NASHVILLE, Tenn. | As the of those forced to flee their homes one from getting an abortion. gascar,” an island nation 250 miles from encountering the flesh of their American people continue to un- because of natural disasters around off the coast of mainland Africa, brothers and sisters, which is the pack exactly what the election of the world or as a result of the ongo- Pax Christi seeks said Nancy McNally, CRS informa- necessary path for discovering the Donald Trump means for the coun- ing fight against Islamic State mili- tion officer for East and Southern good,” he said Nov. 26. Speaking try, those who work with vulnerable tants. They urged action before the new Israeli- Africa. The cactus plant “is the with young volunteers, govern- populations such as refugees and Dec. 9 deadline that Congress faces Palestinian peace only thing that grows” in southern ment officials and organizations immigrants have serious concerns on the federal budget. The govern- Madagascar, and the plants “are involved in Italy’s national civil and questions about what the fu- ment is funded through that date BRUSSELS | Pax Christi Inter- growing everywhere” in earth “that service programs, the pope praised ture holds. President-elect Trump because of a continuing resolution national has called for a new peace looks like white silt,” she said in a their efforts in promoting the com- made the issue of immigration one the House passed — and President process to end violence among Is- Nov. 23 telephone interview from mon good and social justice. Volun- of the foundations of his campaign. Barack Obama signed — at the end raelis and Palestinians and assure Nairobi, Kenya. A father of three, teering for others is a valuable and He promised to round up those in of September to avoid a government fundamental human rights as de- sitting with his wife and children indispensable part of helping com- the country without legal permis- shutdown. “More than 50,000 peo- fined by international law. Saying outside the town of Beloha in south- munities, especially the weakest, sion and deport them, and build a ple have already fled Mosul, joining that adherence to international law eastern Madagascar, “told me that he said. In fact, the pope said, the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border; the approximately 3.3 million Iraqis is critical for a peaceful world, on his family had been living on cac- quest for a fair, just and fraternal community “is betrayed every time one passively helps increase the in- equality between members of soci- ety or between nations of the world; LEWIS when assistance to the weakest sec- & COMPANY tors is cut back without guarantee- ing other forms of protection; when dangerous mentalities of rearma- ment are accepted and precious resources are invested for buying Learn Rosary Making arms — this being a real scourge; or when the poor become a hidden

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More impressively, Lady of Guadalupe this year in the Catholic News Service the tilma bore an image of Mary ex- U.S. may take on a more somber actly as Juan Diego had described tone among Latinos who say they WASHINGTON | Nearly 500 her: olive skin, pregnant with Jesus, feel unwelcome because of increas- years after Mexican peasant Juan adorned in a turquoise mantle and ingly sour rhetoric and strident calls Diego was greeted by Mary and surrounded by rays of light. for the deportation of millions of urged to share a message of hope Such an image of Mary adorns immigrants in the country without and comfort as promised by God’s the homes of countless Mexican legal permission. compassion, Our Lady of Guada- and Mexican-American families Because of the concerns arising lupe continues to inspire new gen- and serves as much as a cultural from such talk, Renata Furst, associ- erations of faithful believers in their symbol and as religious one, said ate professor of Scripture and spiri- daily routines and struggles. Oblate Father Bob Wright, professor tuality at the Oblate school, finds That assurance, rooted in prayer of systematic theology at the Oblate that Mary’s message remains deeply and common experiences, guides School of Theology in San Antonio. relevant today. She said it helps peo- daily individual devotion and com- “You cannot separate the two of ple understand how important it is munal gatherings that build toward them,” he told Catholic News Ser- to be grounded in their culture and grand observances of the appari- vice. its values while seeing “the way God tions centered annually on the Dec. Such an attachment is readily ap- is re-creating them” to respond in a 12 feast day. parent in the hundreds of celebra- changing world. And while Our Lady of Guada- tions of the feast of Our Lady of Gua- “The image of Our Lady of Gua- lupe is rooted in the Mexican cul- dalupe, which feature the singing dalupe is extremely valuable for ture, those who have studied the of “Las Mananitas” (early morning reading back into the Bible,” said phenomenon and her message as song) and traditional dances along Furst, who grew up in Honduras. it is lived today are finding that the with a festive Mass, all followed, of She has observed that the images patroness of the Americas, as she course, by hearty food and drink. of a black Christ that appear in the is known, can strengthen bonds of Father Wright described the im- border region of Guatemala, El Sal- community in a disjointed world. age of Our Lady of Guadalupe as vador and Honduras reflect a fusion The appearance of Mary to indigenous peasant St. Juan Diego in 1531 “In the United States she belongs “universal to everyone, a mother of culture and faith in a way that near present-day Mexico City is depicted in a stained-glass window to everyone. Even American Catho- figure who looks after us, that you people could better understand. So at St. Mary Church in Manhasset, N.Y. (Gregory A. Shemitz | CNS) lics have embraced her as a symbol can turn to … just as Jesus himself it is with Our Lady of Guadalupe and of faith and devotion,” said Hosff- you can turn to.” other lesser-known apparitions of Berru-Davis, who recently con- weekly to pray the rosary before a man Ospino, assistant professor A colleague, Oblate Father Fer- Mary in the Americas. cluded a two-year postdoctoral fel- statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe of Hispanic ministry and religious nando Velazquez, associate pro- “You might look at Our Lady of lowship at St. John’s University in that traveled from home to home. education at Boston College. fessor of missiology at the Oblate Guadalupe as the source of this inte- Collegeville, Minn., explained that She focused on trying to under- Ospino, a native of Colombia, said school, said devotion to Mary is gration,” Furst said. “It is as though popular practice of religion can stand the importance of such devo- Catholic Latinos outside of Mexico carried out in daily life by many of God is bubbling from the bottom up come through music, performing tion in the women’s lives and how have come to embrace the Guada- Mexican heritage. It is customary, as opposed from the top down.” arts and even traditional foods. She it was transmitted throughout the lupe story because of their shared he said, for mothers or grandmoth- Our Lady of Guadalupe also has saw how that popular religion was family. She said the devotion tran- faith. That Mary presented herself ers to send children to school with influenced what scholar Rebecca expressed while spending time over scended age and continues to be to the indigenous Juan Diego, who a brief prayer that Mary and God’s Berru-Davis calls popular religion, four years in Berkeley, Calif., with transmitted to children. n was canonized in 2002, indicates mantle protect them throughout or the faith practiced in the home. a group of Latino women who met that God cares for struggling and the day. marginalized people everywhere, Perhaps it is no other group than Ospino said. women who have embraced a de- “She appeared to someone who votion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. looked Latino, who was Mexican, From family prayer to weekly pray- and at a time in history when the sit- ing of the rosary among a group of uation of Juan Diego and the people women to sharing a statue of Our was difficult,” he said. Lady of Guadalupe in processions Mexico in 1531, the year of the from home to home, women have apparitions, was undergoing mas- led the practice of prayer before sive changes after the Spanish con- Mary. quest of the Aztecs a decade earlier. Nancy Pineda-Madrid, associate Catholicism was taking root and professor of theology and Latino/ indigenous religions were disap- Latina ministry at Boston College, is pearing. Speaking in his indigenous writing a book on the religious sym- language, Mary asked the future St. bolism of Our Lady of Guadalupe Juan Diego, an Aztec and Catholic and how the message of a five-cen- convert, to convey to Church leaders tury-old apparition can be liberat- her desire for a church to be built on ing for women today. Tepayac Hill in what today is Mexi- She called the appearance of co City. The Basilica of Our Lady of Mary then a Pentecost moment for Guadalupe near the site, completed the Church, serving to “transform in 1976, is the most visited Catholic fear and pain and suffering into a church in the world outside of St. Pe- hope for life.” ter’s Basilica in Rome. “Her narrative, which is taking It took three visits by the saint-to- one of those living at the margins be to convince the local bishop that and talking about their dignity and he indeed had seen Mary. It was on coming to know their own sense of

the third visit that the miracle at- themselves with God in a way that’s 10083-1209 tributed to Our Lady of Guadalupe deeply, deeply affirming,” Pineda- occurred when he unfurled his Madrid explained. “She speaks to poncho, or tilma, to present to the that. That’s the reason she is such bishop the Castilian roses in full a powerful symbol to Mexicans to- bloom that had inexplicably ap- day.” peared on the hill despite freezing Celebrations of the feast of Our A13 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Court examines mental ability standards for death penalty Carol Zimmermann Moore’s attorney, Clifford Sloan, years. And there will be borderline Catholic News Service argued before the court Nov. 29 cases. And the reason they’re bor- that the state’s outdated standards derline is because the testing is right WASHINGTON | In the second unfairly kept Moore on death row. at the border, like an IQ test.” death penalty case before the Su- When he was 20, Moore was sen- Scott Keller, solicitor general preme Court this term, the justices tenced to death, and more than 30 of Texas, who defended the state were asked to consider if the state years later, he was again sentenced before the court, argued that the of Texas used accurate standards to to death, but a state trial court deter- state’s standard for evaluating dis- measure intellectual ability to de- mined that he was intellectually dis- ability is actually based on medical termine if a person can be executed. abled and couldn’t be executed. On standards, even if those standards The court has previously ruled that appeal, the Texas Court of Criminal are outdated. the execution of the intellectually Appeals reversed the decision, stat- In October, the court heard ar- disabled violates the Constitution’s ing that Moore had not established guments in another death penalty ban on cruel and unusual punish- that he was intellectually disabled. case from Texas about the extent ment, but it has largely left it up to The justices seemed to be of racial bias might have played in a the states to implement the ruling. mixed views on the use of the state 1995 sentence. That case, Buck v. Moore v. Texas examines how standards. Justice Anthony Ken- Stephens, hinges on the “claim of Bobby James Moore has remained nedy noted that there is “a conflict” ineffective assistance” given to a on death row despite claims by his between the standards used by the The death chamber table is seen in 2010 at the state penitentiary convicted Texas murderer, Duane lawyers that he is intellectually dis- state’s lower court and current med- in Huntsville, Texas. (courtesy Jenevieve Robbins, Texas Buck, who was sentenced to die af- abled. ical standards. Department of Criminal Justice handout via Reuters | CNS) ter an expert witness for the defense Texas uses its own criteria to Justice Elena Kagan questioned testified that Buck was more likely to evaluate the intellectual ability of why the state would have a differ- clinician would provide. “I don’t think there is a way to ap- commit violent crimes in the future death-row inmates, and that crite- ent opinion than a clinician about a On the other side, Justice Samuel ply this kind of standard uniformly because he is black. ria, adopted in 1992, determined person’s intellectual ability. Asking Alito asked if the criteria used by across the country, and therefore If the eight-member court gives that Moore passed a test and could about the state’s system, she won- the lower court was really outdated. there will be disparities and uncer- a 4-4 ruling on either case, the men face the death penalty for a murder dered why “you’re supposed to rely Justice Stephen Breyer honed in on tainties,” he said. will be executed since the lower he committed in 1980 when he and on what the neighbor said and what one aspect of the difficulty in this “There will be a bunch of easy courts and the appeals courts ruled two other men robbed a supermar- the teacher with absolutely no expe- case, mainly that it highlights the cases,” he said. “And then there are against them and those decisions ket and fatally shot one of the store’s rience with respect to intellectual difficulty in determining borderline going to be cases like your client, will stand. Rulings are expected employees. disabilities said,” instead of details a intellectual disability cases. who has been on death row for 36 next spring. n Pope: Oklahoma priest killed in Guatemala a martyr Catholic News Service years he lived there. He was gunned down at the age VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis 46 in the rectory of his church in has recognized the martyrdom of Santiago Atitlan. Government of- Father Stanley Rother of the Arch- ficials there put the blame on the diocese of Oklahoma City, making Catholic Church for the unrest in him the first martyr born in the the country that they said led to his United States. The Vatican made the death. On the day he died, troops announcement Dec. 2. The recogni- also killed 13 townspeople and tion of his martyrdom clears the way wounded 24 others in Santiago Atit- for his beatification. lan, an isolated village 50 miles west Father Rother, born March 27, of Guatemala City. 1935, on his family’s farm near Many priests and religious lost Okarche, Okla., was brutally mur- their lives and thousands of civil- dered July 28, 1981, in a Guatemalan ians were kidnapped and killed village where he ministered to the during the years of state-sponsored poor. oppression in the country. He went to Santiago Atitlan While his body was returned to in 1968 on assignment from the Oklahoma, his family gave permis- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. sion for his heart and some of his He helped the people there build a blood to be enshrined in the church small hospital, school and its first of the people he loved and served. A Catholic radio station. He was be- memorial plaque marks the place. loved by the locals, who called him Father Rother was considered a “Padre Francisco.” martyr by the Church in Guatemala Many priests and religious in and his name was included on a list Guatemala became targets during of 78 martyrs for the faith killed dur- the country’s 1960-1996 civil war as ing Guatemala’s 36-year-long civil government forces cracked down on war. The list of names to be consid- leftist rebels supported by the rural ered for canonization was submit- poor. The bodies of some of Father ted by Guatemala’s bishops to St. Rother’s deacons and parishioners John Paul II during a pastoral visit to 10504-1209 were left in front of his church and Guatemala in 1996. soon he received numerous death Because Father Rother was killed threats over his opposition to the in Guatemala, his cause should have presence of the Guatemalan mili- been undertaken there. But the lo- tary in the area. cal Church lacked the resources Though he returned to Oklaho- for such an effort. The Guatemalan ma for a brief period, he returned to bishops’ conference agreed to a the Guatemalan village to remain transfer of jurisdiction to the Okla- with the people he had grown to homa City Archdiocese. n love during the more than dozen Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS A14 from the pope 75th ANNIVERSARY ‘Fear of God’ isn’t fright, it’s being humble childlike

Carol Glatz small things: a tiny stable, a small when they’re making too much Catholic News Service manger, a child born to a simple noise or with your husband or wife mother and father — people with when there are problems or your VATICAN CITY | God reveals “big hearts, but childlike in their mother-in-law, I don’t know, just his mysteries, not to the wise and attitude.” tolerate it, put up with it.” learned, but to those who are child- That attitude helps people un- The important thing is, he said, like, that is, to people who are hum- derstand what humility and fear is to never stand still, keep moving ble and fear the Lord, Pope Francis of the Lord are, he said. This is how toward the Lord “and there will be said in a morning homily. the faithful live, knowing the Lord a surprise, because he is the Lord of “Fear of the Lord isn’t fright. No. is watching over them and giving surprises.” It is living the command God gave them the strength to go on in their The great surprise is that the our father Abraham, ‘Walk in my daily lives. whole time people have been wan- presence and be blameless.’ Hum- The pope warned against tak- dering, searching, moving, God ble. This is humility. The fear of the ing on a “theatrical” humility, was already there, determinedly Lord is humility,” the pope said Nov. marked by boasting, “I am humble, seeking them out first, he said. 29. but proud of it!” True humility, he “We take one step and he takes During morning Mass in the said, means walking simply with 10. Always. The abundance of his Domus Sanctae Marthae, where he the Lord, serving others and never grace, his love, his tenderness that lives, the pope reflected on the day’s speaking ill of them. never tires of looking for us.” readings. When the prophet Isaiah Advent is also a time to reflect All God asks, he said, is that peo- talks about a small shoot sprouting on the many ways people can en- ple sincerely desire to encounter from the stump of Jesse, the pope counter Christ, the pope said in his him and take at least one small step said, he is illustrating God’s way of homily Nov. 28 — the day after the in good faith; God then does the revealing himself through small, beginning of Advent and the start rest. In fact, that personal encoun- simple things. The Lord will come of the new liturgical year. Advent, in ter is essential to the Christian faith, not as the leader of a great army to fact, is “a time to walk and go meet not knowing everything about dog- liberate his people, the pope said, the Lord, that is, a time to not stand ma, he said. but as a tiny bud. still,” he said. “The doctors of the law knew Jesus, too, in the Gospel read- People can encounter the Lord in everything, everything about the ing from St. Luke, says God keeps three ways, he said: being vigilant dogma at the time, all about the things hidden “from the wise and in prayer, joyful in praise and dili- morality of that time, everything. learned,” but reveals them to “the gent in charity. (But) they didn’t have faith because Visitors to the National World War II Memorial in Washington childlike.” Charity is more than just making their hearts were far from God,” he read a quote from President Franklin D. Roosevelt on Pearl Harbor With the start of Advent, the a donation, the pope said. It is also said. Having the strength to take a Remembrance Day in 2005. Dec. 7 will mark the 75th anniversary pope said, people can reflect “tolerating people who bother me, step toward God, “this is the grace of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. (Matthew Cavanugh, on how Christ’s birth was about putting up with the kids at home we ask for today.” n EPA | CNS) Lithuanian archbishop: Citizens tense over Russian buildup

Jonathan Luxmoore Brussels. He said the decision to European Union and NATO in 2004, defense spending, adding that he and that’s why the Church provides Catholic News Service place troops there indefinitely was gaining protection under the alli- believed Trump’s threats to scale chaplains for the military and seeks made in light of Russia’s 2014 occu- ance’s Article 5 collective defense down U.S. military commitments to preserve its moral profile,” said WARSAW, Poland | Lithuanian pation of Crimea. guarantee. unless this happened were “noth- Archbishop Grusas. “(E)verybody Archbishop Gintaras Grusas said In a Nov. 29 interview with However, all three have in- ing new.” wants to be great. But a country citizens are anxious about military Catholic News Service, Archbishop creased defense spending sharply “This was most probably cam- expresses its greatness when it can threats from neighboring Russia, Grusas said the projected U.S.-led and stepped up anti-tank defenses paign rhetoric — even a negotiating respect and live in peace with its but said support from Europe and deployments had provided “some since Russia’s 2014 annexation of stance to push the Europeans to pay neighbors rather than trying to con- the United States helped calm those reassurance,” but cautioned that Crimea and military involvement their share — so I took his pre-elec- quer them through acts of war.” fears. The U.S.-born archbishop, concern remained high because of in Ukraine. The buildup of radar, air tion comments with a grain of salt,” He added that Western bishops’ president of the Lithuanian bish- repeated airspace violations and defense systems and nuclear batter- said the 55-year-old archbishop, conferences, including those of the ops’ conference, told Catholic News the stationing of heavy weaponry in ies in Kaliningrad is believed likely who was born in Washington, D.C., United States, Germany and Italy, Service, “The old Soviet empire Russia’s military enclave of Kalinin- to impede NATO reinforcements and worked as a marketing consul- had given the Lithuanian Church mentality is still alive, and there are grad, on Lithuania’s western border. in the Baltics during a crisis. Lithu- tant with IBM after gaining a math- generous support in rebuilding it- many in Russia who consider the “There are always tensions be- ania’s government reintroduced ematics degree at the University of self since Soviet rule. three Baltic states part of that em- cause we’re close to the Russian military conscription in 2015 and California at Los Angeles. “People who’ve gone through 50 pire. But Lithuanians have fought border and hard to defend, so hav- has circulated civil defense pam- “Steps have been taken since years of Soviet occupation, efforts hard to re-establish their indepen- ing our NATO partners’ boots on phlets advising citizens what to do the U.S. election to reassure NATO to rebuild the economy and all sub- dence and are committed to main- the ground here shows we’re not left in the event of a Russian invasion. members the U.S. position won’t sequent hardships will know chal- taining it. They’ve shown they’re on our own,” he said. Lithuanian Foreign Minister be changed. But we’re in an un- lenges and insecurities are part of willing to pay a price for freedom “As a Church, we’re follow- Linas Linkevicius told Britain’s BBC comfortable position for Moscow life,” he told CNS. “But NATO and — and they’re showing it again to- ing Pope Francis in encouraging Nov. 18 that there was a danger that geographically and fearful of no the EU have prevented war on Eu- day in the turnout of volunteers for prayers for peace. We’re also main- Russian President Vladimir Putin longer being seen as independent ropean soil, and there’s hope this military service,” said the Vilnius taining a community spirit and could seek to test NATO’s military nations,” he said. can be preserved. It’s what we’re archbishop. helping people seek truth when a preparedness before the January Catholics make up about 78 praying for, with the same faith in Although NATO has conducted lot of negative propaganda is being inauguration of Donald Trump, the percent of Lithuania’s 3 million in- God that’s helped us so much in our past exercises in Lithuania, Latvia, spread by Russian-language media new U.S. president. habitants, compared to about 20 history.” Estonia and Poland, in early 2017 and the internet.” In his interview, Archbishop percent in Latvia and less than 1 Latvia has barred Russian Ortho- it plans to send about 4,000 troops Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia Grusas said NATO’s European percent in Estonia. dox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and as a rotational deployment in those became independent from the So- member-states had long been “NATO has always been a defen- at least one prominent Orthodox countries, said a NATO official in viet Union in 1991. They joined the urged to meet their agreed share of sive entity for maintaining peace, priest from entering the country. n A15 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic Dec. 9-22, 2016

75th ANNIVERSARY DISPLACED Scripture FROM readings Friday, Dec. 9 FIGHTING Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19

Displaced Rakhine Saturday, Dec. 10 people who fled fighting eat their meal inside Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; a temporary shelter in Mt 17:9a, 10-13 late October in Sittwe, Myanmar. Fighting has Sunday, Dec. 11 intensified between the Third Sunday of Advent Myanmar military and Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 armed ethnic groups. (Nyunt Win, EPA | CNS) Monday, Dec. 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Zec 2:14-17; (Ps) Jdt 13:18bc, 19; Lk 1:26-38

Tuesday, Dec. 13 Is God at work or not? St. Lucy, virgin and martyr Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19, 23; Sunday, Dec. 11 their firstborn infant son slowly die; when a firm, frightened hearts are made fearless.” Mt 21:28-32 Third Sunday of Advent teenager is pushing her parents to the brink; The good news — if it is really any “good” Wednesday, Dec. 14 Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; when someone loses his or her job; when a at all — must be seen and touched, felt and Mt 11:2-11 loved one is activated for military heard in the concrete lives of peo- St. John of the Cross, priest and doctor of the duty to some dangerous part of ple. Yet, as the Letter to James re- Church My heart goes out to John the Baptist to- our world; when more people are minds us, we must be patient. Is 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 7:18b-23 day — lost, disheartened, plaintively inquir- needed to step forward to serve the As disciples of Jesus, we are ing from his prison cell — a very different ministries of our parishes, but the charged to take up Jesus’ ministry Thursday, Dec. 15 place from the banks of the Jordan River, movement is slow and frustrating. and mission, also in the most prac- Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Lk 7:24-30 where throngs of people were daily coming “Is God at work or not?” This is a tical, concrete of ways. So a potent out to him, making him and his mission the question we must all ask and face question seems to be, as we are Friday, Dec. 16 biggest celebrity in the region. The bravado many times in our lives, and like now two weeks out from Christmas: and bombast of his preaching of repentance John the Baptist, we need concrete Does anything we are getting ready Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 is now eclipsed by the crescendo of rejection. signs. Sunday to make happen and celebrate on My heart goes out to John the Baptist be- And Jesus apparently agrees by Word Christmas have anything to do with Saturday, Dec. 17 cause he asks the only question he can of boldly proclaiming: “the blind re- Father Jesus Christ and what his coming Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:3-4, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 this new, upstart prophet in town: “Are you gain their sight, the lame walk, the truly means, what he came to con- the one who is to come, or should we look for lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, Ben cretely do for a waiting and often Sunday, Dec. 18 another?” the dead are raised, and the poor Berinti impatient world? Fourth Sunday of Advent Put more bluntly, what I hear John ask- have the good news proclaimed to Is God at work or not? Our Scrip- ing is this more searing question: “Is God at them.” tures and the Eucharist in which we Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 work or not?” The prophet Isaiah tells us the same in his partake this Third Sunday of Advent leave us We don’t have to be in prison, as John was, prophetic chorus: “the desert and parched with a task — simple to state, but profoundly Monday, Dec. 19 to ask this troubling, bone-shaking question. land exult, rejoice and bloom; feeble hands challenging to carry out: “Go and tell what Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6b, 16-17; We ask it when a young couple is watching are strengthened, weak knees are made you see and hear.” n Lk 1:5-15

Tuesday, Dec. 20 Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Shifting our focus Wednesday, Dec. 21 Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Sunday, Dec. 18 I prayed he’d let the question pass, but when perous future. he did persist, To Joseph, the angel of the Lord offered Fourth Sunday of Advent Thursday, Dec. 22 Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; I blurted out the truth at last … ‘You were a vision of the coming Messiah, Emmanuel 1 Sm 1:24-28; (Ps) 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8; Lk 1:46-56 Mt 1:18-24 not on my list.’” God with us, and the strength to leave his We are now teetering at the edge of Christ- fears behind. Louise Teisberg has penned perhaps a mas, the feast of the Nativity, and I wonder Declaring his vision of mission and min- Friday, Dec. 23 sentimental, but I believe appropriately chal- who and what are on our lists and where is istry, a mission and ministry we also share, Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4bc-5ab, 8-10, 14; lenging, little poem as we allow the word of our focus? St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans offers a much Lk 1:57-66 God to penetrate us this Fourth Sunday of As we look to the two great figures in this less fearful focus, albeit one that calls for in- Advent. weekend’s Scripture, it seems both King Ahaz tense concentration, commitment and alert- Saturday, Dec. 24 “When Jesus called that Christmas week, I and Joseph, soon to be spouse of Mary, were ness: called to be an apostle, set apart for the 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; wasn’t at my best; focused on their fears rather than the good Gospel of God, and called to holiness. When Lk 1:67-79 And the house was much too cluttered to news they were about to receive. we are out of focus, God wants to shift our at- Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) vigil Mass entertain a guest. King Ahaz’s eyes were on the mighty, in- tention from our fears and distractions to the He seemed to notice everything, the cards vading Assyrians who posed an immediate saving acts that God has in store for us. Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, still unaddressed, threat to himself and all of Israel, ready to It’s not too late to respond to the clarion 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 The gifts piled high awaiting wraps, the carry them away to exile. call we heard proclaimed on the very first baking and the rest. Joseph’s eyes were on the devastating an- Sunday we began this soon-to-be-concluded Sunday, Dec. 25 His eyes fell on the evergreen and the pres- nouncement that Mary was pregnant and it Advent journey: Stay awake! Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass ents ’neath the tree, wasn’t his baby. He was focused on how to get Will we allow God to shift our focus in time during the day ‘It’s my birthday that you celebrate — what out of the mess quietly, without having Mary for Christmas, to make sure Christ and his Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, are you giving me?’ stoned to death. Church are on our lists? n 9-14 ‘What am I giving him?’ I thought … But God has a way of shifting our attention. ashamed, no words I found. To a troubled King Ahaz, God invited a respite Father Berinti, Missionaries of the Most Pre- So many costly things I’d bought, he looked from the pain of the past and the uncertainty cious Blood, is director of Catholic Campus at me and frowned. of the present by providing a vision of a pros- Ministry at the UCF in Orlando. Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic CLASSIFIEDS A16

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Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS B2 Advent Bible reflections: A people of patience Paul Senz commonly called “Gaudete Sun- for the rains to subside. We think other prophets, calling on the the Ascension, waiting for Jesus to Catholic News Service day.” Gaudete — rejoice! It might of Moses leading the Israelites people to wait patiently and trust come again. seem an odd thing that we are through the desert for 40 years, in the Lord. And here, in that great tradition It probably could go without called to rejoice in the midst of the waiting to reach the Promised We think of Jesus and his inces- of holy men and women, we wait saying that our culture today is anticipation. We have been wait- Land. sant reminders that his time “had patiently, for the advent of our largely one of instant gratification. ing so long, and we are not yet at We think of Jonah in the belly not yet come.” We think of the King. Gaudete — rejoice! n It seems that with every passing the end. Why rejoice? of the whale, waiting for three apostles and disciples of Jesus, week, there is a new fad or prod- We rejoice because the wait is days. We think of Jeremiah, waiting for who-knew-what after Senz is a freelance writer living in uct that promises faster results, almost at an end. We know that we Isaiah, Joel, Zechariah and the the Crucifixion and, following Oregon with his family. shorter waits, or more exciting are near the fulfillment of God’s features for those with short at- promise, that he is coming to save tention spans. his people from their sins. What In many ways, patience is no better reason to rejoice could longer considered a virtue — the there be? common perception is that pa- The second reading is from the tience should not even be neces- Letter of James, which exhorts us sary, because we should not have to be patient. “The coming of the to wait. Lord is at hand,” James tells us, In the liturgical life of Catho- so we must be patient, we must lics, waiting is a foregone conclu- make preparations, as does the sion. Advent is a time of waiting farmer who waits for the fruits of and preparation. Perhaps a more the earth. fitting word to describe this sea- In this passage, James also son would be “anticipation.” calls to mind our forebears. “The

There is so much that we are prophets who spoke in the name 10407-1209 eagerly anticipating in the weeks of the Lord” are exemplary models leading up to the celebration of of hardship and patience. the Nativity of the Lord. We await And this could not be truer: the coming of Jesus Christ, Em- If we look back at the stories re- manuel, God-with-us. We await counted in the Old and New Tes- Christmastime, with its family taments, what we hear is one over- celebrations, gift-giving and gen- arching story of God’s providence eral merrymaking. and steadfastness and countless And in this anticipation, we are examples of the need for his peo- called not simply to wait, but to be ple to wait patiently. patient. We think of Noah and his fam- The third Sunday of Advent is ily on the ark, waiting patiently 10576-1209 10582-1209 B3 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS Florida Catholic Dec. 9-22, 2016 Joy for imperfect Christians These deserts may assume the form DaviD Gibson Note how Pope Francis made But what will its joy feel like? of lifeless, damaged relationships Catholic News Service clear his conviction that joy can Think of the joy farmers feel af- at home or the loss of any sense of coexist with “great difficulty” in ter waiting patiently for a harvest life’s purpose. Joy of a special kind It is not mysterious at all that the life. A problem-free life does not and viewing “the precious fruit of is experienced when hard work, re- Church lodges an annual day of joy define “joy.” the earth” (Jas 5:7). If their joy is newed commitment and faith bring in the heart of Advent. The tone of He wrote, “The most beautiful not of the jumping-up-and-down, a desert back into bloom. this December day, called Gaudete and natural expressions of joy that gleeful kind, it nonetheless is real. True enough, however, any of Sunday, is set by the coming joyful I have seen in my life were in poor Joy also is experienced when these forms of joy could bring on days of Christmas, which the Ad- people who had little to hold on to.” “the blind regain their sight” and tears. But they will not be tears of vent season awaits. He turned attention as well to “the “the lame walk” (Mt 11:5), the Mass despair. But something is a little mysteri- real joy shown by others who, even readings suggest. This prompts Life typically feels more joyful ous about joy itself. The entire no- amid pressing professional obli- memories for me of what it feels when a sense of expectation per- tion of joy mystifies many. For joy is gations, were able to preserve, in like when, after thinking long and vades it. It is easier to relish life as difficult to define as the happi- detachment and simplicity, a heart hard about the right decision to when we look forward to some- ness it resembles. Am I joyful if I do full of faith.” make in a consequential matter, thing, whether a birth, a new not feel wonderfully alive and ex- It is lamentable, though, he said, my eyes suddenly open and I see home, a child’s return, a vacation citedly hopeful at every moment? that “sometimes we are tempted clearly the steps I should take. or a reunion that promises time to- Some judge themselves harshly to find excuses and complain, act- It makes me think, too, of the gether with friends or relatives we against an imaginary standard for ing as if we could only be happy if quiet sense of satisfaction felt when seldom see. joy, perhaps joy as they imagine it a thousand conditions were met.” This is what makes Advent Pope Francis is pictured with an a fearful, reluctant friend or family to exist in other people’s lives. Here The lives of some Christians, he Advent wreath in 2015. Pope member — possibly someone suf- unique. Advent looks ahead ex- they suspect that they do not mea- observed, “seem like Lent without Francis insisted on Gaudete fering the effects of an addiction pectantly. It points directly away sure up. Easter.” Sunday 2013 that Advent joy — takes the first steps into a more from despair and toward the joy Pope Francis gets this. He real- The road to joy is not paved by is “not a superficial joy.” It is rewarding lifestyle. that accompanies the Lord’s com- izes that “joy is not expressed the “narrowness and self-absorption,” the kind of joy that comes of Then there is the joy that, at least ing — not his coming into a perfect same way at all times in life, es- Pope Francis suggested. Neither is being able to reopen our eyes. for a while, displaces other worries world but into the actual world we pecially at moments of great dif- joy characterized by “naive opti- (MASSIMIlIAno MIglIorAto, when someone close to us recovers inhabit. ficulty.” mism.” CAtholIC PreSS Photo | CnS) from an energy-sapping illness. Pope Francis insisted on Gaud- In “The Joy of the Gospel” Instead, Christians are “chal- We rejoice as “feeble” hands regain ete Sunday 2013 that Advent joy is (“Evangelii Gaudium”), his 2013 lenged to discern … how wheat can iting image that makes us think strength and “weak” knees are “not a superficial joy.” It is the kind apostolic exhortation on evange- grow in the midst of weeds” and to we’ve missed out on joy? firmed-up (Is 35:3). of joy that comes of being able to lization, the pope said that “joy remain confident that the light of The Scripture readings for Finally, when considering what reopen our eyes, “to overcome adapts and changes, but it always the Holy Spirit “always radiates in Gaudete Sunday Masses in 2016 joy looks like in real people’s lives, sadness” and “to strike up a new endures, even as a flicker of light the midst of darkness.” could aid this rethinking. “The think how the spirit soars when a song.” n born of our personal certainty that, Is it time to rethink the illu- coming of the Lord is at hand,” they desert bursts into bloom and the when everything is said and done, sory image of joy that makes itself proclaim (Jas 5:8). A Christmas- “parched land” sings (Is 35:1). Gibson served on Catholic News we are infinitely loved.” known too frequently — a dispir- time of joy is visible on the horizon. There are deserts in many lives. Service’s editorial staff for 37 years. Surprised by new life at Advent

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Nova Road 1 p.m. (Spanish) 7:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., midnight 386-672-5272 12:15 p.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE CHRISTMAS DAY www.princeofpeaceormond.com 4 p.m. MASCOTTE 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., CHRISTMAS EVE NEW YEAR’S DAY KISSIMMEE 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 4 p.m. (children’s Mass), 7 p.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., ■ Santo Toribio noon-3 p.m., Christmas Day Dinner midnight 1 p.m. (Spanish) ■ St. Catherine of Siena Romo Mission NEW YEAR’S EVE CHRISTMAS DAY 2750 E. Osceola Parkway (A mission of Blessed Sacrament 4 p.m. 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. DEBARY 407-344-9607 in Clermont. All Masses NEW YEAR’S DAY NEW YEAR’S EVE www.stcatherineofsienacc.org celebrated in Spanish) 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 4 p.m. See ad on Page B5 1043 E. 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SERVICES ARE IN ENGLISH Holy Spirit DIOCESE OF ORLANDO UNLESS NOTED. Catholic Church 2399 Holder Road • Mims, FL 32754 321-269-2282 OVIEDO SANFORD WILDWOOD WINTER PARK (cont’d) ■ Most Precious Blood ■ All Souls ■ St. Vincent de Paul ■ Sts. Peter and Paul 113 Lockwood Blvd. Church: 3280 W. 1st St. (S.R. 46) 5323 E. County Road 462 5300 Old Howell Branch Road 407-365-3231 Historic chapel: 800 S. Oak Ave. www.sumtercatholic.org 407-657-6114 www.oviedocatholic.org www.allsoulssanford.org 352-330-0220 CHRISTMAS EVE Mass schedule VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE 407-322-3795 CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. (Spanish), Friday, Dec. 16 Dec. 12: 5 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 8 a.m. (daily), 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m., midnight 6:30 p.m. Christmas Concert HANDEL’S “MESSIAH” Church: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. CHRISTMAS DAY 8 p.m. (Spanish), midnight 10 a.m., noon Saturday, Dec. 17 FREE CONCERT CHRISTMAS DAY 6 p.m. Filipino Mass and Reception Dec. 16: 7 p.m. Historic chapel: 5 p.m. 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon Saturday, Dec. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY NEW YEAR’S EVE 4 p.m., 6 p.m., midnight (church), Historic chapel: 8 a.m., 2 p.m. (Latin 8 a.m. (daily), 4 p.m., 6 p.m. WINTER SPRINGS 4 p.m. Vigil Mass 10 p.m. Shepherd’s Mass Spanish Mass at midnight (UCF Mass) NEW YEAR’S DAY Catholic Campus Ministry) Church: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon ■ St. Stephen Sunday, Dec. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 575 Tuskawilla Road 10 a.m. Christmas Day Mass, ADVENT SERVICES Adoraton of Blessed Sacrament 10 a.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE High school Living Nativity: Dec. 16 11 a.m.-11 p.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE Church: 5 p.m. WINTER PARK and 17, 6 p.m. 5 p.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY Saturday, Dec. 31

RECONCILIATION 10516-1209 NEW YEAR’S DAY Historic chapel: 8 a.m., 2 p.m. (Latin ■ St. Margaret Mary 4 p.m. Vigil Mass 526 N. Park Ave. Penance service: Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) Mass) Sunday, Jan. 1 CHRISTMAS EVE SOLEMNITY OF THE Church: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., www.stmargaretmary.org 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 4 p.m. (children’s), 6 p.m., EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 407-647-3392 9 p.m. (music at 8:30 p.m.), Jan. 7: 5 p.m. RECONCILIATION midnight (music at 11:30 p.m.) Jan. 8: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Spanish), Penance service: Dec. 12, 7 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. SUMMERFIELD Confessions: Dec 12 and 17, 8:30 a.m., CHRISTMAS DAY 3:45 p.m.; Dec 21-23, 8:30 a.m., 7 p.m. 11 a.m. ■ St. Mark the Evangelist CHRISTMAS EVE NEW YEAR’S EVE PALM BAY 7081 S.E. Highway 42 4 p.m. (contemporary), 5 p.m. www.stmarkrcc.com 6 p.m. (children’s choir), 9 p.m., NEW YEAR’S DAY ■ Our Lady of Grace 352-347-9317 11 p.m. (choir and orchestra) 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 300 Malabar Road S.E. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS 321-725-3066 4 p.m., 9 p.m. 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. (harps, www. CHRISTMAS organ, cantors) ourladyofgracechurch. 8 a.m., 10 a.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE 5 p.m. 215 N. Orange Ave. com Downtown Orlando CHRISTMAS EVE NEW YEAR’S DAY 407-422-2005 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m., TITUSVILLE 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. www.stjamesorlando.org midnight CHRISTMAS DAY ■ St. Teresa Lessons & CaroLs of 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) 203 Ojibway Ave. advent and Christmas 321-268-3441 Friday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., a beautiful CHRISTMAS EVE candlelight service of music and ■ St. Joseph 4 p.m. (children’s), 6 p.m. (cantor), readings followed by a festive 5330 Babcock St. N.E. midnight (traditional choir) reception in the social hall 2750 E. Osceola Pkwy. • Kissimmee Florida 34743 321-727-1565 CHRISTMAS DAY reConCiLiation www.st.-joe.org 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (contemporary 407-344-9607 • Email: Stcatherineofsienacc.org Dec.19-23, 11:15 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE choir) Saturday, Dec. 24, 11 a.m. 4 p.m., 6 p.m., midnight NEW YEAR’S EVE CeLebration of euCharist Saturday, Dec. 24, 8 a.m. (daily Mass) CHRISTMAS 5 p.m. 8 a.m., 10 a.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY Christmas eve vigiL 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 4 p.m. (Families with small children) 6 p.m., 8 p.m. (Kreyole) midnight (w/ Bishop Noonan, music program begins at 11:15 p.m.) Father Jose Bautista, JCL, Pastor Christmas daY (sundaY) 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. (w/ Bishop Noonan), Mass Schedules 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. (Spanish), 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Dec. 24: Vigil of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, CeLebration of euCharist Vigil Mass with the Children 5 p.m. Bilingual, followed by a Christmas Play Saturday, Dec. 31, 8 a.m. (daily Mass) 6 p.m., Christmas Carols 10 p.m. Mass at Night 11 p.m. Trilingual soLemnitY of marY, mother of god Saturday, Dec. 31, 4 p.m. Vigil Mass Christmas Day Dec. 25: The Nativity of the Lord Mass at Dawn 6 a.m. Spanish, 8 a.m. Spanish, 10 a.m. English; 12 p.m. Bilingual Jan. 1, 2017, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 (Spanish/French) (No 6 p.m. Mass) a.m., 12:15 p.m. (Spanish), 5 p.m.

10517-1209 Christmas Octave Masses Dec. 26-30 6 p.m. Bilingual

Feast of the Holy Innocents Mass Dec. 28 6 p.m. Bilingual

The Holy Family Mass Dec. 30 6 p.m. Bilingual

Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Dec. 31 Vigil Masses 4 p.m. English; 6 p.m. Spanish

Jan 1: 8 a.m. Spanish; 10 a.m. English; 12 p.m. Spanish; 2 p.m. French

Haitian Independence Day Celebration: Jan 1 10502-1209 3 p.m., (No 6 p.m. Spanish Mass this day)

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BOCA RATON DELRAY BEACH FORT PIERCE CHRISTMAS PORT ST. LUCIE 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, ■ St. Joan of Arc ■ Emmanuel 2 p.m. (Latin extraordinary form), ■ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 370 S.W. Third St. 15700 Military Trail 4:30 p.m. (Vietnamese) 930 S.W. Tunis Ave. www.stjoan.org 561-496-2480 407 S. 33rd St. www.seascatholicparish.org 561-392-0007 RECONCILIATION stanastasiachurch.org NORTH PALM 772-336-0282 FEAST OF OUR LADY Confessions: Dec. 21-22, 9-9:30 a.m., 772-461-2233 CHRISTMAS EVE OF GUADALUPE 6-6:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE BEACH 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., midnight Monday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m. (overflow in the Parish Center), CHRISTMAS in Church (bilingual Mass), reception 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m. midnight (music begins at 11:30 p.m.) ■ St. Clare 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon 821 Prosperity Farms Road follows in the Parish Gazebo CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS ADVENT RITES OF 7:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., www.stclarechurch.net ■ St. Lucie 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon 425 S.W. Irving St. COMMUNAL PENANCE NEW YEAR’S EVE No 5 p.m. Mass 561-622-7477 Monday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. in Church 4 p.m., 5:30 a.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE RECONCILIATION www.stlucie.cc PARISH CHRISTMAS CONCERT NEW YEAR’S DAY 4 p.m. Confessions: Dec. 21-23, 4-5 p.m.; 772-878-1215 Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, NEW YEAR’S DAY Dec. 24, 11-noon CHRISTMAS EVE 7 p.m. in Church 6 p.m. 7:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m. (in church and parish center), CHRISTMAS EVE 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m., midnight 6 p.m. (children’s), 8 p.m. (Spanish), 4:30 p.m. (three sites), CHRISTMAS 11:30 p.m. (carol service of light), 6:30 p.m. (Spanish, in Church), ■ St. Vincent Ferrer 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m midnight 8:30 p.m., midnight 840 George Bush Blvd. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS www.stvincentferrer.com JUPITER ■ St. Paul of the Cross 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 561-276-6892 Located on Singer Island (bilingual) 12:15 p.m., No 5 p.m. Mass SACRAMENT OF PENANCE ■ St. Peter 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive 1701 Indian Creek Parkway www.paulcross.org ■ St. Jude Advent Penance Service: Dec. 21, 7 p.m., recommended opportunity for 561-575-0837 561-626-1873 RIVIERA BEACH 21689 Toledo Road individual confessions RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION www.stjudeboca.org Confessions: Dec. 17, after 8:30 a.m. Confessions: Dec. 14, 9 a.m. Confessions: Dec. 17, 22-24, ■ St. Francis of Assisi 561-392-8172 Mass, 2:30 p.m. Penance Service: Dec. 14, 4 p.m., 8:30-9 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 200 W. 20th St. CHRISTMAS EVE 5 p.m., 8 p.m., midnight CHRISTMAS EVE 5 p.m. (children’s pageant), www.stfrancisofassisi1948.org 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. (Children’s), 9 p.m. CHRISTMAS 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. (Life Teen), 8 p.m. (music at 7:30 p.m.), 561-842-2482 CHRISTMAS 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 8:30 p.m. (Spanish), midnight 11 p.m. (concert at 10:30 p.m.) CHRISTMAS EVE 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) (carols begin at 11:30 p.m.) CHRISTMAS 4 p.m. (with Bishop Gerald M. No afternoon Mass NEW YEAR’S EVE CHRISTMAS 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Barbarito) NEW YEAR’S EVE 5 p.m. 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m , CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, PALM BEACH 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. (Spanish). 5:30 p.m. GARDENS STUART LANTANA BOYNTON BEACH ■ Cathedral of St. Ignatius ■ St. Joseph ■ Holy Spirit Loyola 1200 S.E. 10th St. ■ St. Mark 1000 Lantana Road 9999 N. Military Trail www.sjcflorida.org 643 St. Mark Place www. www.cathedralpb.com 772-287-2727 www.stmarkboynton.com holyspiritlantana. 561-622-2565 CHRISTMAS EVE 561-734-9330 com RECONCILIATION 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. (Spanish), CHRISTMAS EVE 561-585-5970 Penance service: Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m. 10 p.m. (carol service), 10:30 p.m. Confessions: Dec. 16, 19, 9-9:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 5:45 p.m. (Children’s), CHRISTMAS EVE 7:30 p.m. (Spanish), 10 p.m. (Choir) BISHOP’S TELEVISED MASS TAPING 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 9 a.m. (daily Mass), Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS 4 p.m. (vigil), 9:15 p.m. (Christmas CHRISTMAS EVE 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon caroling), 10 p.m., midnight (Polish) 4 p.m. (Nativity pageant), 6:15 p.m. (youth music ministry), 8 p.m. WEST PALM BEACH (Spanish), midnight (Mass with Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito presiding) ■ Holy Name of Jesus CHRISTMAS 345 S. Military Trail 7:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., www.myhnj.org Celebrate the 12:30 p.m. 561-683-3555 NEW YEAR’S EVE 5:30 p.m., 8 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE Traditional Latin Mass 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m. (Spanish), NEW YEAR’S DAY 11 p.m. (prelude music), midnight 9 a.m. CHRISTMAS DAY ST. PATRICK ■ St. Patrick 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, CATHOLIc CHURCH 13591 Prosperity Farms Road 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) 13591 Prosperity Farms Road www.stpatrickchurch.org ■ Mary Immaculate Palm Beach Gardens. 561-626-8626 See ad, this page 390 Sequoia Drive S. 561-626-8626 www.miwpb.com www.stpatrickchurch.org 561-686-8128 PARISH CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday, Dec. 11, 5 p.m. PALM SPRINGS CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m. (English in church), COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. ■ St. Luke 4 p.m.,(French in chapel), CHRISTMAS EVE 2892 S. Congress Ave. 10 p.m. (Polish), midnight 4 p.m., Christmas Vigil Mass; 7 p.m., Every Sunday at 2 p.m. CHRISTMAS Family Mass (with Children’s Pageant); www.stlukeparish.com 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. 561-965-8980 9:30 p.m., pre-Mass Concert and Holy Spirit Catholic Church NEW YEAR’S EVE Carols; 10 p.m., Midnight Mass CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m. CHRISTMAS DAY 4:30 p.m, 6:30 p.m. (Spanish), 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 1000 Lantana Road, Lantana, FL 33462 NEW YEAR’S DAY midnight 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

SOLEMNITY - MARY, MOTHER OF GOD 10540-1209 CHRISTMAS Saturday, Dec. 31, 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. For more information: pblatinmass.com 10577-1209 7:30 a.m.; 9 a.m. (family), 11 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 1, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Solemn Mass of the Day (English/ Latin); 1 p.m. (Spanish) Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS B8 10424-1209 10364-1209

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ARCADIA BRADENTON CLEWISTON (cont’d) FORT MYERS (cont’d) IMMOKALEE ■ St. Paul ■ Sacred Heart ■ St. Margaret ■ St. Columbkille ■ Our Lady of Guadalupe 1208 E. Oak St. 1220 15th St. W. 208 N. Deane Duff Ave. 12171 Iona Road 219 S. 9th St. 863-494-2611 mysacredheart.com 863-983-8585 www.stcolumbkille.com 239-657-2666 CHRISTMAS EVE 941-748-2221 CHRISTMAS EVE 239-489-3973 CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m. 10 p.m., midnight (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE 8:30 p.m. (Spanish), 10:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 7 p.m. (Spanish), 10 p.m. (Creole) CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish), 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) CHRISTMAS 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m. (Spanish), 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. 12:15 p.m. (Spanish), 3 p.m. (Creole), 7 p.m. (Spanish) AVE MARIA ■ Ss. Peter and Paul ENGLEWOOD ■ St. Francis Xavier 2850 75th St. W. 2157 Cleveland Ave. ■ Ave Maria Oratory www.sspeterandpaul.org ■ St. Raphael www.stfrancisfm.org LABELLE 4955 Seton Way 941-795-1228 770 Kilbourne Ave. 239-334-2161 www.avemariaqp.org www.StRaphEng.org ■ Holy Martyrs CHRISTMAS EVE 941-474-9595 CHRISTMAS EVE 4290 Crescent Ave. S.W. 239-261-5555 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m. 4 p.m., 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE 863-675-0030 CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 5 p.m., midnight 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 10:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 6:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:15 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS p.m., 2 p.m. (Polish), 4 p.m. (Haitian) 5 p.m. (Spanish) 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. ■ St. Joseph 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 3100 26th St. W. ■ St. John XXIII ■ Our Lady Queen www.sjcfl.org EVERGLADES CITY 13060 Palomino Lane of Heaven AVON PARK 941-756-3732 www.johnxxiii.net 355 S. Bridge St. 239-561-2245 863-675-0030 ■ Our Lady of Grace CHRISTMAS EVE ■ Holy Family 595 E. Main St. 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 10:30 p.m. 200 Datura Ave. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE www.ologap.org CHRISTMAS 239-394-5181 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) 11 p.m. (Vietnamese) CHRISTMAS 863-453-4757 9 a.m., 11 a.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS 9 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) 7:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. CHRISTMAS BUCKHEAD RIDGE 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. FORT MYERS ■ St. Vincent de Paul LAKE PLACID ■ St. Theresa of the 13031 Palm Beach Blvd. Child Jesus ■ Jesus the Worker 239-693-0818 ■ St. James 881 Nuna Ave. 3380 Placid View Drive BOCA GRANDE 1027 Chobee Loop CHRISTMAS EVE 863-946-0696 239-693-5333 7 p.m. 863-465-3215 ■ Our Lady of Mercy (ALL MASSES IN SPANISH) CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 240 Park Ave. CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 5:30 p.m., 9 p.m. 941-964-2254 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 10 a.m. CHRISTMAS 8 a.m., 10 a.m. 9 a.m., noon FORT MYERS 5 p.m., 10 p.m. ■ Santiago Apostol Mission CHRISTMAS BEACH 685 County Road 621 E. 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. CAPE CORAL ■ San Jose 10750 Gladiolus Drive 863-385-0049 239-639-5333 ■ Ascension ■ St. Andrew 6025 Estero Blvd. CHRISTMAS EVE BOKEELIA 2628 Del Prado Blvd. S. CHRISTMAS EVE 239-463-6754 7 p.m. (Spanish) www.standrewrcc.org 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE ■ Our Lady of the 239-574-4545 10 a.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS 7 p.m., 9 p.m. noon Miraculous Medal CHRISTMAS EVE 12175 Stringfellow Road CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m. LAKEWOOD RANCH 239-283-0456 8 p.m. (Spanish), 11 p.m. ■ Our Lady of Light CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS 19680 Cypress View Drive ■ Our Lady of the Angels 4:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, www.ourladyoflight.com GROVE CITY 12905 State Road 70 E. 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS 239-267-7088 www.olangelscc.org 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 4 p.m. (Spanish) ■ St. Francis of Assisi ■ St. Katharine Drexel CHRISTMAS EVE 5265 Placida Road 941-752-6770 1922 S.W. 20th Ave. 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. www.sfoachurch.com CHRISTMAS EVE BONITA SPRINGS saintkatharinedrexelparish.org CHRISTMAS 941-697-4899 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. 239-283-9501 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 9 a.m., 11 a.m. ■ St. Leo CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m. 28290 Beaumont Road 4 p.m., 6 p.m., midnight ■ Resurrection of Our Lord www.stleocatholicchurch.org CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 8121 Cypress Lake Drive 8 a.m., 10 a.m. 239-992-0901 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon www.ResurrectionCh.org LEHIGH ACRES CHRISTMAS EVE 239-481-7172 ■ St. Raphael 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 10 p.m. HOLMES BEACH CLEWISTON CHRISTMAS EVE 2514 Lee Blvd. CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. 239-369-1831 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., CHRISTMAS ■ St. Bernard 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) ■ Santa Rosa de Lima 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 248 S. Harbor Drive CHRISTMAS EVE 835 N. Mayoral St. 12:30 p.m. (Latin) http://www.stbernardcc.com/ 5 p.m., 10 p.m. Montura Ranch Estates 941-778-4769 CHRISTMAS BOWLING GREEN 863-983-8585 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 4 p.m. (Spanish) ■ St. Cecilia CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE 5632 Sunrise Drive 4 p.m., 10 p.m. ■ Holy Child 7 p.m. (Spanish) www.saintcecilias.org 4315 Chester Ave. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 239-936-3635 863-773-4089 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 8 a.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. 7 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Dec. 9-22, 2016 Florida Catholic ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS B10

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LONGBOAT KEY NAPLES (cont’d) PALMETTO SANIBEL SARASOTA (cont’d) ■ St. Mary, Star of the Sea ■ St. John the Evangelist ■ Holy Cross ■ St. Isabel ■ St. Patrick 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive 625 111th Ave. N. 505 26th St. W. 3559 Sanibel Captiva Road 7900 Bee Ridge Road 941-383-1255 www.saintjohntheevangelist.com 941-729-3891 www.saintisabel.com www.churchofstpatrick.org 239-566-8740 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE 239-472-2763 941-378-1703 4 p.m., 9 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 9 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS 5 p.m., 10 p.m. 4:15 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m. 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. MARCO ISLAND ■ St. Peter the Apostle PARRISH ■ St. Thomas More 5130 Rattlesnake SARASOTA 2506 Gulf Gate Drive ■ San Marco Hammock Road ■ St. Frances www.sttmore.org 851 San Marco Road stpeterchurch.naples.net Xavier Cabrini ■ Christ the King 941-923-1691 www.sanmarcochurch.com 239-774-3337 1900 Meadowood St. 12001 69th St. E. CHRISTMAS EVE 239-394-5181 CHRISTMAS EVE www.stfrancesxcabrini.org www.Christthekingsarasota.org 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 10 p.m. 941-924-2777 CHRISTMAS EVE 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 941-776-9097 CHRISTMAS 3:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m., midnight 9 p.m. (Creole), midnight (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE (ALL MASSES IN LATIN) 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., midnight CHRISTMAS EVE 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, CHRISTMAS midnight 2 p.m. (Spanish), 3:30 p.m. (Creole) 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon CHRISTMAS SEBRING 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. MOORE HAVEN ■ St. William ■ St. Catherine 750 Seagate Drive PORT CHARLOTTE ■ Incarnation 820 Hickory St. ■ St. Joseph the Worker www.stwilliam.org 2901 Bee Ridge Road www.stcathe.com 1800 N. U.S. Highway 27 239-261-4883 ■ San Antonio www.incarnationchurch.org 863-385-0049 863-946-0696 941-921-6631 CHRISTMAS EVE 24445 Rampart Blvd. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE 2:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., www.sanantoniocatholicchurch. CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 9 p.m. 10 p.m. 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) com 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m., 10 p.m. (Polish) CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 941-624-3799 CHRISTMAS 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 8 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 3:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., midnight NOCATEE CHRISTMAS ■ Our Lady Queen VENICE NAPLES 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. of Martyrs ■ Capilla Católica de 6600 Pennsylvania Ave. ■ Epiphany Cathedral ■ St. Agnes San Juan Diego ■ St. Charles Borromeo 941-755-1826 350 Tampa Ave. W. 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road 2500 Easy St. www.epiphanycathedral.org 5247 S.W. Highway 17 CHRISTMAS EVE www.stagnesnaples.org www.stcharlespc.org 941-484-3505 239-592-1949 863-494-2611 3 p.m., 5 p.m., midnight 941-625-4754 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m. (Polish), 6 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 4 p.m., 7 p.m., midnight 4 p.m., 6 p.m., midnight midnight CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS ■ St. Jude CHRISTMAS 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. (Latin), 9 a.m., NORTH FORT 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 3930 17th St. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish), 5 p.m. 1 p.m. (French Creole) www.stjudesarasota.com MYERS 941-955-3934 ■ Our Lady of Lourdes ■ St. Ann ■ St. Maximilian Kolbe 1301 Center Road 985 Third St. S. ■ St. Therese 1441 Spear St. CHRISTMAS EVE www.ollvenice.org 20155 N. Tamiami Trail 4:30 p.m., 11 p.m. (Spanish) www.naplesstann.com Stmaxcatholic.org 941-497-2931 239-262-4256 239-567-2315 CHRISTMAS 941-743-6877 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. (Spanish), CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE 10:30 a.m., noon (Spanish), 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. 4 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m. 4:30 p.m., 4:35 p.m., 6:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS (Spanish) ■ St. Martha 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. CHRISTMAS 200 N. Orange Ave. 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 9:35 p.m., www.stmartha.org ■ St. Elizabeth Seton NORTH PORT 11:30 a.m. 941-366-4210 WAUCHULA 5225 Golden Gate Parkway www.saintelizabethseton.org ■ San Pedro CHRISTMAS EVE ■ St. Michael 239-455-3900 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 9 p.m. (Vietnamese), 408 Heard Bridge Road 14380 Tamiami Trail PUNTA GORDA 10 p.m., midnight 863-773-4089 CHRISTMAS EVE www.sanpedrocc.org CHRISTMAS 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 941-426-2500 ■ Sacred Heart 7:30 a.m., 8 a.m. (Spanish), 9 a.m., CHRISTMAS EVE 9 p.m. (Spanish) 211 W. Charlotte Ave. 10:30 a.m., noon, 5 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE www.sacredheartfl.org CHRISTMAS 5:30 p.m., midnight noon (Vietnamese), 5:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 941-639-3957 CHRISTMAS 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (Spanish), 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE ■ St. Michael the Archangel 1 p.m. (Creole) ■ St. Finbarr 4 p.m., 10 p.m. 5394 Midnight Pass Road 13520 Tamiami Trail E. CHRISTMAS 941-349-4174 www.stfinbarr.org OSPREY 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS 239-417-2084 CHRISTMAS EVE ■ Our Lady of 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m. ■ San Alfonso CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS 3027 Schoolhouse Road 4:30 p.m. Mount Carmel 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 863-773-4089 CHRISTMAS 425 S. Tamiami Trail 8 a.m. (Spanish), 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. www.olmc-osprey.org CHRISTMAS 941-966-0807 10 a.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. B11 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS Florida Catholic Dec. 9-22, 2016

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Visit from Santa 10412-1209 Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery is located exactly 1 mile west of State Road 7 (US 441) and 3 miles west of the Florida Turnpike at 10941 Southern Boulevard, in Royal Palm Beach. For additional information, please feel free to contact us at 561-793-0711 or [email protected].