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During the annual Chrism Mass, Bishop Frank J. Dewane is joined at the altar by about 150 priests of At right, Sonia Kenney, a parishioner of St. John of the Diocese of Venice March 31 at Epiphany Cathedral the Cross in Vero Beach, displays a relic of St. Faustina, in Venice. (BOB REDDY | FC) which is enlarged above. Kenney is an advocate of the Divine Mercy devotion and helped with the canonization cause of St. Faustina. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Deacon John Rumplasch of St. Mark of the Evangelist Chrism Mass a Parish in Summerfield carries the oil of the sick to the altar during the Chrism Mass April 1. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) Devotional for ‘celebration of Chrism Mass Divine Mercy unity’

unites priests begins More than 1,000 of the faithful gathered for the annual Chrism Mass March 31 at Epiphany Ca- and bishop Divine Mercy Sunday is April 12, and as it ap- thedral in Venice. The approximately 150 priests proaches, one woman here reflects back to April present joined together in renewing their priestly 30, 2000, when she attended the Rome canon- promises which they made at the time of their or- At the start of the Chrism Mass, Bishop John ization of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska with her dination. This celebration marks the institution of Noonan joked that it had been a long time since he family through the invitation of Father Seraphim the priesthood by Christ and is an expression of had seen so many priests at church. In fact, nearly Michalenko, who served as vice-postulator for unity of the priests with their shepherd, the bish- 200 priests of the Diocese of Orlando were seated the canonization cause of St. Faustina. Kenney op of the diocese. at St. James Cathedral the evening of April 1. For and her sister, Dr. Darline Kulhan, aided Father During the Chrism Mass, Bishop Frank J. De- 15 minutes they processed into the church two by Michalenko in verifying medical evidence needed wane also blessed the holy oils to be used in two, stopping at the altar to genuflect before tak- to help prove the miraculous cure of Father Ron parishes for the sacramental life of the Church ing their seats. Pytel of Baltimore. throughout the coming year. Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for more Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. on this story. on this story.

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Bishop John Noonan, Diocese of Orlando April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2 Chrism Mass unites priests, bishop

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ORLANDO | At the start of the Chrism Mass, Bishop John Noonan joked that it had been a long time since he had seen so many priests at church. In fact, nearly 200 priests of the Diocese of Orlando were seated at St. James Cathedral the evening of April 1. For 15 minutes they pro- cessed into the church two by two, stopping at the altar to genuflect before taking their seats. Also in the congregation were more than 1,000 of Christ’s faithful including parishioners, religious sisters, deacons and seminarians. So many people participated that Father Kenny Aquino, parochial administrator at Our Lady of the the church was standing-room- Lakes Parish in Deltona, takes a photo of his fellow jubliarians before only with the overflow chapel also the start of the Chrism Mass. Father Aquino is celebrating 25 years filled to capacity. St. Clare Parish, as a priest. (MARJORIE DURANTE | FC) Deltona, brought two busloads of parishioners to the Chrism Mass Priests from and St. Timothy Parish, Lady Lake, the Diocese and St. Jude Parish, Ocala, each of Orlando brought one busload. concelebrate What brought so many people to the Chrism Mass with this annual Chrism Mass celebrat- Bishop ed during the holiest week of the Noonan at Church year? The chance to witness St. James the blessing of the sacred oils — sa- Cathedral. cred chrism, the oil of the sick and the oil of catechumen — that will be used for sacramental purposes at parishes and the diocese through- out the year and to celebrate, pray Deacon John Rumplasch of St. Mark of the Evangelist Parish in for and honor the priests who serve Summerfield carries the oil of the sick to the altar during the Chrism them. Mass April 1. (PHOTOS BY LINDA CALDWELL | FC) The Mass was also live-streamed so others who could not travel to the cites the Chrism Mass as “one of the our priests. We are so blessed to constantly to improve and to grow are one that truly makes the gift of cathedral could see these ancient principal expressions of the fullness have so many wonderful priests, so in communion, in holiness, in wis- priesthood so powerful and so im- rituals that still have such signifi- of the unity of bishops’ priesthood many dedicated priests, so many dom in order to carry out God’s mis- portant in our lives. cance to the Catholic faith. and signifies the close unity of the priests who wish to give their lives sion.” “God’s love never ends,” he Traditionally, the Chrism Mass priests with him.” In addition, 11 in service in the Lord’s name.” Bishop Noonan reminded the continued. “It is poured into our is noted by two poignant moments priests celebrating 25-, 50- and 60- In his homily, Bishop Noonan priests that the priesthood of Jesus hearts to bear all things, to believe — the blessing of the oils and the year anniversaries were honored. said priesthood is a very special Christ is a priesthood for all. all things, to hope all things and priests’ renewal of their commit- “Tonight, you the people, we gift. “Some call the priesthood a “We are blessed with our priest- to endure all things because the ment to serve Christ and his Church come to celebrate a day of priest- covenant of love because God loves hood,” he said. “We have up to 14 Spirit of the Lord is upon you and as they profess the promises they hood,” Bishop Noonan said. “We his priests so much that priests are different nationalities (of priests in he has anointed you to bring glad made at their ordinations to the come to give thanks for our priests obliged to repay God for his spe- the diocese). We are so grateful for tidings.” n priesthood. The Roman Missal and we come especially to pray for cial love for them. Priests are called each and every one. It is because we The use of the oils of the catchumens, the sick and sacred chrism LINDA CALDWELL For example, David was anointed to Most people are anointed with Oil of the catchumen: When and they should pray over him of the Florida Catholic staff be king. the chrism oil twice in their lives adults are preparing for Baptism, and anoint (him) with oil in the The word “anoint” means to liter- — at Baptism and during the Sacra- there is often a rite of anointing name of the Lord and the prayer ORLANDO | During the cel- ally smear or rub with oil, typically ment of Confirmation, when they that occurs. The anointing with of faith will save the sick person, ebration of the Chrism Mass, the as part of a religious ceremony and are sealed with the gift of the Holy oil symbolizes their need for and the Lord will raise him up. bishop blesses the oils of the cat- represents an outpouring of the Spirit. The sacred chrism is also God’s help and strength so they If he has committed any sins, he echumens, the sick and sacred Holy Spirit. In Isaiah, Chapter 61, used during the Rite of Ordination will take the step of professing will be forgiven” (Jas 5:14-15). chrism. The three oils are then it says: “The spirit of the Lord God to the Priesthood, as the bishop their faith and will hold it dear Croteau said the oil of the sick distributed to the parishes of the is upon me, because the Lord has anoints the priest’s hands, and is throughout their lives. is seen as an ointment, a means of diocese and are used during sac- anointed me.” also used in the blessing of an altar “It is seen as a means of comfort. “While the symbolism ramental celebrations throughout Below is an overview of each of and the walls of a church when a strengthening catechumens as indicates a catalyst of healing of the year. the oils blessed at the Chrism Mass new worship space is dedicated. they deal with the issues that the physical wound, the Sacra- Bruce Croteau, director of the and their sacramental significance “The significance of anointing confront them in their lives — ment is much more of a spiritual diocesan Orlando Office of Liturgy, to the Catholic faith. the altar represents the significance sin, temptation, etc. — and be- healing. Your sins are forgiven in said the use of oil stems from the Chrism oil: Of the oils, the of Christ,” Croteau said. “The altar is come more like Christ,” he said. the anointing of the sick,” he said. earliest traditions of the Catholic chrism oil is unique in that it is con- a symbol of Christ in our midst, not Oil of the sick: This oil is Oil that is not used during the faith. In the Old Testament, the use secrated as sacred. It is mixed with a just a place where Christ is made used during the Sacrament of year before the next Chrism Mass of olive oil is referenced in cooking, special perfume, generally balsam, present in the Eucharist, but in and the Anointing of the Sick. Its is either buried or burned. Cro- as a healing agent, and in the offer- and is breathed upon by the bishop. of itself, as it is consecrated. We also scriptural basis lies within the teau said many parishes soak up ing of sacrifices. Croteau said it is The word “chrism” comes from the anoint the walls of the church. It a First Letter of James: “Is anyone the extra oil with cotton or gauze also important to note that oil was root word for Christ, which means, way of saying that holy things are among you sick? He should sum- and burn it during the Easter Vig- used for setting an individual apart. “the anointed one of God.” done here.” mon the presbyters of the church, il celebration. n 3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 10-23, 2015 April 12 is a day to focus on God’s mercy LINDA CALDWELL HOLY YEAR OF MERCY of the Florida Catholic staff Pope Francis has convoked a Holy According to the Vatican, a holy Year of Mercy, an extraordinary jubilee year or jubilee is a great religious ORLANDO | This year, Catho- year dedicated to Divine Mercy. He event. Holy years feature special cel- lics worldwide will celebrate Divine made the announcement March 13 ebrations and pilgrimages, strong calls Mercy Sunday on April 12. during a Lenten penitential service in for conversion and repentance, and of- Bishop John Noonan said Divine St. Peter’s Basilica. (See story Page 12) fer special opportunities to experience Mercy Sunday is a beautiful time The Holy Year of Mercy will begin God’s grace through the Sacraments, in the Church. He urges Catholics Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate especially the Sacrament of Penance. to remember the words spoken by Conception, and will close Nov. 20, Traditionally, popes proclaim a holy Pope Francis shortly after his elec- 2016, the feast of Christ the King. year every 25 years. Extraordinary holy tion to the papacy. A reporter asked, During this time, the pope urges the years, like the Holy Year of Mercy, are “Who are you?” Pope Francis re- faithful to live this year in the light of less frequent, but offer the same op- plied, “I am Jorge Mario Bergoglio.” the Lord’s words: “Be merciful, just as portunities for spiritual growth. “But who are you?” implored the re- your Father is merciful” (Lk 6:36). porter, to which Pope Francis said, “I am a sinner who has experienced the mercy of God.” CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY “To experience the mercy of God is very important to all of us,” How to pray the chaplet Using the rosary, on each “Our Bishop Noonan said. “Sometimes of Divine Mercy Father” bead of the rosary pray: Eternal Father, I offer you the body and mercy is an empty word, but when Optional opening prayers: you experience mercy, you know blood, soul and divinity of your dearly You expired, Jesus, but the source Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in the power of God’s healing in your of life gushed forth for souls, and life.” atonement for our sins and those of the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. The faithful of the diocese are en- the whole world. O Fount of Life, On each of the 10 “Hail Mary” couraged to celebrate Divine Mercy Polish Sister St. Faustina Kowalska is depicted with an image of Jesus unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop beads pray: For the sake of his sorrow- Sunday. Parishes throughout the Christ the Divine Mercy. (Nancy Wiechec | CNS) the whole world and empty yourself ful Passion, have mercy on us and on Diocese of Orlando will recognize out upon us. the whole world. this blessed day with special devo- know about God’s mercy and love. mercy to others will receive a “ple- O blood and water, which gushed Concluding prayer: Holy God, tions and prayer services. Contact Her writings were recorded in a nary indulgence,” a gift of divine forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, your parish for services near you. 600-page diary, “Diary of St. Maria mercy from God, removing the ef- fountain of mercy for us, I trust in you! have mercy on us and on the whole This observance of the Church Faustina Kowalska,” which is now fects of confessed, forgiven sins. (Repeat three times.) world. (Repeat three times.) stems from Sister Maria Faustina sold around the world. In 2000, Pope John Paul II canon- Our Father, Hail Mary and the Kowalska, a poor Polish sister of According to Church teachings, ized Sister Kowalska and designat- Apostles’ Creed Source: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. the Congregation of Sisters of Our those who participate in feast cel- ed that Divine Mercy Sunday would Lady of Mercy. In the 1930s, Jesus ebrations, go to confession within be celebrated on the Second Sun- appeared before Sister Kowalska 20 days of the feast, receive holy day of Easter. She was the first saint tional Shrine of the Divine Mercy remains are entombed. Pope John and commanded her to write down Communion on the feast day, pray of the third millennium. Two years in Lagiewniki, a suburb of Kra- Paul II worked near the present-day everything he wanted his people to for the pope’s intentions and extend later, he consecrated the Interna- kow, Poland, where St. Faustina’s shrine as a young man. n ‘Joy of My Vocation’ personal reflection ‘The Holy Spirit will guide you’ In celebration of the Year for I went to Catholic school where FYI Consecrated Life, we begin a the sisters taught. I was in sixth Name: Sister M. Theodozia series of articles told by religious grade when I heard my first call. Af- Fortunata Namuddu sisters and religious order priests ter high school, I joined the Sisters Age: 60 of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and brothers, who will share the Place of Birth: Kisubi, Uganda joy of their vocation. Sisters of Reparatrix. After I professed my first the Immaculate Heart of Mary vows, I was assigned to a hospital to Date of Professed Vows: January 4, 1989 Reparatrix M. Theodozia Fortunata be an assistant in the pharmacy. I Namuddu, from Blessed Trinity continued to study and eventually Sisters of the Immaculate Parish in Ocala, shares her story. graduated as a registered nurse. I Heart of Mary Reparatrix then worked as a health care coor- (IHMR): In love we restore God’s glory in the world through prayer Sister M. Theodozia dinator and also studied midwifery. and work, in union with the Im- I was busy. Fortunata Namuddu, maculate Heart of Mary Reparatrix, Sisters of the Immaculate I was working when the Mother in order that people know, love and Heart of Mary Reparatrix Superior came to me and said they remain in Jesus the Eucharist. We Special to the Florida Catholic need missionaries overseas and I respond creatively and effectively to needed to go. I asked, “Where and the needs of the people in the world I am from Uganda. Two of my for how many years?” That was Sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Reparatrix Theodozia and the inner life of the members of aunts were sisters. A maternal aunt the question. She said the mission Fortunata Namuddu chats with Maggie, a kindergartner at Blessed the Institute. was a sister of the Immaculate Heart was in Florida, the contract was for Trinity Catholic School in Ocala. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) of Mary Reparatrix, and a paternal three years and we would see after aunt was in another congregation. that. wherever my congregation puts me, That stuck in my mind. Even the elderly in the adult day care at I enjoyed seeing them when they It has been 14 years. We all came God wanted me to be there. I was now, if they say to move, I will go. So Blessed Trinity. were visiting us. Pre-Vatican II they in August 2000. (Editor’s note: Sister at a retreat and there was a priest I enjoy wherever they put me. I en- It was a challenge to come into were not allowed to come and visit Namuddu was also joined in this who said, “Whenever they move joy nursing, of course. I enjoy taking a country where I didn’t know how us, but when the Second Vatican mission by Sisters Concepta Najj- you from one place and put you in care of the sick. And now I am work- I would do. What I have found is Council opened up, they started to emba and Juliet Nakalema of the another place, your time here with ing in Ocala at Blessed Trinity Cath- if you place everything in God’s come and visit us. I said I wanted to same order.) blessings is done. Even if you stay olic School, taking care of the kids. I hands, the Holy Spirit will guide join them. For me, I know in my heart, here, you will be dry.” enjoy their stories. I also work with you. n April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4 Immigration information sessions are geared for families Marjorie Durante in the United States when the ex- Special to the Florida Catholic ecutive action was announced on Florida November 20, 2014, and was already ORLANDO | “We need to keep in the country since January of 2010. Catholic working to prevent families from Catholic Charities experts recom- DIOCESE OF ORLANDO being divided,” said Noemi Guz- mend gathering receipts, bills, or Vol. 76, No. 11 man, program manager of Im- any type of documentation that in- migration and Refugee Services cludes the name and date. 50 East Robinson St. of Catholic Charities of Central DACA was established in 2012 P.O. Box 1800 Orlando, FL 32802-1800 Florida, during the immigration in- and benefits people who came to 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 formation session at St. John Vian- the United States as children if they ney Parish March 22. The session comply with specific guidelines. PUBLISHER was part of a joint effort of Catholic The executive order intended to Bishop John Noonan Charities of Central Florida and the extend benefits to others who have Hispanic Ministry of the Diocese of not yet applied. DAPA benefits par- DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Teresa Lantigua Peterson Orlando. ents whose children are legal per- [email protected] “These sessions are important manent residents or citizens of the as we want to make sure our com- United States. WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER munity has reliable information re- Lorena Tovar, left, from Hope CommUnity Center shares information “Catholic Charities is doing a Linda Caldwell garding immigration efforts,” said about the center’s services at the immigration information session, great job giving people the correct [email protected] Tomas Evans, director of Hispanic a joint effort of Catholic Charities of Central Florida and Hispanic information so they do not become 407-246-4924 Ministry for the diocese. Ministry of the diocese. The event was held March 22 at St. John victims of fraud,” said Father Gon- To submit a request for news coverage Many families had the opportu- Vianney Parish in Orlando. (MarJOrie DUranTe | FC) zalez. “Sometimes people want to in the Diocese of Orlando, email news@ nity to ask questions one-on-one take advantage of others and make orlandodiocese.org. to Catholic Charities immigration was signed in November 2014. The still encouraging individuals to get promises that are not real. These • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: staff during the session. “This is a order proposed an expansion to ready; to start gathering documents families work really hard to sustain Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, tremendous opportunity for the DACA (Deferred Action for Child- that prove they were here continu- their home and family members or customerservice@theflorida individuals and families to have hood Arrivals) and the creation of ously as of January 1, 2010, and to and we have to respect that. catholic.org more information and to make an DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents save money to pay for the applica- “This is a service to the commu- informed decision,” said Father of Americans and Lawful Perma- tion once the government opens the nity,” he continued. “We open our Notify us of address changes (temporary or permanent) as soon as possible. Please Miguel Gonzalez, pastor of St. John nent Residents), but it is on hold due process,” said Guzman. doors to assist the people of God. change your address online at www. Vianney. to a legal challenge. Part of the requirements to be It’s part of being Church, because thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at Many immigrants who have “Currently both the extension eligible for the deferred programs we are all children of God and have 1-888-275-9953. been separated from loved ones re- of DACA and the implementation when they become available is to the same dignity. And that is why ceived hope after an executive order of DAPA are on hold, but we are show proof that the individual was we are here.” n • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at 407-373-0075 or [email protected] • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Susan Chronowski at 1-888-275-9953, or April is Child Abuse Prevention Month [email protected] State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite LinDa CaLDWeLL In 1995, leaders of the Diocese prehensive set of procedures to pre- CHILD ABUSE G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; of the Florida Catholic staff of Orlando, under the direction of vent abuse of minors. Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 Bishop Norbert Dorsey, established The Diocese of Orlando’s Safe PREVENTION BLESSING ORLANDO | April is National the Diocese of Orlando Review Environment training is a com- Dear Lord, we ask you to bless these EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: Child Abuse Prevention Month, a Board, whose role still today is to prehensive program aimed at your holy people who have participated General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade time to acknowledge the impor- consult with and advise the bishop preventing abuse of children and in the Church’s efforts to help stop child Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez tance of families and communities in matters relating to abuse. Two vulnerable people through educa- abuse. Open their hearts to your call to Business Manager: Pat Spencer working together to prevent child years later, the diocese took an- tion and awareness. In addition to Advertising Sales Manager: be the “ears, eyes and voice of children Jane Radetsky abuse and neglect, and to promote other step in protecting its children, the background check/fingerprint and young people” everywhere. 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ORLANDO | High in the moun- tains of the Dominican Republic, construction of a one-lane bridge is not only linking two dirt roads to- gether, but also, two communities, more than 3,000 miles apart. Two years ago, Father Eamon Tobin, pastor of Ascension Parish in Melbourne, was visiting Father Fred Ruse, pastoral minister for the Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana, Orlando’s sister diocese in the Do- minican Republic. As they walked the countryside, Father Ruse shar- ing stories about the communities he served, they came upon a creek separating the road. A small bridge Workers pass buckets of cement to each other during the construction served as the only link between the of the bridge in the Dominican Republic. Villagers of the Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana in the Dominican people of the villages of La Cueva Republic and missionaries from the Diocese of Orlando work together and La Cucarita. off. All they could do was walk from In March, a group of missionar- to construct a bridge that will link the village of La Cueva to other Father Ruse said it was difficult place to place,” Father Tobin said. ies from Embry-Riddle University’s communities. Ascension Parish in Melbourne donated $30,000 for the for the people of La Cueva to main- “As a parish, we were in a position Campus Ministry went to the Do- design and construction of the bridge. (COURTESY PHOTOS) tain a bridge at the site, as bridges financially to help them and were minican Republic not only to work are often washed away during the glad to do so.” on the construction of the bridge, more than a physical connection people from both dioceses are rainy season. It was then that Fa- Father Ruse said roads, let alone but also to teach the people of La between two points. It also offers a working together,” Father Ruse ther Tobin said his parish was will- bridges, are scarce in the Domini- Cueva and nearby communities developmental, spiritual and emo- continued. “And in the end, mis- ing to pay the $30,000 needed to can Republic. Communities wait construction techniques. Father tion connection as well. sion is not just getting a project construct a sturdy bridge that could many years for roads to be built be- Ruse said construction will contin- “To the community of La Cueva, done, but also a transformation of withstand the weather conditions cause of the shortage of resources. ue throughout the year as different the bridge makes their road ser- life and community. This project of the region. Plans got underway, “If you don’t have a road there is missions from the Diocese of Or- viceable,” he said. “A road means is more about building a bridge. and construction on the steel, con- no chance of development. With- lando are held. He hopes the bridge development and their community It is about being a Church. We crete and wooden structure began out a bridge, the road is useless, will be completed by October. It will is less at risk and can grow, prosper are building up community. The earlier this year. and the people remain isolated,” be called Puenté Acensión, or As- and feel connected to other com- Church is about building up the “Father Ruse and I visited many Father Ruse said. “There are also cension Bridge, in honor of Ascen- munities, and other communities world according to the kingdom communities, but this one touched other risks involved, such as getting sion Parish. can feel connected to them. of God and that is what is happen- me because the people were so cut people to medical services.” Father Ruse said the bridge offers “The other benefit is that the ing.” n Lenten mission takes aim against human trafficking LINDA CALDWELL presentation earlier this year by “I was one of those people who of the Florida Catholic staff Deacon David Gray, director of the did not realize how prevalent hu- diocesan Office of the Permanent man trafficking is, especially in ORLANDO | Ruth Rice, a pa- Diaconate. He wanted to bring our area.” Rice said. “When you rishioner of St. James Cathedral, awareness to his fellow parishio- think about the situation these busily wrapped hair ties around ners about the gravity of this grow- kids are in, it is heartbreaking. It’s the handles of hairbrushes. In ing problem. Parishioners respond- scary. I wanted to be part of this a few minutes, in assembly-line ed by wanting to help the victims project.” fashion, she and 24 other vol- restore their dignity. Pope Francis has called human unteers would begin filling 300 Human trafficking is the fastest- trafficking “a crime against hu- backpacks with the basic neces- growing criminal enterprise in manity” and “an open wound on A woman from St. James Parish adds facial tissues to a backpack sities for everyday hygiene — the world, and the second-largest the body of contemporary society, intended for victims of human trafficking. Parishioners and students soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, criminal enterprise, just below a scourge upon the body of Christ.” collected backpacks and basic hygiene items, along with clothes and shampoo, tissues, etc. Some also narcotics, Deacon Gray said. While He has said, “We must unite to free flip-flops, as part of their Lenten mission. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) included a change of clothes and most equate human trafficking the victims and stop this increas- a pair of flip-flops. This stuffing with the sex industry, it can also in- ingly aggressive crime … which group, this project would not have our children to see different aspects event was held March 30 as a cul- clude forced labor in the fields and threatens individuals and the fabric been as successful,” Deacon Gray of human trafficking, understand it mination of the parish’s Lenten in manufacturing industries. of our families and existence.” said. “We are most grateful for their and then realize how they can help mission to provide backpacks to “All of this is tied to the whole The faithful of St. James Ca- generosity.” others and give back. rescued victims of human traf- aspect of poverty,” he said. “People thedral Parish and School eagerly Dawn Hellwig, assistant princi- “Something very simple to ficking. are doing these things because they donated to the cause. Ted Carroll pal of St. James Cathedral School, them like a backpack, because “Human trafficking is a world- have nothing else; there is no hope of the Carroll Adams Group in Or- said collecting items for the back- they have one every day, but a wide problem, and it is right in our for them.” lando even enlisted his employees. packs offered a perfect means of backpack filled with love can af- backyard,” said Father John Mc- And the problem isn’t isolated to The group not only donated all of demonstrating to the children of fect somebody’s life and hope- Cormick, rector. “If we can help and the Third World. Human trafficking the backpacks, but also gave $2,000 the school the impact each of them fully that life can be changed,” even if a small number of ladies get goes on in industrialized countries to the parish to buy any products could have on a person’s life. she continued. “It is about follow- some help, it makes this all worth- and can be found right in our back- that ran short. “Across the board, our faith calls ing through with our faith, what while.” yards. In fact, Florida ranks third in “Without Ted’s help and the help us to serve and give back,” Hellwig we are called to do as Catholics — The project stemmed from a the country for trafficking. of the staff at the Carroll Adams said. “This was an opportunity for called to serve others.” n April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 6 Holy Week and Easter

Youth ministry members of Corpus Christi Parish in Celebration portray the Living Stations of the Cross on March 27. This is the 10th year of the presentation that allows young people to bring Jesus’ passion to life and sets the stage for Holy Week. (JiM SiegeL | FC)

Above, Bishop John Noonan baptizes Christopher Brach, one of the nearly 500 individuals who became Catholic during the easter Vigil at parishes throughout the diocese. (FRANK WeBeR | FC) At left, Father Vilaire Philius, far left, Deacon David gray, center, and Bishop Noonan lay prostrate before the cross on good Friday during Catholics gather to pray for life with Bishop John Noonan outside the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at St. James an abortion facility in Orlando the morning of Holy Saturday, April Cathedral. Father John McCormick prays in the 4. (TeReSA PeTeRSON | FC) background. (JACQUe BRUND | FC)

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Colleen Clair, Salesian Sisters of Scotchie, deacons and former DIOCESAN EVENTS St. John Bosco, and UCF students. parish priests. Tree planting, 6:15 DIOCESAN EVENTS Sports, music, food, prayer, p.m. “Nun Run”: Friday, April WITH BISHOP JOHN NOONAN candlelight processions. Cost: 10-Sunday, April 12. For single $100 ($50 due at registration). Catholic women ages 18-35. Vocations workshop: Margaret Mary Parish Register by April 17, online: www. Participants will visit three religious CONCERT Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m., Chapel, 526 Park Ave., Winter orlandodiocese.org/ministries- communities in Diocese of St. St. Margaret Mary Parish, Park. Celebrated by Bishop offices/vocations, click on “Events” Concert: Sunday, May 10, 3 Augustine. Cost: $25. Registration 526 N. Park Ave., Winter John Noonan, this Mass tab. Contact Sister Kathleen Power, p.m., Basilica of the National Shrine due by April 3. To register: 407-246- Park. 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RETREATS/DAYS Father Jorge Torres and 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Bring your questions to the Diocesan lector institute: OF REFLECTION parishioners from two parishes Road, Orlando. Presented by workshop where various social Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.-noon, that have active vocation the Catholic Foundation of media platforms will be discussed. Blessed Trinity Parish, 5 S.E. 17th Retrouvaille: Friday-Sunday, committees. 407-246-4875. Central Florida, Inc. and the Presenter: Katrina Hamilton, St., Ocala. Overview of basic skills April 17-19, San Pedro Spiritual Bishop Grady Villas Diocese of Orlando Office of director of youth programs and documentation regarding Development Center, 2400 Dike “Achieving Their Dreams” Communications. Keynote and summer camps. Free, but the ministry, addresses the role Road, Winter Park. 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Call 352-274-4614 or breakfast to support persons Erlandson, president and multilanguage radio ministry of on “Workshops and Events.” visit www.retrouvaille.org. with disabilities to use their publisher of Our Sunday the diocese will feature all English San Pedro Spiritual God-given gifts to achieve Visitor. Breakout sessions programming Monday, April 13, Development Center provides greater independence, focus on stewardship and with local interviews, live music, COMMUNITY a perfect atmosphere for human, physical and emotional well- communications within prayer and Mass at noon broadcast intellectual, spiritual and pastoral being, and spiritual growth. parish. Bishop John Noonan live from the studios. Station EVENTS development. Location: 2400 Dike Reservations required. will celebrate closing Mass broadcasts on Internet at www. 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BYOB; beer, wine, snacks and Cunningham. Explore life Marjorie Durante: 407-246-4884, setups available for purchase. and works of one of the most E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Guide, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., [email protected]. Proceeds benefit various charities. influential Catholic writers of the Springs, is in need of volunteer Cost: $30, scholarships available; Diaconate ordination: 321-868-7775, 321-868-7875 or 321- 20th century. View and discuss lay counselors (training provided), first Fridays, Mass and dinner, Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m., St. 783-4152. DVD, “Soul Searching: The Journey nurses to perform ultrasounds social; St. Margaret Mary Parish, Joan of Arc Parish, 370 S.W. 3rd Mother/daughter tea: Sunday, of Thomas Merton.” Cost: $35. (training provided), administrative 526 Park Ave. N., Winter Park. Lori St., Boca Raton. Seminarians Luis May 3, 1-4 p.m., San Pedro Spiritual assistance, handymen, help with Reinneck, lori@stmargaretmary. Salazar and Martin Nguyen will Development Center, 2400 Dike light cleaning, and receptionists. org, 407-645-0284. be ordained transitional deacons, Road, Winter Park. Wear your VOLUNTEERS Also accepting donations of baby Families with incarcerated another step toward priesthood. best hat and join us for games, items, especially diapers and wipes. loved ones: 407-246-4875. crafts, tea cakes, tea sandwiches NEEDED Drop off during office hours. 321- • Third Saturdays, 8:45 a.m., St. Free citizenship application and a raffle. You can also make 422-4168. Mary Magdalen Parish, Mother assistance: Saturday, April 25, Catholic Charities of Central a hat at the event. $15 donation Florida seeks volunteers for the Catholic Volunteers in Florida Teresa Room, 861 Maitland Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (by appointment requested. For reservations: www. is taking applications for several Altamonte Springs. 407-463-5780 only), Catholic Charities of Central following programs. If interested, sanpedrocenter.org or 407-671- contact Sarah Butler, sarah.butler@ volunteer position openings for or email [email protected]. Florida, 1771 N. Semoran Blvd., 6322. upcoming program year, July Suite C, Orlando. To apply for cflcc.org. Bereavement support groups: • Food pantry volunteers at 2015-June 2016. Applicants should • Wednesdays, Sept. 17-Oct. citizenship, you must be 18 years have college degree and heart for of age or older, a legal permanent Semoran Food Pantry in Orlando: 29, 10 a.m., St. Paul Parish Family MASSES/PRAYER Volunteers help sort, pack, stock serving following positions and/or Enrichment Center, Room 224, 1330 resident (”Green Card”) for at populations: adults and children least five years (three years if living SESSIONS and distribute food to those Sunshine Ave., Leesburg. Open to in need. Must be 16 or older. with developmental disabilities; parishioners. Faith-sharing group with and married to the same U.S. social services case manager; Divine Mercy Sunday: April Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and provides comfort through prayer, citizen), and must be able to read, advocate for children and teens; 12, 2-3:30 p.m., St. Mark the 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Scripture, fellowship. To register, write, speak and understand basic families seeking emergency Evangelist, 7081 S.E. Highway 42, • Emergency family assistance call Theresa Sheneman, 352-787- English. For more information financial services; or youth ministry. about eligibility: www.cflcc.org/ Summerfield. Exposition of Blessed clerical/administrative volunteers in 6210. Volunteers commit one year to announcements/citizenship. To Sacrament, short homily, singing Orlando, Kissimmee, Poinciana and live simply and give of themselves • Mondays, Oct. 13-Nov. 17, schedule an appointment: 407-658- of Divine Mercy chaplet, and Winter Garden: Volunteers assist 7-8:30 p.m., St. Margaret Mary by working full time in exchange 0110, [email protected]. veneration of relics of St. Faustina with data entry, copying, filing and Parish Family Life Center, 526 Park for housing, health insurance and and St. John Paul II. Confessions organization. Monday-Friday, 10 Ave. N., Winter Park. Six-week “Fiat Days” retreat: Friday, small monthly stipend. Visit cvif. will be heard concurrently. 352-347- a.m.-2 p.m faith-based bereavement support May 1, 5 p.m.-Sunday, May org. Valarie Amica, vamica@cvif. 9317. group, with facilitator Sally Kopke 3, 1 p.m., San Pedro Spiritual • Refugee youth mentor in org, 407-426-7771. Development Center, 2400 Dike 10th anniversary Mass: Friday, Orlando: Volunteers help refugee of VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, Road, Winter Park. For high April 24, 7 p.m., Most Precious children learn to speak English and will explore life after the death school girls, incoming freshmen to Blood Parish, 113 Lockwood, learn American culture; one-two of a loved one. Different topic graduating seniors. Led by Sister Oviedo. With Father David hour weekly, flexible schedule. SUPPORT each week. To register, contact Must be 21 or older. MINISTRIES/ Sharon, 407-998-5660, sharon@ • Thrift Store Manager at Lake stmargaretmary.org. Morton Senior Center in Lakeland: PEER GROUPS • Blessed Trinity Parish, Building Volunteers help sort, tag and L, 5 S.E. 17th St., Ocala, multiple display donated items and manage Separated and divorced: groups; and first Wednesdays, 7-9 volunteer schedule for thrift store. • Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Holy p.m., Compassionate Friends, Ocala Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. Thacker, chapter, for bereaved families who • Receptionist with Family Kissimmee. Sylvester, 407-406-0707. have experienced the death of a Empowerment Program in • Catholic Divorce Survival child. Peggy McClaskey, 352-694- Winter Haven: Volunteers answer Guide, Mondays, starting April 6, 2978. phones, greet guests, schedule 7 p.m. No cost. Limit 10 people. • First Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., appointments, operate copy and Coffee and conversation, second St. Stephen Parish Enrichment fax machine. Monday-Friday, 9 Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Our Center 1, Room 103, 575 Tuskawilla a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lady of Lourdes, 1014 N. Halifax Road, Winter Springs. For anyone Life Choices Women’s Ave. Daytona Beach. Terre, 386- who has lost a loved one, spouse, Center, a Catholic pro-life 238-3631. parent, child or sibling. 407-699- pregnancy resource center, 600 • Catholic Divorce Survival 5683. April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 8 ‘Last Supper’ comes to life in parish production

LINDA CALDWELL there is no right or wrong answer of the Florida Catholic staff to this question; I will see their an- swers in their performances. WINTER SPRINGS | Jesus’ last “The fascinating thing is how moments with the apostles came each member of this cast has to life March 27, at St. Stephen Par- come to relate to and own the part ish during the hourlong theatrical he plays,” she continued. “The im- adaptation of Ernest Emurian’s pact of involvement with this piece “The Living Last Supper.” Set in goes beyond any rehearsal or per- the Upper Room on the eve of the formance and has begun to affect Passover, the production is cen- each of their lives. The actors bring tered on Leonardo da Vinci’s fa- amazing things to each character, mous painting, “The Last Supper.” making them very human, very The production opens with relatable.” Jesus, played by parishioner Jeff Bowman can attest to that. “It Bowman, washing the feet of the was difficult at first,” he said. “I apostles and continues through can’t imagine a bigger role. How- the Last Supper, when he breaks ever, as rehearsals continued, the the bread and blesses the wine, Parishioners of St. Stephen Parish, Winter Springs, perform “The Living Last Supper.” Set in the Upper role started to take an effect on me. saying, “This is my Body. This is Room on the eve of the Passover, the production is centered on Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, I was at peace tonight. It was a pure my Blood.” He also tells the audi- “The Last Supper.” (Linda Caldwell | FC) blessing.” ence that someone was about to The performance had an impact betray him. like any one of you. But I have done “This event brings a visual from previous years’ performanc- on the audience as well. As they One by one, the apostles, also what I could to serve the master awareness of what actually hap- es, with open roles being filled by walked out of the church, people portrayed by parishioners, step with the gifts and talents that I pened in a very real way,” he said. men suggested by other parish- were talking about what the per- away from the table to speak to had. “We have people from all different ioners. Rehearsals began the first formance meant to them. the audience and question, “Is it I “He must have seen something faiths here who are in awe of this week of February. “It is moving,” said parishio- (who would betray Jesus)?” Dur- of value in me that the others over- whole production. It is a wonderful “Each year I begin the rehearsal ner Rosalie Beckman, after see- ing their brief monologues, they looked because he selected me to learning experience for all of us.” process by asking each ‘apostle,’ ing the drama for the second time. shared who they were, how they be one of the Twelve Apostles,” he This is the 10th year St. Stephen ‘Why would you drop everything “It doesn’t matter if you have seen were called to follow Jesus and continued. “I have been a friend parishioners have presented the and follow this man? After all, it one time, or seven times or 70 what serving him meant to them. and companion to my Lord.” “Living Last Supper.” Behind the there were no ad agencies promot- times. It is so moving. The tears just For example, Andrew, the Father John Bluett, pastor, said scenes were directors Marty and ing Jesus as the Son of God, nor flowed from within and when they brother of Simon Peter, played by the dramatization offered Chris- Vicki Wicks, who have overseen were there any spin doctors touting are flowing, you know you are being Larry Magilligan, said, “I am not a tians a blessed way to prepare for the production for the past five his miracles or teachings,’” Vicki touched by the Spirit. The Spirit of gifted man, just an ordinary man Holy Week. years. Many of the actors returned Wicks said. “I tell the men that God was definitely here tonight.” n 33819-0410 www.thefloridacatholic.org | April 10-23, 2015 FLORIDACatholic PALM BEACH DIOCESE Pope encourages Devotional for Divine Mercy begins peace negotiations LINDA REEVES in Colombia of the Florida Catholic staff VERO BEACH | Divine Mercy Sunday is April 12, Elliot Williams and as it approaches, one woman here reflects back Catholic News Service to April 30, 2000, when she sat near Pope John Paul II as he proclaimed the designation of the international VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis called Divine Mercy Sunday observance and declared the on the people of Colombia to work toward woman linked to the devotion a saint. peace, and maintain hope that negotia- Sonia Kenney, a parishioner of St. John of the Cross tions will succeed, according to the Vati- in Vero Beach, attended the Rome canonization of St. can secretary of state. Maria Faustina Kowalska with her family through the The pope urged them to "not lose energy invitation of Father Seraphim Michalenko, a Marian or hope" at such a crucial time in the peace of the Immaculate Conception priest, who served as process and encouraged them "to continue vice-postulator for the canonization cause of St. Faus- to work for truth, justice and reparation" so tina. Kenney and her sister, Dr. Darline Kulhan, aid- that "what went before will never be re- ed Father Michalen- peated," said Cardinal Pietro Parolin in a ko in his work. The letter sent on the pope's sisters helped verify behalf to the Colombian bishops for medical evidence Holy Week. Vatican Radio released ex- needed to help prove cerpts of the letter April 3. the miraculous cure "We must continue the commitment to of Father Ron Pytel of the displaced, to survivors of land mines, Baltimore. those who have endured the taking of their Evidence indicates property, the kidnapped, with everyone that Father Pytel was who has suffered," Cardinal Parolin wrote. cured of a very seri- "Constructing peace is a complex pro- ous heart ailment af- cess that does not come to completion in ter being blessed by short-term spaces or plans. Risks need to St. Faustina’s relic. It be taken to cement peace," the letter said. was the final authen- Interviewed on Colombian television ticated miracle that April 6, President Juan Manuel Santos said was required for St. the letter was the latest encouragement Faustina’s canoniza- from Pope Francis to continue the peace tion. Sonia Kenney, a parishioner process. “It is never about of St. John of the Cross in "The pope has supported the peace pro- us,” said Kenney who Vero Beach, displays a relic cess from the beginning, from when first doesn’t like to take of St. Faustina. Kenney is visited" the Vatican in May 2013. The pope, any credit for helping an advocate of the Divine he said, has sent him several messages, in the cause for saint- Mercy devotion and helped which always encourage him to persevere hood. “It is about with the canonization cause and "not throw in the towel." getting the Divine of St. Faustina. (COURTESY The 50-year conflict between the gov- Mercy message out to PHOTOS) ernment and Marxist rebels has resulted in people.” an estimated 220,000 fatalities. Colombia Since that time, Kenney’s husband, Joseph, has au- opened peace negotiations with the rebel thored a 76-page book, “Triumph Through Trial: The group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Untold Story Behind the Canonization of Sister Maria Colombia, more than two years ago. Nego- Faustina Kowalska,” about the families’ journey to- tiators already have reached agreements Pictured above ward deeper faith and helping with the saint’s cause. regarding illegal drug trafficking and land is a deptiction “Each year I most importantly attend Mass to re- reform, and agreements are in the works of St. Faustina ceive holy Communion on Divine Mercy Sunday,” on the possibility of reparations for victims Kowalska with said Sonia Kenney when asked about the feast. “On of the war. an image of this day Our Lord told St. Faustina, ‘the very depths of The letter to Colombia's bishops said Jesus Christ my tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean Pope Francis wanted to visit Colombia to the Divine of graces upon souls who approach the fount of my encourage the people to pursue peace. Ini- Mercy. (NANCY mercy. The soul that will go to confession and receive tially many people in Colombia thought WIECHEC | CNS) holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of the visit would be added to a planned trip sins and punishment.’” to Bolivia, Paraguay and Ecuador in July. At right, is a This is the first year Kenney will be celebrating first-class relic However, Santos said April 6 it likely will Divine Mercy Sunday at St. John of the Cross in Vero of St. Faustina, be in 2016 during a trip that also may in- a bone chip. Beach. She moved to Florida from Virginia last sum- clude Peru, Chile and the pope's native Ar- mer with her husband and two children. It will also gentina. be the first Divine Mercy Sunday without her parents. Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the pa- Kenney’s mother, Marta Kulhan, died Jan 22, 2014, pal nuncio in Colombia, agreed. "It will and her father, John Kulhan, died nine months be another trip. I do not think it will be later. this year because of all the commitments “Our hearts will be forever united on this special and trips the pope already has planned. day,” she said of her parents. He says it will be soon," though, the arch- bishop said. n Please see divine mercy, 2 April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 divine mercy Newsbriefs From 1 Student wins choose to serve the poor during free time. While 20 students trav- Parishes throughout the honors elled to St. Lucia in the Caribbean world and in the Diocese of Gina Carvelli, a student at John where they taught catechism, evan- Palm Beach will celebrate Di- Carroll High School in Fort Pierce, gelized door-to-door and worked vine Mercy Sunday this week- is the recipient of the Congressional on construction projects for needy, end. The feast is an element Medal Award. She was presented another 20 students traveled to Ec- of the Divine Mercy devotion the award during ceremonies uador where they shared faith with that Catholics believe was March 8. The ceremony honored 83 the children and adults of the area, revealed to St. Faustina. The bronze, silver and gold medal recip- which has no priests and is seldom saint wrote about it in her dia- ients from Palm Beach, Martin and visited by clergy. The students ry published by Marian Press. St. Lucie counties. Outstanding stu- worked on constructing a clinic Some parishes will host dents were recognized and award- and visited elderly. Abby Chapman, special programs with talks ed for volunteer work in the com- a missionary with Fellowship of explaining the feast, the image munity and for reaching various Catholic University Students, said of Divine Mercy, the devotion- goals in areas of physical fitness and going to St Lucia to serve the poor al and the special prayer and personal development. U.S. Rep. with a group of college students was novena linked to the celebra- Patrick Murphy (FL-18) presented the “best spring break I could have tion. There will be great em- awards during the annual ceremo- asked for.” She and other missionar- phasis placed on the plenary ny at the Eissey Campus Theatre ies work closely with campus chap- indulgency or pardon from of Palm Beach State College. Gina lain Father Louis Guerin to serve

suffering for sins that goes was the only St. Lucie County high Catholic students and reach out 33816-0410 along with the celebration. school student who received honors to students of all faiths. “We were Kenney, who began a Di- during the celebrations. surrounded by such beauty in both vine Mercy cenacle at St. John the people we encountered and of the Cross that meets weekly Students spend the places we saw in teaching the for prayer, study and fellow- school children, sharing the Gos- ship, is a piano teacher. Her break serving poor pel and praying with people in their family met Father Michalenko During spring break 2015, 40 homes,” she said. “We were able to during a visit to the National members of the Catholic Newman both share Christ with the poor and Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Club on the campus of Florida At- encounter him more deeply in our Stockbridge Mass., where the lantic University in Boca Raton own lives through those we met.” Congregation of Marian Fa- thers resides. Catholics who follow a few specific requirements includ- ing receiving the sacrament of reconciliation with complete sorry in their heart will receive a plenary indulgence, which gives graces from the Lord and expiates all temporal punish- ment for sin, as explained by Father John J. Pasquini, pastor of St. John of the Cross. St. John of the Cross will display a first-class relic of St. Faustina as part of celebra- tions and for veneration. Ken- neth Nowell, a Vero Beach author and his mother, Mary Gendron, are custodians of the relic, a small chip of bone that belonged to St. Faustina. “We keep the relic on display in our home. I have a shelf with religious items. We try to bring Sergio Villanueva, left, and Rayat Rashid work together to make a it to a church around Divine sleeping bag out of an old choir robe as part of a parish outreach Mercy Sunday,” he said. project at Holy Name of Jesus in West Palm Beach. (COURTESY) The Cathedral of St. Igna- tius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens will celebrate the Parish reaches out to homeless feast during regular weekend Masses, and at 3 p.m. on April Holy Name of Jesus Parish in were given to the parish outreach 12, the Divine Mercy chaplet West Palm Beach reached out to center to be distributed. The center or prayer will be recited. There Palm Beach County homeless in is open weekly in conjunction with will be adoration followed by March, providing a place for them the parish food pantry program and Benediction. to sleep. During evening gatherings serves 35 to 50 people per week. Lo- “The Lord will remit all our parish adults and youngsters made ree said the project teaches many sins clear back to our bap- sleeping bags for people living on lessons. “First, we are reusing prod- tism,” said Jim Fabyan, a pa- the streets in the West Palm Beach ucts so we are showing the benefits rishioner of the Cathedral of area. Old choir robes, blankets, of recycling goods, not simply dis- St. Ignatius Loyola, who helps comforters and other old and dis- carding products,” she said. “The spread the devotion’s message carded items were used to make the teens are also carrying out a modi- of mercy. “The graces we re- bags. “We hoped to involve our high fied version of the seven works of ceive on Divine Mercy Sunday school youths, but then opened it charity by attempting to shelter the are infinite.” n up to our parish,” said Gina-Marie homeless and clothe the naked. Al- Loree, coordinator of the parish’s though not a perfect solution, they youth ministry. are looking to ease the daily suffer- Once finished, the sleeping bags ing of their fellow man.” 3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 10-23, 2015

BISHOP BARBARITO’S SCHEDULE Gravity and grace April 14 — 9:30 a.m., Virtus work- April 23 — 6 p.m., Priests and shop for priests, St. Jude Parish, Tequesta. religious appreciation reception/dinner, Homily at the Chrism Mass, March April 16 — 7 p.m., Confirmation, Holy Knights of Columbus Council 4999, meaning of creation and also brings Abacoa Golf Club, Jupiter. 31, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola meaning to where it is lacking. Cross Parish, Indiantown. Simone Weil, a 20th-century A priest can only be a man of April 18 — 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., April 25 — 10 a.m., Confirmation, Confirmation, St. Rita Parish, Royal Palm St. Thomas More Parish, Boynton Beach; French philosopher and religious gravity and grace by being ever 4:30 p.m., Mass for religious jubilarians, thinker, is the author of a series of faithful to his call. Without over Beach. April 19 — 10:30 a.m., Mass, 50th Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm personal reflections put together in concern for the past and without Beach Gardens. Florida a volume titled, “Gravity and Grace.” too much preoccupation about the anniversary of Father Gerald Grace’s ordi- nation, St. Lucy Parish, Highland Beach; 5 April 26 — 10 a.m., Confirmation, The premise of the reflection is that future, the priest lives his call in the St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Fort Pierce; Catholic the world is controlled by the natu- present moment, as we all do. His p.m., Confirmation, St. Luke Parish, Lake Worth. 4 p.m., Confirmation, St. Mary Parish, DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH ral movement of gravity and the faithfulness, on every day and in ev- Pahokee. supernatural movement ery minute, is what trans- Vol. 76, No. 11 of grace. Gravity keeps us forms gravity into grace for bound to this earth. Grace the people he serves, as well and suffering receive the comfort minal illness. The weight of gravity 9995 North Military Trail moves us beyond the laws as for himself. In speaking and healing of Christ himself. In- is felt throughout the priest’s life, but Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 of gravity into the realm of to the clergy of Naples, Italy, deed, when gravity brings its natu- the working of grace through him is 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 God. Gravity draws things on his recent visit, Pope ral weight of pain, age and turmoil, always present. The priest never los- down; grace makes them Francis emphasized that PUBLISHER the oil of the sick transforms these es his enthusiasm, his ability to heal Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito rise. However, gravity and LIVING THE for priests, “Jesus Christ burdens into vehicles of grace. In- through his own suffering, as Christ grace are not opposed to TRUTH IN must be the center.” Only deed, the oil of the sick reminds us is always the center for him. Facing DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS each other for in the de- LOVE with the Lord at the center that gravity will eventually be sus- the abundance of gravity in his life, Dianne Laubert scending movement of Bishop of his life is a priest able to pended completely in the kingdom the novel ends with the wonderful [email protected] gravity, grace can be found. Gerald minister in a world of grav- of God where grace will be all in all. words of the priest, “Does it matter? That is the manner in which ity and grace. Jesus must The second oil to be blessed is Grace is everywhere.” DIOCESAN EDITOR Barbarito Linda Reeves God created and redeemed be the center of everything that of catechumens. It is used to Recently, Father Theodore Hes- [email protected] his universe. Certainly, the that we are or our priest- anoint those who are to be baptized burgh, the well-known former presi- 561-775-9528 working of gravity and grace is very hood is in vain. and welcomed into the Church. The dent of the University of Notre Dame evident in the pastoral approach of On that visit to Naples, the pope priest is happy to welcome mem- passed away. He wrote an autobiog- • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: Pope Francis. experienced an unusual type of bers into a Church where meaning raphy on the occasion of his 25th an- Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, As we come together to celebrate gravity and grace. In a recent me- in life is revealed, and where the niversary of his priesthood which I or customerservice@theflorida this Chrism Mass, we are truly in- dia interview, he expressed how he goodness of creation is even more personally found very moving in catholic.org volved with the movements of grav- would love to go to a local pizzeria transformed as it is touched by regard to his love for the priesthood Notify us of address changes (temporary ity and grace. During this Mass, we and just have some pizza without Christ’s hands. The priest must be and his ministry. Priesthood was or permanent) as soon as possible. Please will consecrate and bless the natu- anyone knowing who he was. A enthusiastic about who he is and the center for him. Cardinal Dolan change your address online at www. ral elements controlled by gravity Neapolitan pizza maker, who was what he does. He can never lose the wrote a letter on his passing. I would thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at — oils. These oils will be used dur- so taken by the pope’s words, made enthusiasm and the vision he had like to share his following words as 1-888-275-9953. ing the coming year in liturgical his own pizza with breadsticks on it when he was first ordained — what those which should be the aspira- ceremonies around our diocese to spelling out “Il Papa.” As the pope- Pope Francis recently referred to as tion of all priests: • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at activate moments of supernatural mobile came down the Neapolitan the “smell of joy” — no matter how “Ted Hesburgh was first and fore- 407-373-0075 or [email protected] grace. These natural elements will street, the pizza man ran out in front gravity at times may weigh him most, from crown to toes, a Catholic • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Susan become vehicles of God’s grace. of the car, stopped it, and presented down. His enthusiasm is fostered by priest. No one can read his autobiog- Chronowski at 1-888-275-9953, or The Chrism Mass is a powerful the pizza to the pope who graciously keeping Christ always at the center raphy without sensing his joy in be- [email protected] reminder of the role of each member took it. The grace is that the pope got of his life. ing a priest: daily Mass, the Divine of the body of Christ and it has a par- his pizza. The gravity is that he got Finally, we will consecrate Office, visits to Jesus in the Blessed State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite ticular significance for our priests it in front of the whole world — not chrism. Chrism sets one apart as Sacrament, love of the Mother of G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; as will soon be evident when they anonymously in a pizzeria — as the anointed. This is what the name, Jesus, his loyalty to the successor of Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 renew their priestly commitment. incident was televised on the news Christ, means. Indeed the priest is St. Peter, his bond to his spouse, the A priest is truly a man of gravity and that evening. Not exactly what he signed with chrism as he is set apart, Church — we all called him ‘Father,’ EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: grace. His role is to remind all of us, wanted, but the working of gravity like Christ, to be a vehicle of grace. the title he cherished most. … What General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade as a priestly people, that the world and grace. Through all of the sacramental ac- most of us recall most would be his Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez to which we are bound by gravity is We are blessed in the Diocese tions, most especially the Eucharist, priestly touch: the Masses offered in Business Manager: Pat Spencer Advertising Sales Manager: permeated with the grace of God’s of Palm Beach with a faithful pres- the priest stands firmly in this world basilicas, alleys and huts all over the Jane Radetsky presence. Indeed, it is the priest’s byterate with both of its feet on by the force of gravity and reveals world; the sermons preached; the Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro role to be such a vehicle of grace that the ground and with a heart full of where grace is present, while he babies christened; the fallen away Social Media/Community Specialist: through his actions, we not only see grace. I publicly thank our priests transforms those places where it is coaxed back into the arms of Holy Michael Carlock grace in gravity, but gravity is also for their faithfulness in a world so not. Mother Church; the infirm anoint- Advertising Graphic Designer: transformed into grace. much in need of their witness and Simone Weil lived at the time of ed; confessions heard; couples unit- Michael Jimenez Advertising Assistant: Susan Chronowski Pope Paul VI, who coinciden- love. My brother priests, you make a the great French Catholic author ed in marriage; the friends buried. tally had high regard for the mysti- difference. By your constant faithful George Bernanos. They had some When all is said and done, he was Have a comment/want more info/ cal intuition of Simone Weil, well response to Christ’s call to you and correspondence in which she told even more than educator, reform- have a story suggestion? Leave your summed up the role of the priest by keeping Christ as the center of him that his work, “The Diary of a er, political consultant, civil rights feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; in the world. He said, “The priest your lives, you transform the weight Country Priest,” was one of her fa- leader, international relief worker, click reader feedback button on left of should seek to express the ineffable of gravity into grace and reveal vorites. Coincidentally again, this and ecumenical friend — all this screen. truths which call and compel us; to God’s presence among us. Your lives also was one of Pope Paul VI’s favor- and more because he was above all, Send statewide news releases to approach the mystery which sur- make clear that while good and evil ite novels and is perhaps known to a faithful priest.” [email protected] rounds the universe, without pro- are opposite, gravity and grace are many of us. I again thank my brother priests faning it. I would go further: to ex- not. The oils we are about to bless The novel truly reveals the work for being instruments of God’s grace Our staff meets for prayer each work day at tend the liturgy to the whole cosmos, as vehicles of grace will be signs of of grace in gravity. In it we read the in the world and for being ever faith- 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ which silently sings of God, and also your vocation as you use them this diary of a faithful, humble, holy ful and enthusiastic about their vo- thefloridacatholic.org to its humblest forms, to give things year. I assure you of my continued priest’s ministering to a radically cation. As we priests now renew our All contents copyright © 2014, The Florida significance and to spiritualize lan- prayers, love and support in this poor and rural village parish of 20th- commitment to our priestly voca- Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from guage.” Pope Paul VI expressed well ministry and I ask our people to ex- century France. The priest faces all tion, we do so with great joy for the Catholic News Service. that the priest is a man of the world press theirs to you as well. kinds of suffering in his ministry, privilege to live lives of gravity and but not of the world, a man of grav- The first oil to be blessed is that and as the novel comes to a close, he grace among the wonderful people ity and grace. The priest reveals the of the sick. Through the oil, the sick is told that he is suffering from a ter- of the Diocese of Palm Beach. n

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Scalabrinian Father Roland Desormeaux Serving a parish means forming a community

JIM DAVIS ther King Jr. For me, the way Florida Catholic correspondent Editor’s note: Many Catholics here love the priests of the diocese. Priests have busy jobs and play major roles he lived his life is the way Jesus in the lives of people. In the upcoming issues of the Florida Catholic, the “Who’s who” section will highlight would have done. He could be DELRAY BEACH | Scalabrin- clergy of the Diocese of Palm Beach, giving a glimpse into the hearts of these men who have dedicated their killed, but the love for his people ian Father Roland Desormeaux lives to Christ and the people of God. In this issue, we feature Scalabrinian Father Roland Desormeaux. didn’t stop him. can sum up his philosophy of ministry in two words: “building Q: What one person in history community.” priests from India, Nigeria and the would you like to meet? The word “community” came Philippines. (But) we could still A: St. Augustine. He under- up several times in a recent in- have more vocations, no question stood how to reconcile people to terview with Father Desormeaux, about it. God. the founding administrator at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission in Q: What challenges does the Q: If you could ask God one Delray Beach. Church face in serving immi- question, what would it be? “It’s not enough to have a build- grants? A: (laughs) “Why can’t we stay ing where people just come to A: They’re afraid of dealing young forever in his service?” pray,” said the Haiti-born priest, with police, for example. If there’s 66. “I believe that as a community, a problem between a husband and Q: Is it possible to say what we should be there for each other. wife, even if the husband has a was your most memorable spiri- That’s one of the reasons I en- gun, most likely the wife will pick tual experience? courage the little parties and the up the phone and call the priest A: I had a 30-day retreat be- groups going out together.” before the police. fore my ordination. I’ll never for- Born Feb. 17, 1949, in Hinche, I remember one night when I get that. I remembered how, as a Haiti, Father Desormeaux left his was a police chaplain. I went to priest, we should try our best to homeland in 1969. He developed the scene of a car accident where be a light for the community. And his ideas of community while liv- a woman was killed. We went to how the community expects you ing as a young man in New York look for her family; we went to to display the love of God. You are and working in grocery stores and different homes because immi- to give them a chance to taste, a toy factory in Jamaica, Queens. grants don’t change the address through you, the love of Christ. At the factory, he saw raids by on their licenses simply because immigration officers. “They’d ar- they move. We looked through the Q: What advice would you of- rest the illegals and send them night. fer others who are considering home, with no chance of getting Finally we went to a house in the vocation? legal representation — not even Boca Raton twice. The first time, A: The priesthood is a self-giv- a chance to go home to get their I could see someone was inside. ing thing. You give yourself totally things. I discovered my vocation Three or four hours later, we went Scalabrinian Father Roland Desormeaux sits in his office at Our Lady and completely for the service of in the suffering of the Haitians. back and I went by myself in front of Perpetual Help Parish in Delray Beach. (JIM DAVIS | FC) the Lord. Don’t expect much in re- Maybe God was calling me to be of the window so they could see turn from this world. Your reward a priest.” my (clerical) collar. Then they nurses in charge of the health of Q: What’s your favorite type is in the hands of God. He chose to join the Society of opened the door. They were ille- the community. And there’s one of music? St. Charles, commonly known as gal and didn’t want to answer the person in charge of all the social A: I enjoy classical music and Q: Do you have a motto or a Scalabrinians, with whom he was door for police. activities and one in charge of Gregorian chants. favorite Scripture verse? ordained Aug. 22, 1982. He liked senior citizens, people who stay A: The whole Sermon on the the order “because they work with Q: Any other challenges in home except for church. Q: What person do you ad- Mountain (beginning in Matthew immigrants, follow them wher- helping immigrants? mire most? 5). It’s nothing but the Ten Com- ever they go.” A: For immigrants, church is Q: Is there a priestly stereo- A: I wish I could love the way mandments in practice. It’s how He earned a degree in philoso- a social club. That’s where they type that should be discarded? Jesus did. And I like Martin Lu- you live love. n phy at St. John’s University, New come if they have any problems. A: I don’t know about other York, then a master’s degree in Here, they come for immigration places, but here in the commu- divinity at the University of To- papers, Social Security or to file nity, there’s the idea that the ronto. He served two parishes in papers. They don’t know how to priest is on a pedestal, not part Brooklyn, N.Y., before coming to use a computer. of us. The priest is responsible to the Diocese of Palm Beach in No- In this church, we have 24 get into the community, to under- vember 1987. groups, including three choirs, stand people’s happiness and suf- After more than 27 years here, three prayer groups and two ferings. I don’t want people to love Father Desormeaux has seen Our youth groups. There’s seldom a me because I’m a priest; I want Lady of Perpetual Help grow to Sunday afternoon where there’s them to love me for who I am. 1,121 registered families with not a party. And we celebrate 2,489 members. They pitch in with three Masses in Creole. Q: Is there one thing you everything from throwing parties would change about yourself? to visiting the sick to helping peo- Q: What do you do on your A: Sometimes, they say when ple file immigration papers. day off? I look at people, it seems like I Yet when asked the hardest part A: I don’t normally have a day can look mean. Some people are of his job, Father Desormeaux said off, but I can arrange if I have scared of that. At least they can it’s still the same: “Getting people something to do. Every three or tell me about it. I tell them, “Even to understand the idea of commu- four months, I take three or four if you see me like that, still talk to nity.” days. Sometimes I just stay home. me.” This is Lent time; perhaps I Sometimes I go somewhere like should work on that. Q: As you know, Pope Francis Haiti. has declared a year for empha- Q: Do you have a favorite sizing vocations. Do you think Q: How do you get to take movie? it will stimulate interest in reli- time off, then? A: I’m not a movie person. The gious orders like the Scalabrin- A: We have a good pastoral last one I saw was “Sister Act” in 32185-0410 ians? council, very organized. Within 1992. I fell asleep. A: It’s already being done in the council, there are different many countries. We’re getting groups. For example, we have 5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 10-23, 2015

Kay Marvin, a parishioner of Mary Immaculate John Harper, a parishioner of Holy Name of Jesus, speaks to a caller Norma Hagarman, a parishioner of St. Luke in Palm Springs, in West Palm Beach, volunteers as a cashier seeking help. Harper has volunteered for the Society of St. Vincent arranges merchandise at the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store at the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in West de Paul for the past two years. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) in West Palm Beach. Palm Beach. Half a century later, council still helps the poor LINDA REEVES active and associate members who of the Florida Catholic staff MISSION work in the various conferences at Inspired by Gospel values, the parishes. WEST PALM BEACH | Richard Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a John Harper, a parishioner Persek, a parishioner of St. Therese Catholic lay organization, leads of Holy Name of Jesus, staffs the de Lisieux in Wellington, has been women and men to join together to phones at the district office as a serving the St. Vincent de Paul So- grow spiritually by offering person- volunteer. He has served the soci- ciety since he was in his 40s. to-person service to those who are ety for two years. As part of his job, “Once you get into it, you don’t needy and suffering, in the tradition he takes callers’ basic information get out,” said Persek when asked of its founder, Blessed Frederic Oza- and finds out their needs, but he ex- about his 30 years of service to the nam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. plained that compassion and kind- charity that serves the poor world- Vincentians witness God’s love by ness are what some callers are seek- wide. “It is a great ministry. That is embracing all works of charity and ing rather than food and clothing. why people don’t leave.” justice. The society collaborates with He recalled a particular phone St. Vincent de Paul Society’s other people of good will in relieving call that occurred recently. The need and addressing its causes, Palm Beach district council is cel- making no distinction in those caller was terminally ill with cancer ebrating 50 years. Persek is former served, because, in them, Vincen- and sought money for rent. Harper Donated baby clothes are featured in one area of the St. Vincent de president of the council that over- tians see the face of Christ. spoke to the man for 20 or 30 min- Paul thrift store in West Palm Beach. sees four district councils — Palm utes. Beach, Treasure Coast, Martin and “He was sobbing over the phone. the Archbishop Feehan Council, Paul groups at West Palm Beach, He basically knew he was going to located in northern region of the North Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, die, and he did not want to leave any diocese. Within the councils are Tequesta, Jupiter, Royal Palm bills behind for his family,” Harper 28 conferences or groups located at Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth, Wel- said. “I tried to tell him he did not different parishes. lington and Boynton Beach par- do anything wrong. God bless him. Persek is former president of ishes. He needed someone to be available the Palm Beach District Council The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and compassionate. I told him to located on Westgate Avenue near was founded by Blessed Frederic call me any time.” Okeechobee Boulevard in West Ozanam in Paris in 1833. He named Norma Hagarman has been a Palm Beach. the society after patron St. Vincent volunteer with the Society of St. “We support 15 conferences,” de Paul, a Catholic priest known Vincent de Paul for four years. The Persek explained about the dis- for his compassion, humility and proud 1954 graduate of St. Ann trict, which provides donated food generosity. The saint is referred to High School in West Palm Beach and assistance to St. Vincent de as the “great apostle of charity,” and (which became Cardinal Newman his feast day is Sept. 27. High School in 1961) said while she Persek said the Westgate location might not be able to afford donating Food is collected and stored for distribution at the St. Vincent de OPPORTUNITIES receives about 60 calls a day. Callers money, she volunteers as a way to Paul thrift store in West Palm Beach. Palm Beach council volun- seek help with food, electricity bills, give back. teer opportunities: St. Vincent water, insurance and “pretty much “I appreciate that St. Vincent de who give even more than time and also provides revenue to support de Paul, 2560 Westgate Ave., West anything you can name.” Paul Society helps the poor,” said talents, reaching out with kindness the ministry work. Palm Beach. No experience neces- “The society visits homes. We Hagarman, a member of St. Luke and empathy and witnessing the Volunteer opportunities vary sary. Office and store opportunities look at the situation and see if there Parish in Palm Springs. “I like being love of Christ. from district to district and from available. Training. Flexible hours are any other needs. We meet with around the people here at the soci- “We don’t turn down anyone,” parish to parish. One might want to and any amount of volunteer time the people and see their environ- ety. They are good people.” said Persek. “We have no require- take on an office job or simply help appreciated. 561-632-4468 or 561- ment,” Persek said. “We take care Society volunteers visit the ments for those seeking help.” with sorting or arranging items or 324-9784. of anyone who needs help. We can homebound, sick in hospital, peo- The Society of St. Vincent de Paul helping customers at a thrift store. Palm Beach council St. Vin- provide immediate assistance.” ple in prisons and elderly in care outreach is made possible through Persek said one can also help by vis- cent de Paul thrift store: 2560 The worldwide Society of St. facilities. They help jobless people financial donations and contribu- iting at a St. Vincent de Paul store. Westgate Ave., West Palm Beach. Vincent de Paul is made possible find employment and provide refer- tions of material items. Food and “We get support from those who Furniture, household goods, clothing, through 800,000 dedicated people rals for basic needs that community lightly used items are appreciated shop in our store. Those funds go toys. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. in 149 countries who give time, tal- Visit or call to donate items. 561- agencies provide. All society servic- to stock St. Vincent de Paul stores back into the ministry,” he said. “We 632-4468 ents and efforts. The Palm Beach es are provided free of charge, and and pantries. The society’s thrift are always looking for volunteers. diocesan council has nearly 550 ministers are non-paid volunteers stores sell gently used items which Hours and days are flexible.” n April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 6

K of C funds benefit Women’s Care Center in Vero HONORING CONSECRATED RELIGIOUS The St. Sebastian Knights of Colum- bus Council 8009 donated $32,000 to the Women’s Care Center of Indian Riv- er County located in Vero Beach. The funds — initially a gift to the council from the estate of John Lipski, a faith- ful member of the council — are slated to support care center operations and ministry work. The Women’s Care Center opened in 2013 and offers free services, pro-life education and aware- ness, and assistance to women in crisis. Center records indicate that in the past year counseling, pregnancy testing and ultrasound procedures have been provided to more than 1,000 women. Data also indicates that 275 babies were saved after abortion-minded women experienced a change of heart and de- Religious from various communities and parishes take part in a special Mass organized cided to keep their babies. In the past Jerry Rott, left, grand Knight of Council 8009, by St. Ann Parish in West Palm Beach to honor consecrated men and women who months, the facility expanded space, and Bob Christopher, council faithful navigator, serve the diocese during this Year of Consecrated Life. The religious took part in and ministry leaders currently are fo- present a check for $32,000 to Gerri Rorick, a procession, readings and a renewal of vows ceremony all part of the February cused at support for a much-needed executive director of the Women's Care Center celebration followed by a dinner prepared by parishioners. “We hope other parishes additional ultrasound. For more infor- of Indian River County, and John Rorick, right, will honor the religious,” said Father Nestor Rodriguez, pastor of St. Ann. The Year mation, call 772-257-5390. the center’s treasurer. (COURTESY) of Consecrated Life runs until Feb. 2, 2016. (COURTESY) Deacon Raisch, who wore faith on his sleeve, dies Staff report from New Jersey in 1974. He relocat- his sleeve and provided witness to lumbus Council 15429, and helped 10 grandchildren and three great- ed to Fort Pierce in 1994. the love of Christ, Deacon Raisch establish the Jesus House of Hope, grandchildren. He was preceded VERO BEACH | Deacon Jack He was ordained to the diaconate reached out to the lonely and forgot- a nonprofit serving the poor in the in death by his son Jack Anthony Raisch, 85, a permanent deacon for in 1982 for the Miami Archdiocese, ten as part of his ministry. He was northern diocese. Raisch Jr. more than 33 years, died March 21 and served the Palm Beach Diocese an active prison minister, visiting He is survived by his wife of 59 A Mass of Christian Burial was in Vero Beach after a long illness. as it was established in 1984. He the jailed weekly. He was recently years, Eleanor, of Fort Pierce; son celebrated March 27 at St. Anastasia A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he most recently served at St. Anastasia presented a service award from Michel of St. Petersburg; daughters Parish. Deacon Raisch was buried served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 Parish in Fort Pierce. St. Lucie County for his dedication Lynn Sarkes of Indian Rock Beach, at the South Florida National Ceme- to 1954. He was a business owner Described as a friendly, outgo- and service of more than 17 years. Nancy Schiller of Clearwater, tery in Lake Worth with full military and moved with his family to Stuart ing man, who wore his faith on He was active in the Knights of Co- Karen Siegel of Rocky River, Ohio; honors. n Central part of diocese to hear the ‘Catholic Voice’ LINDA REEVES serve brothers and sisters in need. days a week in areas including Palm “Catholic radio is one of the ed by late April and the new tower of the Florida Catholic staff He strongly believes that Catholic Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, greatest evangelization tools pe- site should be ready by this sum- radio is an effective and efficient Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, riod,” Daccarett said. “It is one of mer, Groppe said. PALM BEACH GARDENS | Ra- tool for those who Westgate, Wellington, the easiest ways to reach non-Cath- “The main advantage, besides dio listeners will soon be able to need to strengthen, or FYI Loxahatchee and West olics and fallen-away Catholics who owning our own land, will be going tune into Catholic radio in cities simply come back to, Palm Beach. wouldn’t be caught dead inside a from the current broadcast power located in the heart of the Diocese the faith. Catholic radio Deacon Venezia Catholic church.” of 1,000 watts during the day and of Palm Beach when organizers flip “The radio broad- stations: and Deacon Zapata He shared some of his personal 120 watts to 8,000 watts daytime the switch and turn on 98.3 WPBV cast will reach people • The Catholic Voice of worked together to success experiences over the years, and 4,000 watts night time power,” FM. who are homebound. the Palm Beaches, Palm start this new ministry which he learned from testimonies he said, adding the station should Deacon Richard Venezia of St. People driving in their Beach Gardens, WPBV in the diocese. They of listeners. reach radio listeners further south. Andrew Parish in Stuart is head- cars can tune in to 98.3 FM believe Catholic radio “Catholic radio unites the Catho- “The Federal Communications ing up the radio station operations hear Catholic radio,” • Divine Mercy Catholic is a way to help peo- lic community and promotes the Commission (FCC) limits our area and the launch of WPBV. He said Deacon Zapata said. Radio, Melbourne, ple on faith journeys, parishes,” he said. “Statistics say due to other station frequencies, in- the launch of the communications “Some people listen to WDMC 920 AM bring fallen Catholics that Catholic radio listeners be- cluding those in Cuba. Our basic lis- ministry comes after months of the radio all day while • Prince of Peace back to God and intro- come more spiritually engaged. tening area will now include about challenges, planning, application they are working. It Catholic Radio, Palm duce people of other They are more active and generous 1.3 million potential listeners.” processing and finally receiving li- is an evangelization City, WJPP 100.1 FM faiths or no faiths at all and attend Mass more frequently. The new Palm Beach Gardens’ censing in February. tool.” to the Catholic Church Catholic radio helps bring people FM station is funded by one-time “We are the ‘Catholic Voice of the The station will air family and and community. back to the Church and back to the donation sponsors, ministry con- Palm Beaches,’” Deacon Venezia religious programs of Eternal Word Edward Daccarett, a member of sacraments.” tributions and program sponsors. said. “It is exciting. God wants this Television Network Global Catholic St. Andrew Parish, launched Prince Divine Mercy Radio station airs The two deacons are also asking station.” Radio and feature local program- of Peace radio WJPP 100.1 FM in on AM radio and is headquar- for prayer support as they continue The nonprofit communications ming. The English-speaking Cath- 2007. The station serves listeners tered in Melbourne. WDMC 920 to move forward with WPBV in the project is under the umbrella of olic radio schedule will include in- in Palm City, Jensen Beach, Port St. AM serves the Space and Treasure name of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tepeyac Mission, a Palm Beach formative talk shows and teaching Lucie, Fort Pierce and Tequesta. He Coasts and went on air more than station patron. Gardens charitable organization. series with a Catholic view, docu- supports the new station and has seven years ago. At the present time, “Although we understand not ev- Tepeyac Mission was officially es- mentaries, inspiring testimonies helped the two deacons with the WDMC is purchasing property, eryone can support us financially, tablished in 2003 by a small group from faithful, local announcements launch. He said Catholic Radio As- moving and expanding. we ask for prayers,” said Deacon of Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola and news about events and other sociation statistics indicate that 34 Bob Groppe, general manager, Zapata. “Through God all things parishioners and clergy on a pil- happenings around the Diocese of percent of listeners are non-Catho- said the station is working to relo- are possible.” n grimage to the shrine of Our Lady Palm Beach and beyond. lics who might just happen to tune cate its studio offices and it tower of Guadalupe in Mexico. The FM station will operate at a in or listen to a Catholic station to site, which includes three broadcast For information, call Deacon Za- Deacon Jaime Zapata directs Te- maximum power of 100 watts and learn about Catholic practices and towers and a transmitter building. pata at 561-714-7337 or Deacon peyac Mission, which reaches out to reach listeners 24 hours a day, seven beliefs. The new studio should be complet- Venezia at 772-223-8436. 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 10-23, 2015

Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery Annual Memorial Day Mass May 25th at 10 a.m. The diocesan cemetery, Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, will be celebrating its annual Memorial Day Mass. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, will be the main celebrant. All clergy, parishioners, and families of the Diocese of Palm Beach are invited to attend this Mass.

This Mass is offered for all of those who have died in service to our country and for all of those who have served in the military. There will be a special military tribute, a tribute to all of our Priests who have served our country, and the dedication of the final phase of our Priest Memorial. A light reception will follow.

A limited amount of seating will be provided so you are invited to bring your own chair, if so desired. The cemetery is located exactly one mile west of State Road 7 (US-441) and is three miles west of the Florida Turnpike at 10941 Southern Boulevard, in Royal Palm Beach.

For more information, contact us at 561-793-0711 or visit us on the web: www.ourqueen.org

10941 Southern Blvd. • Royal Palm Beach 33559-0410 33402-0410 April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8

Mark Place, Boynton Beach. weekly homilies. AT&T/U- the diocesan victim assistance ROTARY CLUB DICTIONARIES Features “Les Miserables” with Verse customers may not be coordinator Theresa Fretterd, singers and performers from St. able to view the Mass, but 561-801-0999, to begin necessary Mark choirs. Choice of dinner for information about what emotional, psychological and entrée and dessert. Cash bar, to do, contact the Office of spiritual healing. For more raffle. Proceeds benefit the Communications. To support the information on diocesan Women’s Circle ministry. Tickets: televised Mass or to request a policies and procedures for $30. 561-734-9330. free Mass missal: 561-775-9529 reporting abuse as well as to AIM (Achieve, Inspire, or Office of Communications, view the USCCB “Charter for Motivate) spiritual retreat for 9995 N. Military Trail, P.O. Box the Protection of Children and adults with physical challenges 109650, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Young People,” visit www. and volunteer assistants: June 33410. diocesepb.org and click on 5-7, Duncan Conference Center, Theology study program: Offices/Safe Environments. 15820 Military Trail, Delray Beach. Wednesdays and one weekend Prayer vigil: Wednesdays, Organized by Handicapped Meet a month, St. Vincent de Paul 3-5 p.m.; and Fridays, 8-10 a.m., Christ, a nonprofit founded by Regional Seminary, 10701 S. Planned Parenthood, 1322 N.W. parishioners of St. Joan of Arc Military Trail, Boynton Beach. Federal Highway, Stuart. Prayer in Boca Raton in 1979. Men and Master level degree program warriors and sidewalk counselors women who have a physical for laypersons. Degree sessions needed. 772-221-1865. challenges and adults and young begin January 2015. 561-732- adults, 17 years of age or older, 4424, ext. 151. who will provide assistance, are Women of Grace ministry MEETINGS invited. 561-441-0634. program is seeking Men’s Scripture study and volunteers to facilitate study St. Peregrine ministry Third- and fourth-grade students at St. Luke School in Palm discussion: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., programs for English-speakers meetings, third Saturdays, 1 Springs hold the dictionaries they received from the Rotary Club Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family and also for Spanish-speakers. p.m., with program and special in March. Principal Suzanne Sandelier, in the background center, Room, 345 S. Military Trail, West Training sessions are held at Mass for those suffering from Palm Beach. Led by Deacon Jack said, “Dictionaries are wonderful tools for the students. These St. Joan of Arc Parish ministry cancer or who have died from Hamilton. 561-722-6793. cancer. Call for Mass times which tools will help our students become great readers. We are so buildings, 319 S.W. Third St., Prayer gathering: Fridays, Boca Raton. Registration: vary. 561-737-3095. grateful.” (COURTESY) 9:45 a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., Martha Nicolli, 561 212 8673 or Palm Beach County Division 8177 Glades Road, Boca Raton. [email protected]. of the Ancient Order of Pray with others for the end of Pro-life radio talk show: Hibernians: For any Catholic abortion. 561-347-1636. man of Irish descent who is Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens. Mondays, 2 p.m.; and Saturdays, DIOCESAN EVENTS Prayer gathering: Fridays, 11 a.m., Catholic radio station interested in learning more Recognizes religious men and about the order or joining. The women celebrating significant 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A WJPP FM (Prince of Peace 100.1 School of Christian order promotes charitable work anniversaries to the religious life. Woman’s World Medical Center FM). “CrossRoads” is a one-hour Formation classes. Sessions and Irish culture nationally and Main celebrant: Bishop Gerald M. that offers abortion services, program featuring commentary, for adult Catholics. English in the Diocese of Palm Beach. Barbarito. Invitation-only dinner 503 S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. news, features and guests from and Spanish classes and upper- Contact Mike, 561-748-3755. follows Mass. 561-775-9554. Treasure Coast rosary group leads the local area and from across level catechist certification rosary recitation for the end of the nation. Hosted by Anne available. For schedule, visit Catholic Charities: abortion. 772-465-8298. Lotierzo and Duane Berreth, www.diocesepb.org/schools-of- • Volunteer training: April Pray the rosary for life: directors of the Pregnancy Care VOLUNTEERS christian-formation or call 561- 10, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Birthline/ Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks Center in Fort Pierce and Stuart. 775-9544. Lifeline, 212 E. Boynton Beach just north of the Wellington Listeners may tune in online at NEEDED Blvd., Boynton Beach; April 16, www.wjppfm.com. Divorce survival ministry Regional Medical Center, 10101 Society of St. Vincent de program: Parishes in the noon-3:30 p.m., 100 W. 20th St., Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. All Parish nurse meetings: Riviera Beach. 561-345-2036. Paul: Opportunities to help the Diocese of Palm Beach. 12-week invited to pray for the end of Open to all registered nurses poor in West Palm Beach area • Annual luncheon and program features 30-minute abortions. 561-784-0689. interested in health ministry. by volunteering in the ministry’s awards for Interfaith Health and DVD segments on challenges of a For dates, time and locations, thrift store, food pantry and Wellness Community Nursing broken marriage. For the recently call Catholic Charities, Interfaith office. Flexible hours. No Program: April 17, noon, National separated and divorced and RETREATS/DAYS Health and Wellness, 561- experience necessary. 561-632- those divorced for many years. Croquet Center, 700 Florida 345-2000, ext. 256; or email 4468, 561-324-9784, service@ Sponsored by Office of Marriage Mango Road, West Palm Beach. OF PRAYER wellness@catholiccharitiesdpb. svdp-palmbeach.org. and Family Life. Registration Benefits outreach to homeless, org. Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Jorge Pettit Catholic suggested; space limited. 561- families in transition and those Young adult group: Young Center: Retreats and programs Worker Hospitality House: 632-2689 or 561-818-4728. in need. Presentation of the adults ages 21 to 36 are invited available for clergy, religious, Opportunities for volunteers and For program information and Mother Teresa Humanitarian to join “LIGHT: Living in God’s men, women, married couples, donors to help the homeless. The locations, 561-775-9557. award. Open to the public. Holy Truth.” Father Brian singles and people in recovery ministry is in need of clothes, Tickets: $75 per person. 561- Campbell, parochial vicar of St. Workshops for ministers of programs. Season theme: detergent, toiletries, towels, 345-2000, ext. 256; or wellness@ Vincent Ferrer in Delray Beach, is the word: Designed for both “Blessed are you.” Reservations food, household items, furniture catholiccharitiesdpb.org. director. Contact 561-276-6892, new and experienced ministers. required except when stated. and bicycles. Financial donations Offered simultaneously in English • Samaritan Center benefit [email protected]. are used to assist with electric golf tournament: May 30, 7:30 Location: 1300 U.S. Highway 1, and Spanish. Contact a parish North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 Charitable giving bills and rental expenses. 772- a.m., Grand Harbor Golf Club. office for reservations with the or www.ourladyofflorida.org: guidelines: The bishops 579-9775 or Notre Dame Mission, diocesan Liturgy Office. Bernard and Betty Egan memorial of Florida have developed 772-466-9617. golf classic starts with registration • Centering prayer: • April 18, Holy Cross charitable giving guidelines of Holy Cross thrift store and followed by 8:30 a.m. shotgun Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., main Parish, 15939 S. W. 150th St., appropriate and inappropriate service center: Opportunities start. Entry fee: $125 per person chapel. Indiantown. organizations/foundations. for volunteers to serve the or $500 per foursome. Nongolfer: • Married couples retreat: May Workshops for Please visit www.diocesepb. thrift store and help with $125. 772-770-3039. 1-3, led by retreat team. Cost: extraordinary ministers of org, click on giving and then the service center. Both are • Rosary gathering: First $370 per couple. Registration and charitable giving guidelines. holy Communion: For both deposit required. outreach ministries to the new and experienced ministers. Saturdays, 9 a.m., near the The Catholic Diocese of poor of Indiantown and are • Day of reflection: May 6, Offered simultaneously in English Presidential Women’s Center in Palm Beach is committed to made possible with the help of 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. “Abiding in and Spanish. Call a parish office West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint the safety and protection of volunteers and generous donors. Parkway, West Palm Beach. the Heart of God.” Cost: $30. all children and vulnerable 772-597-2798. to make reservations with the Reservations required. diocesan Liturgy Office. Led by Catholic Charities of the adults in its care. Victims of Diocese of Palm Beach Respect • April 25, Holy Family Parish, abuse are encouraged to contact Life Office. 561-345-2000, ext. 2330 S.E. Mariposa Ave., Port St 287. Lucie. ANNOUNCEMENTS Graduation Mass: May 3, 5 Day of Prayer for Vocations: p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius April 26. Faithful throughout Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens. COMMUNITY the world are asked to pray Main celebrant: Bishop Gerald M. EVENTS that men and women will say Barbarito. Special recognition and yes to their vocation callings, blessing of graduates. Reception Matthew Kelly especially to callings to the follows Mass. Please contact a presentation: April 10, 6:30 priesthood or religious life. Visit parish with information about p.m., Ascension Parish, 7250 N. www.diocesepb.org/prayer-for- how many family members Federal Highway, Boca Raton. seminarians. and friends will be attending. “Passion and Purpose.” Tickets Sunday televised Mass Information deadline: April 23. are limited and available at www. in English: 9 a.m., Estrella-TV 561-775-9549. dynamiccatholic.com or parish West Palm Beach. Produced Diocesan jubilee office. 561-654-6085. by the diocesan Office of celebration: May 9, 4:30 Dinner and show: April 24, Communications. Visit www. p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius 6 p.m., St. Mark Parish, 643 St. diocesepb.org/videos for www.thefloridacatholic.org | April 10-23, 2015 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE

Chrism Mass a ‘celebration of unity’

Bob Reddy ice for the sacramental life of the Church of the Florida Catholic staff throughout the coming year. From Jerusalem to Rome to parishes VENICE | More than 1,000 of the faith- around the world, Pope Francis and lo- ful gathered for the annual Chrism Mass cal Bishops carry out the annual Chrism March 31 at Epiphany Cathe- Mass which is celebrated on or dral in Venice. The approxi- before Holy Thursday; in the mately 150 priests present ‘The Eucharist we Diocese of Venice the Chrism joined together in renewing celebrate today Mass was celebrated on the their priestly promises which Tuesday of Holy Week. they made at the time of their is the fruit of the The newly blessed and con- ordination. service of us all.’ secrated Holy Oils from the This celebration marks the Chrism Mass were first used institution of the priesthood by — Bishop Frank for the celebration of the Sac- Christ and is an expression of Dewane raments of Initiation during unity of the priests with their the Easter Vigil Liturgy on Shepherd, the Bishop of the Holy Saturday. At that time, Diocese. 326 converts to Catholicism, having com- During the Chrism Mass, Bishop Frank pleted the Rite of Christian Initiation of During the annual Chrism Mass, Bishop Frank J. Dewane is joined at the altar by about J. Dewane also blessed the Holy Oils to be 150 priests of the Diocese of Venice March 31 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. (BOB used in parishes across the Diocese of Ven- Please see CHRISM, 2 REDDY | FC) April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2

Holy Week throughout the Venice Diocese

Children carrying palms join the procession at the start of the Palm Sunday Mass March 29 at St. Patrick Parish in Sarasota. (PHOTOS BY A woman venerates the cross on Good Friday, Father Jose Gonzalez washes a man’s feet on Holy BOB REDDY | FC) April 3, at St. Ann Parish in Naples. Thursday, April 2, at St. Catherine Parish in Sebring.

CHRISM celebrating their 25th and 50th anniversaries were recognized FROM 1 for their years of service to Holy Mother Church, three of whom were present and individually rec- entered the Catholic Church at ognized. parishes throughout the Diocese Acknowledging the approxi- and received one or all of the sac- mately 1,000 present, including raments: Baptism, Confirmation, priests, deacons, religious, as well first Eucharist. as seminarians and members of The Chrism Mass is typically the Knights of Columbus, the Or- the largest annual gathering of der of Malta, the Equestrian Order priests in the Diocese of Venice of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, and is a clear sign of unity be- and other faithful of the Diocese tween the Bishop and the priests. of Venice, Bishop Dewane pointed The renewal of priestly promises to the power of witness from men is a continuing commitment to and women who allow themselves serve the Lord in their ministries to be transformed by faith in Jesus More than 150 priests renew their priestly promises during the annual Chrism Mass at Epiphany Cathedral and through their own personal Christ. in Venice on March 31. (BOB REDDY | FC) conversions, and in service and He took special note to ac- in unity with the local Bishop. For knowledge all religious women this reason, Bishop Dewane en- and men who were present and Sacred OilS ed to remind those who encounter tired in Nokomis; and Father James couraged the priests in their call- thanked them for their commit- The blessing of the oils take it of the “odor of sanctity.” All of Shea, who is helping at Epiphany ing and to persevere even in the ment to their charism and service place at different times during the the faithful are called to strive for Cathedral. face of difficulty. to the Church. He said it was par- Chrism Mass. Vested in white, sanctity. Following the Mass there was a Bishop Dewane also publi- ticularly appropriate to publicly Bishop Dewane, raised hands over reception in the Parish hall to hon- cally thanked the priests for their thank them during this “Year of the urns on a table near the altar JubilarianS or those celebrating their jubilee continued commitment to serve Consecrated Life” proclaimed by and first blessed the Oil of the Sick The priests serving or living in in 2015. Father Shea spoke for the the People of God throughout the Pope Francis which is being cel- at the conclusion of the Eucharistic the Diocese celebrating their 25th jubilarians at the reception, not- Diocese of Venice. “It is the anoint- ebrated throughout the Universal Prayer. Following the distribution and 50th anniversaries were rec- ing that he views his 50 years as a ing of the Holy Spirit that brings Church from now until early 2016. of Holy Communion, the Bishop ognized for their years of service to priest as an opportunity to foster us together in the service of the Bishop Dewane also recognized blessed the Oil of the Catechumens. Holy Mother Church. Celebrating the fraternity of the priesthood. Church,” he continued. “The Eu- the more than 300 students pres- Immediately following of the 25 years was Jesuit Father David Ordained in 1965 for the Diocese charist we celebrate today is the ent representing each of the 14 blessing the Oil of the Catechu- Robinson who is an assistant cam- of Burlington, Vt., he retired to fruit of the service of us all. The oils Diocesan Catholic schools. “It is mens, the final portion of the rite pus minister at Ave Maria Universi- Florida 15 years ago. consecrated today connect each of good for our young people to wit- is the consecration of the Sacred ty. Celebrating 50 years was Father “I learned right away that as a us to our sacred duty to give joyful ness traditions and ceremonies Chrism Oil. First balsam is poured Frederick Conoscenti, who helps at priest, you thank God for what you witness as the Lord has called. We within the Church that will as- into the oil, then it is mixed. The St. Agnes Parish in Naples; Father have,” Father Shea continued. He are devoutly and deeply united in sist them in growing in wisdom, Bishop then breathes on the Sacred Richard Driscoll, Society of the Di- served as a high school teacher, in prayer and sacraments through knowledge and the love of God.” Chrism “to symbolize the Holy vine Savior, who is currently help- prison ministry and in parishes. the Lord.” Bishop Dewane quoted The ceremony of the Blessing of Spirit coming down.” The rite is ing at parishes and with the prison “We answered a called from God. Pope Francis abundantly through- the Oils helps make the connec- brought to closure with a conclud- outreach in Charlotte County; Fa- No matter where you are, you are out his homily. tion between their own Baptism ing prayer. ther James Patton, who helps at St. right where God want you. That is The Chrism Mass is also the and Confirmation and the oils The balsam is added so that it Agnes Parish in Naples; Carmelite a blessing I am thankful for each time when the priests and deacons used, he added. gives the oil a sweet smell intend- Father William O’Malley, who is re- day.” n 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 10-23, 2015 Women religious a pillar of the Catholic Church Florida Bob Reddy PRAYER FOR of the Florida Catholic staff Catholic THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED DIOCESE OF VENICE VENICE | It can be convinc- ingly argued that the strength of the LIFE Vol. 76, No. 11 Catholic Church in the Diocese of Venice can be attributed to the hard O God, throughout the ages you have called women and men to pursue 1000 Pinebrook Road work and commitment of the wom- lives of perfect charity through the Venice, FL 34285 en religious who have served in the 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 area. Today, there are currently 76 evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity religious women from 25 different and obedience. During this Year of PUBLISHER religious communities who call the Consecrated Life, we give you thanks Bishop Frank Dewane Diocese of Venice home. A portion for these courageous witnesses of Faith and models of inspiration. Their DIOCESAN EDITOR of these are retired. Some of the communities are pursuit of holy lives teaches us to make In this file photo, Bishop Frank J. Dewane speaks with women and Bob Reddy a more perfect offering of ourselves to men religious at his home in Sarasota Sept. 19, 2014. (BOB REDDY | FC) [email protected] relatively new to serving in the Dio- you. Continue to enrich your Church by 941-484-9543 cese, such as Servants of the Lord calling forth sons and daughters who, and Virgin of Matara at St. Michael having found the pearl of great price, the Year of Consecrated Life, which through the witness of the lives of • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: Parish in Wauchula, or the Francis- treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above began the First Sunday of Advent our consecrated brothers and sis- Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, can Sisters of Mary Immaculate at all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, (the weekend of Nov. 29, 2014) and ters. or customerservice@theflorida Jesus the Worker in Fort Myers. Oth- your Son, who lives and reigns with you will conclude Feb. 2, 2016 (the World Service by women religious catholic.org er religious orders such as the Fran- in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, Day of Consecrated Life). This year is fundamentally and directly a Notify us of address changes (temporary ciscan Sisters of Alleghany have for ever and ever. Amen. also encompasses the observance work of their order’s charism. Each or permanent) as soon as possible. Please been a part of the Diocese long be- of the 50th anniversaries of “Perfec- charism is distinct, communicating change your address online at www. fore it was created in 1984, founding tae Caritatis,” the Second Vatican its own spirit and spirituality. This is thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Monastery of St. Clare on Fort Myers Council’s Decree on the Adaptation nurtured through fidelity to prayer, 1-888-275-9953. Fort Myers in 1938, the first Catholic Beach. 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EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez APPOINTMENTS Business Manager: Pat Spencer Masses to pray for Victims of Abuse Advertising Sales Manager: Bishop Frank J. Dewane, after Jane Radetsky broad consultation, announces the Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro STAFF REPORT following appointments: Social Media/Community Specialist: PRAYER FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE Michael Carlock VENICE | In 1983, recogniz- God of endless love, ever caring, Grant them justice for their cause, Advertising Graphic Designer: Effective March 19 ing the alarming rate at which ever strong, always present, always enlightened by your truth. Michael Jimenez children continued to be abused Father Inna Reddy Yeruva, Advertising Assistant: Susan Chronowski just: Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal Missionaries of Compassion, as and neglected and the need for You gave your only Son to save us your people’s wounds and transform Parochial Vicar for the ministry at Have a comment/want more info/ innovative programs to prevent by his blood on the cross. brokenness into wholeness. Grant us Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish/soup have a story suggestion? Leave your child abuse and assist parents Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, the courage and wisdom, humility kitchen in Immokalee. feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; and families affected by mal- join to your own suffering the pain of and grace, to act with justice. Breathe Father Kollappalli Cyriac click reader feedback button on left of treatment, the U.S. Senate and wisdom into our prayers and labors. screen. all who have been hurt in body, mind, Boban, Missionaries of Com- House of Representatives pro- and spirit by those who betrayed the Grant that all harmed by abuse may passion, as Parochial Vicar for the Send statewide news releases to claimed April the first National trust placed in them. find peace in justice. ministry at Our Lady of Guadalupe [email protected] Child Abuse Prevention Month. Hear the cries of our brothers and We ask this through Christ, Our Parish/soup kitchen in Immokalee. In keeping with continued ef- sisters who have been gravely harmed, Lord. Amen. Our staff meets for prayer each work day at forts to nationally promote the and the cries of those who love them. 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ Courtesy of the Secretariat of Child and Effective March 30 awareness of child abuse and Soothe their restless hearts with hope, thefloridacatholic.org Youth Protection of the U.S. Conference of Father Claudio Stewart as neglect, the Secretariat of Child steady their shaken spirits with faith. Catholic Bishops. and Youth Protection of the U.S. temporary Parochial Vicar of Holy All contents copyright © 2014, The Florida Cross Parish, Palmetto. Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from Conference of Catholic Bishops Catholic News Service. (USCCB) joined in promoting above.) was April 7 at St. John the Evan- this effort. For the eighth year in a row gelist Parish in Naples, while the During April, the Secretariat during Child Abuse Prevention second will be Tuesday, April 21, For more detailed information also encourages the faithful Month, the Diocese of Venice of- 8:30 a.m., at Epiphany Cathedral, about what the Diocese of Venice to recite the “Prayer for Heal- fers annual Masses in prayer for 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. Ev- does to prevent abuse, please visit ing Victims of Abuse.” (See box the victims of abuse. The first eryone is encouraged to attend. n www.dioceseofvenice.org/safe environment.

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During the Easter Vigil Bishop Dewane bestows the Sacrament of Confirmation on Kay Richmond at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. A catechumen is baptized by Bishop Dewane during the Easter Vigil at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. Easter: The Summit of the Catholic Faith Spread the Good News throughout the Easter Season

Bob Reddy ous Scripture readings. It is also at of the Florida Catholic staff this time that the priests baptize and confirm any catechumens and VENICE | Throughout the Uni- candidates. There were 326 women versal Church the faithful gathered and men who entered fully into for a joyous celebration on Easter, the Catholic Church at parishes that is the Resurrection of Our Lord, throughout the Diocese. the Summit of the Catholic Faith. One of these candidates was This celebration comes after the Kay Richmond, who received the holiest of weeks which began with Sacraments of Communion and the entrance of Jesus to Jerusalem Confirmation from Bishop Dewane on Palm Sunday and included the at Epiphany Cathedral. She noted suffering and death of Our Lord. that she was overwhelmed with joy The Resurrection on Easter com- at becoming fully Catholic. “I was pletes the journey for Jesus but it is near tears at times; tears of happi- just the beginning of a new journey ness that this special day had ar- of belief and hope for the faithful, rived,” she said. Bishop Frank J. Dewane explained When Bishop Dewane made the during an Easter Vigil Mass at sign of the cross with the Holy Oil Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. on her forehead she knew that it felt “We find an empty tomb and we right. “This has been a long journey rejoice and believe, just as the ‘other that opened my soul to Jesus,” she The Easter fire burns at the start of the Easter Vigil at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice which was celebrated disciple’ did,” Bishop Dewane con- said. “That journey really has only by Bishop Frank J. Dewane on April 4. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY) tinued. just begun and I am looking for- “This doesn’t end the story. It is ward to the wonders that lie ahead.” The the beginning of the new story of The celebration of Easter is not faithful hope and joy that we will someday confined to a single day, in fact, hold candles join in the promise of Salvation. throughout the next 50 days the at the All of us are on the same journey Easter Season is celebrated “in joy- beginning of Faith. Let the love of Christ into ful exultation as one feast day, or of the your hearts because today we are better as one ‘great Sunday,’” Bishop Easter asked to give witness and to go out Dewane said. Vigil at and tell the good news that Jesus The first days make up the Oc- Epiphany Christ is risen.” tave of Easter and are celebrated as Cathedral The Easter Vigil began in dark- solemnities of the Lord. On the 40th in Venice. ness before the Easter fire is kindled day of the Easter Season, Catholics and the Paschal (Passover) candle celebrate the Ascension of the Lord was lit and brought into the dark- (May 14, which is moved to the fol- ened church with the proclamation lowing Sunday, May 17), and for the that Christ is our Light. During this nine days following, prepare for the Mass, the faithful hear the story of coming of the Holy Spirit on Pente- Salvation proclaimed in numer- cost (May 24). n 5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 10-23, 2015 Lenten sacrifice serves the Lord Catholic school students celebrate Mass with Bishop

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SARASOTA | In or- der to sit at the table of the Lord, we must all make sacrifices. “The challenge is to do what Christ asks,” Bishop Frank J. Dewane told stu- dents during a number a Lenten Masses he cele- brated at schools throughout the Diocese of Ven- ice. “We need to take seriously our fasting, prayers and good works as Christ did.” Bishop Dewane takes the opportunity to celebrate Mass at schools throughout the Diocese during the Lenten Season to highlight the importance of the season, but also to show support for the students and schools as they continue through their academic year. No matter what ages the students are, he told them it is important to find a con- nection to the readings to help grow closer to the Lord. He added the Gospel readings during Lent help the faithful understand who Jesus Christ is and His relationship with God the Father. “We rejoice that our Savior is here, and we learn that we need be the example Christ set for us as children of God,” he said. Bishop Dewane also challenged the stu- Clockwise from top left, a kindergarten student at St. dents, young and old, to focus on the three Joseph Catholic School presents Bishop Frank J. Dewane with a bouquet of flowers following a school Mass March key sacrifices the faithful are called to for 19 in Bradenton; the Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. choir sings during a school Mass celebrated by Bishop Dewane in Venice March 18; older students at St. Elizabeth “These can mean different things for ev- Seton Catholic School in Naples partner with younger eryone, but take them seriously. The alms- students for a school Mass celebrated by Bishop Dewane giving is the hardest to understand but the March 17; eighth-graders at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Fort Myers respond to questions from Bishop most rewarding as it means to give some- Dewane following a school Mass Feb. 24; Bishop Dewane thing of yourself to others. Do that in your delivers his homily at a Mass for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Port Charlotte Feb. 23; at St. Andrew daily life, not just during Lent, but through- Catholic School in Cape Coral children are greeted by out the year, just as Jesus taught all of us.” n Bishop Dewane following a school Mass Feb. 24. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 6

‘Bible on the beach’

Members of St. Ann Catholic School’s seventh- and eighth-grade advanced band proudly display the trophy they won at the Music USA Festival March 26-27. The band received a “Superior Rating” and a “First Place” in the middle school category. (COURTESY)

Newsbriefs Marjorie Huelsman, who teaches music for all grade levels, led the Naples school band students and helped guide them to this top honor. tops competition Father Casey Jones of San Pedro Parish in North Port leads a “Bible on the Beach” prayer gathering at The St. Ann Catholic School sev- Crawfish Festival Venice Beach. Youth groups from Epiphany Cathedral, Our Lady of Lourdes in Venice and San Pedro in enth- and eighth-grade advanced North Port participated in the annual event. (COURTESY) band won first place and was draws big crowds named “Grand Champions” at the St. Martha Catholic School Music USA Festival, which was held was transformed into a mini fair- could win prizes. There was a Cajun A crowd fills March 26-27 at Universal Orlando grounds midway March 28 during cakewalk with a cake as a prize, and the midway Resort. the fourth annual Cajun Crawfish crawfish races for the crustaceans March 28 during the annual St. The Naples band competed Festival. More than 1,500 people at- that weren’t on the dinner menu. Martha Catholic against other middle school bands tended the event. While challenged to race up the School Cajun and orchestras. The students were As a live band played Cajun rock-climbing wall, Bishop Frank J. Crawfish Festival thrilled with two days in the theme music, there was food of all sorts, Dewane said he preferred to be an in Sarasota. park and had an outstanding per- including crawfish, other seafood, observer. More than formance in front of the judges. and hamburgers and hot dogs for One of the most popular things to 1,500 attended The band was given a “Superior those looking for something simple. do was taking a try at the dunk tank, the daylong Rating” with a first-place trophy in There was also ice cream, flavored where students could throw a bean event. (BOB the middle schools concert band ices, cotton candy and popcorn. bag at a target in hopes of dunking a REDDY | FC) category. To top it off they received To keep everyone occupied, teacher with cold water. n the “Grand Champions” trophy in there was a rock-climbing wall, both the band and orchestra middle bounce house, huge air-filled slide, school categories. Band Director and lots of games where youngsters

A nnuncIation festival 33480-0410 Bishop Frank J. Dewane and Ave Maria University President Jim Toowey visit with people during the Annunciation Festival March 25 at the university. (COURTESY) 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 10-23, 2015

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. [email protected]; 239-262-4110. and moral support through local 5:30 p.m. Our Mother’s House DIOCESAN EVENTS Mass. Includes continental Golf scramble, April 25, St. chapters and annual national provides shelter and guidance breakfast, lunch, two conferences featuring world-class to single mothers and their Yom HaShoah Holocaust Andrews South Golf Club, 1901 conferences, opportunity for speakers and CME credits. Visit children, who would otherwise Memorial Service, April 19, Deborah Drive, Punta Gorda. Sacrament of Reconciliation. $25 Benefits Society of St. Vincent de www.cathmed.org to learn more. be homeless. 941-894-2378. 2:30 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, in advance; $30 at door. 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. Paul, Sacred Heart Conference Prison ministry. “I was in Annual interreligious memorial Diocesan Youth Rally, Nov. which provides assistance to prison and you visited me” (Mt service, hosted by Bishop Frank 21, Charlotte Harbor Center, needy families and individuals VOLUNTEERS 25:36). Join a team of volunteers J. Dewane, celebrates 50th Punta Gorda. George Smith: 941- in Charlotte County. Cost: $75, NEEDED who share God’s love and mercy anniversary of the Vatican II’s 484-9543, includes 18 holes of golf, cart, with those who are incarcerated “Nostra Aetate,” which addresses World Youth Day continental breakfast and lunch. Family Resource Center of in any of the 23 jails/prisons relations between Catholic and Pilgrimage: Krakow 2016. The Registration available at the club Catholic Charities, Naples, is scattered throughout the Diocese Jewish Faiths. Speakers: Rabbi Diocese of Venice has opened or from Gary and Lynn Reeves, looking for volunteers for the of Venice. No previous experience Noam E. Marans, Director of registration for the international 941-202-2216, svdrgolf15@gmail. food pantry on Friday mornings is required; newcomers are paired Interreligious and Intergroup pilgrimage to World Youth Day com. to help pack bags, sort food, with experienced volunteers. Relations for the American Jewish in Poland July 23-Aug. 2, 2016. End-of-year celebration, stock shelves, and with light Contact Eric Sammons: 941-486- Committee; and Father Dennis This trip promises to be an May 1, 7-11 p.m., St. Francis housekeeping. Call Allegra: 239- 4740, sammons@dioceseofvenice. D. McManus, Director of the Jan extraordinary experience for all Xavier Catholic School, Fort 793-0059. org. Karski Institute for Holocaust involved, as it will be held in the Myers. Featuring LIVEWIRE band, After-school reading St. Vincent de Paul, Naples, Education at Georgetown country of birth of St. John Paul beer/wine and buffet. $50 per program at AFCAAM of needs volunteers. Meals-on- University, and Associate Director II, founder of World Youth Day. person; $90 per couple. 239-334- Catholic Charities needs Wheels delivers meals to the of the university’s program for Contact George Smith, gsmith@ 7701, ext. 243; esther.kiesel@ volunteers to work with homebound infirm and elderly. Jewish Civilization. Open to all. dioceseofvenice.org. atfrancisfortmyers.org. individual students. All that Carol: 239-775-0443. The thrift Reception follows. Deacon Pat Golden Gate Senior Center, Marian Eucharistic is required is a willingness to stores in Naples and Bonita offer Macaulay, 941-366-4210. Monday-Friday, 9-5 p.m., old Conference, May 15-17, Ave make a difference in a child’s fun while working as cashier, Eighth annual Mass for Golden Gate Library, 4898 Maria University. “Behold I Stand life. Adult and teen volunteers sorter or pricer. Paul: 239-775- Victims of Child Abuse, Coronado Parkway, Naples. at the Door and Knock.” Speakers welcome. Locations: AFCAAM 2907. April 21, 8:30 a.m., Epiphany Catholic Charities, Diocese of include EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo, Main Office, 3681 Michigan Join the social justice Cathedral, 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, in partnership with Teresa Tomeo, Ralph Martin, Link Ave., Fort Myers; and St. advocate network. The Venice. All are encouraged to Collier Senior Resources, has Kathleen Beckman and Father Columbkille Parish, 12171 Iona Diocesan Peace and Justice attend. opened a senior center. For those Larry Richards. Music by Martin Road, Fort Myers. Contact Pam Office invites you to become one 60 and over looking for hot Doman. Cost: $150 per person, Venice Diocese Council Malafronte: 239-461-0233, ext. of it’s social justice advocates, meals, company and activities. No includes basic lodging (bring of Catholic Women 30th 212; [email protected]. who contact legislators when charge; open to all. 239-252-4541. your own bedding), meals and Annual Conference, April Catholic Charities of notified by the Peace and Justice conference fee. 239-348-4725, 24-25, Epiphany Cathedral, Casa Maria soup kitchen. Sarasota and Manatee Office. No fees or costs are [email protected]. Venice. Open to all Catholic Guadalupe Social Services of counties need volunteers for involved. For more information: women. Speakers include Catholic Charities in Immokalee Ave Maria University Youth its “Cooking Matters … No Kid peace&justice@dioceseofvenice. Rebecca Woodhull, CCW National manages the soup kitchen — Conference, July 10-12. All high Hungry” program to help people org, 941-484-9543. President; and Rosi Schumacher, including feeding a hot meal to school-age youth from incoming on a budget learn to shop smart. Catholic Charities Disaster Florida Council and Province 100 people each day — clothing freshman to outgoing seniors Training will be provided. Contact Amateur Radio Network Director of Miami. Joyce Aubrey, and shower programs formerly invited. Speakers include Michael Blair Gladding: 941-355-4680, (DARN). Licensed amateur radio 941-484-1788; Edna Rohan, 941- run by Guadalupe Center. Gormley (Gomer), Righteous [email protected]. operators, or someone willing 451-8225. Anyone wishing to support the B, Anthony Muhs and more. Guadalupe Social Services to take steps to obtain a license, soup kitchen can send donations Cost: $150 per person, includes are needed throughout the Wednesday morning of Catholic Charities seeks to: Guadalupe Social Services, P.O. lodging, meals, conference Diocese. No meetings or dues adult faith formation video- individuals and groups who Box 5034, Immokalee, FL 34143, fee and T-shirt. 239-348-4725, are required. A monthly on-air conferencing sessions, 9 a.m., would like to help serve the and note the intention is to [email protected]. drill and an annual meeting are nine parish locations, 29 weekly poor in Immokalee. Volunteer support the soup kitchen; or visit required. Volunteers need to be sessions. 941-766-7334, www. Free rosary repair service. opportunities include food pantry www.catholiccharitiesdov.org and available in the aftermath of a ICSF-DOV.org. Send broken rosaries in a distribution, daily and weekly click DONATE NOW. padded envelope to: Betty and disaster. Andy Durette, DARN Theology on Tap. This administrative tasks, monthly Television Mass for the Dick Holden, 7930 Estero Blvd., mailings, serving lunch at the coordinator: af_durette@hotmail. exciting program for young homebound in the northern No. 502, Fort Myers Beach, FL com. adults (18-39) allows them to Casa Maria Soup Kitchen and portions of the Diocese, 9:30 33931. They will be repaired more. Contact Program Director learn about the faith while a.m. on the CW Network; in and returned within a week. building community. This year Tricia Yeggy: 239-657-6242, the southern portions of the You can also donate old or [email protected]. MASSES/PRAYER Theology on Tap will be held Diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV broken rosaries to be sent to at various parishes throughout Our Lady of Perpetual SESSIONS (FOX-4). Check your local listings the missions. 239-463-3993 or Help Retreat Center, Venice, the Diocese. Each location will for channel information. Leaflet [email protected]. host a series of weekly talks and is looking for volunteer angels Spanish prayer group, missals are available upon College campus outreach to donate their time and talent discussions on relevant topics in request by calling 941-484-9543 “Oasis de Agua Viva,” a relaxed atmosphere. Free baby- information. to the center. Faithful willing Thursdays 7-9 p.m., St. Jude and asking about the TV Mass • Catholic Student to volunteer for a few hours a sitting, icebreakers, trivia, and or by writing: TV Mass, Diocese Parish, 3930 17th St., Sarasota. food and drinks are provided. Organization (CSO) at Florida week or a few hours a month Patty Vargas: 941-228-3431; or Pia of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Gulf Coast University meets on in all different areas of support BYOB. Upcoming dates: Venice, FL 34285. Gail Ardy: 941- Alvia: 941-773-0326. • Venice area, Thursday campus Sundays, 7 p.m., followed are welcome. 941-486-0233, Novena of life to the 486-4714, ardy@dioceseofvenice. by Mass, in Cohen Hall, Room [email protected]. evenings, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of org. Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Lourdes Parish, Venice. 214 for adoration. “CSO Dinner,” St. Martha’s Early Learning Immaculate Heart of Mary, Safe Environment training. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Bible studies, Center in Sarasota is looking • Naples area, continuously first Fridays after 11 a.m. Mass, As part of the Safe Environment Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Contact for volunteers to help the staff on Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. First St. Joseph Parish, 3100 26th St. Program, the Diocese of Venice Father Michael Goodyear: with the day-to-day operations Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist; W., Bradenton. Ada Feldman: requires that all employees and [email protected], 239- of the preschool, assist certified second Tuesdays, St. Agnes; third 941-755-3951. those volunteers who work with 849-7445. Catholic Student VPK teachers with reading Tuesdays, St. Peter the Apostle; Tridentine Latin Mass, children and/or vulnerable adults Organization is also on Facebook. and playing in the different fourth Tuesdays, St. William. Sundays, 8:30 a.m., St. Agnes be fingerprinted and trained in • Catholic Club at New College working areas. Contact Blair Women’s weekend silent Safe Environment. For class times Parish Chapel, 7775 Vanderbilt of Florida, Ringling College of Gladding: 941-355-4680, ext. 307; Beach Road, Naples. Confession, retreat, May 15-17, Our Lady of and locations, contact your local Art and Design, and University [email protected]. parish or Diocesan school or visit 30 minutes before Mass begins in Perpetual Help Retreat Center, of South Florida (Sarasota) meets Marriage preparation www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report chapel. 239-262-8127, oremus@ Venice. Led by Father Sean Sundays for Mass at 7 p.m. trainers needed throughout all abuses against minors to the naples.net. Morris, Oblates of the Virgin at rotating campus locations. Diocese of Venice. As a marriage Florida Department of Children Tridentine Latin Mass, Mary. Includes challenging talks, Bible study on campus each preparation trainer, you will and Families at 1-800-962-2873. Sundays, 12:45 p.m., Resurrection prayer, adoration and spiritual Wednesday night. Contact be asked to conduct Saturday To report abuse by Diocesan Parish, 8121 Cypress Lake Drive, direction. Cost: $200, includes Father Matthew Grady: mgrady@ classes a few times a year to help personnel or volunteers, call Fort Myers. 239-481-7171. meals and lodging. Need-based incarnationchurch.org, 941-921- prepare engaged couples for the Diocesan Victims Assistance scholarships available. To register: 6631. Catholic Club is also on the Sacrament of Matrimony. Eucharistic adoration, first Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at www.dioceseofvenice.org/ Facebook. Training will be provided, along Fridays, 6 p.m., with chant choir, womens-retreat or call Office of 941-416-6114. Are you a Catholic with all teaching materials and St. Peter the Apostle Parish, 5130 Evangelization, 941-484-9543. physician, health care even a stipend for the classes Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Our Lady of Perpetual Help professional or medical conducted. Contact the Office Naples. 239-774-3337. Retreat Center, Venice. To COMMUNITY student? The Catholic Medical of Evangelization: 941-486-4740, Eucharistic adoration, register, www.olph-retreat.org, EVENTS Association (CMA) helps doctors evangelization@dioceseofvenice. Fridays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (excluding 941-486-0233. and health care professionals org. Good Friday); and Mondays, • Monthly Eucharistic Seaside celebration, April 18, grow in faith, maintain ethical Our Mother’s House seeks 9 a.m.-10 a.m. (Oct.-May), St. Adoration, first Thursdays, 3 p.m. 6 p.m., Naples Sailing and Yacht integrity and provide excellent volunteers for an on-site child Frances X. Cabrini Parish, 12001 Adoration with Benediction, Club. Dining, dancing and silent health care in accordance with care center. Volunteers are 69th St. E., Parrish, 941-776-9097. followed by Mass. All invited. auction. Benefits St. Ann Catholic the teachings of the Church. The needed to work three-hour • Day of prayer, second School. Contact Julia Bobzien: CMA offers professional, spiritual, shifts, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.- April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 8 Making learning fun STREAM initiative takes off at St. Andrew Catholic School BoB Reddy more involved in science and tech- a 3-D model of a building in Cape of the Florida Catholic staff nology for the changing global Coral. One student built a model economy. Led at St. Andrew by Dr. of St. Andrew Church complete CAPE CORAL | Toy vehicles Vicki Parks, the STREAM initia- with Father Richard York, the pas- made out of vegetables. A planter tive was promoted by the National tor, glued to a Popsicle stick at the made out of a newspaper. A home- Catholic Educational Association altar.” made lava lamp from a mix of oil, during a 2014 conference. The school’s tech lab now inte- water and food coloring. A pink “(The) staff discussed what grates robotic and 3-D programs explosion of bubble that looked STREAM would look like at our on i-Pads. just like an elephant’s nose. Games school, and brainstormed meth- A STREAM team was formed of where knowledge of physics played ods for creating interdisciplinary seventh-grade students who re- Students at St. Andrew Catholic School in Cape Coral conduct a a role in success. connections,” Parks explained. searched an experiment and sci- science experiment during the STREAM (science, technology, religion, All of this and more was part “Religion is woven throughout all entific principal, filming the pro- engineering, arts and math) open house March 24. of an open house March 24 at St. subjects and units.” cess as part of their TV production Andrew Catholic School in Cape The planning began with simple class. These “STREAM Moments” St. Andrew’s Principal Dr. Judi well as other projects set up for Coral to show off the work of the classroom projects based on Bible are broadcast each week and are Hughes said as a schoolwide fam- students. The evening ended in a students and their participation in stories and linked activities to each highly anticipated by the student ily-based effort, the STREAM pro- “Grand Peas Veggie Car Race” in the new STREAM (science, tech- letter in STREAM or subject area body. gram involves everyone. “The re- the cafeteria. nology, religion, engineering, arts (arts, social studies, religion, math “Students now see subjects in sponse has been wonderful.” The STREAM initiative is also and math) initiative. and science) as it naturally fit, she school as interrelated, and they are The open house allowed fami- being integrated into each Catho- The STREAM program was im- said. much more engaged,” Parks added. lies to come together and become lic primary school in the Diocese plemented at the start of the school “The connections were seam- “There is a now a significant inter- engineers and scientists for the and will be fully implemented by year in response to a growing na- less and meaningful,” she said. est in the field of engineering as a night. There were 10 experiments the start of the 2015-16 academic tional need for students to become “Each of our first-graders designed future career path.” and activities to choose from as year. n Legion of Mary renews consecration

BoB Reddy around the Feast of the Annuncia- Joseph Chapter, said she sees the of the Florida Catholic staff tion for the members to renew their Legion of Mary as being a “hidden consecration to Mary. The Latin jewel on the crown of Jesus.” SARASOTA | The Manasota definition for Acies is “an army set Prior to the Mass, the day began Curia of the Legion of Mary gath- in battle array.” with opening prayers and praying ered March 28 at St. Martha Parish Marianne Reimer, vice presi- of the rosary. This was led by Fa- in Sarasota for its 45th annual re- dent of the Legion of Mary Chapter ther David Baehr, the spiritual di- newal of the consecration to Mary. at St. Joseph Parish in Bradenton, rector of the Legion of Mary in the Bishop Frank J. Dewane presided said that being part of the Legion Diocese. Father Baehr also led the over the Mass and praised the means a great deal to her. “It is ev- active members in renewing their members of the Legion for their erything to have this devotion to consecration to Mary. This was fol- continuing devotion to the Blessed Mary. It grounds all of us in how we lowed by the Catena Legionis and Virgin Mary and for expressing pray and commit our lives to serv- concluding Tessara prayers. The Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrates a Mass for the annual gathering their love for God in a clear way. ing God.” day ended with a reception in the of the Manasota Curia of the Legion of Mary March 28 at St. Martha Bishop Dewane said Legion Hope Swanson, also of the St. Parish hall. n Parish in Sarasota. (BOB REDDY | FC) members have a special devo- tion that enables them to have the Blessed Virgin as a partner on their faith journey; a powerful ally who brings them closer to the Lord. The Legion of Mary is an inter- national association of faithful who serve the Church in a number of ways on a voluntary basis. There are more than 3 million members worldwide — between active and auxiliary (praying) members — making it the largest apostolic organization of laypeople in the Catholic Church. The works of the Legion consist in activities directed toward all men and women, young and old, rich and poor as well as people from the margins of society (home- less, prostitutes, prisoners, etc.) and toward non-Catholics. The members of the Legion are primar- ily engaged in the performance of the spiritual works of mercy rather than works of material aid. 33146-0410 The March 28 gathering is 32414-0410 known as an Acies, which is a Church function held annually 9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic April 10-23, 2015

Ar chbishop Wenski on immigration Apply Cuban Adjustment Act to other immigrants Reiterates U.S. bishops’ call for ‘comprehensive immigration reform’ at FIU conference

ROCÍO GRANADOS have the opportunity to obtain doc- Staff, La Voz Católica umentation.” The immigration issue “has a MIAMI | Like many young very large impact on this university, people from Central America, Ju- where two thirds of the students are lio Calderon immigrated illegally Latino, many of whom are immi- to the United States along with his grants and are in irregular status,” twin brother and a younger broth- said Jorge Duany, director of the er, looking to be reunited with their Cuban Research Institute at FIU. parents and fleeing the violence in The institute was one of the orga- his native Honduras. nizers of a panel discussion entitled “When you are older than 15, “Multiple Perspectives on Immi- gangs are trying to recruit you, and gration Reform,” which was held it was very hard to see a person die March 18 at the university. Among every day,” he said. the participants were organizations Their journey lasted about 25 affiliated with FIU: the Center for The panel of experts who discussed immigration reform at FIU March 18 included, from left: journalist days. They passed through Gua- the Humanities in an Urban Envi- and political analyst Helen Aguirre Ferre, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, immigration attorney Dahlia temala and Mexico. “Sometimes ronment; the Latin American and Walker-Huntington and Gepsie Metellus, executive director of the Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center. without anything to eat, other Caribbean Center; and the Exile (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC) times they wake you up at two in Studies program, among others. the morning,” he said. They had “What we need to do and we a panelist, said that immigration sion, no one makes such a decision The presidential decree extend- to walk in complete darkness, cannot do without the support of reform is important even for non- lightly,” said another panelist, Ge- ed the DACA program — deferred keeping quiet to avoid being spot- Congress is to fix the broken immi- immigrants, because the millions psie Metellus, executive director of action for immigrants who entered ted by their foreign accent and gration system,” said Archbishop of undocumented contribute fi- the Sant La Haitian Neighborhood the country when they were young- deported. Thomas Wenski, one of the panel- nancially to the country every day, Center. Referring to Haitian im- er than 16 — and created DAPA, a Nearly 10 years later and set- ists. “The Cuban Adjustment Act even though they cannot even get migrants, she said that the condi- deferred action program for parents tled in South Florida, Calderon is should serve as an example of how drivers’ licenses. tions in which they make the trip of citizens or permanent residents in his final year of Economics and we should treat immigrants, be- “They drive because they have are not like taking a cruise; to date, of the United States. This benefits Political Science at FIU (Florida cause Cubans have been the most no other choice. They work and the number of people who have 5 million undocumented persons, International University). He is successful immigrant group in take their children to school; they drowned at sea is unknown. so they can live and work legally in planning to go to law school so American history. Aside from their are uninsured and they put me and Contrary to the popular belief the United States for three years, but he can become, in 15 or 20 years, own talents, one of the reasons is you in danger,” she said. that undocumented people arrive without access to residence or citi- the first Florida state representa- the Cuban Adjustment Act, under Meanwhile, Helen Aguirre Ferre, by boat or walk across the border, zenship. tive from Central America. But which they can obtain legal resi- journalist and political analyst, said “the reality is that most undocu- “It is a good temporary measure Calderon’s plans are at risk of dency after a year of being here, and both parties should come together mented immigrants entered with for some immigrants, but it is not a not becoming a reality because citizenship five years later.” and do something to help the coun- visas. But there must have been a permanent solution. We continue he arrived in the United States Because Cuban immigrants ben- try. “In a short period of time, 40 powerful reason that made them to fight for immigration reform,” 30 days after turning 16, which efit from this law, “we should not percent of the workforce will be decide to board the plane that stressed the archbishop. makes him ineligible to receive ask that they be abused like the rest; Hispanic. Minority communities brought them here, leaving every- He added that for over 10 years, the benefits of the Deferred Ac- we should treat everyone as well as (African-Americans and Hispanics) thing behind; there must be a pow- the U.S. Conference of Catholic tion for Childhood Arrivals pro- we treat Cubans, because if the Cu- have more children than whites. erful factor that is causing them to Bishops has been insisting on a gram, DACA. ban Adjustment Act works for Cu- From an economic perspective, it leave,” Walker-Huntington said. comprehensive immigration re- “I felt very sad,” Calderon said bans, it can work for everyone else,” makes sense,” she added. “The appeal of coming to Ameri- form that will give citizenship to when he learned that he was not the archbishop added. The panel also discussed the ca is that everyone wants to live the over 11 million undocumented im- eligible for the DACA benefits, but Immigration attorney Dahlia reasons why people migrate to the American Dream, or wants to have migrants who are in this country. “I will keep studying even if I don’t Walker-Huntington, who was also United States. “It’s not an easy deci- an education or the opportunity to They also seek family reunification be who they want to be,” she added. for the unaccompanied minors who “The United States is the only coun- are crossing the border, and giving INSPIRING CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATORS try in the world where you can be legal status to those working in ser- born in a shelter, and if you put your vice industries and agriculture. Carolyn Woo, mind to it and work hard, you can For his part, Calderon, who is president of become the president of this uni- also an activist with Students Work- Catholic Relief versity. The opportunities we have ing for Equal Rights (SWER), the Services, offers the opening keynote here are better than anywhere else.” Immigrant Coalition of Florida, and address at the The millions of undocumented the Dream Defenders FIU, said that National Catholic workers “are already part of Ameri- despite the suspension of the execu- Educational can society; even if they have no tive action, those organizations are Association legal status, they have children and preparing to implement DACA and convention held spouses who are U.S. citizens; they DAPA. They will start offering clin- April 6-8 at the are integrated into our society,” ics and visiting schools to inform Orange County Archbishop Wenski said. “They the undocumented students that it Convention Center should be given legal status. If we is possible to attend college. in Orlando. Woo leave them out, we are creating a “Many do not know that undoc- urged educators new lower caste, which is easily ex- umented students can indeed go to to help students ploitable because they have no legal college. It is a bit pricey, but there realize and find protection.” have been changes in recent years. comfort in the Archbishop Wenski said that the There are many more scholarships, fact that “God is U.S. bishops support the executive opportunities to get a job for stu- real.” For further action announced by President dents who apply for DACA, and the coverage, see the Barack Obama in November 2014, opportunity to pay as resident stu- April 24 edition even though it is temporarily sus- dents,” he said. “We do not receive of the Florida pended due to a ruling by a judge in financial aid because it is federal, Catholic. (NCEA) Texas, who said that the president but there are many more opportu- overstepped his executive powers. nities than in previous years.” n April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 10 President and first lady to welcome Pope Francis to White House Sept. 23 Catholic News Service and promoting religious freedom rights to religious freedom, life and dress the U.N. General Assembly. to Washington, New York and Phila- around the world; and welcoming conscientious objection as well as The pope also will meet separately delphia. The Vatican is expected to WASHINGTON | President and integrating immigrants and the issue of immigration reform,” with U.N. Secretary-General Ban release the official itinerary about Barack Obama and first lady Mi- refugees into our communities.” the Vatican said in statement after- Ki-moon and with the president of two months in advance of the trip, chelle Obama will welcome Pope The statement added, “The ward. the General Assembly. The pontiff unless local officials release it ear- Francis to the White House Sept. president looks forward to continu- While in Washington, Pope also is scheduled to attend a town- lier. Pope Francis already had an- 23. “During the visit, the president ing this conversation with the Holy Francis will address a joint meet- hall gathering with U.N. staff. nounced his participation Sept. and the pope will continue the dia- Father during his first visit to the ing of Congress Sept. 24, making In a statement, Ban noted that 26 and 27 for the World Meeting of logue, which they began during the United States as pope.” him the first pope to do so. The the pope’s visit came during the Families in Philadelphia. president’s visit to the Vatican in Last year, in their first encounter, Archdiocese of Washington said United Nations’ 70th anniversary, During his pontificate, St. John March 2014, on their shared values Pope Francis received the president it would host the pope for his visit, in which its members would make Paul II visited the United States sev- and commitments on a wide range at the Vatican for a discussion that but did not announce dates. On his decisions about sustainable devel- en times — two of which were fuel of issues,” said a statement released touched on several areas of tension flight from the Philippines to Rome opment, climate change and peace. stopovers — making the country March 26 by the Office of the Press between the Catholic Church and in January, Pope Francis said he He said he was confident the pope’s his most frequent foreign destina- Secretary at the White House. the White House, including reli- would canonize Blessed Junipero visit would inspire the international tion after his native Poland. He ad- Those issues, it said, include gious freedom and medical ethics. Serra at Washington’s Basilica of the community to redouble its efforts dressed the U.N. General Assembly “caring for the marginalized and During an unusually long National Shrine of the Immaculate for social justice, tolerance and un- in 1979 and 1995; Blessed Paul VI the poor; advancing economic op- 50-minute meeting, the two lead- Conception. derstanding. did so in 1965 and Pope Benedict portunity for all; serving as good ers discussed “questions of par- On March 18, the United Nations The United Nations did not re- XVI addressed the assembly in stewards of the environment; ticular relevance for the Church in announced Pope Francis will visit lease the detailed itinerary for the 2008, during his one U.S. visit as protecting religious minorities (the U.S.), such as the exercise of the there the morning of Sept. 25 to ad- meetings, part of a larger papal visit pope. n Advocates: New diocese in Mexico gives boost to migrant ministry Nancy Wiechec Numerous Church and other be a blessing,” he said. “We are cross the border each weekday past 10 months, Pope Francis has Catholic News Service action groups exist in Nogales to neighbors, and I look forward to to attend Catholic schools in No- named two in Mexico — Izcalli in serve scores of migrants. Those having Bishop Gonzalez Gonza- gales and in Douglas, Arizona. central Mexico and Nogales. PHOENIX | Those working on making their way unlawfully lez there. We have many common And many Catholic volunteers The Catholic population of the behalf of migrants said they hope into the U.S. face dangerous des- pastoral concerns and will have from the Tucson Diocese cross Diocese of Nogales totals 381,398 to have more advocates and sup- ert crossings in their attempts. plenty of opportunities to work into Mexico to help with migrant people and includes 25 parishes, port with the creation of the Dio- They risk heat stroke, dehydra- together.” aid. Bishop Kicanas said these 44 priests, 62 sisters and 13 semi- cese of Nogales in Mexico. tion and other perils and often “The presence of a diocese in “positive relationships” can only narians. It features part of the “It’s a great blessing that has are victims of abuse and violence Nogales will be very helpful in at- be strengthened by the presence “Ruta de las Missiones,” the string the potential to facilitate more bi- by human smugglers, gangs and tending to some of the migrant is- of a diocese in Nogales. of missions established between national cooperation as Church, thieves. sues in the area,” he agreed. The creation of new dioceses 1687 and 1711 by Jesuit Father Eu- especially in regard to migrant The Kino Border Initiative op- A number of Mexican youths is not all that common, yet in the sebio Francisco Kino. n ministry efforts,” said Jesuit Fa- erates on both sides of the border. ther Sean Carroll, who directs the In Nogales, Sonora, it runs a sup- Kino Border Initiative. port center, soup kitchen and first- “We hope to be able to invite the aid station for deported migrants new bishop (of Nogales) to see our and a shelter for migrant women work and to draw more attention and children. to migrants, their lived reality, the Having Nogales as the central abuses they endure and the chal- point for the Church in the border lenges that they face.” area will strengthen migrant min- The Vatican announced the for- istry, as well as evangelization and mation of the new diocese March catechesis there, said Ignacio Ro- 19. Its 17,000 square miles was driguez, the Phoenix representa- carved from northern portions tive for Dioceses Without Borders. of the ecclesiastical territory of He said plans for the Diocese of Hermosillo and includes 17 mu- Nogales have been in the works nicipalities, including Nogales. for at least a decade. Pope Francis named Bishop Jose “It’s really good news that this Leopoldo Gonzalez Gonzalez, has come to fruition,” he said. “It 33566-0410 60, to head the new diocese. He will bring even stronger solidar- has been an auxiliary bishop of ity to the good work that is already the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, happening on the border.” Mexico. Dioceses Without Borders is Since its establishment in 1882, an alliance of the Archdiocese of Nogales has served as a gateway Hermosillo, Mexico, and the dio- for goods and people moving in ceses of Tucson and Phoenix. It and out of Mexico. Known collec- was formed to help bring cohe- tively as “Ambos Nogales,” (Both sion to Church outreach in border Nogales), the cities in Arizona and communities, Rodriguez said. the Mexican state of Sonora are “I am very thrilled that the Holy split at the international border by See has finally established the a towering border fence. Nearly 10 Diocese of Nogales, Sonora,” said million people and an estimated Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tuc- $20 billion in trade cross the No- son. He said he first heard of plans gales ports of entry each year. No- for the new diocese when he ar- gales, Arizona, is within the Dio- rived in Arizona in 2002. cese of Tucson. “Having a bishop so close will 11 QUICK READS Florida Catholic April 10-23, 2015

Changes in does not give businesses the right men, who were convicted of mur- of protecting society are available,” of the Faith has advised bishops’ to deny services to anyone.” The der. The state court had reversed said the statement released March conferences not to take “doctrinal Indiana law OK’d new wording says in part that the the death sentences of two brothers 31. “All who reverence the sanctity of and disciplinary decisions” on is- INDIANAPOLIS | The changes law does not authorize a provider convicted of robbing and murdering human life, created in the image of sues that rightly fall under the Indiana lawmakers made to the to refuse to offer accommodations, four people in Wichita in 2000 and God, must never remain silent when magisterium of the Church. Car- state Religious Freedom Restora- goods and services on the basis of the death sentence of another man firing squads, lethal injections, elec- dinal Gerhard Muller said that tion Act “raise several concerns race, gender, age, disability and sex- convicted of killing a couple in Great tric chairs and other instruments of while bishops’ conferences have about the protection of religious ual orientation. Bend in 2004. death are viewed as morally accept- authority on some matters, “they freedom for Indiana’s citizens and able.” The statement urged gover- don’t constitute a magisterium religious institutions,” the state’s Life and death Assisted suicide nors, prosecutors, judges and “any- within the magisterium, inde- Catholic conference said. The new one entrusted with power to do all pendently of the pope and out of language “may undermine religious justice issues operates with that they can to end a practice that communion with other bishops.” freedom,” it said, because the terms face court premise ‘some diminishes our humanity and con- His comments came in relation “religious function” and “nonprofit tributes to a culture of violence and to claims at a recent news confer- religious organization” are not WASHINGTON | In separate lives unworthy’ retribution without restoration.” Co- ence by Cardinal Reinhard Marx clearly defined in wording related to cases, the Supreme Court will con- WASHINGTON | Physician- ordinated by the group Faith in Pub- of Munich-Freising, president religious freedom protections. The sider persistently unsettled angles assisted suicide “violates the Hip- lic Life, the statement was signed by of the German bishops’ confer- conference, which is the public pol- on criminal sentencing, including pocratic oath” and operates under three retired Catholic bishops, two ence, that his church stood ready icy arm of the state’s Catholic bish- death sentences for people with the premise that “some lives are of whom served as president of the to “preach the Gospel in its own ops, issued a statement April 2, the mental disabilities and life sentenc- unworthy,” said participants in a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops; original way,” rather than be- day that Gov. Mike Pence approved es for juveniles. The court heard oral March 30 panel discussion at the by death penalty abolition advocate ing seen as “a branch of Rome” changes to the RFRA measure he arguments March 30 in a Louisiana Heritage Foundation in Washing- Sister Helen Prejean, a Sister of St. in relation to the possibility of had signed into law March 26. The case that challenges the death sen- ton. The panel, which consisted of Joseph; and another dozen or so allowing divorced and civilly re- law goes into effect July 1. The law tence of Kevan Brumfield, who his speakers from the areas of public women religious, hundreds of cler- married Catholics to receive the met with a firestorm of protest by attorneys say should be exempt policy, medicine and religion, was gy and academics as well as other sacraments. “An episcopal con- gay rights groups and others who from capital punishment because titled “Living Life to Its Fullest: Christian leaders. ference isn’t a particular council, said some of its language was vague he is intellectually disabled. The Supporting the Sick and Elderly in still less an ecumenical council, and could be interpreted to allow in- case asks the court to allow evi- Their Most Vulnerable Hours” and Leaders call to halt and its president is nothing more dividuals and private companies to dence of disability to be considered focused on recent public discus- than a technical moderator with discriminate against gay people “on in a reconsideration of his death sions of physician-assisted suicide. ‘inhumane’ policy no magisterial authority,” Car- the very broad basis of ‘any exercise sentence. In that argument, much Eighteen states and the District of DILLEY, Texas | Five Catholic dinal Muller said in a March 26 of religion.’” Opponents called for of the discussion among the jus- Columbia are currently considering and Evangelical Lutheran bishops interview with France’s Catho- a boycott of the state, and many tices and attorneys on either side re- legislation that would allow people traveled to the Dilley Detention lic Famille Chretienne (Christian business leaders criticized the law. volved around whether evidence of facing terminal illness to make the Center in south Texas March 27 Family) weekly. He explained that Pence stood behind the law, saying Brumfield’s mental limitations was decision to, with the help of their and visited with families — young the idea of “delegating certain if the bill “legalized discrimination properly heard — or not — in lower doctor, take their own life, accord- mothers with children from Central doctrinal or disciplinary deci- in any way in Indiana, I would have courts, and whether he was en- ing to a research paper released by America — who are being detained sions on marriage and family” to vetoed it. He attributed the vocal titled to a rehearing and to have the the Heritage Foundation. Much of there. Last year, more than 68,000 bishops’ conferences was “abso- opposition to a combination of what state pay for his mental evaluation. the recent debate has been generat- families from Central America fled lutely anti-Catholic” and failed to he called “mischaracterization,” Also March 30, the Supreme Court ed by the story of Brittany Maynard, violence in their home countries. “respect the Church’s Catholicity.” “misunderstanding” and “sloppy agreed to add additional death pen- an American woman who made Many are being detained rather reporting” about the wording of the alty cases to its docket for the fall. national news last November when than released into alternative pro- Religious law. But on March 31, he asked state Those cases will consider Kansas she opted to end her own life after grams that provide them with case lawmakers to send him some clarifi- Supreme Court rulings that over- learning that she had terminal brain management and community sup- leaders affirm cations to make “it clear that this law turned the death sentences of three cancer. She moved from California port. Christianity’s role to Oregon, where physician-assisted The faith leaders called upon the suicide is legal. “Killing is incompat- federal government to halt the prac- in Middle East ible with healing,” Ryan Anderson, tice of detentions, citing the harm- BEIRUT Lebanon’s Catholic, the William E. Simon fellow at Heri- ful effects on the mothers, children Orthodox and Muslim religious tage, said in his opening statement, and society. Archbishop Gustavo leaders affirmed the “essential arguing that the very practice of as- Garcia-Siller of San Antonio, whose role” of the Christian presence sisted suicide is contrary to the na- archdiocese includes Dilley, was in the Middle East and called for ture of the Hippocratic oath and the joined by Seattle Auxiliary Bishop terrorism in the region to be con- medical profession as a whole Eusebio L. Elizondo, chairman of fronted “culturally, educationally the U.S. Conference of Catholic and politically.” In a joint state- Leaders call for end Bishops’ Committee on Migration; ment issued March 30 at the con- and Bishop James A. Tamayo of Lar- clusion of an interfaith summit in of death penalty edo, a border diocese which was on Bkerke, the seat of the Maronite WASHINGTON | Hundreds of the front lines in dealing with the Catholic Church north of Beirut, Christian religious leaders of vari- surge of immigrants from Central the religious leaders emphasized ous churches signed onto a Holy America last year. Bishops Michael that the Christian presence “plays Week call to end the death penalty Rinehart and H. Julian Gordy of an essential role” in the identity in the United States. “Torture and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the region “and predates Islam execution is always a profound evil, in America also joined the Catholic by several centuries.” The lead- made even more abhorrent when prelates on the visit. That same day, ers agreed to continue meeting sanctioned by the government in the a letter calling for the end to the de- quarterly to continue their dis- name of justice when other means tention of immigration families was cussions. Cardinal Bechara Rai, sent to President Barack Obama. It Maronite Catholic patriarch, pre- was signed by 80 religious leaders sided at the summit. Terrorism, Page 16 puzzle answers representing the Jewish and Chris- the religious leaders said, “must MOAB MARCH AJAR tian faiths. Since last summer, the be fought through unifying the ARGO EDUCE TUBA U.S. Department of Homeland Se- ranks of moderation” and “mod- CDRS XEN I A ANON curity has detained hundreds of ernizing the religious rhetoric” COACH I NG V I RTUE families at detention centers in Tex- with an emphasis on “reconcilia-

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April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 12 ‘Golden thread’ links Year of Mercy and St. Faustina Laura IeracI cese of Rome, said Pope Francis’ ‘We can speak about mental to this pontificate is the troduce humanity to God’s mercy Catholic News Service Year of Mercy is the culmination call to “go out to the peripheries” and to make this mercy known,” of the Church’s official recogni- mercy day and night, to bring God’s mercy to all people he said. And St. Faustina “shed VATICAN CITY | The rector tion of the message of Divine Mer- but we have to do it,” who suffer, he added. new light and gave a particular of a Rome sanctuary dedicated cy. “It seems that heaven is in a Many people who have made vigor to the message of mercy to Divine Mercy said he sees a great rush to come help this world he said. “If behind our mistakes in their lives “think there preached by the Church.” “golden thread” connecting the that truly has many problems, is no place for them in the heart of To live mercy is to have an upcoming Holy Year of Mercy and that is sick and wounded,” he said. words there aren’t God,” Father Bart said. He attrib- open heart, to be compassion- the message Jesus conveyed to St. Pope Francis surprised Catho- concrete actions, then uted this to the human tendency ate and full of tenderness toward Faustina Kowalska nearly 85 years lics March 13 by announcing the “to erase from our hearts” those others, just as “Jesus ripped open ago. special Holy Year, which will be- this is not the fullness of people who have been hurtful or his heart for us on the cross, be- Father Jozef Bart, rector of the gin Dec. 8, 2015, and end Nov. 20, mercy.’ who have made grave mistakes. fore our hardness of heart,” he Church of the Holy Spirit, said the 2016. The biblical theme is “Be “But God will never do that,” he explained. A merciful heart is three most recent popes all “in- merciful, just as your Father is — Father Jozef Bart said. moved by the needs of others and sisted on this message of mercy,” merciful.” He also spoke of the “great bat- springs to action to resolve their starting with St. John Paul II, who “Pope Francis does not simply tle between good and evil today,” hardships. canonized St. Faustina in 2000 want to dedicate a year to mercy lievers in a secular society, Father and said human recourse to God’s “We can speak about mercy day and declared the Sunday after or to call a meeting of the bish- Bart described mercy as “a point of mercy is impeded by the devil, and night, but we have to do it,” he Easter to be Divine Mercy Sunday. ops on mercy. Pope Francis will encounter with all peoples,” par- who wants to keep humanity en- said. “If behind our words there St. Faustina was a Polish Sister open the Holy Door so that it can ticularly through what are tradi- slaved by sin. But God, through aren’t concrete actions, then this of Our Lady of Mercy. She had vi- be a year for mercy,” he empha- tionally called the corporal acts of his mercy, grants people “new is not the fullness of mercy.” He sions of Jesus saying he would sized. mercy, such as tending to the sick, life” when they place themselves said its fullness can be achieved show mercy to those who prayed God’s mercy is for all of human- the hungry and the imprisoned. before him, even with all of their through proclamation, prayer for it and shared it with others. ity — believers and nonbelievers Through these concrete actions, “I wrongdoing, mistakes, weakness- and works. Though the most im- The Church of the Holy Spirit, just alike — and Christians are called can reach all souls, whether they es and fragility, the priest said. portant aspect for the jubilee is a block from St. Peter’s Square, has to bring this message to the world believe or not,” he said. Father Bart acknowledged that prayer, he said. a side chapel dedicated to Divine for all to receive, Father Bart in- In his frequent catecheses on the message of God’s mercy is not “We must invoke God’s mercy,” Mercy. sisted. mercy, Pope Francis seems to new; it is the message of the Gos- he said. “We must ask that this Father Bart, who was born in Reflecting on the challenge of be “convincing us of the truth of pel. But the Church’s mission, at mercy come, and that God will Poland but is a priest of the Dio- bringing God’s mercy to nonbe- mercy,” said Father Bart. Funda- every point in history, is “to in- have mercy on us all.” n World Youth Day 2016 in Poland will offer ‘Message of Mercy’

Jonathan Luxmoore the city’s Divine Mercy Sanctu- yellow “dream buses,” chartered tivating effect” on young people in Catholic News Service ary, followed by a prayer vigil on by young Catholics at Poland’s Poland. youth issues near the Wieliczka Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Marian “The young have been leaving WARSAW, Poland | A new air- Salt Mine, and a final Mass in Kra- sanctuary, is to travel throughout the Church here — we need some port, improved road and rail links, kow’s Blonia Park. Europe to publicize the celebra- shock, some impulse, to halt and a fleet of dream buses and “Youth The World Youth Day website tion. Meanwhile, a World Youth reverse this trend,” Father Kij- Bible” are among features project- said the festival would feature a Day cross, made in 1983, has been owski told KAI, Poland’s Catholic ed for the Catholic Church’s 14th tent museum with Vatican exhib- taken to the Jasna Gora national information agency. “I wouldn’t international celebration of World its, and concerts and exhibitions sanctuary and the former Nazi want to suggest we’re working Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, in at more than 100 locations, as well concentration camp at Auschwitz. out some vision for a Christian 2016. as “wayside catechesis” sessions It was to tour Poland until the fes- Poland, but we want to initiate “It’s still 16 months to go, but the “Having hosted several pil- in 30 languages and a “reconcili- tival. certain processes which will con- planning is well advanced,” said grimages by the late St. John Paul ation zone” with several hundred Father Tomasz Kijowski, World tinue after the World Youth Day, Msgr. Bronislaw Fidelus, a co-or- II to his home city, Krakow is well confessionals. Youth Day spokesman, predicted instead of ending when the pope ganizer of the event scheduled for equipped and prepared for large- It added that Poland’s 16 arch- the event would also have an “ac- flies out.” n July 26-Aug. 1. “There’s huge inter- scale events like this,” Filip Sza- dioceses and 28 dioceses had so est abroad, and we’ve already reg- tanik, spokesman for the Krakow far pledged accommodation for istered large church groups from City Council, told Catholic News 373,000 foreign visitors, and said the U.S., Europe and Latin Ameri- Service. “It’s also a great Church the organizing committee had If you’re a subscriber to the ca. We’re sure the theme of Divine city, full of sacral buildings and been asked to add canoe trips and Mercy, chosen specially by the objects and closely linked to Po- mountain hikes to enable foreign Florida Catholic then you probably pope, will create a real openness to land’s Christian history. We can pilgrims to sample the life of St. Christ among young participants.” count especially on this side of John Paul II, who was archbishop received this card in the mail... World Youth Day organizers ex- its character to make this a major of Krakow from 1964 to 1978. pect the 13th international event promotional opportunity.” Pope Francis also has been in- will attract more than 2 million Launched by St. John Paul II in vited to visit Wadowice, where Support your people from around the world. 1985, World Youth Day is celebrat- John Paul II was born in 1920, dur- Msgr. Fidelus said the program ed annually on a local level and ing his visit. was approved March 13 by a Vati- every two or three years with an Organizers said the “Youth can delegation under Cardinal international gathering with the Bible,” under preparation at the Stanislaw Rylko, president of the pope. Krakow was announced as Catholic University of Lublin, Pontifical Council for Laity, add- the 2016 venue by Pope Francis at would present the New Testa- ing that the Polish Church count- the last World Youth Day in Rio de ment in contemporary language ed on the five-day event to renew Janeiro in 2013. without “archaic expressions.” the faith among young Catholics World Youth Day will have the They added that the “virtual everywhere. theme, “Blessed are the merciful, prayer marathon,” launched Support your FLORIDACatholic Meanwhile, a Krakow official for they will receive mercy” (Mt March 13, would enable young said work was underway to ex- 5:7), and will follow April 2016 Christians to show where they pand the city’s communication Church-state celebrations of the were “praying to change the Please Renew Today and transport network, and road 1,050th anniversary of Poland’s world,” or requesting prayers, and rail links with Europe as well Christian conversion. Pope Fran- by clicking on a website, www. Call 888-275-9953 or visit us online at as to renovate local schools to ac- cis is scheduled to lead a televised mayfeelings.com/prayforwyd. www.thefloridacatholic.org commodate pilgrims. Way of the Cross procession from Beginning in July, a fleet of 13 VATICAN NEWS Florida Catholic April 10-23, 2015 Humility is key to understanding Easter

Cindy Wooden Pope Francis did not give a the congregation — mostly nuns, Catholic News Service homily during the morning Mass, priests, bishops, cardinals and am- but his Easter message before the bassadors close to the altar — was VATICAN CITY | To enter blessing picked up a theme he more disciplined and the impact of Christ’s empty tomb like the dis- had begun at the Easter Vigil the scattered lit candles grew. ciples and see that he has risen, night before: The mystery of Eas- While the pope was busy with Christians today also must “bend ter cannot be understood — and the Easter liturgies, he sent Arch- down,” Pope Francis said in his the Christian faith cannot be lived bishop Konrad Krajewski, the pa- Easter message. fully — without humility. pal almoner, out to the city’s train “Love has triumphed over ha- “By his death and resurrection, stations, shelters and streets with tred. Life has conquered death. Jesus shows everyone the way to Easter cards for the homeless. He Light has dispelled the darkness,” life and happiness: This way is handed out about 300 envelopes, he told tens of thousands of rain- humility, which involves humili- each of which included an undis- drenched pilgrims in St. Peter’s ation,” Pope Francis said. “This is closed amount of money. Square April 5. the path which leads to glory. Only During the Easter Vigil Mass, Rain fell and fell hard through- those who humble themselves Pope Francis baptized, confirmed out most of the outdoor Mass. can go toward the ‘things that are and gave first Communion to 10 While most people had umbrellas, above,’ toward God.” people, who ranged in age from 13 their flimsy plastic ponchos were To enter into the mystery of to 66. Four were Italian, three were no match for the wind and down- God’s love, he said, “we need to Albanian and one each came from pour. The ciboria used to distrib- ‘bend down,’ to abase ourselves. Cambodia, Kenya and Portugal. ute Communion to the crowd were Only those who abase themselves Pope Francis rubbed the chrism covered with plastic wrap, only understand the glorification of Je- oil all over their foreheads and, partially pulled back when the sus and are able to follow him on during the confirmation rite, ten- faithful approached. his way.” derly gave each one a kiss on the Still, they stayed for the Mass Obviously, he said, that often right cheek. and for the pope’s solemn Easter involves being countercultural. The youngest of the new Catho- Pope Francis holds a candle as he celebrates the Easter Vigil in St. blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city Instead of putting ourselves first, lics — Champa Buceti, a 13-year- Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 4. (PAul HAring | CnS) and the world). he said, “Christians, by the grace old Cambodian, and Francesco of Christ, dead and risen, are the Comegna, a 28-year-old Italian — seeds of another humanity, in brought up the gifts at the offertory. FloridaCatholic which we seek to live in service to As with his “urbi et orbi” mes- The presents one another, not to be arrogant, but sage, Pope Francis’ homily during rather respectful and ready to help. the Easter Vigil, which lasted just “This is not weakness, but true over two and a half hours, focused strength!” the pope said. “Those on the humility required of Chris- ISRAEL: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land who bear within them God’s tians. power, his love and his justice, do The only way to enter into the Oct. 7-15, 2015: A 9-Day ‘Retreat on the Road’ not need to employ violence; they Easter mystery, he said, is with speak and act with the power of humility, “to come down from truth, beauty and love.” the pedestal of our ‘I’ which is so The Florida Catholic is As is traditional for the “urbi et proud, of our presumption; the proud to offer an exciting orbi” message, Pope Francis of- humility not to take ourselves so fered prayers for an end to war seriously, recognizing who we re- pilgrimage to the land of and violence in specific countries, ally are: creatures with strengths Jesus Christ! mentioning by name Syria, Iraq, and weaknesses, sinners in need the Holy Land, Libya, Nigeria, of forgiveness.” Travel with our South Sudan, Congo, Yemen and “It is good for us, on this vigil spiritual leader, Ukraine. night, to reflect on the experience In better news, the pope said, of the women” who went to Jesus’ Father Miguel “in hope, we entrust to the merci- tomb Easter morning to anoint his Gonzalez, pastor ful Lord the framework recently body, he said. Entering the tomb is of St. John Vianney agreed to” in order to prevent Iran to enter “into the mystery which Parish in Orlando. from developing a nuclear weapon. God has accomplished with his Celebrate daily Only 20 The pope prayed that it would be “a vigil of love.” Seats definitive step toward a more se- “We cannot live Easter without Mass! cure and fraternal world.” entering into the mystery. It is not Left! 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April 10-23, 2015 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 14 Syrian refugees cling to hope for peace Dale Gavlak billion requested for humanitarian Syrian refugees such as Abu Catholic News Service needs in Jordan was received for do- Omar say that if Assad is removed nor nations, according to Jordanian from power, the Islamic State and ZAATARI CAMP, Jordan | Abu Planning Minister Imad Fakhoury. other extremist groups would di- Bilal, a slender man in his 40s, is He added that despite being nearly minish. “Most of the Islamic State surrounded by cages of bright yel- a quarter of the way through 2015 militants are foreigners, not Syr- low canaries merrily twittering. in late March, the country’s refugee ians. Assad allowed such fighters Their melodious song injects a joy- assistance program remains 5.5 to enter Syria,” said Abu Omar, who ful energy into this otherwise drab, percent funded. uses his Arab nickname, rather dusty refugee camp located on a Jordan said it hosts about 1 mil- than his real name fearing retribu- desert plain in Jordan’s north near lion displaced Syrians, while the tion against relatives in Syria. the border with Syria. Abu Bilal U.N. reports there are 600,000 regis- Abu Omar and other refugees wishes his unusual pet shop in Zaa- tered refugees in the country. Most said the presence of Iranian and tari Camp will cheer other Syrian live in squalid conditions with up Lebanese Hezbollah fighters in the refugees clinging to the last thread to 3 families sharing a single apart- Syrian conflict gives Sunni Muslim of hope to return home. ment while others house in three extremists further pretext to use As Syria’s civil war has entered refugee camps. Syria as a battleground to fight the its fifth year, refugees sheltering in There seems to be no end in sight Shiite Muslim allies of Assad. Jordan’s largest camp expressed yet to the fighting in Syria, which “If you remove Assad, then you despair for the future, saying they began with anti-government pro- will remove Islamic State,” shop- never expected the conflict to have tests before escalating into a full- keeper Abu Ahmed said. But one A Syrian girl looks out from a UNICEF tent in an informal settlement lasted so long or to have brought so scale civil war pitting the mainly of the camp’s older residents dis- in Jordan March 14. (MUHAMMAD HAMED, REUTERS | CNS) much destruction to their beloved Sunni majority against President missed such talk. “If you get rid of homeland. Bashar Assad. Assad, he will be replaced by a 100 “The situation is terrible in every The conflict has fueled violent more Assads in the future,” said a way imaginable,” said Mohamed, Islamic extremism, with Islamic 70-old woman named Um Kiffah. 25, who sells used shoes in the State militants taking control of “What we all think about is camp. He would give only his first abandoned cities and imposing whether we will be able to return name fearing retribution for rela- their own brand of Islam on those to our country,” said Abu Bilal, the tives back home. “Whether it’s our they seek to subjugate. Islamic State canary seller. “We don’t know what Arab neighbors or foreign coun- forces and the al-Qaida-backed al- will happen, but we are here un- tries, they have all abandoned us Nusra Front have spent more time til the war ends. God willing, ter- to the regime’s brutality and that targeting the so-called moderate rorism will leave Syria whether it of the extremists who are trying to Free Syrian Army fighters than the comes from the Islamic State or the gain more control and territory,” he Syrian regime. regime.” n said, referring to Islamic State and other militants operating in Syria. Mohamed said he has been in Zaatari for two years since flee- ing Daraa, a southern Syrian town about 15 miles away and the cradle of Syria’s ill-fated revolution that began in March 2011. “Our country was once stable and secure,” Mo- hamed said, his voice full of des- peration. “Now we could only hope to return to Syria if the Americans, Arab countries and others inter- 32461-0410 vened on our behalf.” In mid-March, the Assembly of the Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land expressed concern that “Syrian and Iraqi refugees living in difficult conditions in Jordan are losing hope of returning to their countries.” The assembly urged the international community to inter- vene in order to help ease the refu- gees’ “desperate situation.” The United Nations refugee agency said the ongoing conflict in Syria has produced the great- est number of refugees in modern history. More than 220,000 Syrians have lost their lives and 11 million others have been displaced in more than four years of armed conflict, according to the U.N. High Com- missioner for Refugees. The crisis has sparked a humanitarian catas- trophe as international assistance has declined despite growing num- bers of refugees in the region. Jor- dan and other countries that have taken in people are doing what they 32906-0410 can to help, but they struggle with 33733-0410 scarce resources. In 2014, just 37 percent of the $2.3 15 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic April 10-23, 2015

Scripture Breaking out Joyful and amazed readings Friday, April 10 Sunday, April 12 Sunday, April 19 But what can it mean to be “in- Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22- Divine Mercy Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; credulous for joy and amazement”? 27a; Jn 21:1-14 Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 Perhaps it is something like the oc- casions when I visit my goddaughters Saturday, April 11 Recently, while wandering around in my backyard, sizing Every so often, a turn of phrase in for lunch and I wonder at how quick- up the amount of yard work that is part of the arrival of spring, the Scriptures really captures my at- ly they are growing and making their Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, I happened upon a baby bird that had tumbled from its nest, tention. Today’s proclamation from way in the world; perhaps it happens 16-21; still struggling to fully break out of the shell from which it was Luke contains just such a phrase. In when I witness the courageous battle Mk 16:9-15 hatching. I approached very gingerly, as I spied the mother bird recounting this post-Emmaus Res- of a 34-year-old man dying from the close at hand, nestled in the branches overhead, just waiting to urrection appearance, the evange- devastating ravages of cancer, as he Sunday, April 12 swoop down at me if I got any closer. list Luke tells us the disciples holds his wife and children close Divine Mercy Here was this precious, newborn life, already strug- were “still incredulous for joy to him, despite how much it hurts; Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, gling to break free, to break out and to get on with its and were amazed.” perhaps it occurs when listening to 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 life. After watching for a while, I wandered off, returning I’ve been trying to get a a 4-year-old asking an unspeakable later, after my yard survey, to find both bird and mother handle on the experience that question that finally opens a new way Moday, April 13 gone, with only pieces of the shell left behind. these words are trying to con- through some dilemma; perhaps it is Isn’t that what much of life is all about? Trying to vey. Have you ever been “in- finally coming to terms with one’s Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8 break out? Trying to break free from so many things that credulous,” that is, “unwilling limitations and knowing that God bind us, hold us back, frighten us into despair, wrap us or unable to believe” some- still loves and cares for us; perhaps Tuesday, April 14 in hopelessness? thing for sheer joy and amaze- it happens when we witness the first Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn Such is the dilemma of the followers of Jesus after Sunday ment? fragile steps taken by a stroke victim 3:7b-15 his brutal death on the cross, and such is our dilemma. Word Indeed just about every who thought she’d never walk again; There is so much that keeps us from breaking out and other day I find myself being perhaps it happens sitting on the Wednesday, April 15 getting on with life, so much that keeps us barricaded Father “incredulous,” but it’s not usu- edges of the Gulf Coast and watch- Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn from living a full and vigorous life. And in the middle Ben ally brought about by joy or ing the sunset, all the while feeling 3:16-21 of those fears, and sealed rooms, and padlocked doors Berinti amazement. It normally hap- our worries and cares melting away to our hearts, when we are too timid, or too tired, or too pens in response to something with that sinking ball of fire. Thursday, April 16 frustrated, or too fearful of change — and cannot break disgusting, or disappointing, Indeed, if we are to truly be wit- out — Jesus breaks in! or frustrating, or fear-inducing. I nesses to the truth that God raised Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Jesus breaks in and says to us: “Touch me! Touch my wounds find it “unbelievable” when I see the Jesus from the dead, if we are to keep and know that I am as real as it gets. Receive my Spirit. I am mean-spiritedness in people boil- his word and commandments, then Friday, April 17 alive in you now, pulsing through your veins. Do not be afraid! ing over in the most insignificant this Jesus must be more than “ghost.” Once I was dead, but now I am alive forever and ever.” situations; when I hear of all-too- He must be more than some figment Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; The One who gave his life on the cross, the One “who came common acts of violence, especially of our imaginations, or some wishful Jn 6:1-15 through water and blood,” and was sealed behind the great when perpetrated against women thinking in answer to our despera- stone of death, has been set free by the Father. Jesus has bro- and children; when I watch people tion. No this Jesus must be real and Saturday, April 18 ken out of the tomb and into every corner of creation — even toss trash out their car window onto close and approachable, the Jesus Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; though we often insist on keeping our doors locked and hiding a sidewalk; when yet another “real- who says, “Touch me and see.” Jn 6:16-21 behind the stone-stiff routines of business as usual. ity” show appears on television lift- And why bother? “For the sheer As communities who now share Christ’s conquering victory ing up even more bizarre human joy and amazement” of it all! n Sunday, April 19 because of our faith, as communities called to bear witness to behavior as “entertainment”; when Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, let us turn to the Risen One one more celebration of the Mass or Father Berinti, Missionaries of the 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 who breaks in with abundant Divine Mercy when we are too sacraments is presided over and re- Most Precious Blood, is director of fearful to break out, and let us join with Thomas today and say, sponded to with little enthusiasm or Catholic Campus Ministry at the Uni- Monday, April 20 “My Lord and my God!” n reverence. versity of Central Florida in Orlando. Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29

Tuesday, April 21 Undoing a chemical abortion Acts 7:51—8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 In 1978, Charles E. Rice, a former abortions prior to nine weeks relied about two days later, a hormone ber 2012, successful reversal was professor of law at Notre Dame Law on RU-486, also known as mifepris- called misoprostol is given that reported for four of six women who Wednesday, April 22 School made this prediction in his tone. A 2010 scientific review on causes contractions and expels the took RU-486. These women were Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn book “Beyond Abortion: The The- RU-486 noted that chemical abor- unborn child. Reversal may be pos- able to carry their pregnancies to 6:35-40 ory and Practice”: “The abortion of tion “has been used successfully in sible when the second pill has not term after receiving an intramus- the future will be by pill, the medical termination yet been taken. cular injection of progesterone. Thursday, April 23 suppository, or some other of pregnancy for over 25 RU-486 itself is often described Since 2012, dozens of other women Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, do-it-yourself method. At years, and the method is as a “progesterone antagonist” or have successfully reversed their 20; Jn 6:44-51 that point the killing of a registered in 35 countries.” as an “antiprogesterone.” These chemical abortions. Thus far, no baby will be wholly elec- In recent years, there names indicate the extent of its side effects or complications asso- Friday, April 24 tive and private. We have, has been a small but im- hostility toward the vital hormone, ciated with reversal of the abortion finally, caught up with the portant glimmer of light progesterone. What this means is pill have been reported. Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn pagan Romans who en- piercing through this dark that RU-486 blocks progesterone, On the other hand, the abortion 6:52-59 dowed the father, the pater backdrop of widespread a hormone needed to build and pill itself has notable side effects familias, with the right to RU-486 utilization, name- maintain the uterine wall during and risks associated with its use. Saturday, April 25 kill his child at his discre- OPINION ly that it is sometimes pos- pregnancy. Thus, RU-486 can either Common side effects include uter- Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist tion. We give that right to Father Tad sible to reverse a chemical prevent a developing human em- ine cramps, high blood pressure, 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16- the mother. But it is all the Pacholczyk abortion if a woman comes bryo from implanting in the uterus bleeding not related to the men- 17; Mk 16:15-20 same to the victim.” to regret her decision soon or it can kill an implanted embryo strual period, overgrowth of the His prediction was pre- after taking the abortion by essentially starving her or him uterine lining, stomach cramps, Sunday, April 26 scient, given that “chemical abor- pill. to death. dizziness, reduced blood potassi- Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, tions” are now widely available in Carrying out a chemical abor- The reversal technique relies on um and nausea. Some women also 26, 28, 29; the form of the French abortion pill, tion actually requires two different using progesterone itself to coun- experience fever, chills and infec- 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18 RU-486. The abortion pill has been pills to be taken sequentially. RU- teract the effects of the abortion tion. available in the U.S. since 2000. 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