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Leslie McCullaugh, right, places her hand on her daughter JoAnne’s shoulder during the rite of election to show her ongoing support of JoAnne’s journey in Lily Clemente, 12, of St. Juliana School in West Palm the Catholic faith.(LINDA CALDWELL | FC) Beach, jots down thoughts she has about bullying. (LINDA REEVES | FC)

Bishop Noonan Youths create The new Church building for St. Thomas More Parish in Sarasota was blessed and dedicated Feb. 9. (BOB welcomes no bully zones REDDY | FC) Church blessed catechumens Middle school students in Joyce Zito’s class at St. Juliana School were asked to reflect on the subject Two years ago, David Keith, a catechumen at St. of bullies and bullying, and then write a letter ex- in Sarasota Margaret Mary Parish in Winter Park, was seek- pressing heartfelt thoughts and concerns to an of- ing a closer relationship with God when a friend ficial, a victim of bullying or an actual bully. invited him to participate in the celebration of Hernan Guerrero used kind words about an un- Each Church is built in the memory of the Mass at St. Margaret Mary Parish. After months kind topic, chose to address his letter to the high- Sacrifice of Christ. of visiting several churches of varied denomina- est authority of all. This was the message given to the faithful tions, he found his home. “Dear God, Please help all the people who are of St. Thomas More Parish in Sarasota during Keith was among the 418 catechumens who being bullied and also the people who bully other the Mass in which their completely renovated gathered at the Rite of Election at St. James Cathe- people,” wrote the young man. Church was blessed and dedicated on Feb. 9. dral. 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.

The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 | $1.00 Catholic FloridaYour Faith. Your LiFe. Your CommunitY. oF orlando Pope to retire; Florida Catholics react STAFF REPORT BISHOP NOONAN REFLECTS ON NEWS ORLANDO | As Catholics across this announcement is one of great We are blessed to have the grace the world heard a historic an- humility and courage. he has always of Pope Benedict XVi as a priest and nouncement made Feb. 11 by Pope been a model to older persons since shepherd of the Catholic Church. his Benedict XVI, Florida Catholics re- being elected the Supreme Pontiff at writings and his encyclicals, par- the age of 78. today at the age of 85, ticularly, have inspired me in my own flected upon the news of his retire- he is showing us the light of Christ, understanding of my role as shepherd ment with shock, awe and prayer. who he is. in humility and courage, of this local diocese. he has shared Franciscan Father Michael Van- he is announcing it’s time for him to with us the richness of God’s love nicola, pastor of St. Ann Parish in step down. as he serves as our pastor. We are Naples, opened each Ash Wednes- i had the honor and privilege to grateful for his generosity of Spirit as day Masses with a prayer for Pope meet with Pope Benedict XVi during he visited Washington and new York Benedict and thanks for his service our ad limina visit in may of last year. in 2008. We pray for him and journey to the Church. Prayers were also ex- he welcomed me in my new role as with him as he moves toward his re- tended to the College of Cardinals, bishop of a diocese. We also discussed tirement. We pray for our Church that who will select the new pope. the life of the Church in the Diocese of the holy Spirit will guide her during “What a time it is for the Church,” orlando and spoke about vocations to this period of transition. Father Vannicola said. “Our Holy the priesthood and religious life. — Bishop John Noonan Father took the most incredible and humble step to say that he must step aside. How impressive is that for one that most of us, unlike Pope were doing,” Oram said. “To learn People watch from St. Peter’s Square as Pope Benedict XVI leads the a man of his grace to do that. The Benedict, refuse to acknowledge,” of his retirement brought a sadness Angelus from the window of his apartment at the Vatican Feb. 17, Holy Father is an example to us all.” Wong said. “I am proud of what he for the whole group, but a sense of below. (ALESSANDRO BIANCHI, REUTERS | CNS Like many Catholics, Myrna is doing for the sake of our Catholic pride that we saw him in person Wong, who serves as president of Church.” and were able to see up close this time of great anticipation of who the Palm Beach Council of Catholic When the choir of St. John the holiest of men. What an honor and will be our next pope,” Gledhill Women, said at first she was struck Evangelist Parish in Naples visited privilege none of our group will ever said. “But most importantly, the with disbelief at the announce- the Vatican earlier this month, they forget.” youths at St. Martin are accepting ment. But upon reflection, she be- had no idea that days later the pope William P. Gledhill Jr., director this time as a perfect opportunity lieves the decision was a good one would make his announcement. of youth ministry and coordina- to personally increase in prayer and allows another person to lead Thomas Oram, music director of tor of confirmation at St. Martin de and fasting for both the current and “our universal Church” with “full St. John the Evangelist, said the Porres Parish in Jensen Beach, said future Holy Father, but most of all stamina.” choir was excited to be presented youths are asking many questions, the Catholic Church.” “With Twitter, Facebook and all Feb. 6 for the Wednesday weekly such as, “Why would the pope step Gledhill said he too is excited of the social media advancement audience. They took advantage of a down?” But most of the youths are about witnessing the historic mo- and instantaneous emails, a per- pause in the event to belt out a song simply “anxious and curious” to see ment when the College of Cardi- son has to be able to comprehend that was acknowledged with a wave the process of selecting a new pope. nals chooses a new pope. Although in mind and body these tools and and a smile from Pope Benedict. “Many were too young to remem- Gledhill said he knows that “God be able to respond in kind. As we “What a thrill to know that he ber the selection of Pope Benedict age that becomes a hardship and heard us and appreciated what we XVI, so for them this is an exciting PLEASE SEE POPE RESIGNS, 13

inSidE THiS iSSUE Bishop Noonan welcomes catechumens Leslie LINDA CALDWELL McCullaugh, of the Florida Catholic staff right, places her hand ORLANDO | Two years ago, David Keith, on her a catechumen at St. Margaret Mary Parish in daughter Winter Park, was seeking a closer relationship JoAnne’s with God when a friend invited him to partici- shoulder during pate in the celebration of Mass at St. Margaret the rite of Mary Parish. After months of visiting several election to churches of varied denominations, he found show her his home. He said he wanted to become a part ongoing of the Catholic faith because it can be traced support of back to Jesus and the disciples. JoAnne’s “The priests are basically descendants of the journey in disciples,” he said. “I’ve come to believe that the the Catholic Catholic religion is a universal Church. I really faith. (LINDA like the idea that when I go to Mass, that every CALDWELL other Catholic all around the world is hearing | FC) the same thing I am. ... That moves me.” Not your ordinary Keith was among the 418 catechumens, the school drill 9 term used for the unbaptized who are prepar- PLEASE SEE RITE, 3 Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Orlando community 2 Local Catholics react to pope’s plans for retirement LINDA CALDWELL serves as our pastor.” she felt the pope was led by the of the Florida Catholic staff Ordained a bishop in June Holy Spirit. Fellow parishioner Pe- 2005, Bishop Noonan was among ter Staffieri concurs. ORLANDO | Local media de- the first bishops named by Pope “He made a commitment to scended upon the chancery Feb. Benedict. He said that offers him a serve, and in that service, he felt it 11 to get the local take on Pope special bond with the pontiff. “We would be best that someone stron- Benedict XIV’s surprising an- pray for him on his journey and we ger and more capable continues nouncement earlier that day that pray as he moves toward his retire- leading the Church,” he said. “Even he would retire from the papacy ment,” Bishop Noonan said. “We if his spirit was able, his body no Feb. 28. Bishop John Noonan, ac- pray for our Church that the Holy longer was. We are praying for him companied by Father Esau Garcia, Spirit will guide her during this pe- and our Church.” pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Or- riod of transition.” “I admire Pope Benedict for lando, and Father John Geil, chan- Father Ed Thompson, associate looking beyond himself for the cellor of canonical affairs and vicar pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish future of the Church,” said Con- general for the Diocese of Orlando, in Altamonte Springs, empathizes gregation of the Holy Cross Father reflected on Pope Benedict’s ser- with the pope. Brad Beaupré, pastor of St. John the vice to the Church during the press “He has been a sick man, and Evangelist in Viera. “He has always conference. struggling with my own health, been a humble servant. His min- “This (Pope Benedict’s) an- I know what he is going through, istry to the Church as a cardinal nouncement is one of great humil- and I understand it,” he said. “We was difficult, in that it was during ity and one of great courage,” Bish- must pray that the Church will be a troubling time of the Church’s op Noonan said. “We are blessed given the gift of a great leader be- history. He had to make some very to have had the grace of Pope cause we need one in these trou- difficult decisions for the good of Benedict as a priest and shepherd bled times.” the Church. I believe when asked of the Church. His writing and en- Parishioners throughout the to serve in the papal role, Pope cyclicals have particularly inspired diocese said they were shocked Benedict did so for the good of me in my own understanding of by the announcement but respect the Church, and today, in his res- Bishop John Noonan fields questions from a local reporter during my role as shepherd of the local Pope Benedict in making his dif- ignation, he once again puts the a press conference about Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation from the diocese. He has shared with us the ficult decision. Terry Brown, a St. Church to the forefront of his own papal office. The media descended upon the chancery Feb. 11 to hear richness of God’s love as he has Mary Magdalen parishioner, said papacy.” n the reaction from the Diocese of Orlando. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) Campus Ministry building under construction

Teresa Peterson ury student apartments near the and will be a beacon of hope to Special to the Florida Catholic heart of the UCF campus. It will students who are rediscovering include dedicated on-site parking their Catholic faith.” ORLANDO | Catholic Cam- and continuous direct bus service Marco and other students pus Ministry at the University of to and from the campus. have met with the builders to Central Florida has been steadily “We have been longing for a provide input on the design of growing over the past five years permanent home for campus the center. Crisely Melecio-Zam- and is now preparing for a huge ministry at UCF,” said Tony Mar- brano, a senior at UCF who has expansion. co, associate campus minister of been involved in Catholic Cam- Its current center is a Catholic Campus Ministry at the pus Ministry since her freshman 2,400-square-foot storefront lo- school. “This new center is a tre- year, said she is thrilled the min- cated off campus. The new center mendous gift that will lead to a istry will now have dedicated under construction will provide flourishing of the Catholic faith space for Mass and a chapel for 20,000 square feet of space lo- on campus for those currently daily prayer. cated adjacent to 600 beds of lux- involved in Campus Ministry, “Our ministry runs on prayer,” Melecio-Zambrano said. “The whole purpose of Catholic Cam- pus Ministry is to grow in our Ash Wednesday relationship with Jesus Christ. This center will help us on our journey.” “We have been praying for this From left, Matthew Whalen, Alex Izzo, Allison Naughton, Javiar Ros for a long time,” she continued. and Gabriel Venezuela pray before Mass Feb. 7 at the University of “To see it become a reality has Central Florida Catholic Campus Ministry Center, located a few blocks been such a blessing.” away from the Orlando campus. (MICHAEL HARKER | FC) Located on Lockwood Boule- vard, directly north of the UCF design and infrastructure of the progress. n campus in Orlando, the Catholic interior of the center. The Cath- Campus Ministry Center is part olic Campus Ministry Center For more information on the of the seven-story “NorthView” will receive some funding from Catholic Campus Ministry Cen- complex that will also include the Diocese of Orlando’s Alive ter at UCF, contact the Catholic a Hillell Center for Jewish stu- in Christ capital and endow- Foundation of Central Florida dents. Housing at NorthView will ment campaign. Fundraising at 407-246-4889. To learn about be managed by UCF Housing continues for endowments and Catholic Campus Ministry, visit and Residence Life, and includes planned gifts to sustain ongoing www.ccmknights.com. Students upscale amenities, such as a re- operating expenses and to en- should contact the UCF Student sort-style pool, fitness center, sure future operations funding. Housing Office at 407-823-4663 club game room and rooftop sky The journey to construct a for information on availability Bishop John Noonan blesses a young child following a Mass on deck. new Catholic Campus Ministry and priority sign-up dates for the Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13, at St. James Cathedral in Orlando. Ash Fundraising efforts are under Center began more than five NorthView apartment units or Wednesday is the first day of Lent and occurs 46 days before way to provide the majority of years ago, but the area’s eco- visit http://northview.housing. Easter. (MICHAEL HARKER | FC) the $2 million necessary for the nomic downturn slowed the ucf.edu. 3 Your Orlando community Florida Catholic Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Boy Scouts live their faith while roughing it

LINDA CALDWELL “We have visited everything same, the priests’ styles are differ- Eagle Scout of the Florida Catholic staff from cathedrals to small churches ent. Some are more laid back or tra- Andres throughout the state of Florida and ditional. I also like seeing the differ- of Troop TITUSVILLE | The boys and even into parts of Georgia, and have ent architecture.” 481 prays leaders of Boy Scouts of America received warm welcomes every- Marren said the priests would of- before the Troop 481 in Titusville take the where we go,” he continued, add- ten spend time with the boys, tell- start of Scout oath seriously: “On my honor, ing that one parish even purchases ing stories of their own Boy Scout his troop’s I will do my best to do my duty to extra doughnuts when the boys are experiences. meeting God.” expected to visit. “Many American-born priests Feb. 5 in Troop members are living Participating in Mass while on have a Scouting background,” Mar- Titusville. (LINDA their faith by participating in the camping trips has been a part of ren said, adding that during the four CALDWELL Mass Sunday mornings, even af- Troop 481’s history for more than years he has helped lead Troop 481, | FC) ter they had spent the previous 40 years. Marren said troop leaders they have had three boys who have few days roughing it in the wil- strive to provide a Catholic environ- shown interest in the priesthood. derness. ment to help the boys to become “Only time and God’s plan may or “Going to Mass on Sunday morn- men of great character, grow in may not lead these boys eventually ing after living in a tent for two days their faith, and even step into lead- to the priesthood. In either case, in beautiful, sunny, humid Florida ership roles in the Church. what a privilege, an honor, and an is a challenge from the appearance “It is important for us to go and opportunity it has been, as a leader standpoint, but has been an excel- respect God for all that he has done for our troop, to help nurture pro- lent experience,” said Tom Marren, for us. We are his ultimate creation, spective future priests.” Scout leader and parishioner of St. and we need to pay him homage “It is really interesting to see all Teresa Parish. “After cleaning up af- for creating us,” said Eagle Scout of the nice churches,” said Noah, a ter breakfast, we put on our Class A Andres, a senior at Edgewood Ju- seventh-grader at Sculptor Charter Boy Scout uniforms, mat down our nior/Senior High School in Merritt School in Titusville. “I like how ev- hair, and pile into cars for the near- Island. “It has been a great experi- erybody gets to go and experience it est Mass.” ence. Even though the Mass is the together.” n

Christine Mass celebrates the Stillings of St. Augustine Parish in Casselberry presents her true love of Christ parish Book of the Elect LINDA CALDWELL “Nothing fills up the emptiness during the rite of election of the Florida Catholic staff until you really come to know love, ceremony Feb. which is God,” Father Richards said. 17 at St. James ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | To “A person who goes to Mass on occa- Cathedral. grasp the significance of what is sion is missing out. Jesus says unless Eash of the 418 truly happening at Mass, Catholics you eat my flesh or drink my blood, catechumens must understand that “the Eucha- it isn’t going to happen. You are go- signed their rist is the core belief of the Catholic ing to miss out on the whole experi- parish Book of Church.” ence of what God wants of you.” the Elect. They “Just as we eat to stay alive physi- “We need to try to live our lives will become cally, we must do so spiritually,” said with purpose,” he said. “We need full members Father Larry Richards, pastor of St. to live what we believe and believe of the Church Joseph Church/Bread of what we live. And we can during the Easter Life Community Parish do that in the celebration Vigil. (LINDA in Erie, Pa., a renowned of Mass.” CALDWELL | FC) speaker on the Catho- Father Richards is lic faith. “When we go to founder of the Reason for Mass, we receive the body, Our Hope Foundation. RITE: Bishop Noonan: ‘This truly is a day of rejoicing’ the blood, the soul and Based in Erie, the foun- divinity of Jesus, which dation spreads the Gos- From 1 previous evenings Saturday vigil As he looked forward to the Eas- keeps us alive forever. … It pel through multimedia Mass. During the rite of election, ter Vigil, Keith said he was anx- is Jesus saying to us, ‘I am resources. He likens the ing to become Catholic, who came the catechumenate directors pro- ious, nervous and excited. with you always until the Father Larry foundation’s mission to before Bishop John Noonan Feb. cessed to the altar and presented “I have been going through Richards end of time.’” that of a light shining in a 17 during the rite of election at St. the books to Bishop Noonan who RCIA for 20 months now, so the Father Richards vis- dark room. James Cathedral to profess their signed his name, officially ac- anticipation is starting to build,” ited the Diocese of Orlando Feb. 4-7, “Even if the room is pitch black, if desire to become full members of knowledging their election by he said, choking up. “The idea that speaking at the St. Mary Magdalen you light a match, the darkness can the Catholic Church at the Easter God. this leads to baptism, to being able parish mission. never overcome the light; the light is Vigil. In order to accommodate “Each year on the first Sunday to partake in the Eucharist and go Father Richards refers to the always stronger,” he said. “Our job is the overflow of catechumens and of Lent, the Church throughout the to confession is exciting. I really Mass in the Lord’s Prayer: “It says, to bring God’s hope and light to the their sponsors, the Diocese of Or- world gathers together those who can’t put it into words.” ‘give us this day our daily bread.’ darkness of the world and in peo- lando celebrates the rite of elec- seek to become Catholic Chris- “This truly is a day of rejoicing,” It doesn’t say weekly bread; it says ple’s lives. People often quote John tion during two celebrations. tians,” he said. “Those of us who Bishop Noonan said. “May this daily ... If you are in love with Jesus 3:16: ‘For God so loved the world The rite is the second step in are already baptized in the passion, celebration be for us a promise of Christ, then you want to spend time that he gave his only son.’ But they the initiation process for catechu- death and resurrection of Jesus all the great things which God has with him every day.” forget John 3:17, which goes with it: mens and marks an intense period Christ surround those who yearn prepared for us. As we welcome Receiving Christ in the celebra- ‘For God did not send his Son into of preparation to receive the sacra- for the gift of new life, the promise you today, we welcome you with tion of Mass fulfills a desire for love the world to condemn the world, ments of initiation — baptism, Eu- of the waters of baptism, the oils the joys and blessings that on this because knowing Jesus is to know but that the world might be saved charist and confirmation. Before of confirmation and the nourish- Easter season, that you may ex- love. Oftentimes, people will turn to through him.’ arriving at the cathedral, the cat- ment of the Eucharist. We come to perience the greatest gift of all — worldly vices in order to fill the need “We must be people who so love echumens had signed their names celebrate that God has called each the gift of the living Christ in your for love in their hearts, and yet, they the world that we give everything to in a Book of the Elect at their par- and every one of you. He has called hearts, in your lives and in your come up empty. save it,” he said. n ishes during the celebration of the you to be children of God.” homes.” n Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Your orlando communitY 4

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‘BY THE SEA, BY THE BEAUTIFUL SEA’ Religious sisters from the Diocese of Orlando pose with Bishop John Noonan in front of the Atlantic Ocean Jan. 13, at the end of their annual retreat. More than 60 sisters attended the retreat, held at the Aku- Tiki Inn in Daytona Beach. (MICHAEL HARKER | FC)

Prayer, practice pave the way to state championship

Michael Harker ‘Being able to be Special to the Florida Catholic blessed with this talent MELBOURNE | Trinity Cath- is definitely something olic High School senior Tabby Tindell is a leader on the soccer I am thankful for. Being field and off. able to represent my The soccer team captain holds the school record for ca- faith and my school by reer goals (161) and assists (95). She also led her team in prayer bringing back a state before each of the Celtics’ 22 championship has games this past season, which ended Feb. 8 with a state cham- been amazing. That is pionship at Melbourne High reflective of my faith and School. “Being able to be blessed with connection to God. this talent is definitely some- thing I am thankful for,” said — Tabby Tindell Tabby, a member of Blessed Trinity Parish in Ocala, who will attend Florida Gulf Coast Uni- the team’s players are involved in versity in Fort Myers on a soccer The Trinity Catholic High School girls soccer team prays before a game. (COURTESY) faith-based programs, including scholarship. “Being able to rep- peer ministry — a campus min- resent my faith and my school by istry program — at Trinity Cath- bringing back a state champion- us,” Tabby said. “It motivates us. in the first half, but turned up time ended to earn her fourth olic High School. One of those is ship has been amazing. That is We have great team chemistry. the offense in the second half. hat trick in five postseason Katherine Kelly, another member reflective of my faith and con- We are a family, and that helps Tabby scored three of the team’s games this year. of Blessed Trinity Parish. nection to God.” in our faith. We treat everyone four goals. Her first goal — after Trinity Catholic High School, “We say at our school that ev- Tabby said the team’s Catho- with respect, because that’s taking the ball from a defender located in Ocala, is not the only erything we do is for the glory lic faith has been important what we’ve learned to do.” and scoring — put the team up school in the Diocese of Orlan- of God, and we see that on the throughout the season. Known Trinity Catholic’s 4-1 victory 1-0. Abigail Camargo scored do to win a state championship soccer field as well,” Katherine as the team chaplain, she said over Gulliver Prep High School, the team’s second goal from 18 this school year. Bishop Moore said. “We don’t act selfishly; we players form a circle and pray located in Miami, capped a yards out to take a 2-0 lead. Catholic High School in Orlan- play for the honor of our school. for the safety of all the players 20-2 season, and gave Celtics Gulliver Prep took advan- do earned a girls volleyball title It comes from our faith. before each game and offer up — which competes in the Flor- tage of a mental mistake by the in November — the Hornets’ “I found my place in high intentions for family members, ida High School Athletic Asso- Celtics, and the Raiders cut the championship came in the 4A school on the soccer team,” she friends and each other. ciation’s 2A class — its first ever deficit to 2-1 midway through class after a 32-0 record. added. “Peer ministry is a way I “It gives us a moment to focus girls soccer title. the second half. However, Tabby Assistant coach Adam Long can help others find their place on life and ask God to be with Both teams were scoreless notched two more goals before said outside of soccer, many of through faith.” n Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Your orlando communitY 6 Hope CommUnity Center receives $100,000 grant LINDA CALDWELL ed. For 40 years, the ministry has FYi Sister of Notre Dame of the Florida Catholic staff made known the goodness of God de Namur Ann through its love of the poor. Hope CommUnity Center will Kendrick, right, Notre Dame Americorps site Sister of Notre Dame The ministry is dedicated to em- honor Father Richard Walsh at “A APOPKA | co-director at Hope de Namur Ann Kendrick received a powering Central Florida’s immi- Night of Hope and Diversity,” March 2, at Wekiva High School from 7 to CommUnity Center in welcomed surprise from the Orlan- grant and working poor communi- 9:30 p.m. The evening will showcase Apopka, and group do Magic Youth Foundation when ties through education, advocacy Hope’s talent and mission. Suggested member Donna Wilcox it announced Jan. 25 that Hope and spiritual growth. donation is $20 and will go to the discuss an upcoming CommUnity Center was among its This is the third year the Or- Sister Cathy Gorman Scholarship and presentation in $100,000 grant recipients. lando Magic Youth Foundation has College Access Fund. For information, Washington, D.C. This is the second year the center awarded monies to local charities call Mary Carroll at 407-880-4673. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) has received the top award. that serve youths. The Hope Com- “We did not expect this at all,” mUnity Center was recognized for is to help families become more who are part of a community. Sister Kendrick said. “It is an honor its Exceptionally Intelligent Tal- tutoring programs, post-second- harmonious and to help parents “We are a service learning com- that the Magic organization holds ented Ones (EXITO) program, a ary education planning, as well as navigate the culture so they can be munity, meaning that everything so much respect for our work and yearlong, multifaceted family de- youth group programs. However, its more supportive to their children. we do, every program we offer is honors our work with such a gener- velopment program aimed, in part, main focus is its Nurturing Family We want to help build communities aimed at empowering people and ous grant.” at helping immigrant family mem- Program, a 15-week program dur- among the people so that they feel building community,” Firtel said. The Hope CommUnity Cen- bers acclimate to life in the United ing which parents, teens and chil- like they have a safe place to turn to “It’s not just about tutoring and ter opened in the early 1970s in States. dren gather one night a week to dis- and other people they can lean on.” mentoring and teaching. It is how Apopka as a ministry of the Sis- Laura Firtel, Hope CommUnity cuss timely and pertinent topics in The grant will be used to look at can these things be used to trans- ters of Notre Dame de Namur. The Center program development co- age-appropriate and group settings. additional means of helping chil- form how people see themselves ministry works with farmworkers ordinator, said the EXITO program “All of the things that we do have dren grow up to be healthy, whole, and how their skills can be used in and the working poor and neglect- offers in-school and after-school multiple goals,” Firtel said. “One functioning, contributing people the community.” n Obituaries Deacon Ismael Diocese of Orlando. Deacon Da- colonel in the U.S. Army where Symphony Orchestra Guild, and Ann, as well as a daughter and vid Gray, Orlando Diocese direc- he served 30 years and was a vet- as a member of the Knights of Co- son, six grandchildren and two Almodovar tor of the diaconate, said Deacon eran of WWII, the Korean Conflict lumbus. great-grandchildren. Deacon Ismael Almodovar, DeMarsh never hesitated to reach and the Vietnam War. He was an He was commissioned a second A funeral Mass for Deacon who spent 20 years in the Diocese out to those in need. “He was a ordained deacon for the Diocese lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force Wortman was celebrated Feb. 2 at of Orlando serving as a deacon very generous, giving man,” Dea- of Rockford, Ill., in 1980. A past and served the United States for Resurrection Parish. He was bur- at Resurrection Parish in Winter con Gray said. commander of the American Le- 30 years. Deacon Wortman is sur- ied in Arlington National Cem- Garden, died Feb. 12. He was 79. Deacon DeMarsh was pas- gion Post in Aurora, Ill., and of the vived by his wife of 62 years, Mary etery. He is remembered for his active sionate about his faith, serving as American Legion Post No. 347 in involvement in his parish’s baptis- grand Knight of the Knights of Co- Lady Lake, Deacon Deutsch was a mal preparation program as well lumbus, an organizer of St. Peter’s member of Knights of Columbus as the Catholic Cursillo, a move- Oktoberfest, a spiritual director of Council 10034 and fourth-degree ment aimed to help Catholics Cursillo, an active member of the assembly. know of God’s love and grace and Ultreya movement, and a coor- He is survived by his wife, Anne to share that message in the world. dinator of baptisms. In addition, Marie, five sons, three daughters, “Deacon Almodovar was a very he was an extraordinary minister 15 grandchildren and eight great- giving man,” said Deacon David of holy Communion, an RCIA in- grandchildren. A funeral Mass for Gray, Orlando Diocese director of structor, and a minister of the sick. Deacon Deutsch was celebrated the diaconate. “He was involved A funeral Mass for Deacon De- Feb. 3 at St. Timothy Parish. in the Cursillo movement, freely Marsh was celebrated Jan. 3 at St. sharing his love for God with oth- Peter Parish. Deacon Joseph ers.” Deacon Almodovar was or- Deacon Nick Wortman dained Dec. 2, 1978, in Brooklyn, Deacon Joseph Wortman, a N.Y. A retired New York City cab Deutsch deacon of the Diocese of Orlando driver, he moved to Florida in Deacon Nicholas Deutsch, a for 32 years, died Jan. 29 at the age 1989. He retired from his ministry longtime deacon at St. Timothy of 84. He ministered primarily to in 2009 due to failing health. Parish near the Villages, is re- the parishioners of Resurrection 11 Day Pilgrimage Preceded in death by his wife, membered as a “man of God,” Parish in Lakeland as a deacon, to Medjugorje, Zagreb, Prague, Poland Gladys, Deacon Almodovar is sur- steadfast in his faith with a warm marriage and family counselor vived by two sons, five grandchil- and welcoming heart. Deacon and mentor. He also reached out with Father Longin Buhake • St. Timothy Church dren and three great-grandchil- Deutsch died Jan. 31 at The Vil- to those in the military. dren. A funeral Mass for Deacon lages Hospice House. He was 92. “Deacon Wortman was formed September 30–October 10 Almodovar was celebrated Feb. 16 Father Ed Waters, pastor, St. and ordained a deacon in the at Resurrection Parish. Timothy Parish in Lady Lake, re- Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., Call 352-460-2562 for registration called Deacon Deutsch’s positive while serving in the military,” said Deacon Chester outlook and tremendous sense of Deacon David Gray, Orlando Dio- warmth. “Deacon Nick was a very cese director of the diaconate. “He DeMarsh welcoming man,” Father Waters was a faithful man who enjoyed a Deacon Frank DeMarsh, said. “He was strong in his faith unique ministry, serving his par- known as a man of strength, in- and a humble servant of the Lord.” ish as well as the men and women tegrity, and most importantly, However, he said some of his most of the ministry.” love, died Christmas Day 2012. cherished memories of Deacon Deacon Wortman worked tire- He was 85. Deutsch were the times they spent lessly for his community, arrang- 28831-0222 A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Dea- on the golf course. Even after he ing food for the needy, volunteer- con DeMarsh was ordained June could no longer play the game, ing as president of the Catholic 5, 1982, by Bishop Thomas Grady. Deacon Deutsch, who lived off the Charities board, president of the Deacon DeMarsh served at Prince second green, would greet Father downtown Lakeland Lions Club, of Peace Parish in Ormond Beach Waters and others as they passed chairman of the Retired Mili- and at St. Peter Parish in DeLand by his house. tary Officers Association of Polk during his 30-year ministry in the Deacon Deutsch was a retired County, president of the Imperial 7 around Your communitY Florida Catholic Feb. 22-March 7, 2013

Community Business DIOCESAN EVENTS WITH BISHOP JOHN NOONAN ATTORNEYS White Mass: Saturday, Feb. Catholic Days at the Capitol Orlando. Bishop John Noonan will 23, 4 p.m., St. James Cathedral, (Tallahassee): Tuesday, March 19 bless and consecrate the holy oils • Wills, Trusts and Probate 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. to Thursday, March 21. Sponsored used during the Church year. All • Estate and Incapacity Planning Celebrated by Bishop John by the Office of Advocacy and priests from the diocese who are • Guardianship and Elder Law Noonan, the annual White Mass Justice. Build relationships able to attend will concelebrate gathers the faithful to pray for with state representatives and the Mass and renew their priestly • Former Chairperson, Estate, God’s blessing upon all who labor meet Florida bishops, including commitment following the Elder law attorneys Trust and Guardianship in the healing ministry of the Bishop John Noonan. Overnight homily. Priests celebrating 50 and • Estate planning Committee, OCBA Church, such as physicians, nurses, tour includes legislative visits 25 years of priestly service will • Medicaid/Nursing home planning • Member, Knights of Columbus ministers to the sick, ministers of and briefings, and 38th annual also be honored. • Probate and Guardianships 151 Lookout Place, Suite 110 consolation, chaplains, mental Red Mass with Florida bishops. Holy Saturday morning • Real estate closings Maitland, FL 32751 health workers, and all men and Registration required by March prayer and rosary procession: Titusville Office 407-645-4446 women religious and Catholic 8. Contact Office of Advocacy Saturday, March 30, 8 a.m., St. 321-269-1511 Fax: 407-629-0090 laypersons serving in the health and Justice, 407-246-4819, James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Cocoa Beach/Viera Offices www.ianlgildenlaw.com care profession. Reception to advocacyjustice@orlandodiocese. Ave., Orlando, with Bishop 321-784-5238 follow with discussion related to org. John Noonan and the Helpers www.AllenderLaw.com the medical mission efforts in the Chrism Mass: Wednesday, of God’s Most Precious Infants. sister diocese in the Dominican March 27, 6 p.m., St. James Contact 407-246-4819, aluciano@ Republic. 407-246-4800. Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., orlandodiocese.org.

Anne-Marie L. Bowen, P.A. • Employment and labor • Friday, March 15, 9:30 a.m., South Beach Street, Daytona Bankruptcy Law • General corporate DIOCESAN EVENTS Holy Cross Parish, Orlando. Beach. The Pregnancy Crisis • Former Chairman, Bankruptcy • Supreme Court Certified Circuit Center is celebrating its 25th Extraordinary minister of anniversary and recognizing its Committee, OCBA Court Mediator holy Communion training: COMMUNITY • Author, “Bankruptcy... Because Life volunteers with a luncheon and 201 Live Oak Lane, The Diocese of Orlando Office EVENTS fashion show. Tickets: $20. Tickets Happens” Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 of Liturgy will present several • Helping people in our community find available at center, located at 407-865-7473 workshops through the month Feast of Chair of St. Peter the 416 N. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona financial peace for more than 20 years Fax: 407-865-5979 of June for those interested Apostle Mass: Friday, Feb. 22, Beach, or by calling 386-257- in serving or who are serving. 816 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando, FL [email protected] 8:30 a.m., 6 p.m. (English); 8 p.m. 2229. Please RSVP by March 1. 407-228-1300 All workshops are 9 a.m.- (Spanish), Good Shepherd Parish, www.robertwraschlaw.com noon and are held in Spanish Divine Mercy Conference: www.bowenbankruptcylaw.com 5900 Oleander Drive, Orlando. Saturday, March 9, 8 a.m.-6 where noted. 407-246-4860, The parish will have a first-class [email protected]. p.m., Queen of Peace Parish, COUNSELOR relic of St. Peter. Churchgoers 6455 W. State Road 200, Ocala. • Feb. 23, Holy Spirit Parish, will venerate the relic at all three Conference includes homily 644 S. 9th St., Lake Wales. Masses. Bishop John Noonan has by Father Patrick J. O’Doherty; Margaret Joyce McCloskey, • March 2, Resurrection granted a plenary indulgence speakers Father Pablo Straub Parish, 1211 S. Vineland Road, for those who participate in the M.A. and Vinny Flynn from EWTN; Winter Garden (Spanish). celebration of Mass. 407-277-3939. • Individuals, Couples and Robert Allard, founder • March 9, Holy Spirit Parish, Choral Mass: Friday, Feb. 22, • Family, Groups and director of the Apostles Andrew J. Chmelir, P.A. 2309 Holder Road, Mims. 7 p.m., Basilica of the National of Divine Mercy. A free-will Licensed Mental Health Attorney-at-law “Called to Holiness”: Shrine of Mary, Queen of the offering will be taken. No tickets Counselor #7868 • Criminal law, family law and Monday, Feb. 25, 6-9:30 p.m., Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., or registration required. Visit general practice National Certified Counselor Holy Family Parish, 5125 Apopka- Orlando. The Basilica Choir, www.divinemercysunday.com. #63662 • Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake Vineland Road, Orlando. under the direction of William Flea market: Saturday, March and Brevard counties Scan Design Building Night for young adults (ages Picher, will perform Palestrina’s 9; Sunday, March 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 351 E. State Road 434, Suite A 999 Douglas Ave., Suite 3303 18 and over) who are curious “Missa Papae Marchelli,” as Holy Family Parish, 5125 Apopka- Winter Springs, FL 32708 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 about the religious life. Meet well as other sacred music. Vineland Road, Orlando. Proceeds All are welcome. No tickets 407-327-8899 407-920-0777 religious brothers, sisters and will provide clothing and food for priests from more than 20 required. 407-239-6600 or music@ [email protected] www.celebratelovelifeandyou.com children living in the worn-torn religious communities, have maryqueenoftheuniverse.org. countries of Africa. 407-876-2211. www.jmcflaw.com dinner (free), hear two talks on “Living Every Day with Fashion show: Sunday, March religious vocations and end the Passion and Purpose”: Saturday, 17, 6 p.m., Stein Mart, 955 N. State DENTAL night in adoration with Bishop Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Holy Road 434, Altamonte Springs. John Noonan. Presented by Family Parish, 5125 S. Apopka Hosted by the Central Deanery Robert Erdman, DDS, P.A. the Office of Faith Formation. Vineland Road, Orlando. Hosted Orlando Council of Catholic Attorneys-at-law Serving Central Florida for more than Contact Amanda Livermore, by New York Times best-selling Women. Enjoy food, fellowship, Established 1976 25 years with cosmetic, restorative and [email protected]. author Matthew Kelly, with fashion, raffle, door prizes and • Contracts • Wills • Estates implant dentistry. “Improving people’s Adoption picnic: Saturday, special musical guests Eliot music. Please bring canned goods • Powers of Attorney health and lives” March 9, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Moss Morris. Sponsored and presented for the needy in the area. Cost: by Una Fides and Holy Family, • Living Trusts and Estate Planning is our mission. Park, 12901 Moss Park Road, $10. Tickets and information, St. James Cathedral, St. Mary • All Elder Law and Probate Matters We are committed to excellence in a Orlando. Catholic Charities Nadine Hardin, 407-277-7379. caring environment. of Central Florida will host its Magdalen, Sts. Peter and Paul, 35th annual “Southern • Real Property • Title Insurance Corpus Christi and Annunciation 2578 S. Volusia Ave. fourth annual adoption picnic Charm” luncheon/fashion • Foreclosures • Collections parishes. Cost: $39, includes Orange City, FL 32763 for those whose lives have been show: Monday, March 18, 11 1519 W. Broadway (SR 426), touched by adoption, including retreat materials. 407-340-5145 Oviedo, FL 32765 386-775-1552 a.m., Westin Lake Mary, 2974 those adopted and their families. or www.DynamicCatholic.com. International Parkway, Lake Mary. 407-365-5696 Fax: 386-775-1312 Includes food, music, an Easter A Night of Hope and [email protected] Hosted by St. Joan of Arc Circle of www.cloningerfiles.com egg hunt and visit from the Easter Diversity: Saturday, March 2, 7 Annunciation Parish. Reception www.roberterdmandds.com Bunny. Please R.S.V.P. by March p.m., Wekiva High School, 2501 begins 11 a.m., followed by 1 to Patrick and Jenn O’Brien, N. Hiawassee Road, Apopka. luncheon at noon. Donation: [email protected]. An evening showcasing the $30. Drawings, door prizes; Adrian Gabaldon Why Catholic? morning of mission of Hope CommUnity fashions by Chico’s. For tickets, reflection for senior adults: Center. The program will tell • Wills contact Barbara, 407-788-3241. Led by Dominican Sister Pat the story of how Hope builds • Probate • Comfort dentistry Thomas, a member of the community and enriches lives by • Personal injury empowering the immigrant and • Accepts many insurance plans RENEW International pastoral RETREATS/DAYS Attorney-at-law working poor community through • Convenient College Park location service team. Contact Office of 210 S. Main St. Faith Formation, 407-246-4911, education, advocacy and spiritual OF REFLECTION Auburndale, FL 33823 • Mention this ad for new patient [email protected]. development. Father Richard San Pedro Spiritual 863-967-3557 special • Monday, March 11, Walsh, pastor of St. Margaret 3600 N. Formosa Ave. Development Center: 2400 Dike Fax: 863-967-0755 10 a.m., Our Lady of Hope Mary Parish, will be honored with Orlando, FL 32804-3098 The Hope and Diversity Award. Road, Winter Park. The center [email protected] Parish, Port Orange. Cost: $20 donation suggested. offers a variety of programs 407-898-2371 • Tuesday, March 12, 9:30 a.m., Fax: 407-897-3303 Proceeds will go to the Sister and retreats. For information St. Matthew Parish, Winter Haven. or to register: 407-671-6322, [email protected] Cathy Gorman Scholarship and • Wednesday, March College Access Fund. Contact www.sanpedrocenter.org. www.HillcrestDentalPA.com To advertise in this directory, please call Missy at 13, 9:30 a.m., St. Timothy Mary Carroll, 407-880-4673. • Senior day: “Modern 1-888-275-9953. Parish, Lady Lake. Pregnancy Crisis Center Saints,” Thursday, March 14, The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon ad vertise ments. Before • Thursday, March 14, 9 a.m., St. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Presented by you decide, ask an attorney to send you free written information about his or her qualifications and experience. luncheon: Saturday, March 9, John the Evangelist Parish, Viera. 11:30 a.m., Palmetto Club, 1000 Franciscan Father Giles Schinelli. Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Your orlando communitY 8

Young students line up to go into a small school in the Diocese of Hinche in Haiti. (COURTESY PHOTOS)

SISTER DIOCESE 28718-0222 Missionary priest ventures across the mountain FC-3.9x4-BW.inddGROW 1 • LEAD • SHARE1/11/13 11:49 AM Editor’s note: Father Fred Ruse is a Mérès’ parish — a 6 a.m. Mass. It Diocese of Orlando priest assigned to seems that everyone in Haiti was Our Catholic Appeal 2013 serve in the Dominican Republic as a touched very personally by the pastoral minister to the communities earthquake. Mérès lost his sister, a is underway in the Diocese of Orlando! in our rural sister diocese, San Juan nephew and a seminary classmate de la Maguana. The Dominican in the earthquake. In this Year of Faith, please give Republic and Haiti are two sover- The Little Sisters of the Incar- eign nations located on Hispaniola, nation: This is a relatively new generously to support diocesan a major island in the Caribbean. congregation (1976) of women efforts to share the Good News The following is a recount of Father religious in Hinche, after the throughout Central Florida. Ruse’s visit across the mountains into charism of French priest Blessed Haiti. Charles de Foucauld. We had Gifts to Our Catholic Appeal A young Haitan boy ties his shoe. some time to visit with them and provide critical funding for a wide Father Fred ruse learn about their ministry. One of variety of important ministries that Special to the Florida Catholic Republic into Haiti is a dirt and their ministries is to identify with rock road. There is no other trans- the people. They do this, certainly help God’s people to embrace I made a five-day visit to Haiti port except by motorcycle. This is by their services, but also by what and proclaim the faith. This annual Jan. 11-15 with Dr. Jean René, who how I spent my first hours and my they wear. They designed a “habit” support enables the Diocese of is currently assigned to the public last hours in Haiti. based on the material and design Orlando to meet the need for… health clinic in Los Montacitos. The parish priest: We stayed of the peasants of Haiti. They don’t He is Haitian. He is here in our with a former professor of Jean wear the traditional white, which mountains to complete a one-year René’s, Père Mérès G. Esterlin, a dirties so easily — unless you don’t • Lifelong Faith Formation • Seminarian Education internship, which ends in Febru- priest of the Diocese of Hinche. “work.” They wear what the folks ary. He has done his medical stud- He is pastor of a parish in a very on the street wear. It is a decision • High-Quality Catholic Education • Vocations Awareness ies here in the Dominican Repub- rural and poor area, consisting of not lost on the folks they serve. • Youth Ministry • Catholic Charities lic. It was a perfect opportunity three districts/chapels. He is 17 The water faucet: Every so • Catholic Campus Ministry • Farmworker Ministry…and more for me to “know” Haiti a bit more years ordained. The parish has a many feet along the road are pub- personally. Jean René is a man of school that opened five years ago lic water faucets that function 24 great faith, intelligence and heart. and offers grades one through six hours a day, seven days a week. It Please visit the Catholic Foundation’s secure website at Our journey together could give a with 110 students. He has begun is a beautifully constructed con- www.cfocf.org/OCA/give to make a one-time gift or pledge whole new slant to those who be- with the school to create an en- crete wall and slab, with a catch- to Our Catholic Appeal for 2013. All gifts will be credited to gin with the line: “Have you heard tirely new population of people, a ment area beneath the faucet. The the designated parish, unless specified otherwise. the one about the priest and the new mind and a new heart. But, he water comes out with great force. doctor?” Here are a few highlights is alone and is tired. The diocese Folks come from the various paths from the visit. expects his financial support of carrying their buckets. One little Our Catholic Appeal 2013 Goal: $12,750,000 The motorcycle ride: I couldn’t it while he worries about making boy came with an old wheelchair believe I was on the back of that end-of-the-month salaries for his pushing the bucket that he would motorcycle racing so fast along teachers. He wishes he could find soon fill; obviously this was one that terrible road. At times I just a group of religious women to help of the most common “chores” of closed my eyes and accepted him run the school and reinforce the children as there were always where I was and that there was the parish identity. He is totally lots there, washing their buckets nothing I could do about it. I would refreshing. Literature was his area before filling them. Many adults hardly move, with Jean René (the of teaching. I asked him what his would come, as well. It made for 28722-0222 doctor) in between me and the favorite book was: “The Old Man great social time. People would driver, Francis. I stretched my and the Sea” (Ernest Hemingway). visit and chat, fill their buckets arms around him and held onto The anniversary: My second then return home. Jean René and I the sides of Francis. The dust was day in Haiti was Jan. 12, the third spent a lot of time hanging around everywhere. The stretch of road anniversary of the earthquake. the faucet nearest the church. We Scan here to give online after crossing from the Dominican Jean René and I attended Mass at met a lot of people. n 9 Your Orlando community Florida Catholic Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Simulation served to keep children safe LINDA CALDWELL we need to be aware of what could of the Florida Catholic staff possibly happen.” The students of St. James Ca- orlando | For one day in thedral School were not involved February, St. James Cathedral because school was not in session, School was ground zero for a com- but faculty and staff as well as stu- prehensive training exercise that dents from Bishop Moore High gave local law enforcement and School in Orlando and Orlando school officials a chance to prepare police cadets served as actors in for and hopefully prevent unthink- the drill, which was live-streamed able violence. into the school gym for the general Diocese of Orlando school ad- audience to view. ministrators, teachers, faith forma- Although the day began as a tion teams, parish representatives typical school day, a lone gunman and Bishop John Noonan joined entered the school building during Orlando’s fire and police chiefs the simulation. Carrying a shot- — as well as federal and state law gun, he began taking hostages as enforcement, and the Orange the police arrived. Students and County Sherriff’s Office — to take officers were “shot” and police part in a collaborative educational used their training to restrain the safety drill that included a dra- suspect. Like in a real-life, active matic “staged” shooting incident. shooting situation, the surround- The drill was part of a manda- ing streets were closed during the tory school safety and awareness event. program on Feb. 15 presented by “It was pretty intense,” said Aid- the Diocese of Orlando Office of an, a Bishop Moore junior, whose Schools, and included speeches character was holed up in a down- from safety representatives. stairs bathroom during the drill. “The tragedy at Sandy Hook in “I could hear everyone screaming Two teachers leave the building following a simulated A student from Bishop Moore Catholic High Newtown, Conn., showed us that and gun shots upstairs. Eventually, “shooting” at St. James Cathedral School in Orlando School is an actor who was pretending to be even our smallest children are the SWAT team showed up and es- as part of a school safety and awareness presentation. injured in a staged drill to help law enforcement not safe,” said Henry Fortier, di- corted us out, with our hands up.” (PHOTOS BY LINDA CALDWELL | FC) prepare for and hopefully prevent violence. ocesan superintendent of Catholic Orlando Police Chief Paul schools. “Our schools are supposed Rooney said protocol for re- Rooney said. “These scenarios are New guidelines for lockdown drills was reassuring that there was a lot to be safe zones, where no violence sponding to school shootings has usually over within about eight to were put in place and all schools of communication going on be- occurs. But the reality is we have to changed in the wake of the De- 12 minutes, so those first minutes have been required to meet with tween law enforcement, but hav- heighten our awareness and think cember Sandy Hook Elementary are crucial. Today, the first re- local sheriff/police officials to ing your students involved really differently. And although I believe School shooting, where 26 people sponding officer, if he hears gun- evaluate school grounds for gen- brings it home because now you that our greatest shield is our faith were killed. fire, is trained to go toward that eral security. are seeing your students’ faces, because regardless of the scenario, “Before Sandy Hook, we used to gunfire, regardless if he is by him- Overall reaction to the event was involved in this process. It makes God walks with us, as the super- wait for about three to four officers self or with two or three other of- that it was eye opening. “These it all the more important to keep intendent, a principal, a teacher, to get to the scene before entering ficers. We have to stop that threat.” types of events are always going to safety in the forefront of our minds a custodian, a cafeteria worker or the building, but when we hear ac- Fortier said changes have been be a wake-up call,” said Scott Bro- and to educate our students in the volunteer parent in the building, tive gunfire, every second counts,” made in diocesan schools as well. gan, principal of Bishop Moore. “It values of the Catholic faith.” n Young Latinos celebrate faith, love of God

LINDA CALDWELL tural and bilingual with tremen- Good Shepherd Parish in Orlando, of the Florida Catholic staff dous leadership potential that the a member of the planning commit- Church is going to need and will tee. “It is an opportunity for us to casselberry | Nearly 200 benefit from. But more important- meet other people, to find support young Latino adults from the Dio- ly, this event is designed to connect in young adults and other groups. cese of Orlando gathered Feb. 16 at all of us back to the parish so that Our main goal today is to let young St. Augustine Parish to celebrate our parish ministries can grow and adults know that we are here and their faith and to become closer be vibrant.” that we also have Facebook, we to God during the first Congreso The day was filled with music, also like to party, we also like to go Juvenil. Presented by the diocesan celebrations, reflection, prayer bowling, but we also like to pray, Office of Faith Formation and cen- and adoration before the Blessed we also like to go to Mass, we also tered on the theme “¿Quíen Soy? Sacrament. One of the more spiri- like to go downtown and give food ¿Dónde Voy?” (which translates to tually moving events was the giv- to the homeless people.” “Who am I? Where am I going?”), ing of their masks to Jesus. Early in Edgar Rebollar of St. Ann Par- the event was designed to encour- the day, attendees drew faces on ish in Haines City was moved by age young adults to become more brown paper bags, depicting how the experiences of the day. “God connected to parish life. they felt about themselves. On the has been calling me to preach for “We as a diocese recognize that other side, they drew faces of how him, and I am getting prepared we are an international Mecca, and they wished to be seen. Later, they by attending as many retreats as to maximize our resources and to wore their masks as Father Ybain I can,” he said. “I want to learn benefit our parishes, we need to Ramirez, pastor of St. Augustine, more about God. I want to be con- come together across cultures processed into the social hall nected. I want to teach the young and across languages,” said Den- bringing forth the Blessed Sacra- people that with God, we can have nis Johnson Jr., director of the Of- ment in eucharistic adoration. everything. He is love; he is pas- Catholics peek under the masks they made during the Congreso fice of Faith Formation. “The His- “Today is a day to let young sion. I give thanks that I am here Juvenil for Hispanic young adults. On one side, participants drew panic young adult demographic is adults know that they are not today learning about him and faces depicting how they felt about themselves, and on the other, unique in that they are cross-cul- alone,” said Cynthia Gomez of sharing my love for him.” n they drew how they wanted to be seen. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 | $1.00 Catholic FloridaYour Faith. Your LiFe. Your CommunitY. oF palm beach Pope to retire; Florida Catholics react STAFF REPORT BISHOP BARBARITO REFLECTS ON NEWS ORLANDO | As Catholics across We give thanks to God for the is much in keeping with his primary the world heard a historic an- extraordinary leadership and example desire to serve the Church of which he nouncement made Feb. 11 by Pope of holiness and wisdom that Pope has always seen himself as an instru- Benedict XVI, Florida Catholics re- Benedict XVi has provided for the ment. We wish we could have had him flected upon the news of his retire- Church during the past almost eight as shepherd longer, but guided by the ment with shock, awe and prayer. years of his pontificate.h e is a man holy Spirit, he knows what is best. of great spiritual insight, fed by a life i have no doubt he will continue to Franciscan Father Michael Van- of intense prayer. it was a privilege for serve the Church after his resignation nicola, pastor of St. Ann Parish in me to have met him on his visit to our in a life fully devoted to prayer. i hope Naples, opened each Ash Wednes- country in the spring of 2008, as well he continues to write and share his day Masses with a prayer for Pope as most recently in may 2012 on the spiritual reflections with us. Let us Benedict and thanks for his service ad limina visit to rome. his holiness, continue to pray for him as well as for to the Church. Prayers were also ex- gentleness and humility were so evi- the wisdom of the holy Spirit as the tended to the College of Cardinals, dent and made me feel immediately at cardinals elect his successor and we who will select the new pope. ease with him. are again reminded it is the Lord who “What a time it is for the Church,” While the announcement of the guides the Church. Father Vannicola said. “Our Holy pope’s resignation was a surprise, it — Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito Father took the most incredible and humble step to say that he must step aside. How impressive is that for one that most of us, unlike Pope were doing,” Oram said. “To learn People watch from st. Peter’s square as Pope Benedict XVI leads the a man of his grace to do that. The Benedict, refuse to acknowledge,” of his retirement brought a sadness angelus from the window of his apartment at the Vatican Feb. 17, Holy Father is an example to us all.” Wong said. “I am proud of what he for the whole group, but a sense of below. (alessaNDRO BIaNCHI, ReUTeRs | CNs Like many Catholics, Myrna is doing for the sake of our Catholic pride that we saw him in person Wong, who serves as president of Church.” and were able to see up close this time of great anticipation of who the Palm Beach Council of Catholic When the choir of St. John the holiest of men. What an honor and will be our next pope,” Gledhill Women, said at first she was struck Evangelist Parish in Naples visited privilege none of our group will ever said. “But most importantly, the with disbelief at the announce- the Vatican earlier this month, they forget.” youths at St. Martin are accepting ment. But upon reflection, she be- had no idea that days later the pope William P. Gledhill Jr., director this time as a perfect opportunity lieves the decision was a good one would make his announcement. of youth ministry and coordina- to personally increase in prayer and allows another person to lead Thomas Oram, music director of tor of confirmation at St. Martin de and fasting for both the current and “our universal Church” with “full St. John the Evangelist, said the Porres Parish in Jensen Beach, said future Holy Father, but most of all stamina.” choir was excited to be presented youths are asking many questions, the Catholic Church.” “With Twitter, Facebook and all Feb. 6 for the Wednesday weekly such as, “Why would the pope step Gledhill said he too is excited of the social media advancement audience. They took advantage of a down?” But most of the youths are about witnessing the historic mo- and instantaneous emails, a per- pause in the event to belt out a song simply “anxious and curious” to see ment when the College of Cardi- son has to be able to comprehend that was acknowledged with a wave the process of selecting a new pope. nals chooses a new pope. Although in mind and body these tools and and a smile from Pope Benedict. “Many were too young to remem- Gledhill said he knows that “God be able to respond in kind. As we “What a thrill to know that he ber the selection of Pope Benedict age that becomes a hardship and heard us and appreciated what we XVI, so for them this is an exciting Please see POPE RESIGNS, 13

Youths create no-bully zones LINDA REEVES also the people who bully other of the Florida Catholic people,” wrote the young man. The writing assignment was WEST PALM BEACH | Middle part of a school contest being held school students in Joyce Zito’s class at St. Juliana. Similar contests at St. Juliana School were asked to were launched in Catholic schools reflect on the subject of bullies and throughout the Diocese of Palm bullying, and then write a letter Beach during Catholic Schools expressing heartfelt thoughts and Week in January and shortly after concerns to an official, a victim of the national celebration that show- bullying or an actual bully. cased schools and students. Hernan Guerrero quickly com- The school competition is part of pleted his assignment, and ap- a diocesewide anti-bullying cam- peared to be pleased. The young paign and ongoing bullying pre- writer, using kind words about an vention initiative spearheaded by unkind topic, chose to address his the diocesan Office of Safe Environ- alexandra saba, back, and amber abraham, students letter to the highest authority of all. ments. Since beginning in 2002, the lily Clemente, 12, of st. Juliana school in West of st. Jude school in Boca Raton, create a poster that “Dear God, Please help all the Palm Beach, jots down thoughts she has about proclaims the words “stop Bullying.” people who are being bullied and Please see Bully, 7 bullying. (PHOTOs BY lINDa ReeVes | FC) 2 Your Palm beach community Florida Catholic Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 New crisis pregnancy RITE OF ELECTION center to open LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff

v ero BEACH | Keith Jones gave a simple but powerful answer when asked why he became involved in the brand-new crisis pregnancy center opening in March to serve women of the Vero Beach area. “I am supporting the center to save lives, to save babies,” said Jones a district director for the Florida Knights of Columbus, who heads Sponsors walk with catechumens down the aisle of the Cathedral up District 59 that includes councils of St. Ignatius Loyola Feb. 16 during rite of election. The sponsors in the Indian River County area. place right hands on the shoulders of catechumens, who are Pregnancy Help Center, located declared members of the elect during ceremonies. (PHOTOS BY at 1986 31st Ave. in Vero Beach, is LINDA REEVES | FC) less than a mile west of St. Helen Parish and a mile from Planned Parenthood at 1717 20th St., an or- ganization that provides abortions. ‘What we are Nearly 600 begin Organizers held an informal open house that included a blessing doing is helping ceremony Feb. 9 with Bishop Gerald pregnant women. We M. Barbarito are here to help people of faith journeys presiding. He For informa- sprinkled holy tion, contact faith, no faith — anyone who walks water on the the Pregnancy LINDA REEVES 1,250-square- Help Center, through the door.’ of the Florida Catholic staff foot building, 1986 31st Ave., a converted Suite 100, — Richard Van Mele palm BEACH gardens | medical facili- Vero Beach, FL The rite of election, a beautiful ty that includes 32960. 772-257- part of the faith formation pro- reception area, 5390. cess with tradition and rituals, large office, took place during two separate Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito blesses an ultrasound machine Feb. 9 at three counseling rooms and ultra- the new Pregnancy Help Center in Vero Beach. (PHOTOS BY LINDA ceremonies on two different days sound room with state-of-the-art REEVES | FC) at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius equipment. Loyola in order to accommodate Bishop Barbarito took special the large number of people at- time in the ultrasound room, bless- tending. ing all the walls and equipment and “It is always one of my greatest stopping to reflect for a while. Then, joys to be part of the process in Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito he joined a small group of support- which people realize their faith signs the Book of the Elect ers and organizers gathered and and bring it into a lived practice,” during rite of election at the thanked everyone as he blessed said Anthony Marchica, direc- Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. them with holy water. tor of the diocesan Office of Cat- Shown with him is Deacon John “We are here to serve anyone echetical Leadership and Youth Beaudoin, director of faith who walks through the door,” said Ministry Formation, who took formation at St. Ignatius Loyola. center board member Richard Van part in both celebrations. Mele, a parishioner of St. Sebastian The focus during ceremonies the evening of Feb. 16, and an- and board member of Divine Mercy is on interested adults and older other ceremony was held the Communications, which provides children who are gradually be- afternoon of Feb. 17. Sponsors, Catholic Radio to listeners in the ing introduced to the Catholic godparents, religion teachers, northern part of the diocese and faith and way of life. Called cat- parish formation directors, fam- beyond. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito blesses the new Pregnancy Help Center in echumens and candidates, they ily members, friends and parish “What we are doing is helping Vero Beach Feb. 9 during a ceremony attended by center supporters are on the final stages of journeys clergy attended, and Bishop Ger- pregnant women. We are here to and organizers. The new center is located on 31st Avenue, a mile toward baptism or entering into ald M. Barbarito presided. In all, help people of faith, no faith — any- west of St. Helen Parish. full communion with the Catho- there were 461 candidates and one who walks through the door,” lic Church. 130 catechumens. Sacred Heart in he said. Pregnancy Help Center will be a Mother of Perpetual Help Council Catechumens are unbaptized Lake Worth had the largest turn- Manager Gerri Krempel will op- resource center, education center 5629, St. Sebastian Council 8009, believers, who are seeking to be out. The parish has nine from the erate the center, which will open and a place where women can find Holy Cross Council 12141 and Our baptized in the Catholic faith Haitian community and 39 from two or three days a week in the be- help and feel safe. The clinic hopes Lady of the Rosary Council 13153 during the Easter Vigil. A candi- the Hispanic community on faith ginning. Still in its infancy, the cen- to expand services over the coming associated with Holy Cross, St. John date can be a baptized Catholic journeys at various levels. ter will need approximately $5,300 months to include distribution of of the Cross, St. Helen and St. Se- who is seeking to complete faith “I have been teaching nine a month to operate, and startup ex- free baby clothing and items, child- bastian parishes — and Knights of formation and receive other sac- years,” said Sacred Heart religion penses were set at $100,000. Volun- care classes, natural family plan- Columbus Supreme Council con- raments, or someone baptized in teacher Enoline François, who teer nurses, aides, counselors and ning and outreach programs. tributed $37,850 for the ultrasound another faith seeking to convert believes all Catholics are called to office staff are also needed. Van Mele gives much of the cred- machine that comes with a $68,450 to Catholicism and receive holy evangelize, especially in this Year In the beginning, the center will it for the appealing, modern center price tag, according to Van Mele. Communion and the sacrament of Faith. “It is my responsibility provide free ultrasound services, to generous donors and the Knights “We can’t believe how many people of confirmation during the Easter as part of the faith to help people pregnancy testing, counseling and of Columbus. The Knights in the In- have said they wanted to support Vigil. come into the faith. It is part of my referrals. When fully operational, dian River County area — including the center,” he added. n One rite of election took place life. I am so glad to do it.” n Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach communitY 3 Parish’s new center to grow the city of God

LINDA REEVES istry activities take place at St. Ann Father of the Florida Catholic staff Parish and St. Ann’s outreach cen- Nestor ter located at 2107 N. Dixie Highway Rodriguez, WEST PALM BEACH | In an ef- less than two miles south of the par- pastor of St. fort to continue to grow the city of ish. The Dixie Highway building is Ann Parish God in the Diocese of Palm Beach also home to St. Ann Place, a parish in West and to better serve the community, ministry that serves homeless and Palm Beach, St. Ann Parish is opening a new cen- hungry and provides an array of surveys ter and expanding ministries. services and assistance to help the construction “We are happy with the new disadvantaged of the community. with Vivian building,” said St. Ann parishioner School Sisters of Notre Dame serve Jean- Baptiste , Vivian Jean-Baptiste, expressing St. Ann Place, which is celebrating who works delight as she toured the nearly a 10-year anniversary in November. in St. Ann's 5,000-square-foot Haitian Catholic Father Nestor Rodriguez, pastor Haitian Center located at 1020 Belvedere of St. Ann, said that the two min- ministry. Road in West Palm Beach. “We istries that currently share the one (PHOTOS spend a great deal of time at church building on Dixie Highway both BY LINDA and have many ministries and pro- continue to grow. The new center REEVES | FC) grams.” will provide twice the amount of Since the 1970s, Haitians have space for Haitian ministry pro- sought refuge in America, escaping grams, retreats, religion studies, oppression, poverty and hopeless- youth ministry and social activi- ness. Florida’s Haitian population ties. continues to expand, and many The relocation of the Haitian portant to have space to be able to seek the hope they are looking for ministry will allow St. Ann Place grow ministry.” through area parishes, ministry and to expand services to assist more The Haitian Catholic Center is the Church. people in need and spread the love scheduled to open this year. “We do St. Ann Parish has a vibrant Hai- of Christ. “The homeless place from more than just pray on Sunday,” said tian community of faithful Catho- day one was too small,” said Father Jean-Baptiste. “We are doing some- lics that continues to grow, and as Rodriguez. “It has grown by leaps thing every night. Many Haitians the population grows, the ministry and bounds. There will be more are Catholic. When people learn programs, prayer groups, studies showers, services, offices. It is im- that we are here, they will come. n has partnered with local funeral homes to provide the programs and spiritual and social best experience for prefunding funeral services with events expand. “We have more than A new Catholic Holy Family Society Pre-Need Insurance. 400 families,” said Jean-Baptiste. Haitian To better meet needs of the com- ministry munity the spacious building, center of St. Gary Panoch Funeral Home and Cremations which is made possible through a Ann Parish Boca Raton • 561-997-8580 generous donor, will feature offices, displays a Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home and Crematory conference rooms, kitchen, recep- fresh coat Boynton Beach • 561-732-8151 tion room and large outdoor space. of paint as construction Yates Funeral Home and Crematory Father Jean Wesner Boulin, St. Ann Fort Pierce • 772-461-7000 parochial vicar, will have an office progresses on the Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory at the center in addition to his office building that Okeechobee • 863-763-2111 at the parish. At the present time, will provide T.M. Ralph Funeral Homes the building is under renovations extra space Plantation • 954-587-6888 and getting an entire facelift that in- for ministry cludes remodeling, paint and land- Yates Funeral Home and Crematory work. Port St. Lucie • 772-878-2300 scaping. In the meantime, Haitian min- T.M. Ralph Funeral Homes Sawgrass/Weston • 954-587-6888 Strunk Funeral Homes and Crematory Sebastion • 772-589-1000 the Strunk Funeral Homes and Crematory Providing compassionate Vero Beach • 772-562-2325 care for patients & their Quattlebaum Funeral Home and Cremation Services 28519-0222 loved ones. River Houserestaurant West Palm Beach • 561-832-5171 The River House opened its doors in September of 1984, with the Upstairs • Preplanning provides an opportunity to fully explore opening in May of 1986 becoming the the events and requirements which accompany death. most popular restaurant in the area. • Preplanning allows you to make your own decisions about: - Burial vs. Cremation Call us make reservations! - Choose Casket, Urn, etc. 561-694-1188 - Place and Type of Service, Music, Scripture Readings • Should you to choose to prefund there are many benefits: Location: - You decide how much to spend - You purchase at today’s price. Services and merchandise 2373 PGA Blvd. are guaranteed as long as the contract is in effect Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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BISHOP’S Believe by believing, love SCHEDULE Feb. 22 — 5 p.m., Confirmation, St. Jude Parish, Boca Raton. Feb. 23 — noon, Mass, Men’s by loving, hope by hoping Rally, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens; Stop- I remember being told that the be wiped away. duces an abundance. It is important by visit, diocesan youth rally for high best way to learn how to ride a bike Pope Benedict’s premise, believ- to recognize that Jesus stressed the school students, St. Juliana Parish, Florida West Palm Beach. was simply to ride it. Naturally, be- ing in charity brings forth the works small amount of seed that took root Catholic ginners had to be careful of charity, leads to the in the good soil produced up to a Feb. 24 — 11:30 a.m., Confir- in balancing themselves natural conclusion that hundred times over what it should mation, St. Anastasia Parish, Fort diocese of Palm Beach as they cultivated this new one loves by loving. This have! This is the miracle of perse- Pierce; 6 p.m., Confirmation, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, Wel- Vol. 74, No. 8 skill, but practice would is very similar to the prin- verance and hope. lington. improve the bike riding. ciple found in his letter Jesus told this parable because Feb. 25 — 2 p.m., Meeting, 9995 North Military Trail Basically, the only way to “Porta Fidei,” in regard to his apostles were becoming dis- Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 learn to ride a bike was to how faith is strengthened. couraged and losing hope. They extern review committee, Pastoral Center, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-775-9500 Fax 561-775-9502 do it. The advice is good not He tells us, “Only through saw Jesus teaching and preach- Feb. 26 — 10 a.m., Priests’ day Publisher only for riding a bike, but believing, then, does ing while many people listening to LIVING THE of reflection, Our Lady of Florida Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito for most things in life and TRUTH IN faith grow and become his word were turning away. Jesus especially in the spiritual stronger; there is no other wanted to remind his disciples that Spiritual Center, North Palm Beach; Director of LOVE 2:30 p.m., Meeting, college of con- life. Certainly, Pope Bene- possibility for possessing he knew not everyone would accept Communications Bishop sultors, Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Dianne Laubert dict XVI’s Lenten message certitude with regard to his message, but those who accept- Center. [email protected] for this year, “Believing in Gerald one’s life apart from self- ed it would receive an overwhelm- 561-775-9529 Charity Brings Forth the abandonment, in a con- ing abundance. Feb. 27 — 4 p.m., Visit with Barbarito seminarians, St. Vincent de Paul diocesan Editor Works of Charity,” is a good tinuous crescendo, into We, too, can easily lose hope Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach. Linda Reeves example of this. the hands of a love that when we see so many people not [email protected] In his message, the Holy Father seems to grow constantly because listening to the message of Christ Feb. 28 — 2 p.m., Mass, retired 561-775-9528 reminds us of the primacy of love it has its origin in God.” and not persevering in their faith. priests’ day of reflection, Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center. in the Christian life. Building upon In other words, we believe by We also can get discouraged with his first encyclical, “God is Love,” believing and in this believing we ourselves when we feel we are not March 2 — 10 a.m., Telecon- • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: ference with Southeast Pastoral Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275- and in the context of the Year of grow into the love of God. Just as we growing the way we want or pray- 9953, or customerservice@theflorida Faith, the pope calls us to meditate believe by believing, we also love by ing the way we should. It is precisely Institute (Southeast Regional Office catholic.org for Hispanic Ministry, Miami), Pasto- on the relationship between faith loving. Here we see the irrevocable at this time that Christ’s message of ral Center; Stop-by visit, permanent Notify us of address changes and charity — the relationship be- bond between love and faith. perseverance and not getting dis- deacons’ day of reflection, Our Lady (temporary or permanent) as soon as tween believing in the God of Jesus Perseverance and endurance are couraged gives us encouragement. of Florida Spiritual Center; 6 p.m., possible. Please change your address Christ and love which is the fruit of essential to faith and love. Persever- God’s grace, when we accept it, Reception/banquet for Cardinal online at www.thefloridacatholic.org the Holy Spirit and which leads us to ance is much needed in our society. produces more than it should and Newman High School, Kravis Center, or call Tammy at 1-888-275-9953. God and to others. 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We do not look Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407- West Palm Beach; noon, Lunch/ 373-0075; Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax to serve our brothers and sisters low him, and by losing ourselves in for results, but can be assured that meeting, Cathedral Deanery priests, 407-373-0087 with God’s own love.” that cross we find ourselves. Simi- the results are there through God’s Paddy Mac’s Restaurant, Palm Beach EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: In reading the pope’s Lenten lar to faith and love, we persevere grace in ways we may never see. Gardens. General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade message, it is important to recall by persevering. The quality of per- One of our most fruitful practices March 9 — 10 a.m., Confir- Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez his apostolic letter for the opening severance is strengthened the more during Lent is our attentive partici- mation, St. Jude Parish, Tequesta; Business Manager: Pat Spencer of the Year of Faith, titled “Porta Fi- we persevere. Discouragement is pation in the greatest act of faith, Stop-by visit, Steubenville Florida Advertising Sales Manager: Jane Radetsky dei” (“The Door of Faith”). Here the the enemy of perseverance. It is hope and love — the Eucharist. The middle school day rally, the Borland Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro pope reminds us that we are all on also the enemy of hope, as hope is Mass is a miracle that truly changes Center, Palm Beach Gardens; 4:30 Layout/Online Editor: Michael Carlock Advertising Graphic Designer: a journey of faith in this life that be- the face of perseverance. the world, as it is the action of Christ p.m., Mass, 100th anniversary, St. Michael Jimenez gins when we enter the door of faith The Lord told a wonderful para- in which he saves and feeds us. To Ann Parish, West Palm Beach. Advertising Clerk: Susan Chronowski through baptism. That journey will ble to encourage the disciples when the common observer, nothing may conclude when we part from this they were prone to discouragement seem to be happening. For the be- Have a comment/want more world and enter into the fullness of and to give up hope. It is the parable liever, Christ is transforming our resign if he felt he could no longer info/have a story suggestion? life in the heavenly kingdom. of the sower and the seed (cf. Mk lives as well as the world in ways carry out his office as Supreme Leave your feedback at www. thefloridacatholic.org; click reader During this journey we encoun- 4: 3-20). We are all familiar with it. beyond our imagination. Shepherd of the Church. The Holy feedback button on left of screen. ter the many joys that God wants us The sower went out to sow seed and This Lent, let us turn ourselves Father is an extremely spiritual, in- to share in life, but also the many most of the seed was lost. Some of over more to the Lord by persever- telligent and humble man who has Send statewide news releases to trials and sorrows which come our the seed fell on rocky ground where ing in our faith, love and hope, and been an extraordinary teacher and [email protected] way. Both the joys and sorrows will it could not take root, some on soil we can be assured he will do the witness to the Church. He is not in- be encountered by all, whether one where birds came and ate it up, rest. terested in what is best for him but Our staff meets for prayer each work day at 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions has faith or not, but faith makes and some among thorns where it I had just completed writing this what is best for the Church. His res- to [email protected] all the difference in encountering choked. Only a small portion of the column when the news of Pope ignation is an example in itself and them. Faith especially makes clear seed fell on rich soil where it took Benedict XVI’s resignation came. a wonderful lesson about what the All contents copyright © 2013, The Florida Catholic Inc., that while this earthly life is good root. I was surprised by the sudden- season of Lent is all about. except stories and photos from Catholic News Service. and meant to be enjoyed, it is tran- Jesus likened the seed to the ness and timing of the announce- I referred to three of the many sitory and is ultimately a journey to word of God. Not everyone will lis- ment, but not completely by the works and writings of the pope in the fullness of joy with God in heav- ten to the word of God, but where announcement itself. Pope Bene- en, where every tear and sorrow will the word of God takes root it pro- dict had earlier indicated he would Please see BishOp, 7

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Newsbriefs Pro-life poster contest. Rules required students to for third place. Senior Keelin Sev- Catholic Charities Parish adds base posters on certain pro-life is- ertson won $100 for fourth place. contest winners sues including abortion, embryonic Cardinal Newman officials said the appoints associate Latin Mass stem-cell research and euthana- annual contest “complements and A Mass celebrated in Latin has named sia. Winners were announced and enhances” the school’s religious director been added to St. Christopher Several students from Cardinal prizes awarded in January. Fresh- studies curriculum, and “provides Emma Soler is the new associate Parish’s schedule. The traditional Newman High School were win- man Dylan Heger won $350 for first our students with an excellent op- director of Catholic Charities in the Latin Mass is offered 1:30 p.m. ners in this year’s Knights of Co- place. Freshman Dominique Same- portunity to more deeply research diocese. She has been with Catho- on Sundays at the church located lumbus Santa Maria Council 4999 di won $250 for second place. Junior and articulate Catholic teaching on lic Charities for more than 10 years at 12001 S.E. Federal Highway in annual pro-life poster and essay Melissa Carabello took home $200 these critical life issues.” and previously served as program Hobe Sound. Father Marco DeLe- administrator for the Refugee and on, parochial vicar of St. Mark the Resettlement Program. Soler, who Evangelist in Fort Pierce, is main CHEERS FOR CHEERLEADERS will supervise Catholic Charities celebrant. programs and report to director Missals are available in Latin/ St. Clare School Sheila Gomez, said she is look- Spanish and Latin/English to ac- cheerleaders express ing forward to her new position. commodate multicultural worship- excitement after In January, several of the agency’s pers. winning first place in programs — Respect Life, Rachel’s Volunteer choir members are the Athletic League varsity cheerleading Vineyard, Substance Addiction needed to sing Gregorian chant and competition in January. Ministry and Prison Ministry — re- traditional hymns. For information, Seven Catholic schools located to the new Catholic Chari- call Father DeLeon at 772-971-2066. participated in the ties St. Francis Center at 100 W. 20th Holy Spirit Parish, 1000 W. Lantana event held at St. Ann St., Riviera Beach. For more infor- Road in Lantana, also offers Latin School in West Palm mation, call 561-345-2000. Mass at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Beach. (COURTESY)

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Legatus, Latin for “ambassador,” is the only organization in the world designed for top-ranking Catholic business leaders. This organization is the conduit connecting two powerful realities, the challenge of top-tier business leadership and a religious tradition second to none. Legatus provides its members the opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and discover how Catholic truth and values can help them meet the ethical challenges faced on a daily basis. Spouses are full members, providing additional opportunities to enhance marriage and family life.

If you are, or were, a business owner, CEO, President, Managing Director, or Managing Partner, Legatus would like to invite you and your spouse to be part of the Palm Beach Diocesan “launch” of this most important and unique business organization in the world today. Please join CEO and Philadelphia Chapter Presi- dent-Emeritus Jim Longon and Chapter Chaplain Save the Dates! Fr. Louis Guerin on Tuesday, February 26 at St. FEBruary 26, Jim and Anne Longon Vincent de Paul Seminary, 10701 South Military Introduce Legatus: The Legatus Experience Trail, Boynton Beach. Jim is looking forward to tell- and What It Can Mean to You. ing you the Legatus Story and why Tom Monaghan, founder of Dominos Pizza and Ave Maria University MarCh 12, Bishop Barbarito and Legatus and Law School considers Legatus to be his most im- and Ave Maria University Founder, Tom portant contribution to the Church. Our launch event Monaghan. Bishop Barbarito will share a will begin at 7 p.m. with beverages and hors d’oeuvres, 28863-0222 special Lenten message for business leaders followed by a brief Legatus presentation and a Q&A and their spouses and Mr. Monaghan will period accompanied by coffee,tea and dessert. We will be interviewed about his life as an entre- conclude by 8:30 p.m. preneur and founder.

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teachings of the Church. Includes DIOCESAN EVENTS Red Mass concelebrated by bishops Promote diocesan, parish TV MASS of Florida, with homilist Bishop and school happenings Weekly Televised Mass: The Catholic Charities: Gregory L. Parkes of Pensacola- • Rosary gathering: First televised Catholic Mass airs each Tallahassee. Cost: $170 per person, Events listed on this page and others taking place in the Diocese of Palm Beach Saturdays, 9 a.m., near the double occupancy. Availability is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Ion Televi- are listed on the Events Calendar on the diocesan website at www.diocesepb. Presidential Women’s Center in first come, first served. Visit www. sion Networks (check your local West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint diocesepb.org or http://www. org. Organizers/ministry leaders can promote activities by visiting the website and listing), featuring priests of the five- Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led by flaccb.org/CDAC/index.php for going to the News and Events section for submission information. Submitted infor- county diocese and Bishop Gerald Catholic Charities of the Diocese registration. For information, mation may also appear in diocesan E-News. For more information, please contact M. Barbarito. Weekly homilies are of Palm Beach Respect Life Office. contact Betty McKinley, 561-775- the Office of Communications at 561-775-9529. available online at www.diocesepb. 561-345-2000, ext. 287. 9598, 772-342-0837, bmckinley@ org/videos. To support the Catholic • Mother Angeline Ministries diocesepb.org; or Don Kazimir, Parish mission: Feb. 25-27, 7-9 18-hole team scramble. Contests, Mass, please contact the Diocese of of Care coordinator training: Feb. 561-345-2000, ext. 287; dkazimir@ Palm Beach Office of Communica- 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Jude Parish, catholiccharitiesdpb.org. p.m., St. John of the Cross Parish, prizes, box lunch. Range balls tions at 561-775-9529. 204 U.S. Highway 1, Tequesta. Diocesan Marian festival: May 7550 26th St., Vero Beach. The included. Proceeds benefit parish Sponsored by members of Catholic 5, 2 p.m., Emmanuel Parish, 15700 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate debt reduction. 561-379-8457 or Conception bring the Divine Mercy [email protected]. Charities and religious of the S. Military Trail, Delray Beach. assistance to physically challenged. message and how to receive graces Mass and talk: March 12, 8:30 Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Theme: Our Lady, Guardian of the Event is limited to 18 participants, of Divine Mercy Sunday. 772-567- a.m., St. John of the Cross Parish, Infirm. Extraordinary ministers of Faith. Parishioners and students and the program continues to 4393. 7550 26th St., Vero Beach. Guest holy Communion, parish nurses, from all parishes are invited to welcome volunteers. 561-441-0634. caregivers and all interested in Stations of the Cross and speaker: Susan Conroy, who will attend, display favorite images of Men’s Scripture study and gaining skills to coordinate ministry Mary, and join a procession and mission talk: March 1, 7 p.m., share stories about her experiences to the elderly, homebound or St. Lucie Parish, 280 S.W. Prima with Blessed Teresa of Kolkata and discussion: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., recitation of the rosary. Food and Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family hospitalized are encouraged to Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, followed members of the Missionaries of music follow the prayer gathering. Room, 345 S. Military Trail, West attend. Register by Feb. 15. 561- by talk in English. Spanish talk Charity. 772-567-4393. 561-496-2480. Palm Beach. Led by Deacon Jack 345-2000, ext. 256. planned for 8:30 p.m. Speaker: “Joe-Paddy” festival: March Hamilton. 561-722-6793. • Samaritan Center benefit: Redemptorist Father Pablo 14, 6 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Prayer gathering: Fridays, 9:45 March 11, 6 p.m., Quail Valley Straub, an author who has made Regional Seminary, 10701 S. COMMUNITY a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., 8177 River Club, 2345 Highway A1A, appearances on Catholic television Military Trail, Boynton Beach. EVENTS including EWTN. Father Straub Casual outdoor event under a tent Glades Road, Boca Raton. Pray with Vero Beach. Dinner, live auction, others for the end of abortion. 561- entertainment and awards will also speak at weekend Masses featuring live Irish music performed Festival, raffle and flea 347-1636. presentation. Tickets: $125 per March 2-3; and March 4-6 at by Echoes of Erin. Also features market: Feb. 22, 4:30-9:30 p.m.; person. 772-770-3039. 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Masses, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Prayer gathering: Fridays, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Feb. 24, St. Martin de Porres, 2555 N.E. Sammy Davis Jr. favorites by The 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A 40 Days for Life campaign: 8 a.m.-5 p.m, Emmanuel Parish, Savanna Road, Jensen Beach. 772- Woman’s World Medical Center Through March 24. People Rat Pack Now. Irish and Italian 15700 Military Trail, Delray Beach. 878-1215. food, drinks, silent and live auctions that offers abortion services, 503 S. nationwide are encouraged to Food, entertainment, dancing, 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Coast pray to end abortion and to fast. In Flea market and car wash, and raffle. Tickets: $50. Sponsorship vendors with new merchandise, March 2, 7 a.m.-noon, Cathedral rosary group leads rosary recitation the Diocese of Palm Beach, people packets available. 561-732-4424 green market, outdoor flea of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9995 N. for the end of abortion. 772-465- gather in groups near the sites of Open house, talk and market, games, antique car show. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. 8298. two abortion clinics: 503 S. 12th reception: March 16, 4-6 p.m., 561-496-2480. Fundraiser for youths. 561-622- St., Fort Pierce; and 100 Northpoint Our Lady Queen of Peace, Casa San Flea market: Feb. 22, 9 a.m.-1 2565. Parkway, West Palm Beach. 561- Carolos conference center, 9600 p.m.; Feb. 23, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Pregnancy Care Center W. Atlantic Blvd., Delray Beach. CONCERTS 345-2000, ext. 287; dkazimir@ Paul of the Cross Parish, 10970 catholiccharitiesdpb.org. benefit: March 2, 6 p.m., Port Scalabrini priests will speak on the Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. global missions and services of the St. Patrick Parish concert Diocesan Spiritual Beach. New and gently used Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. Scalabrini International Migration season: 13591 Prosperity Farms Conference for Men: Feb. 23, items. Furniture, clothing, small Dinner and presentation. Guest Network. Speakers include Father Road, Palm Beach Gardens. All are 8:30 a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius appliances, sporting goods, jewelry speaker: Carol Everett, a former Matthew Didone, former pastor welcome. 561-626-8626. Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, and children’s items. Admission: $3, abortion provider, who will share of Our Lady Queen of Peace and • March 17, 3 p.m., the Bel Canto Palm Beach Gardens. Sponsored Feb. 22. Free on Feb. 23. 561-626- her story and testimony. She is board director of the network; Singers, “Music of the Passiontide.” by Catholic Men for Jesus Christ. 1873. president and founder of the Father Leonir Chiarello, executive • April 21, 3 p.m., Pipes PLUS Music, talks, prayer. Mass with Festival and flea market: Heidi Group, an organization director; and Father Isaia Birollo, with Alan Bowman, organ, plus Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, main Feb. 22, 4:30-9 p.m.; Feb. 23, 10 that supports pregnancy and crisis director of programs in Haiti. 561- Yoko Sata Kothari, piano. celebrant. For teen boys 14-19 and a.m.-8:30 p.m.; and Feb. 24, 8 centers across the country. Adults 499-6234. men of all ages. 305-610-2992. a.m.-5 p.m., Emmanuel Parish, only. Free admission, but donors Divine Mercy conference: Ministers of the word 15700 S. Military Trail, Delray are invited to sponsor a table or March 23, 8:30 a.m., Holy Family RETREATS/DAYS workshops: Feb. 23, St. Beach. Fish dinner on Friday. help underwrite the event or a Parish, 2330 S.E. Mariposa Ave., Bernadette Parish, 350 N.W. Raffle, ethnic foods, vendors with portion of the benefit. Proceeds Port St. Lucie. Mass followed OF PRAYER California Blvd., Port St. Lucie. new merchandise, face painting, help center’s mission to save by conference. Theme: “Have Must register before Feb. 19. antique car show, music, dancing the unborn and help mothers. Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Mercy on Us and on the Whole Center: Retreats and programs Training for both new and and entertainment. Proceeds go to Reservations required. 772-489- World.” Presenters: Dave and Joan experienced lectors. Fee: $11, support the parish. 561-496-2480. 9702, [email protected]. available for clergy, religious, men, Maroney, directors of Mother women, married couples, singles includes supplies and refreshments. 20th anniversary gala Annual parish festival: March of Mercy Messengers, dedicated and people in recovery programs. 772-336-9956. and benefit: Feb. 23, 7 p.m., 8, 5-11 p.m.; March 9, 11 a.m.-11 to promoting the Divine Mercy Season theme: “Draw near to God Diocesan Catholic Days St. Jude Parish, Mount Carmel p.m.; March 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., St. message. Registration: $15; light and God will draw near to you.” at the Capitol: March 19-23, Banquet Hall, 21689 Toledo Road, Vincent Ferrer Parish, 840 George breakfast and lunch provided. Love Reservations required except when Tallahassee. Sponsored by Florida Boca Raton. Reception, dinner, Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. Pancake offering appreciated. 772-335- stated. Location: 1300 U.S. Highway Conference of Catholic Bishops. awards ceremony, dancing, live breakfast March 10, 8-10 a.m., to 2385. 1, North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 Faithful from Florida dioceses meet entertainment. Tickets: $125 per benefit St. Vincent Ferrer School. Carmelite spirituality or www.ourladyofflorida.org: state representatives and promote person. Benefits parish programs. Raffle drawing March 10. Flea workshop: March 23, 8 a.m.-3 legislation that supports the 561-314-1250. market, food, carnival rides, games. • Centering prayer: Wednesdays, p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 Toledo 4-5 p.m., main chapel. 561-276-8068. Road, Boca Raton. Hosted by the Rummage sale: March 8-9, Carmelite communities of South • Young adult gathering: March 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ascension Parish, Florida. Presenter: Carmelite Father 3, 1:30-6 p.m. Bring a potluck dish family center, 7250 N. Federal Jack Welch, who taught Carmelite to share. No reservations required. Highway, Boca Raton. Gently studies at Washington Theological • Day of reflection: March 6, 10 used treasures including small Union for more than 20 years. a.m.-2:30 p.m. “Living in the Now appliances, decorative items, Workshop focuses on the spiritual Now.” Led by Passionist Father knickknacks, linens, tools, house life of St. Teresa of Avila and is Fidelis Connolly. Donation: $30. and lawn furniture, clothing, Reservations required. Trips to Scotland, France, Ireland, Shrines of Europe and much more.. designed for those interested in 28896-0222 jewelry, fashion accessories and deepening personal relationships • Young adult gathering: March ranging from $3,599—$4,699 for 2013. toys. 561- 251-7914. with God. Cost: $30, includes lunch. 26, 6-9 p.m. Soup and prayer for Prices are ALL-INCLUSIVE w/Airfare Flea market: March 9, 8 Reservations: 561-267 1055 or the conclusion of Lent. Free-will a.m.-noon, St. Clare Parish, 821 [email protected]. offering. Italy/Switzerland: Apr. 6-18, Apr. 13-25, Apr. 20-May 2, Prosperity Farms Road, North Spiritual retreat for • Holy Week retreat: March 27- May 4-16, May 11-23, May 18-30, May 25-Jun. 6, Jun. 1-13… Palm Beach. Hosted by Council of physically challenged: June 31. Led by retreat team. Triduum Italy Regular: Apr. 6-14, Apr. 13-21, Apr. 20-28, Apr. 27-May Catholic Women. More than 50 7-9, Duncan Retreat Center, services and sunrise Mass Easter vendors, refreshments. Proceeds 15820 S. Military Trail, Delray morning. Cost varies for singles, 5, May 4-12, May 11-19, May 18-26, May 25-Jun. 2 … benefit charity. 561-622-7477. Beach. Organized by Achieve married couples and religious. Holy Land: Apr. 1-11, Apr. 8-18, Apr. 15-25, Apr. 22-May 2 ... St. Matthew Parish Inspire Motivate Ministry (AIM), Registration required. Holy Land/Italy: Apr. 8-21, Apr. 15-28, Apr. 22-May 5, Cornerstone Cup golf established by parishioners of St. • Day of reflection: April 3, 10 Apr. 29-May 12, May 6-19, My 13-26, May 20-Jun. 2... tournament: March 9, 1-5:30 Joan of Arc in Boca Raton and part a.m.-2:30 p.m. “Easter Joy: The p.m., Atlantis Country Club, 190 of the parish ministry. Weekend Resurrection Appearances and www.proximotravel.com Carmela A. Dupuis -Executive Director Atlantis Blvd., Atlantis. Individual retreat is open to people of all Mission.” Led by Passionist Father email: [email protected] 855-842-8001 and team entries available for faiths and provides one-on-one Patrick Daugherty. Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach communitY 7

Bully: Youths learn, unite to stand up against bullies FRoM 1 kids stop the bullies, it is better than any adult stepping in. It is more Youth rallY meaningful to the child.” April 16, 7-9 p.m., Cardinal New- office continues to strengthen on- The Florida Catholic visited sev- man High School, 512 Spencer Drive, going measures and start new pro- eral schools to get a peek at what West Palm Beach. Theme: “Stand cedures and programs to make sure students were doing for the contest. Up To Bullying.” Students, parents, all children are safe. The contest is Besides letters, youngsters worked faculty and members of school com- the office’s latest program focused on T-shirt logos, songs, essays, pub- munities are invited. Bishop Gerald on student involvement and aware- lic service announcements, posters M. Barbarito will present certificates to the diocesewide school contest ness to prevent and stop any offline and videos. Students are encour- winners. Students’ work will be and online bullying, called cyber- aged to be creative, but must stick on display. Refreshments will be bullying. to the anti-bullying theme. provided. Raffles and activities. Themed “Stand Up To Bullying” “We have about 250 students Organized by Office of Safe Environ- the contest encourages fourth- working on it,” said Cristy Eck- ments. 561-775-9593. through 12th-graders to take a elkamp, guidance counselor at St. creative approach to promoting Jude School in Boca Raton. “When programs for children and parents anti-bullying. As part of the con- they are finished we will have a with topics and themes including test some youngsters are working first-, second- and third-place win- peacemaking, unity, positive role Nico Zanchetta, an eighth-grader at St. Jude School in Boca Raton, together on projects and sharing ner from each grade. I think it will models, and acceptance in order displays powerful words to express his thoughts about bullies. thoughts about the bullying issue, bring attention.” to provide bully-free environments (PHotoS BY LINDA ReeVeS | FC) still a growing problem nationwide. The diocese launched its Catho- and school communities of love, Other students are creating their lic school anti-bullying assessment kindness and caring that breathe a Angelo own personal works, digging deep project in November 2011. Since spirit that is radically different from Depace, 14, inside their hearts for inspiration then, data has been collected from public schools. The students and and Karin about bullying, a form of abuse 4,000 students, 400 parents and 400 teachers the Florida Catholic spoke Perry, 13, that can have long-term effects on educators in 20 Catholic schools in to said they haven’t witnessed or both eighth- youthful victims. It can rob them the diocese and carefully analyzed. heard about any bullying on school graders at of self-esteem, isolate them from The survey reveals that children are grounds. St. Jude School in their peers, cause them to drop out not sure what to do or who to go to The next step will be a diocese- Boca Raton, of school, and even prompt health if they or someone else is bullied. wide rally for grades four-12, said work on a problems and suicide. Students are The finding also revealed that a Kit Johansen, coordinator of the Of- poster for reflecting and then expressing feel- majority of parents do not go online fice of Safe Environments. “We are the diocesan ings through various mediums. with their children and may know going to get the students involved poster Organizers and educators be- little or nothing about the websites and we are going to make it an ex- contest. lieve that the contest is about more youngsters visit. citing day with positive things.” than paper, pens and markers, and Since the survey, the campaign The rally will be held April 16 at have great hope that the program and study, diocesan officials have Cardinal Newman High School. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito will refreshments and activities. “We will have an impact and firmly in- been holding community meet- Each school will judge their stu- present certificates, and win- want to make it a fun event,” said still a “stand up to bullying attitude” ings, sharing study information and dents’ entries and select a first-, ning students will participate in Johansen. “We want to see what in young minds and hearts. providing suggestions and tips for second- and third-place winner a drawing for prizes. Students our kids have done. We want our “If we can give the kids the pow- parents and educators about bul- representing each grade. Winners and parents are encouraged to kids to be more aware and proac- er, I think that is the best way,” said lying, cyberbullying, and unwise will display their winning pieces at attend the rally that will feature tive.” n Zito. “If they see a child being bul- and unsafe technology practices the rally. lied, they will be strong enough to by youngsters. Schools throughout A highlight will be recogni- step in and do something about it. If the diocese also continue to have tions and awards to winners. Community Business

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Thomas and Frances Jolley pose with Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito during a reception Feb. 9, following a diocesan celebration and Mass at St. Helen Parish honoring married couples. The Jolleys were recognized for celebrating 74 years of marriage, the greatest number of years of any couple at the event.

Above, Karen and Joseph Egan of St. Helen Parish, left, and Peggy and Charlie Brooks of Maryland renew vows during the Feb. 9 diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass at host St. Helen Parish in Vero Beach. Both couples are celebrating 50 years of marriage and were married at St. Helen.

At left, couples check in as they arrive early for the special diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Nicholas and Carol Rossi, parishioners of St. John of the Cross in Vero Beach, are celebrating 68 years of marriage. Love endures through good times and bad Diocese celebrates couples for years of commitment and love LINDA REEVES Anniversary Mass at host parish good role models and leading by married in July 1945.” Thomas and Frances Jolley, pa- of the Florida Catholic staff St. Helen and the reception that example. The couple was asked to share rishioners of St. Helen, also took followed were all about family “Your example, your love — you the key to a long marriage. “The center stage at the St. Helen Mass VERO BEACH | Love songs, and celebration. Every year the make a big difference,” he said. secret? Loving each other,” said and were recognized for being the romantic stories and flowers were Diocese of Palm Beach holds two “Marriage is the great teacher of Nicholas. “Patience,” said Carol. couple married the longest of all all part of a diocesan celebration of big events, one in the northern life. Marriage teaches us virtues. “Always saying yes to your wife,” the couples participating. The Jol- love and marriage, but it was actu- part of the diocese and another You live those virtues. We learn said Nicholas with a laugh. leys will celebrate their 74th anni- ally seeing couples hold hands and in the southern end, and invites them by living them.” The couple went on to talk versary on May 6. lovingly look at one another while couples married 25, 40, 50 and The Florida Catholic spoke to about losing their first child, John “We met, dated a year and repeating marriage vows that more years, along with family several of the couples about mar- Nicholas, who died just before married,” said Frances. Thomas stirred emotions and tugged at the members and guests. The annual riage and, without a doubt, they his fourth birthday, a tragic event worked at the restaurant where heartstrings. celebration is a joint effort by the confirmed every word Bishop Bar- that impacted their marriage and Frances worked. “He wasn’t Catho- “I promise for the times to come diocesan offices of Liturgy and barito addressed. made their love even stronger. “He lic, but converted,” she explained. to give myself in love both to you Family Life and Marriage. This Nicholas and Carol Rossi have watches over us,” said Carol. “He is When asked about the key to good and to our children, trusting in year, in the southern part of the been in a lifelong relationship and our little angel. He has blessed us a marriage, Frances said, “We re- Christ, Our Lord, who lives with diocese, the Anniversary Mass are celebrating 68 years together. zillion times.” spect each other. After a fight, we us in our home,” said Peggy and was celebrated Feb. 16 at St. Jude During the St. Helen Mass, they Carol shared that she is a survi- always kiss and make up.” Charlie Brooks, who were visit- Parish in Boca Raton. were in the spotlight as being one vor of breast cancer, and that her The couple’s marriage has pro- ing from Maryland, as they gazed Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was of two couples celebrating the most husband was there for her through duced two daughters, five grand- into each other’s eyes and renewed main celebrant for both Masses, years of marriage among all the difficult and painful times. Nicho- children and five great-grandchil- marriage vows ending with a kiss and each celebration drew nearly participants. They were eager to las discussed his fight with colon dren over the years. during the diocesan Wedding An- 200 couples to the parishes. Both share their love story. cancer three years ago, and then “It is so nice to have so many niversary Mass Feb. 9 at St. Helen events were equally beautiful and “I was transferred off my ship in bladder cancer. Carol was at his couples coming out and celebrat- Parish in Vero Beach. joyous, filled with messages of World War II and the night I was side with encouragement, prayer ing longtime marriages,” said Jan- “We have been married 50 years. love, faith and commitment. transferred off I met Carol. We and messages of hope. ice Petersen-Minshew, coordina- We were married here,” said Peggy, Throughout the St. Helen Mass, were young,” said Nicholas. Today, Carol and Nicholas live tor of the Office of Family Life and a former St. Helen parishioner. She Bishop Barbarito thanked couples “You were 19 and I as 18,” added in Vero and are parishioners of Marriage. “Couples who have been was sitting in a back pew with her for their strong dedication to mar- Carol. St. John of the Cross. They have married for so many years are liv- husband and family members Kar- riage. At one point, he praised the “I shipped out and when I came four children. “They are all good ing out the sacrament through en and Joseph Egan, parishioners men and women for their deter- back in March of 1945, my orders children. They all graduated from their own devotion in their lives. of St. Helen, also married 50 years. mination and commitment. He said 30 days leave and six-month college. We are blessed,” said the They are role models in our com- The annual diocesan Wedding thanked participants for being shore duty,” said Nicholas. “We got proud father. munity.” n Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic advertisement 9

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Your CommunitY. oF Venice Pope to retire; Florida Catholics react STAFF REPORT BISHOP DEWANE REFLECTS ON NEWS ORLANDO | As Catholics across the world heard a historic an- the holy Father’s announcement will devote his remaining years to “serve nouncement made Feb. 11 by Pope that he will be resigning Feb. 28 was a the holy Church of God in the future Benedict XVI, Florida Catholics re- surprise for Catholics around the world. through a life dedicated to prayer.” his flected upon the news of his retire- Pope Benedict XVi has been a loyal and writings and teachings have called Catho- active Shepherd for his years as Successor lics to a deeper relationship with Jesus ment with shock, awe and prayer. of St. Peter. the holy Father cited reasons Christ and to help those in need. Particu- Franciscan Father Michael Van- of health and age for his decision. the larly during this time, i ask all Catholics in nicola, pastor of St. Ann Parish in Diocese of Venice in Florida joins all in the Diocese of Venice in Florida to join me Naples, opened each of the Ash continued prayer for the holy Father. in prayer for Pope Benedict XVi and for Wednesday Masses with a prayer it is my wish to express gratitude for the College of Cardinals as they prepare for Pope Benedict and thanks for Pope Benedict’s remarkable ministry as to convene, with the guidance of the holy his service to the Church. Prayers the Successor of St. Peter. it is no coinci- Spirit, to elect the next Successor of St. were also extended to the College of dence that the holy Father concluded his Peter. Cardinals, who will select the new statement assuring the Church that he — Bishop Frank Dewane pope. “What a time it is for the Church,” On Wednesday, Feb. 27, all diocesan parishes will celebrate a Mass of Father Vannicola said. “Our Holy Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI. All Catholics are urged to attend, and Father took the most incredible and contact their local parish for the time of the Mass. humble step to say that he must step aside. How impressive is that for one that most of us, unlike Pope were doing,” Oram said. “To learn People watch from St. Peter’s Square as Pope Benedict XVI leads the a man of his grace to do that. The Benedict, refuse to acknowledge,” of his retirement brought a sadness angelus from the window of his apartment at the Vatican Feb. 17, Holy Father is an example to us all.” Wong said. “I am proud of what he for the whole group, but a sense of below. (alESSaNDRO BIaNCHI, REUTERS | CNS Like many Catholics, Myrna is doing for the sake of our Catholic pride that we saw him in person Wong, who serves as president of Church.” and were able to see up close this time of great anticipation of who the Palm Beach Council of Catholic When the choir of St. John the holiest of men. What an honor and will be our next pope,” Gledhill Women, said at first she was struck Evangelist Parish in Naples visited privilege none of our group will ever said. “But most importantly, the with disbelief at the announce- the Vatican earlier this month, they forget.” youths at St. Martin are accepting ment. But upon reflection, she be- had no idea that days later the pope William P. Gledhill Jr., director this time as a perfect opportunity lieves the decision was a good one would make his announcement. of youth ministry and coordina- to personally increase in prayer and allows another person to lead Thomas Oram, music director of tor of confirmation at St. Martin de and fasting for both the current and “our universal Church” with “full St. John the Evangelist, said the Porres Parish in Jensen Beach, said future Holy Father, but most of all stamina.” choir was excited to be presented youths are asking many questions, the Catholic Church.” “With Twitter, Facebook and all Feb. 6 for the Wednesday weekly such as, “Why would the pope step Gledhill said he too is excited of the social media advancement audience. They took advantage of a down?” But most of the youths are about witnessing the historic mo- and instantaneous emails, a per- pause in the event to belt out a song simply “anxious and curious” to see ment when the College of Cardi- son has to be able to comprehend that was acknowledged with a wave the process of selecting a new pope. nals chooses a new pope. Although in mind and body these tools and and a smile from Pope Benedict. “Many were too young to remem- Gledhill said he knows that “God be able to respond in kind. As we “What a thrill to know that he ber the selection of Pope Benedict age that becomes a hardship and heard us and appreciated what we XVI, so for them this is an exciting PlEaSE SEE POPE RESIGNS, 13 Church blessed in Sarasota inSide THiS iSSUe St. thomas more celebrates mass in new home

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SARASOTA | Each Church is built in the memory of the Sacrifice of Christ. This was the message given to the faith- ful of St. Thomas More Parish in Sarasota during the Mass in which their completely renovated Church was blessed and dedi- cated on Feb. 9. Bishop John Noonan of the Diocese of Orlando celebrated the Mass and presided over the dedication and blessing, represent- ing Bishop Frank J. Dewane who was unable to attend due to medical reasons. Among the concelebrating priests were Father Don Bishop John Noonan of the Diocese of Orlando blesses St. Thomas More Church Lent begins 8 in Sarasota during a blessing and dedication Feb. 9. (BOB REDDY | FC) PlEaSE SEE CHURCH, 9 Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Venice communitY 2 Bradenton religious educators publish how-to book BoB Reddy throughout the years that have articles for Creative Catechist for of the Florida Catholic staff helped them teach the faith to all the past several years and taking age groups. feedback and improving on the BRADENTON | More than 20 Both work at St. Joseph Parish ideas. “We wanted to offer lessons years of combined experience and have both been involved in re- that help students of all ages, to working for the Church mixed in ligious education for more than a help them experience their faith with a passion for education and decade each. Through their years in a new and exciting way.” Bridget Olson and Michael John, both catechists at St. Joseph Parish in love of children helped inspire of experience they have learned Approached by their magazine Bradenton, hold a copy of their book, “30 Creative Classroom Crafts, two catechists at St. Joseph Parish what works and doesn’t work when editor, the pair worked during a Lessons and Prayers.” The book is a collection of activities, lessons, in Bradenton to write a book. it comes to teaching the faith. seven-month period to pare down and prayers they have used throughout the years to help teach the This book is a practical guide One key to being a success- their countless lesson ideas to 30 Faith to all age groups. (BOB REDDY | FC) and resource for all religious edu- ful catechist is recognizing what practical hands-on lessons. Con- cators who struggle to come up works for kindergartners does not densing the work and explaining could fit them into their own style son was condensing their com- with new and creative ways to necessarily work for confirma- it in a practical way was a creative of teaching. bined knowledge into an easy- teach the faith to children of all tion students, Olson said. “Our challenge, but one that helped “We didn’t want this to be an- to-use format. “We had to keep it ages. The book by Michael John goal in creating this book was to create a better result in the end, other lesson plan, but just a re- teacher friendly and interesting and Bridget Olson is titled, “30 create a one-stop activity that of- Olson said. source of ideas that work,” John for the students,” Olson said. Creative Classroom Crafts, Les- fers the flexibility to engage the The topics in the book are bro- said. John said he uses each lesson sons and Prayers.” The book was students at any level. It is also a ken down into broad chapters, There are notes for catechists, on a regular basis and when the recently published and is avail- best-practices guide in a format each with specific topics. For ex- a list of materials needed and an idea of a book came about, he able through 23rd Publications that will help catechists who have ample, the chapter about the Li- explanation of what the goal is for used St. Joseph Catholic School and Amazon. no classroom experience.” turgical Year, Advent and Christ- the lesson. There are also quick as a testing ground to perfect the John and Olson said the book John said the book developed mas includes five lessons. Each facts about the topic being cov- lesson plans. “We had to be sure is a collection of activities, les- out of practical classroom experi- lesson is explained in a simple ered and then a prayer. the lessons were practical for ev- sons and prayer they have used ence and from writing magazine step-by-step process so teachers The challenge for John and Ol- eryone.” n Mary serves as focus of apologetics conference BoB Reddy understanding of Church and shar- believing in the Gospel message, the Faith to non-Catholics. conduct in Christ may themselves of the Florida Catholic staff ing these beliefs. Those ideas are at proclaiming it and evangelizing to Eric Sammons, diocesan Direc- be put to shame. For it is better to the core of the Year of Faith declared others. For those who experience a tor of Evangelization, said St. Peter suffer for doing good, if that be the FORT MYERS | As stated in 1 Pe- by Pope Benedict XVI crisis of Faith, the New Evangeliza- was the first to remind the faithful will of God, than for doing evil.” ter 3:15: “Always be ready to give an It is also part of the Holy Father’s tion is focused on “re-proposing” that they must always be prepared Sammons said the Faith must be explanation to anyone who asks you initiative of the New Evangeliza- the Gospel. Pope Benedict XVI to defend the Faith, without fear of defended against people who reject for a reason for your hope.” tion, which calls Catholics to renew called for the re-proposing of the harm, “so that when you are ma- At the heart of the Catholic Faith their relationship with Jesus and the Gospel “to those regions awaiting ligned, those who defame your good PLEaSE SEE CONFERENCE, 4 is a need to develop and grow in the Church by deepening their Faith, the first evangelization and to those regions where the roots of Christi- anity are deep but who have experi- enced a serious crisis of faith due to Cursillo Annual Day of Prayer secularization.” With this in mind, the Diocese of Venice Evangelization Office, un- Saturday, March 9 der the guidance of Bishop Frank 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. J. Dewane, equips the faithful with knowledge and tools to increase knowledge in the Faith, including Epiphany Cathedral its annual apologetics conferences. Parish Center • Venice, Fla. The most recent conference was held Feb. 5 at Blessed Pope John Continental Breakfast, Bring Bag Lunch. XXIII Parish in Fort Myers. Coffee, tea, sodas and snacks provided! More than 100 people attended the conference to hear speakers ex- Day incluDes: plain the history and importance of • Two speakers the Blessed Virgin Mary in salvation • Prayer and private meditation history and how it has developed • Faith Sharing through a greater understanding • Holy Sacrifice of the Mass EvANGELizAtioN within the Church throughout the • Singing and camaraderie

past 2,000 years. For registration or more 29013-0222 The Blessed Virgin Mary is not highly regarded in other Christian information please contact: Eric Sammons, Diocese Director of Evangelization, opens the second denominations. Her status in the Ruth Rabalais Carol Valvo annual apologetics Conference at Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish Church and her role in salvation his- 941-484-9441 941-776-8447 in Fort Myers Feb. 5. The conference focused on the Blessed Virgin tory could cause deep-seated argu- [email protected] [email protected] Mary. More than 100 people from 30 different parishes attended. ments when Catholics try to defend 3 Your Venice community Florida Catholic Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Catechumens, candidates welcomed at Rite of Election Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

VENICE | A group of 125 women and men were recognized during the annual Rite of Election at Epiph- any Cathedral on the first Sunday of Lent. This annual tradition is a formal rite in which catechumens are presented and their names are entered into the Book of the Elect. Candidates also participated in the formal ceremony and are wel- comed during the celebration for answering the call to their continu- ing conversion. Msgr. Stephen A. McNamara, Vicar General for the Diocese of Venice, presided at the Rite of Elec- tion. He represented Bishop Frank J. Dewane who was unable to attend due to medical reasons. The more than 125 catechumens and 193 candidates who were rec- ognized by Msgr. McNamara will be welcomed as part of the Easter Vigil celebration March 30 at their respective parishes. They represent 34 parishes in the Diocese of Venice. They join some 150,000 people from Msgr. Stephen McNamara, Vicar General for the Diocese, poses for photos with a group of catechumens and candidates from Jesus the across the country that will also join Worker Parish in Fort Myers during the Rite of Election at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice Feb. 17. More than 300 were presented to the the Catholic Church this year. Diocese in a formal rite. They will receive various Sacraments during the Easter Vigil. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Msgr. McNamara said all cate- chumens and candidates are part of In photos a Church that dates back more than left and 2,000 years. “This is a not a Church right, Msgr. Stephen founded 500 years ago, or five years McNamara ago. This is the true Church found- greets ed by Jesus. Take that fact seriously catechumens and know you are joining some- during the thing that is beyond the Sacraments Rite of you will receive during the Easter Election at Vigil; it is something you will carry Epiphany with you for the rest of your lives.” Cathedral The catechumens are part of the in Venice Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Feb. 17. (RCIA). There might be confusion about who catechumens are, why they travel to the Cathedral on the first Sunday in Lent and what their yearlong journey is all about. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is for those who are un- been baptized in the name of the they are already in the Book of the baptised and unchurched, who Trinity, the Catholic Church does Elect as baptized Christians, they come to inquire about becoming not require re-baptism, Kleinlein do not bring their names forward. part of the Roman Catholic faith, added. Candidates have already They come forward and make the said Kathy Kleinlein, diocesan experienced a journey of faith and sign of the cross with holy water as director of religious education. gins when the person is accepted the sacraments of initiation. have an understanding of how Je- a reminder of their baptism and a Many times, catechumens are into the catechumenate, which This period culminates at the sus leads followers to the Father sign of their continuing conversion. those who have begun to seek and subsequently involves getting into Easter Vigil when the catechumens through the work of the Holy Spirit. Everyone is encouraged to pray understand God in their lives, and the deeper meanings of Church are received through baptism into Many have been attending Mass for and welcome the catechumens have been led by the Holy Spirit to teaching as they learn about the the Catholic Church. The final with their families for years. and candidates at their own parish become Catholic. “RCIA is not sim- traditions of the Catholic Church period of the RCIA is the time of Candidates, therefore, are in a as they continue their journey of ply a course on Catholicism. It is a by attending formal classes. The “Mystagogy” (post-baptismal cate- separate group and are not neces- discovery in their faith. journey of discovery, a journey of final phase takes place during the chesis). During the weeks following sarily required to wait an entire “We are all called to a continuing faith in three phases.” closing weeks of Lent in a process the Easter Vigil, the newly initiated year before being welcomed into journey of discovery in our faith, The first phase focuses on dis- referred to as a period of purifica- live more profoundly their experi- the Church. However, the Easter and these catechumens and can- cernment, where people inquire tion and enlightenment. Each cat- ence of baptism and Eucharist as Vigil is still an appropriate and most didates do it in an outward manner about the faith and begin to learn echumen will go through a series of they begin the journey of disciple- beautiful time for this to occur. and should be commended for it,” the basics about Jesus and how he scrutinies during which they exam- ship and their growing union with The candidates are invited to the Msgr. McNamara said during the is leading them on their journey of ine their readiness to accept Christ Christ. cathedral for the Rite of Election Rite of Election. “They serve as ex- discovery. The second phase be- and the Catholic faith in the form of For candidates, those who have as a form of welcome, but because amples to us all.” n Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Venice community 4 40 Days for Life continues in Naples BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

NAPLES | To foster the growing commitment to life, the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil in Naples offer an Florida outward and profound opportunity to share that commitment to life Catholic with others. The prayer vigil began on Ash diocese of Venice Wednesday and will continue Vol. 74, No. 8 through Lent in front of the Planned Parenthood abortion facility. 1000 Pinebrook Road “Standing up for life is an act of Venice, FL 34285 Lenten humility,” said Father Mi- 941-484-9543 Fax 941-484-1121 chael Vannicola, Oblates of St. Fran- Publisher cis de Sales, pastor of St. Ann Parish Bishop Frank J. Dewane in Naples where a prayer vigil kick- Director off Mass was celebrated. “We are all of Communications part of a united front of prayer; and Billy Atwell together our motivations are pure to [email protected] protect and save the most innocent 941-484-9543 and vulnerable.” diocesan Editor Father Vannicola conveyed a Bob Reddy message from Bishop Frank J. De- [email protected] wane, who was unable to partici- The faithful process to the Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Naples at the start of the 40 Days 941-484-9543 pate due to medical reasons. Father for Life prayer vigil which began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13. (BOB REDDY | FC) Bob Kantor, pastor of St. Agnes Par- ish and dean of the Southern Dean- “I always supported the Church’s among others with the ultimate who we are and pray for an end to • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275- ery, headed the procession for the stance on life, but never really did goal of seeing an end to abortion abortions in Naples and elsewhere 9953, or customerservice@theflorida vigil, which included several other anything about. I was invited here in the United States. Meanwhile, across the diocese.” catholic.org priests from the diocese. and will spread the word about how the vigil’s direct purpose is to raise Everyone is invited to take an “This is the first day of the rest of moving this is,” she said. “You learn awareness among young women hour or more to join others in prayer Notify us of address changes our lives,” Father Vannicola said. that you can make a difference and who are considering an abortion for an end to abortion during Lent. (temporary or permanent) as soon as possible. Please change your address “Give God thanks as we humble our potentially save a life. That is pow- and pray that they change their The prayers will take place outside online at www.thefloridacatholic.org pride and pray for life.” erful stuff. That is who we need to minds. Planned Parenthood, 1425 Creech or call Tammy at 1-888-275-9953. Among the Mass participants be as Catholics. I am sorry I hadn’t Jeanne Berdeaux, Diocese of Road in Naples, daily (except Sun- were the students of all ages from been out here sooner.” Venice Respect Life director, said day) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky St. Ann Catholic School. Other stu- McNeil was among approxi- there are more than 6,700 children details, visit: www.40daysforlife. at 407-373-0075 or dents and other young people also mately 200 people participating in alive today who would have been com/naples. [email protected] participated in the prayer vigil. the opening of the vigil. Through- abortion statistics if 40 Days for Life The Diocese of Venice has been • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Missy Standing on the corner of Good- out the coming weeks, a prayer volunteers hadn’t cared enough involved with 40 Days for Life since Haggerty at 1-888-275-9953, or lette-Frank and Creech roads, the vigil will continue with people from to go out and witness to a mom or it began in 2008. A 40 Days for Life [email protected] sidewalks around the abortion fa- various walks of life standing wit- dad at the most critical moment of prayer vigil also takes place each State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., cility were covered with people in ness against abortion. It is a com- that child’s life — the day they were fall in Sarasota. Other prayer walks Suite G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. prayer and silent protest. Many held mitment that numerous faithful scheduled to die. for life take place regularly at abor- Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407- signs which simply stated: “Pray to from Diocesan parishes will make “The 40 Days for Life prayer tion facilities in Fort Myers and Port 373-0075; Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax end abortion.” throughout the Lenten season. vigil is an important opportunity Charlotte throughout the year. 407-373-0087 Joan McNeil of St. William Parish Passers-by often honked their for people to stand as a witness For more information about all EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: in Naples said her participation in horns in support, while others gave against this scourge in our society,” Respect Life activities in the dio- General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez the Mass and opening of the prayer a thumbs up or waved. Overall, the Berdeaux said. “We must stand cese, visit www.dioceseofvenice. Business Manager: Pat Spencer vigil was a powerful experience. goal of the vigil is to raise awareness up together and let the world see org/respectlife. n Advertising Sales Manager: Jane Radetsky Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro Layout/Online Editor: Michael Carlock he said. “Her status in the Church “The truth is that the declara- day included Angela Exner, dioc- Advertising Graphic Designer: CONFERENCE has not changed, but in reality there tions which created the four dog- esan Family Life coordinator, and Michael Jimenez From 2 is a greater understanding of Mary’s Father Michael Goodyear, an asso- Advertising Clerk: Susan Chronowski mas were affirmations of what was significance which has been de- Church belief and practice for cen- ciate campus minter at Ave Maria Have a comment/want more Church teachings either through veloped through understanding, turies prior,” Sammons said. “The University. Exner focused on the life info/have a story suggestion? misunderstanding or ignorance. study, reflection and prayer guided dogmas were formal declarations of Mary and her openness to accept Leave your feedback at www. The first Apologetics Conference, by the Holy Spirit.” based on direct evidence found in God into her heart. Father Goodyear thefloridacatholic.org; click reader held in 2012, served as an overall in- The Church has developed the the readings of the Old and New focused on the smaller examples in feedback button on left of screen. troduction. The conference covered the life of Mary that should serve to four dogmas of Mary: Mother of Testaments.” Send statewide news releases to general topics that helped people God, Perpetual Virginity, Immacu- Matthew Caes, who is a doctoral inspire the faithful to follow in the [email protected] defend the Faith in broad terms. late Conception, and the Assump- candidate and works for the dioc- footsteps of Christ. He said her con- The response was so positive that tion. Many skeptics, Christian and esan Peace and Justice Office, cited nection to Christ was deeper than Our staff meets for prayer each work creating a more specific focus on the non-Christian alike, point to the various Bible verses from the Old anyone else’s and her devotion to day at 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions Blessed Virgin Mary seemed like a fact that many of the dogmas or doc- and New Testaments that foretell him is one each of us should inspire to [email protected] natural progression, Sammons said. trines regarding Mary came much or reaffirm the importance of Mary to. n All contents copyright © 2013, The Florida Catholic Inc., “The Blessed Virgin Mary is a later, one as recently as in the 20th in salvation history. Caes said being except stories and photos from Catholic News Service. classic example as someone sig- century. 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CPY1000111 AD [10 x 12] FC.indd 1 1/28/13 2:01:54 PM Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Venice communitY 6 Four Verot seniors named National Merit Finalists BoB Reddy year, the accomplishment is even ety of information is used to evalu- of the Florida Catholic staff more impressive. ate, including academic record, in- “Joe, Jacob, Delia and Austin are formation about the school’s curri- FORT MYERS | Delia Brennan, gifted intellectuals and natural lead- cula and grading system, two sets of Jacob Hart, Joseph Sedlak, and ers with outgoing personalities,” test scores, the high school official’s Austin Benacquisto may not be said John Cavell, Bishop Verot prin- written recommendation, informa- household names today, but based cipal. “They are certainly deserving tion about the student’s activities on their accomplishments so far in of this honor for their efforts both in and leadership, and the finalist’s high school they are destined to be and outside of the classroom. They own essay. known in a few short years. are not only tremendous students, From April to July 2013, the Na- These four Bishop Verot Catho- but also talented athletes, and stu- tional Merit Scholarship winners of lic High School graduating seniors dent leaders.” 2013 will be announced. The schol- have been named as 2013 National “Bishop Verot embraces the phi- ars will join more than 291,000 other Merit finalists. They join an exclu- losophy that Catholic schools should distinguished young people who sive group of elite students who are educate the ‘whole student,’ mind, have earned the Merit Scholar title. recognized as being in the top 1 per- body, and spirit,” Cavell continued. Delia, 17, is a member of the Na- cent of academically talented high “This ‘whole student’ approach al- tional Honor Society, Model U.N., school students in the nation. lows for students to achieve great A-Team, Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta, According to officials with the success now and in the future. Creative Writing Club and the la- National Merit Scholarship Corpo- Bishop Verot has produced nine Na- crosse team. She is a parishioner of ration, the honor of being a finalist tional Merit Finalists in just the past St. Andrew Parish in Cape Coral. is an individual accomplishment three years. This speaks volumes of Jacob, 17, and Joseph, 17, both run very few students actually achieve. the great Catholic education pro- cross-country and track, and are More than 1.5 million high school vided by a dedicated faculty and members of the National Honor So- seniors from approximately 22,000 supportive school community.” ciety, Creative Writing Club, Model Bishop Verot Catholic High School seniors, from left, Joe Sedlak, Delia high schools from across the nation Students at Bishop Verot, and all U.N. and A-Team. Joseph is also a Brennan, Jacob Hart and Austin Benacquisto, have been named 2013 go through the application process Catholic schools within the Diocese member of the Spanish Honor So- National Merit Scholar Finalists. (COURTESY | DIOCESE OF VENICE) to be recognized; less than 15,000 of Venice, are instilled with strong ciety. Both young men are parish- are named finalists. Catholic values as they grow in ioners of St. Francis Xavier Parish in community. The school has a 100 For more information about Bish- The National Merit Scholarship mind, body and spirit. Fort Myers. percent graduation rate, and 99 per- op Verot Catholic High School, Program honors individual stu- The application process includes Austin, 17, is a member of the cent rate of graduating seniors go on call 239-274-6700 or visit www. dents who show exceptional aca- an outstanding academic record lacrosse team, National Honor So- to institutes of higher education. n bvhs.org. demic ability and potential for suc- throughout high school, endorse- ciety and Spanish National Honor cess in rigorous college studies. The ments and recommendations by Society. nationwide pool of semifinalists, the high school principal, and SAT Ranked as one of the nation’s which represents less than 1 percent scores that confirm the student’s top 50 Catholic high schools, Bish- of U.S. high school seniors, includes earlier performance on a qualifying op Verot is fully accredited by the Community Business the highest scoring entrants in each test. Southern Association of Colleges state. During the coming months, the and Schools, and a member of the ATTORNEYS REALTOR To have four students from one list of 15,000 will be cut down to National Catholic Educational As- school recognized in a single aca- identify the approximately 8,400 fi- sociation. Founded in 1962, Bishop demic year is an accomplishment nalists who will vie for a total of $32 Verot has earned a reputation for James M. Wallace Carole Carpenter, and a credit to the school. Consider- million in scholarships. They will excellence through its commit- Attorney and counselor at Realtor® ing Bishop Verot’s graduating class be chosen based on their abilities, ment to religious mission, academic law John R. Wood Realtors will not exceed 150 students this skills and accomplishments. 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email [email protected]. and attendees are welcome to DIOCESAN EVENTS 2013 Emerald Ball, March purchase food and drinks. For VENICE DIOCESE further information and to R.S.V.P., Masses to honor volunteers, 16, Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort, COMMUNITY PAGE SUBMISSION DEADLINES please contact George Smith, March 5, 4:30 p.m., Our Lady Naples. Bishop Frank J. Dewane [email protected]. of Light Parish, Fort Myers, for will be the host. Proceeds from The deadline for submissions to the Around Your Community page is no volunteers in Lee and Collier the black-tie gala will benefit Religious Freedom updates. later than the Friday two weeks prior to the publication date. Submissions may counties; March 12, 4:30 p.m., Catholic Charities programs and Anyone interested in updates be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 941-484-1121. services in Collier County. Includes St. Catherine Parish, Sebring, regarding the latest issues in Please include the date, time, location, brief description of the event, cost, if live auction, cocktail hour, Religious Freedom, and the for volunteers in DeSoto, any, contact person and a phone number with area code for information. Glades, Hendry, Highlands and dinner and dancing. Sponsorship Diocese of Venice in general, Hardee counties. Reception will opportunities are available. can email religiousfreedom@ For more information contact, follow Mass. Register at www. dioceseofvenice.org and put 6th annual Catholic Bioethics Private prayer and Benediction. Michelle Doaz, 239-455-2655, dioceseofvenice.org/volunteermass “Subscribe” in the subject line. Seminar, April 13, Resurrection 941-484-3505. [email protected]. Please include name and parish and follow the prompts, or Parish, Fort Myers. Designed Eucharistic adoration, daily, 9 call 941-441-1136. For more Catholic Days at the information in the body of the for physicians, health care Capitol, March 19-21 bus trip email. a.m.-5 p.m., adoration chapel, St. information, call Gail Ardy, 941- workers, clergy and students, Joseph Parish, 27904 33rd Ave. W., 484-9543. to Tallahassee. Meet with state Television Mass for the but anyone interested in these legislators about important Bradenton. 3 p.m., Divine Mercy Wedding Anniversary homebound in the northern topics is welcome. Seating is chaplet; 4:30 p.m., rosary (May to celebration, March 9, St. Leo proposed legislation on respect portions of the diocese, 10 a.m. limited. Speakers presenting life, health, social concerns and October). Parish, Bonita Springs. Couples on ION Television Network and bioethical topics from the education. Join in prayer with Eucharistic adoration, celebrating major anniversaries on SNN (Sarasota News Network); Catholic perspective are: Jesuit the Florida bishops, legislators, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (25, 50, 50-plus) are invited. To in the southern portions of the Father Robert Spitzer; Father Tad Supreme Court justices and and Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; register, contact your local parish diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV Pacholczyk, Ph.D.; Nikolas Nikas, members of the executive branch Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., or call Betty Karsokas, 941-441- (FOX-4). Check your local listings J.D.; and Dr. Wes Ely. Visit www. March 20 at the annual Red Mass Incarnation Parish, Sarasota. For 1109. for channel information. Leaflet floridacma.org and link to the of the Holy Spirit at the Co- missals are available upon request information, call 941-921-6631. Easter food baskets. bioethics seminar. For general Cathedral of St. Thomas More. by calling 941-484-9543 and asking Eucharistic adoration, Fridays, Guadalupe Social Services of questions, call Dr. Steve Hannan, Registration deadline: Feb. 19. about the TV Mass or by writing: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Carosella Chapel, St. Catholic Charities is preparing 239-849-6908. Contact Jeanne Berdeaux, 941-441- TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 Martha Parish, 200 N. Orange Ave., to distribute more than 575 Diocese of Venice Council 1101, Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice. Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. Sarasota. Easter food baskets to those of Catholic of Women org, for reservations. Visit www. For more information, contact Eucharistic adoration, most needy in Immokalee. To Convention, Central Deanery, flacathconf.org for details. Gail Ardy, 941-486-4714, ardy@ Wednesdays, 5 p.m., Sacred Heart share in this effort to feed the April 27-28, Embassy Suites Hotel, Chrism Mass, March 26, 10:30 dioceseofvenice.org. 10450 Corkscrew Common Drive, Parish, 211 Cross St., Punta Gorda, farmworkers who bring food to a.m., Epiphany Cathedral, Venice. followed by Our Lady of Perpetual our tables, send a contribution Safe Environment training. Estero. Theme: “Joy in Christ … Blessing of oils and gathering of As part of the Safe Environment Joy in Each Other.” Free on-site Help novena. to: Guadalupe Social Services, P.O. priests of Diocese. All are welcome. Box 5034, Immokalee, FL 34143. Program, the Diocese of Venice parking and complimentary Eucharistic adoration/ The estimated cost of each basket Yom Hashoah, Sunday, April requires that all employees and breakfast daily. Contact Anna, exposition of the Blessed is $26. 14, 2:30 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, those volunteers who work with [email protected]; or Sacrament, Wednesdays, 8:30 Venice. Keynote speaker: Dr. children and/or vulnerable adults a.m.-6:30 p.m., St. Maximilian NET high school-age retreat, Brenda, [email protected]. Abraham J. Peck, the executive be fingerprinted and trained in Kolbe Parish, 1441 Spear St., Port April 26-28, Our Lady of Perpetual director of the Center for Catholic- Safe Environment. For class times Charlotte. Help Retreat Center, Venice. Jewish Studies, and adjunct and locations, contact your local Sponsored by the Office of Youth RETREATS/DAYS Weekly prayer vigil to end professor at Saint Leo University. parish or Diocesan school or visit and Young Adult Outreach. abortion, Fridays (except secular Holocaust survivors and people of the Diocesan website at www. National Evangelization Teams are OF REFLECTION holidays), 10 a.m.-noon, in front all faiths are invited to this annual dioceseofvenice.org. Report all comprised of young adults who of the new Sarasota Planned “Hour of Remembrance” service abuses against minors to the Our Lady of Perpetual Help travel the country invigorating Parenthood, Central Avenue and reception, which serves to Florida Department of Children Retreat Center, Venice. 941-486- the Catholic identity of teens. between Seventh and Eighth reflect on the past and to stand up and Families at 1-800-962-2873. 0233 or visit www.olph-retreat.org Contact George Smith, gsmith@ streets, five blocks north of and say, “Never again!” To report abuse by Diocesan for information, reservations. dioceseofvenice.org. Fruitville Road. 941-377-1929 or Casa Maria Soup Kitchen, personnel or volunteers, call • “Come to the Water” monthly [email protected]. 2013 Diocese of Venice Men’s Guadalupe Social Services of the Diocesan Victims Assistance day of prayer, March 13, April Conference, March 2, Bishop Weekly prayer vigil to Catholic Charities in Immokalee Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at 10 and May 8, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. end abortion, first and third Verot High School, Fort Myers. has assumed management of 941-416-6114. Includes two conferences and Speakers include: Scott Hahn, Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., next the soup kitchen, clothing and the sacrament of reconciliation. to Georgia’s Florist, 22186 Olean author, theologian and Catholic shower programs formerly run by Concludes with Mass. Cost: $25 apologist; Dr. Peter Kleponis; and Blvd., Port Charlotte. Call Vera Guadalupe Center. The change in COMMUNITY per person, includes continental Lackatas, 941-423-6770. Gus Lloyd. Celebrate the Year of management became effective breakfast, lunch. Faith with other men. For more Weekly prayer vigil to end Jan. 3, and all of the services EVENTS • Eucharist adoration, first abortion, Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 information or to register, www. remain, including feeding a hot Thursdays, through May, 1 dioceseofvenice.org/events, Catholic Chamber of p.m., Naples Planned Parenthood, meal to 100 people each day. p.m.-3:30 p.m. Concludes with 1425 Creech Road, Naples. Call 941-484-9543 or evangelization@ Anyone wishing to continue to Commerce meeting, Feb. Benediction followed by Mass. dioceseofvenice.org. 26, following 8 a.m. Mass, Collier County Pro-Life Association, support the newly named Casa All are invited to come and spend 239-248-0694. Wine tasting and dinner, Feb. Maria Soup Kitchen can send Resurrection Parish, Fort Myers. time in quiet prayer before the Monthly prayer vigil to end 28, 5:30 p.m., Plantation Golf and a check to: Guadalupe Social For more information contact Blessed Sacrament. Country Club, Venice. Benefits Services, PO Box 5034, Immokalee, Angela, at 239-980-0921, toni@ abortion, Saturdays, 9:15 a.m., Our Mother’s House, a program FL 34143, and note the intention floridacatholicchamber.com; or 3900 Broadway Blvd., Building C, of Catholic Charities. Music by is to support the soup kitchen. visit www.floridacatholicchamber. MASSES/PRAYER Fort Myers. 239-561-2245. Angie and the Perfect Gentleman, Online, please visit http://www. com. live and silent auctions. Tickets: catholiccharitiesdov.org and click “Royal Rummage Sale VI,” SESSIONS $75. 941-485-6264, ext. 100; www. the DONATE NOW button. March 1, noon-4 p.m.; March PRAYER GROUPS Novena of life to the Sacred ourmothershousedov.org. “Quo Vadis” discernment 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Mary, Star Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Venice Ultreya, first Tuesdays, 14th annual Venetian Ball, group, South, last Wednesdays, of the Sea Parish, Longboat Heart of Mary, first Fridays after 7 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral Parish, March 2, Hyatt Regency Coconut 7-8:15 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Key. Presented by the Women’s 11 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Parish, Soy Building, 350 W. Tampa Ave., Point, Fort Myers. Bishop Frank J. Parish, 625 111th Ave. N., Naples; Guild. Items include clothing, 3100 26th St. W., Bradenton. Ada Venice. Cursillistas are welcome. Dewane will be the host. Theme: Central, last Thursdays, St. Francis furniture, art, collectibles, Feldman, 941-755-3951. Call Weulcia, 941-484-3076. Festival di Venezia. Features a Xavier Parish, 2157 Cleveland jewelry, housewares, linens, toys, “Night of Stars at the Venice Film Ave., Fort Myers; and North, electronics, books and more. 941- Tridentine Latin Mass, Spirit of Love prayer group, Festival.” Includes live auction, last Fridays, Epiphany Cathedral 383-1255. Sundays, 8 a.m., St. Agnes Epiphany Cathedral Parish, 350 W. raffle, cocktail hour, dinner Parish, Santa Maria Chapel, 310 Mass with the sacrament Parish Chapel, 7775 Vanderbilt Tampa Ave., Venice. Information: and dancing. Tickets: $175 per Sarasota St., Venice. Father Cory of the anointing of the sick, Beach Road, Naples. Confession, Marge, 941-484-1135. person; sponsorships available. Mayer, Director of Vocations, March 2, 11 a.m., St. Joseph Parish, Saturday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in chapel. Cursillo, course about Jesus, Call 239-461-0234, ext. 205; email hosts a special group meeting for Bradenton. For more information, 239-262-8127 or oremus@naples. the Church and you. Contact: [email protected]. men who may be discerning a 941-756-3732 or [email protected]. net. Joan Cushin, 4105 N.W. 24th 11th annual Boots and vocation to the priesthood. Food Cardinal Mooney High Tridentine Latin Mass, Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33993; Bandannas auction and dinner and refreshments provided. For School’s annual “Luck of Sundays, 2:15 p.m., Resurrection of 239-283-2680; or joanandtom65@ dance, March 9, Kingsway additional information, call Father the Irish” dinner dance and Our Lord Parish, 8121 Cypress Lake centurylink.net Country Club, Lake Suzy. Proceeds Mayer, 941-484-9543. auction, March 2, Polo Grill, Drive, Fort Myers. 239-481-7171. Cenacle prayer group, Fridays, benefit Catholic Charities of Theology on Tap, North, first Lakewood Ranch. Evening includes Eucharistic adoration, Fridays, 12:15 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes DeSoto County. Cocktails, 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 7 p.m., Piatti Bistro, open bar, dinner, dancing, silent 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (excluding Good Parish center, 1301 Center Road, dinner, 7 p.m. Live country music 6630 Gateway Ave., Sarasota; and live auctions. Sponsorship Friday); and Mondays, 9 a.m.-10 Venice. 941-497-2931. band and silent auction, plus and South, last Wednesdays, 7 opportunities available. Contact a.m. (Oct.-May), St. Frances X. People of God Charismatic a contest for the best-dressed p.m., Fred’s Food, Fun and Spirits, Jennifer McDonald, 941-379-2647, Cabrini Parish, 12001 69th St. E., prayer group, Thursdays, 7 p.m., patron in country-western 2700 Immokalee Road, Naples. email jmcdonald@cmhs-sarasota. Parrish, 941-776-9097. St. Joseph Parish center, 3100 26th casual. Tickets: $75 per person; Committed to provide interesting org. To register online, http:// Eucharistic adoration, Fridays, St. W., Bradenton. Contact Marcy, sponsorship opportunities speakers in a relaxed young adult www.cmhs-sarasota.org/Events/ noon-3 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral 941-720-7622 or mbc702@msn. available. Call 863-494-1068 or atmosphere. Admission is free DinnerAuction.aspx. Parish, 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. com. Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Venice community 8 Ash Wednesday starts Lenten conversion for all Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

CAPE CORAL | Large numbers of people gathered on Ash Wednes- day at their local parishes to receive the sign of the cross with ashes on their forehead. This outward symbol of the faith is the first step in the long Lenten journey of personal conversion everyone is called to make. As the journey of Lent continues it is im- portant to reflect upon the pro- found mystery of Ash Wednesday, and use it as a starting point to grow closer to God through prayer, fast- ing and almsgiving. Pope Benedict XVI said during the annual Ash Wednesday Mass in St. Peter’s Square that the 40 days preparing the faithful for the cele- bration of Easter is a time of partic- ular commitment in one’s spiritual journey. “In this time of Lent, in the Year of Faith, we renew our commitment to the path of conversion, overcom- ing the tendency to be wrapped up in ourselves and to make room for God, seeing our everyday reality with His eyes. Conversion means not being wrapped up in ourselves in the search for success, pres- tige, or social position, but rather of making each day, in the small things, truth, faith in God, and love, become what is most important,” the pope concluded. Father Eddie Gibbons, adminis- trator of St. Andrew Parish in Cape A family receives ashes from Father Michael Vannicola, Pastor of St. A student at the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota Coral, told the faithful that Ash Ann Parish in Naples, on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13. receives ashes on Ash Wednesday from Father Cory Mayer. Wednesday is a perfect time to take stock and figure out where each is and won’t shy away from anyone With these ashes being so close- in their relationship with the Lord. who questions my beliefs. I doubt ly connected to Christ’s Passion, Citing the Book of Job, Father Gib- someone seeing my ashes will con- Death and Resurrection, the impact bons said that God speaks to all of vert anyone but I hope they raise an of each person’s own sinfulness is us when he says: “Return to me with awareness of faith to those who live brought to light with a particular your whole heart.” their lives without it.” emphasis placed on Christ’s re- “It is good that we are seen with Theologically, the ashes received demption of sin. The ashes remind these ashes. They are the sign of are known by the Church as “sacra- all that sin is an offense against the continuing conversion we are mentals.” These are different from Him and an insult to the sacrifice called to make in our lives,” he said. the sacraments, in that sacramen- He made. The great promise is that John Bailey of St. Andrew Par- tals are “sacred signs which bear a while it is true that sin offends the ish said having ashes placed on certain resemblance to the sacra- Lord, it is Christ who came to liber- his forehead reminds him that the ments. They signify effects, particu- ate all from sin and offer new life. Lenten season is here and that he larly of a spiritual nature, which are Ash Wednesday is an oppor- must work harder to live his life as obtained through the intercession tunity to address sin, and admit Christ asks. “I suppose I am like of the Church” (CCC, 1667). Sac- publicly that all have fallen short of many other good Catholics who ramentals provide grace, which is God’s will, but that with His grace, are very busy in their lives but lapse freely given by God to assist in liv- all might work to be sanctified in when it comes to living my life in the ing one’s vocation and in conform- Him. Father Gibbons said that is the true spirit of the Lord. Ash Wednes- ing one’s life to His will. A woman receives ashes on Ash Wednesday at St. Andrew Parish in reason why the sacrament of recon- day sets me straight and the ashes Ashes were given to the faithful Cape Coral from Father Eddie Gibbons. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) ciliation should be taken during are a proud symbol of who I am to during Mass and throughout the Lent and is available at all diocese anyone who sees them today.” day for those who were unable to at- parishes and missions on Friday Ann Avery said she was headed tend Mass. Two dozen Catholic stu- chaplains took the opportunity Ash Wednesday Mass are made by nights from 6 to 8 p.m., and Satur- to work after the Ash Wednesday dents at the Ringling School of Art to teach each recipient what the burning the palms from the previ- day mornings from 10 a.m. until Mass and was certain she would be and Design in Fort Myers, and more ashes represent and the impact it ous year’s Palm Sunday. Palm Sun- noon. The “Light Is On” campaign, questioned about her faith. “I enjoy than 100 students at Florida Gulf will have on them throughout the day celebrates the entry of Jesus into organized by the Diocese, allows a having the ashes for the world to Coast University in Estero received Lenten season. Jerusalem in the days preceding His greater access to this important sac- see. I am proud of being a Catholic ashes from campus chaplains. The The blessed ashes used during Passion, Death and Resurrection. rament through Lent. n 9 Your Venice community Florida Catholic Feb. 22-March 7, 2013

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Pastor of St. Thomas More, Father Jan Antonik, Parochial Vicar, and visiting priests from across the Diocese. Bishop Noonan said that it is fit- ting that such a grand ceremony accompanies the dedication of a Church as it “is the House of the Lord where we as Catholics gather in prayer to truly encounter the risen Christ.” A letter from Bishop Dewane, read by Bishop Noonan just prior to the formal dedication Rite, re- flected his regret for not being able to participate in the great day at St. Thomas More, but that he was with the faithful in prayer. Bishop Dewane congratulated the efforts of all who worked to make a vi- sion become a reality in building the new Church, a place where a Catholic community revolves and all are but “temporary dwellers.” He also took special note to thank Father Henry for his efforts in the project. The new Church building for St. Thomas More Parish in Sarasota was blessed and dedicated Feb. 9. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) In his letter, Bishop Dewane said the whole parish community ‘The dedication of a has been working hard at many levels from the planning until Church is an outward the completion of the project. He sign of the generosity added that while the faithful of St. Thomas More should be proud of and perseverance of God their new Church, they must be in the lives of the faithful mindful that it is more than four walls — it is the people who make who committed their the Church what it is. time, talent and treasure All were reminded by Father Henry that the new Church would to the new Church.’ not have been possible without the efforts of key supporters and Bishop John Noonan the help of the Diocese of Venice, especially the leadership of Bishop Dewane. hearing impaired, and a 70-foot Bishop Noonan said the dedica- bell tower that has four operable tion of a Church is an outward sign bells that chime on the hour. The of the generosity and perseverance design includes a sloped floor, and of God in the lives of the faithful the fan-shape layout facilitates the who committed their time, talent community feel. The window be- and treasure to the new Church. hind the altar is in a cross pattern. “This is a commitment that is a gift The Chapel was remodeled with that you truly live your Faith dedi- new furnishings, and the previous cated to the Holy Spirit.” baptismal font was relocated to a Steeped in tradition, the dedi- new location. cation of a new Church building is Father Henry said the rebuilt done as part of a Mass. However, Church is a source of pride as “this the dedication itself is done prior is a great day for everyone in the St. to the principle parts of the Mass. The firstM ass is celebrated in the new Church building of St. Thomas More Parish in Sarasota Feb. 9 by Thomas More faith community.” The Dedication of the Church Bishop John Noonan of the Diocese of Orlando, center, and concelebrated by Father Don Henry, Pastor, Following the Mass, which was began with a ceremonial proces- far left, and priests from across the Diocese. filled to capacity, many people sion followed by the presentation took time to stay and examine the to the Bishop of architectural sanctuary. during Holy Week last year — first After this was completed, the al- many details of the Church and to plans, a certificate of occupancy, Following the readings and on the granite altar in the main tar candles were lit as well as the express their appreciation for their the keys to the building and also homily, the profession of faith was Church and the wooden altar in candles placed where the building new spiritual home. a certificate of authenticity for the recited, and then the dedication the Chapel. This was followed by was earlier anointed. From this The Church was designed by relic of St. Pope Pius I, pope and continued with the singing of the an anointing of the walls of the point forward, the Celebration of Cobrooke in association with Ju- martyr, presented by the Chancel- Litany of Saints in place of the gen- main Church and chapel. Incense the Eucharist followed as usual. lian Norman Webb Studios. The lor of the Diocese. eral intercessions. Bishop Noonan was then burned on the altar to The new Church building was work was completed in approxi- Bishop Noonan then blessed the then placed a relic of St. Pope Pius signify Christ’s sacrifice. The cen- expanded by 8,148 square feet, mately one year. water in the baptismal font. At this I in the altar. (St. Pius I and St. sing in the nave of the Church and and reorients the altar to allow St. Thomas More Parish was point, the faithful were sprinkled Thomas More were both martyrs of the people continued through- more space for an additional 625 established in Naples on Jan. 27, with holy water, as they are the of the Church.) out the Church. As the Church permanent seats, nearly doubling 1981, when Masses were celebrat- spiritual temple of the Lord and to The rites of anointing, censing, was censed, the sacred oil was the capacity to 1,450. In addition ed at Gulf Gate Elementary School recall their Baptismal promises. covering and lighting the altar fol- cleaned from the altar and it was to a new altar in the main Church cafeteria. The original Church was This was followed by the sprin- lowed. During the anointing, Bish- then covered, indicating that this and the Chapel, features include dedicated in October 1984. The kling of the walls of the Church, op Noonan spread sacred chrism altar is the table of the Lord and dual organs that can play simul- parish currently has more than then the blessing of the altar and oil — blessed at the Chrism Mass the altar of Eucharistic sacrifice. taneously, hearing loop for the 2,600 registered families. n Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Quick reads 10

NATION peland. “She took us in and made members of a Mali extremist group funding. They’ve taken on the name tion should be in private hands.” us feel right at home,” Tillman said. affiliated with al-Qaida have been Detroit Action Commonwealth — a “It really helped us in a bad situa- targeting UNESCO cultural heritage swipe, with its initials, at a city insti- Catholic honored tion.” The children were happy and sites such as Timbuktu during the tution, the private Detroit Athletic WORLD with highest felt at home within minutes, Wi- months that nation’s crisis has been Club, which for a long time did not borg said. Stories like this happen under way. “They are not Muslims. admit blacks and to this day does Credit cards civilian honor every day at Sharing and Caring Muslims do not do that,” said Am- not admit women into its ranks. Hands, and Mary’s Place. Copeland bassador Maman Sidikou, a Mus- “They say you can’t organize the welcome again MINNEAPOLIS | Donald Till- founded Sharing and Caring Hands lim who was educated in the United homeless. Well, we up and did it,” man and Joanna Wiborg found in 1985 as a safety net for those who States and speaks five languages. said Clark Washington, a Detroit Ac- at Vatican themselves in a “bad situation” in couldn’t get help from the govern- The extremists “know just one tion Commonwealth board mem- VATICAN CITY | After more early February — they were home- ment — those who fell through the language — ‘force,’” he explained. ber and treasurer of one of its chap- than six weeks of not being able to less with nowhere to go. The couple cracks. Today, the organization Sidikou spoke Feb. 7 to a group of ters. Washington got involved when accept credit- and debit-card pay- came to Mary’s Place in Minneapo- helps thousands of individuals and about 20 students from the Interna- a friend came over to his daughter’s ments in the Vatican Museums lis with their three children ages families with emergency needs for tional Club at Archbishop Carroll house, where he was living; he was, and shops, the Vatican announced 12, 11 and 3, not knowing what to rent, utilities, health expenses, food, High School in Washington. He was he recalled, watching television Feb. 13 that it had begun accepting expect. They were nervous and clothing, shoes, travel expenses, invited to speak about Mali and the with the remote-control “clicker” in plastic again. Jesuit Father Federico the children were scared. But the job costs and more. On Feb. 15, Co- possible effects the crisis could have his hand. The friend wanted Wash- Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, also couple had never met Mary Jo Co- peland was honored by President on the neighboring country of Niger. ington to join him at a meeting that told reporters Feb. 13 that it was like- Barack Obama with the Presiden- Since early 2012, Islamist extrem- was going to be held at the Capuchin ly that the Institute for the Works of tial Citizens Medal, the nation’s ists hoping to impose Islamic law Soup Kitchen. Washington said he Religion, commonly known as the Special Occasions second-highest civilian honor, for have been staging a rebellion in the wasn’t that inclined to go to a meet- Vatican bank, would have a new her years of service to the commu- northeast of Mali. By January, with a ing, but went because “I get to eat.” president “in a few days.” The Vati- BAPTISM nity. She was among 13 recipients sizable force of rebels advancing on The meeting was a “ban the box” can has been seeking a new presi- chosen from more than 6,000 nomi- the capital, Mali called on France to meeting — the box being the blank dent since May when the institute’s nations. Copeland traveled to Wash- intervene. French troops pushed the square applicants for Detroit city board of supervisors unanimously ington to receive her medal from the rebel force back to Kidal, an early government jobs must check if they passed a vote of “no confidence” in president. She was accompanied by staging ground for the rebellion. have been convicted of a felony. In a the leadership of Ettore Gotti Tedes- her daughter Barb and Father Cory “The whole area is just entering a city where unemployment is already chi, citing “progressively erratic per- Rohlfing, pastor of St. Jude of the period of instability,” Sidikou said, high, ex-felons have found it nearly sonal behavior” and the release of Lake in Mahtomedi. “I still haven’t adding that the capitals of all the impossible to get jobs if they tell confidential documents last known taken it all in,” Copeland said in an countries in the region are worried the truth on their job applications, to have been in his possession. The interview before she left for Wash- about the war spilling over into their and get fired if employers find out credit card halt was a separate in- ington. territory. they’ve lied. cident. The Vatican said Feb. 13 it had signed an agreement with the Mali unrest Detroit homeless Tide turning on Switzerland-based Aduno Group, a company that issues credit cards threatens entire organize with how to address and handles online payments, as region, says Niger’s help from CCHD gun violence in well as offering point-of-sale servic- PATRICK VLEARBONE es to businesses wanting to accept ambassador to US WASHINGTON | Can the home- US, speaker says credit and debit cards. The Vatican Born October 25, 2012, WASHINGTON | In a talk about less be organized? In Detroit, the WASHINGTON | Participants at was forced to stop accepting cards 8 lbs., 7oz., 21 in. the situation in the African nation answer is yes. And the homeless a Catholic Social Ministry Gather- Jan. 1 after Italy’s central bank de- of Mali, Niger’s ambassador to the are doing it largely by themselves, ing issue briefing on gun violence nied permission to Deutsche Bank Proud parents are Palm Bay United States told a group of high with a little help from some college Feb. 11 believe the tide may be turn- Italia to continue offering the ser- residents, Toni-Marie and school students that “culture and students, a Capuchin monastery ing on the issue. “Newtown changed vice. The central bank claimed the Adam Vlearbone, Sr. knowledge enable you to resist and the Catholic Campaign for Hu- the issue dramatically,” said Vinny Vatican’s banking and financial intolerance.” He alluded to how man Development, which provides DeMarco, a former Maryland as- laws were not stringent enough to sistant attorney general who now prevent money laundering. heads Faiths United to Prevent Gun This Lenten season please join the FLORIDACatholic in making a difference in the lives Violence. DeMarco compared the Pope marks 900th of our poor brothers and sisters in Christ by taking an active role in the eighth annual Dec. 14 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, anniversary of Conn., in which Adam Lanza killed Knights of Malta 20 students and six school staffers Long-SLeeve ReLief DRive before turning the gun on himself, VATICAN CITY | Christians of Clean USED or NEW cotton shirts to the police brutality in Birming- who dedicate their lives to prayer (long and short sleeve, especially smaller sizes) ham, Ala., that gave new impetus and to concrete care of the sick and to the civil rights movement in the the poor help others experience Running Feb. 13-Mar. 28 early 1960s. “The same momentum “the bountiful tenderness of our that gave us civil rights is going to heavenly Father,” Pope Benedict Our brothers and sisters in the fields are in need of shirts to wear to give us gun violence prevention,” XVI told the Knights and Dames of protect them from the sun and other elements as they gather the DeMarco said. Faiths United to Pre- Malta. The work of mercy and char- food we put on our tables. Collection sites for shirts are located at vent Gun Violence sent a letter to ity, motivated by faith and support- farmworker associations across Florida including Pierson, Apopka, Congress Jan. 15 — the birthday of ed by prayer, the pope said, “is not the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., him- mere philanthropy, but an effective Winter Haven, Immokalee, Fellsmere, Delray Beach and Pahokee. self slain by an assassin’s gun. It was expression and a living testimony signed by 47 faith leaders, including of evangelical love.” Pope Benedict For more information on collection site locations 13 Catholics, urging “immediate met some 4,000 Knights and Dames (including adresses, phone numbers and hours of operation) legislative action” to impose uni- of Malta and members of their vol- versal criminal background checks unteer corps Feb. 9 in St. Peter’s please visit www.thefloridacatholic.org, or on all gun purchases, cutting off Basilica after a Mass to mark the email [email protected] the availability of “high-capacity 900th anniversary of Pope Paschal weapons and ammunition maga- II’s formal recognition of the Sov- or call toll free 1-888-275-9953 zines” to civilians, and the making ereign Military Hospitaller Order of of gun trafficking a federal crime. St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and If you prefer to make a monetary donation in support of this drive, “We have to ban these weapons of of Malta, known less formally as the please make your check payable to the Florida Catholic and mail to: mass destruction. We just have to,” Knights and Dames of Malta. Estab- Long Sleeve Relief • PO Box 4993 • Orlando, FL 32802-4993 DeMarco told a capacity crowd in a lished to care for pilgrims during the Washington hotel’s meeting room, time of the Crusades, it lives on to- which was changed to accommo- day as a lay Catholic religious order, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT date more seating. “There’s no rea- a worldwide humanitarian network son why these weapons of destruc- and a sovereign territory. 11 National & International news Florida Catholic Feb. 22-March 7, 2013

HHS mandate Cardinal: Proposed new rules fall short of meeting bishops’ concerns Catholic News Service Cardinal Dolan faulted the pro- Cardinal George said the bish- posed rules for maintaining an The ops’ conversation with the Obama WASHINGTON | The new pro- “inaccurate distinction among reli- headquarters administration will continue and posed rules issued by the U.S. De- gious ministries,” noting that HHS of the U.S. “it’s important that it do so.” The fi- partment of Health and Human “offers what it calls an ‘accommoda- Department nal resolution, he added, will “prob- Services regarding insurance cov- tion,’ rather than accepting the fact of Health ably be with the courts.” erage of contraceptives show move- that these ministries are integral to and Human To date, 44 lawsuits have been ment but fall short of addressing the our Church and worthy of the same Services in filed against the HHS’s contracep- U.S. bishops’ concerns, New York exemption as our Catholic Church- Washington is tive mandate, 15 by for-profit busi- Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said in es.” seen in this file nesses and 29 by nonprofits groups a Feb. 7 statement. He also said the proposed rules photo. (NANCY such as Christian hospitals, univer- The cardinal, who is president seem to “take away something that PHELAN | CNS) sities and charities. of the U.S. Conference of Catholic we had previously — the ability of According to the website of the Bishops, said the 80-page docu- an exempt employer (such as a dio- pledge.” expand the “number of institutions Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, ment released Feb. 1 by HHS con- cese) to extend its coverage to the “We will affirm any genuine that might be accommodated” by which represents Catholic and oth- cerning the contraceptive mandate employees of a ministry outside the progress that is made, and we will them, unresolved issues remain. er religious institutions in a number in the Affordable Care Act indicates exemption.” redouble our efforts to overcome Still at stake, he said, is the “gov- of the lawsuits, 14 for-profit plain- that the administration “seeks to The cardinal also noted that the obstacles or setbacks,” he said. ernment taking upon itself the defi- tiffs have obtained rulings touching offer a response to serious matters government would require all em- He also noted that the bishops nition to decide what is religious on the merits of their claims against which have been raised throughout ployees of “accommodated” minis- take seriously the invitation to sub- and what is not,” which he said is a the mandate and 11 have secured the past year.” tries in religious institutions to have mit concerns during the comments constitutional issue “that must go injunctive relief against it. He also noted that the bishops access to contraception coverage, period and said they will “do so in forward.” In developments on some of the “look forward to engaging with the noting that they “may not opt out, the hope that an acceptable solu- He also said the issue of institu- other lawsuits, a federal judge Jan. administration, and all branches nor even opt out for their children.” tion can be found that respects the tional and individual conscience 22 dismissed a suit filed by the Dio- and levels of government, to con- According to HHS, even in the consciences of all.” needs to be further resolved and cese of Erie, Pa., calling it prema- tinue to address serious issues that case of self-insured religious enti- “At the same time, we will con- pointed out that the contracep- ture, because the HHS rules for the remain. Our efforts will require ad- ties — which includes many dio- tinue to stand united with brother tive mandate could lead to further contraceptive coverage have not ditional, careful study.” ceses and colleges — employees or bishops, religious institutions, and requirements such as coverage of been finalized. But he dismissed The rules are open for a 60-day insured students who want contra- individual citizens who seek re- medications for assisted suicide or the case “without prejudice,” mean- comment period and are expected ceptive coverage will be able to ar- dress in the courts for as long as this male vasectomies. ing the diocese can bring the case to be finalized this summer. range it through outside insurance is necessary,” he added. The cardinal said he is also trou- back to court if it is not satisfied with After evaluating the proposed companies, at no cost to themselves Cardinal Francis E. George of bled that a “right to free contracep- the final rules. rules, Cardinal Dolan said in the and without financial or even ad- Chicago, attending the plenary tion” is being portrayed as a “consti- In December, a U.S. District statement that the bishops contin- ministrative support of the faith- meeting of the Pontifical Council tutional right.” Court judge ruled that the lawsuit ue to stand by the statement on the based institution. for Culture at the Vatican, spoke to He called it “bad precedent” if mandate filed by the Archdiocese HHS mandate issued by their Ad- Cardinal Dolan said “gaps in the Catholic News Service in Rome Feb. Catholic and other church entities of New York and two other Catholic ministrative Committee last March proposed regulations” make it un- 7 before the release of the bishops’ have to bargain with a “constitu- entities can move forward. Catholic and affirmed by the entire body of clear “how directly these separate statement on the new HHS pro- tional right to freedom of religion dioceses and other plaintiffs whose bishops last June. policies would be funded by object- posed rules. in order to see where we’re going to cases have been dismissed are ap- In that statement, he said, the ing ministries, and what precise He said that although the rules go.” pealing those decisions. n bishops expressed concern over role those ministries would have in the mandate’s “exceedingly nar- arranging for these separate poli- row” four-part definition of “reli- cies.” gious employer,” one that exempt- This lack of clarity, he said, pro- ed houses of worship, but left “our vides “the possibility that ministries Hospice Providers Serving Patients great ministries of service to our may yet be forced to fund and facili- Only Hospice offers the special caring neighbors, namely, the poor, the tate such morally illicit activities” and services needed by patients and near the end of life homeless, the sick, the students in which the bishops would like to see families facing life-limiting illness. 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While others may claim to offer “hospice-like” services, only hospice Volusia counties. the first three parts of the four-part modation at all” to this group. organizations are certified and test, which he said “might address” The new proposed rules specify licensed to provide hospice. Licensed since 1998. some of the bishops concerns but that no exemption will be given to not all. To learn more, contact your Making every “for-profit, secular employers.” community hospice. Or ask your An HHS spokeswoman said Feb. Cardinal Dolan noted that dur- doctor. He or she is an integral part moment count 1 no nonprofit religious institution ing the past year, the bishops have of the hospice team. 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POPE RESIGNS: Local Catholics feel sorrow, happiness and offer prayerful wishes following pope’s news FroM 1 it up,” Father Hank said. “He hasn’t Sick. The rector said intentionally broken any laws in doing so. No, he’s cOnceRninG tHe POPe’s ResiGnatiOn choosing that day sends a message listening to the Holy Spirit.” Saying he no longer has the strength there until the renovation is completed to those who are infirmed that they has already selected a leader who And although a new pope is a to exercise ministry over the universal of a cloister, set up by Blessed John Paul can still participate in the life of the will stand firm in the true teachings change, that does not mean the church, Pope Benedict XVI announced II, which is located inside the Vatican Church through an active prayer and beliefs of the one, holy, Catholic Church will change. “You cannot Feb. 11 that he would be resigning at Gardens. The pope will then live in the life. “What a beautiful example for and apostolic Church,” he admitted change Church doctrine or tradi- the end of the month after an eight-year cloister, called the Mater Ecclesia mon- all of us,” he said. he would like to see an American tion. It is already there. Thank God pontificate. astery, and dedicate his time to prayer Msgr. Toups remembers the day pope. for the faith you have,” Father Hanks “After having repeatedly examined and reflection. Pope Benedict was elected and how “I think also a younger and physi- said. “Let’s put our faith in the Holy my conscience before God, I have come • Pope Benedict is past the age allowed a seminarian in Rome ran up to him cally healthier pope would be great Spirit and see what happens.” to the certainty that my strengths, due a cardinal to vote for a new pope and shouting, “There’s white smoke!” will not be part of the conclave that will as well,” Gledhill said. “Working in Like Gledhill, Father Hanks to an advanced age, are no longer Members of the seminary gathered convene to elect his successor. He is not youth ministry, I see how impor- would love to see an American suited to an adequate exercise of as a family in the TV lounge to see the Petrine ministry,” the pope told likely to play any role in the “interreg- tant consistency plays a role in the pope, especially one who is from num” or time between popes because who was elected. youths’ lives. As today’s youths grow a religious order community. But cardinals gathered for an ordinary public Next month, as the College of consistory to approve the canoniza- there is no role for a predecessor pope to become the new generation and knowing that is not his decision, he Cardinals confers, the seminarians tion of new saints. “Well aware of the during this period. face of the Church, it would be beau- prays for the next pontiff and for the seriousness of this act, with full freedom • The “sede vacante” usually lasts at St. Vincent de Paul hopes to gath- tiful to see them have a younger Catholic Church and looks forward I declare that I renounce the ministry of less than a month, and it is more than er in the auditorium as soon as the pope as their role model and teacher to the future writings of the soon-to- Bishop of Rome, Successor of St. Peter, likely a new pope would be elected in white smoke is seen at the Vatican, for many years to come.” be retired pope. entrusted to me by the cardinals on 19 time to lead the full schedule of Holy which indicates that the cardinals’ Some 185 miles northwest from “He deserves his last years to April 2005, in such a way, that as from Week and Easter liturgies. decision has been made. Jensen Beach, Pauline Father Se- be comfortable. Let him write his 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours, the • The option of a pope to resign is As the pope retires to a life de- bastian Hanks serves a different books and let him pray,” Father See of Rome, the See of St. Peter, will explicitly written into the Code of Canon voted in prayer, Msgr. Toups likened demographic population as pastor Hanks said. “We need his prayers, be vacant and a conclave to elect the Law. It says a pope may step down, but the act to “fading off in the sunset” of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in especially here in America.” new supreme pontiff will have to be stipulates that the decision must be and it is “quite likely we may never Summerfield, located at the south- Msgr. David Toups, rector of St. convoked by those whose competence made freely and “duly manifested.” No see him again.” But that would ern tip of Marion County north of Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary it is.” one needs to formally accept a pope’s never diminish what Pope Benedict the Villages. Father Hanks serves in Boynton Beach, spent seven years • After the pope steps down, he will resignation for it to be valid. has done for the Church or what he a mostly retired population, and studying in Rome and during that move to the papal villa in Castel — Carol Glatz and Cindy Wooden, will offer the Church in intercessory he told his parishioners not being time and afterward he met then- Gandolfo outside of Rome. He will stay Catholic News Service prayer. able to serve in the same capac- Cardinal Ratzinger and now Pope “This is a fascinating time for all ity because of declining health is Benedict XVI on several occasions. of us to see history unfold before our something that is “going to happen He said this announcement of “ec- were “formed and raised” during olics — whether layperson, priest or eyes,” Msgr. Toups said. “God bless to all us.” clesial importance” weighs on the Pope Benedict’s pontificate. As he pope — strive to grow in their spiri- him. He deserves it.” n “Benedict is a great man and he minds of the students and the fac- hears their questions and conver- tual lives. humbly accepts God’s will, and his ulty at the seminary. He said only sations, Msgr. Toups sees how the Msgr. Toups observed that the Linda Reeves in Palm Beach, Bob decision is from inspiration of the three of the 86 men studying at the young men recognize the prayerful pope made his announcement Reddy in Venice and Jean Gonzalez Holy Spirit. He could not do the job seminary entered under the tenure role Pope Benedict will have in the on Feb. 11, the feast of Our Lady of in Orlando contributed to this re- any longer and it was time to give of Pope John Paul II; most students life of the Church and how all Cath- Lourdes and the World Day of the port. 28995-0222

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No tickets or registration required for this event, so bring your friends and family. Come and find out why there is a reason to hope for the future! Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Vatican news 14 Pope Benedict shows signs of aging, but Vatican reports no illness Cindy Wooden eral years before his election. A Vati- The German author and journal- Ensure your loved one’s safety Catholic News Service can reporter, who had followed the ist Peter Seewald asked Pope Bene- with our new fall detector, career of the then-Cardinal Joseph dict in the summer of 2010 whether available on any plan! VATICAN CITY | From the mo- Ratzinger, said the pacemaker was he was considering resigning then, ment he was elected pope at the age put in the 1990s at Rome’s Gemelli a time when new reports of clerical of 78 in 2005, Pope Benedict XVI Hospital. sexual abuse were being published has kept a schedule that appeared Pope Benedict often has seemed in several European countries. light compared to that of Blessed tired, with large, dark circles under “When the danger is great, one John Paul II, but busy for a man who his eyes during especially busy pe- must not run away. For that rea- already had a pacemaker and who riods of public liturgies and audi- son, now is certainly not the time wanted to retire to study, write and ences. to resign,” he told Seewald, who pray when he turned 75. In October 2011, Pope Benedict published the remarks in the book, Announcing Feb. 11 that he began riding a mobile platform in “Light of the World: The Pope, the Plans as low as would resign at the end of the liturgical processions. At the time, Church and the Signs of the Times.” month, Pope Benedict, 85, said, “I Father Lombardi said it was “solely The pope did tell him, though, have come to the certainty that my to lighten the burden” of proces- “one can resign at a peaceful mo- $24.95 strengths, due to an advanced age, sions, although he acknowledged ment or when one simply cannot go per month - paid annually are no longer suited to an adequate the pope had been experiencing the on. But one must not run away from exercise of the Petrine ministry.” kind of joint pain normal for a man danger and say that someone else Call us today at 1-888-804-1864 28550-0222 Speaking to reporters after the his age. Just a few months later, the should do it.” www.ResponseNow.com/mjm pope’s announcement, Jesuit Fa- pope began using a cane to walk, al- In another section of the book, Use Promotion Code: MJM2013 with order ther Federico Lombardi, Vatican though it often looks like he is carry- the pope told Seewald: “If a pope spokesman, told reporters the pope ing it, not relying on it, for support. clearly realizes that he is no lon- was not ill, but made the decision However, just in the past few ger physically, psychologically and because of his declining strength months when celebrating Mass spiritually capable of handling the due to his age. in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope no duties of his office, then he has a The pope recognized his limits longer walks all the way around the right and, under some circumstanc- with “a lucidity and courage and altar when using incense at the be- es, also an obligation to resign.” sincerity that are absolutely admi- ginning of Mass; instead he raises While no pope has resigned since rable,” Father Lombardi said. the thurible only from the back of Pope Gregory XII in 1415, even as a Meeting reporters again Feb. 12, the altar. And at the end of a Mass cardinal Pope Benedict did not rule Father Lombardi confirmed that Feb. 2, the pope lost his grip on his out the possibility. Pope Benedict had gone to a private crosier; as it fell, Msgr. Guido Mari- Even before Blessed John Paul’s health clinic in Rome about three ni, the papal master of liturgical cer- health became critical, reporters months ago to have the batteries emonies, caught it. asked the then-Cardinal Joseph SINGLE PREMIUM changed on his pacemaker. It was a When he was elected in 2005, he Ratzinger whether he thought Pope simple, routine procedure and had was said to have told his fellow car- John Paul could resign. “If he were no influence on the pope’s decision dinals that his would not be a long to see that he absolutely could not ANNUITIES to resign. papacy like that of his predecessor, (continue), then he certainly would Safety and security are more Father Lombardi said the pope who held the office for more than 26 resign,” he said. n had had the pacemaker put in sev- years. important today than ever before.

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XVI is a first for the Church in cen- apartments, including Archbishop turies, it also leads to a complicated Georg Ganswein, will accompany Pope Some newspapers have reported in- period of transition that ends in the Benedict XVI to Castel Gandolfo when dividual cardinals suggesting an earlier start, he said, and some have pointed election of a new pope. he leaves office Feb. 28, the Vatican spokesman said. out the 15 days usually include a Regulated by ancient traditions papal funeral and a mandatory nine Correcting information he had given and recent rules, the period be- days of memorial Masses. tween popes — known by the Latin reporters earlier, Father Lombardi said However, the rules for the conclave term “interregnum” — will begin Archbishop Ganswein told him Feb. 14 that he would be living with the pope are issued by a pope, only a pope can exactly at 8 p.m. Rome time Feb. 28, change them, “and that is unlikely,” a date and time Pope Benedict stip- and with the consecrated laywomen who belong to the Memores Domini Father Lombardi said Feb. 14. In fact, ulated in a declaration he made Feb. he said he asked in the Secretariat of 11 for when the See of Rome and the Association of the Communion and Liberation movement and serve as the State that morning and was told there See of St. Peter will be vacant. pope’s domestic staff. was no commission working to draft Normally the interregnum be- potential changes for Pope Benedict to Archbishop Ganswein and the gins with a pope’s death and is fol- consider before leaving. lowed by a period of mourning. women will go to Castel Gandolfo with Pope Benedict and also will move This time the pope will resign with the pope to the Mater Ecclesiae NEW TITLE from his ministry and spend a short Monastery, a building in the Vatican Asked what title Pope Benedict period of prayer and reflection at Gardens being remodeled for their use, would use after Feb. 28, Father Lom- the papal summer villa in Castel Father Lombardi said. bardi had said that was a question still Gandolfo, south of Rome, before The Vatican spokesman said Arch- being studied, but it seemed to him moving to a monastery at the Vati- bishop Ganswein will live with Bene- that the most accurate title would be can. dict XVI but also serve the new pope “bishop emeritus of Rome.” The rules governing the interreg- as prefect of the papal household. When questioned again Feb. 14, he num are matters of Church law, not said it still was not clear, though many dogma. DUAL ROLE experts had been voicing their opin- The apostolic constitution “Uni- Pope Benedict XVI leaves on a wheeled platform after celebrating ions in the media. One thing is certain, Asked how such a dual role could versi Dominici Gregis” confirms that Ash Wednesday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Feb. 13. he said, “being a bishop is a result work when Father Lombardi previously as long as the Holy See is vacant, the The service was expected to be the last large liturgical event of Pope of a sacrament,” and that cannot be had said Pope Benedict would not in- universal Church is governed by the Benedict’s papacy. (PAUL HARING | CNS) taken from the pope. terfere in the papacy of his successor, College of Cardinals, which cannot, the Jesuit said Archbishop Ganswein’s “Being a cardinal, on the other however, make decisions normally lege of Cardinals, Cardinal Angelo didates. A papal election will con- job is primarily one of logistics — hand, is a title, not the effect of a sac- reserved to the pope. Such matters Sodano, is charged with making tinue to require a majority of two- organizing the pope’s daily schedule of rament, and so it has a different kind must be postponed until the new preparations for a conclave to elect thirds of the voting cardinals. meetings and audiences — and not a of value or importance,” he said. pope is elected. a new pope, and the cardinals must All voting is secret, in writing, on job that brings him into contact with In addition, he said, Benedict Until there is a pope, the Roman set the time for the conclave to start. paper ballots, which are deposited other papal decisions. XVI “is his name ... and that won’t Curia — the Vatican’s network of The word conclave comes from in a receptacle by each elector, then By being the first pope to resign change.” administrative offices — loses most Latin, meaning literally “with key,” counted. Ballots are taken to any in almost 600 years, Pope Benedict of its cardinal supervisors and can- and reflects the previous tradition cardinals residing at the Domus opened a whole box of questions CLOSING CEREMONY not handle any new business. of locking the cardinals in an area Sanctae Marthae but who are too that could not be answered immedi- Asked if there would be a public The College of Cardinals is to where they would spend day and sick to come to the Sistine Chapel. ately and kept Father Lombardi busy ceremony for the breaking of Pope deal solely with “ordinary business night until the new pope’s election. After each morning and after- responding to media inquiries and Benedict’s fisherman’s ring, Father and matters which cannot be post- On the day set for entry into the noon round of voting, the ballots making his own. Lombardi said he believed the act — poned.” At present, there are 209 conclave, the cardinal-electors are burned. As the leaders of the College of the responsibility of Cardinal Tarcisio cardinals, and all of them are asked assemble in St. Peter’s Basilica to By tradition but not by rule, they Cardinals, canon law experts and other Bertone as chamberlain of the Holy to meet in Rome to help administer attend morning Mass. In the after- are burned with special chemicals Vatican officials worked to gain clarity Roman Church — would take place in the transition period. noon, they walk in procession to the to produce the black smoke signify- or come up with practical solutions to private, as it does after a pope dies. The College of Cardinals does Sistine Chapel, located just to the ing an inconclusive vote, or white problems never raised before, the Vati- Asked if Pope Benedict would this through two structures: a gen- north of St. Peter’s. smoke if a new pope was elected. can spokesman’s daily briefings Feb. receive a pension, Father Lombardi eral congregation, in which all the The voting may begin that after- Due to confusion in the past as 11-14 reflected a work in progress. said a retirement fund had not been cardinals are to meet daily; and a noon with one ballot; on following people in St. Peter’s Square tried to set up, “but obviously he will be taken particular four-member congrega- days, normally two ballots are held determine what color smoke was CONCLAVE START DATE care of.” tion, consisting of the chamberlain in the morning and two in the after- coming out of the Sistine Chapel The recurring question at the daily Asked if Pope Benedict would of the Holy Roman Church, Cardi- noon. smokestack, the basilica’s bell is briefings has been “When will the continue wearing the white papal cas- nal Tarcisio Bertone, and a rotating A pope is elected when he ob- also rung to confirm a successful conclave start?” Each day, Father Lom- sock, the spokesman said he doubted team of three cardinal assistants. tains a two-thirds majority, reflect- election. bardi tells reporters that is up to the that, since the white robes have a Only those cardinals under age ing a change Pope Benedict estab- Once a new pope has been elect- leadership of the College of Cardinals, symbolic significance in the popular 80 will be eligible to vote in the com- lished in 2007 that effectively undid ed, he is asked if he accepts the of- but rules governing the election of a imagination. pope say it must begin no fewer than ing conclave. Cardinals who are age a more flexible procedure intro- fice — he is encouraged but not — Cindy Wooden 80 or over by the time the “sede va- duced by Blessed John Paul. bound to do so by the current rules 15 days and no more than 20 days cante” begins Feb. 28 are excluded According to the new rule, the — and is asked to choose a name. from the closed-door proceedings. two-thirds-majority rule cannot be Traditionally, the senior member There will be 117 cardinal-electors set aside even when cardinal-elec- of the cardinal deacons — currently greets the public and offers his first papal tiara, but receives a pallium, on that date. tors are at an impasse. Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, 69 — blessing. or stole, in recognition of his au- As chamberlain, Cardinal Ber- If the cardinals are deadlocked announces the successful election At a time designated by the pope, thority. tone is to administer the goods and after 13 days, the cardinals pause results from the central balcony of usually a few days later, he officially temporal rights of the Holy See until for a day of prayer, reflection and St. Peter’s Basilica. After the new opens his ministry with an inves- Contributing to this story were the election of a new pope. dialogue, then move to runoff bal- pope has donned papal robes, he titure Mass at St. Peter’s. The new Carol Glatz and John Thavis in Meanwhile, the dean of the Col- lots between the two leading can- proceeds to the balcony, where he pope is no longer crowned with a Rome. Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic Vatican news 16 Twelve to watch as cardinals gather in Rome Cindy Wooden and Us caRDinaLs FranCis X. roCCa Catholic News Service wHO wiLL VOte Here is a list of the 11 cardinals VATICAN CITY | Although some from the United States who are under people might compile top candi- the age of 80 and therefore eligible to dates for the next pope, it’s not from vote in a conclave to elect a successor the cardinals who will actually vote to Pope Benedict XVI: in the election. Both custom and • Raymond Burke, head of the canon law forbid the cardinals to Apostolic Signature Cardinal Dolan Cardinal Erdo Cardinal Cardinal Ravasi Cardinal Cardinal Sandri discuss the matter in such detail • Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston- Ouellet Rodriguez with outsiders. Houston Moreover, the true “papabili” • Timothy Dolan of New York — literally, pope-ables — are likely • Francis E. George of Chicago to emerge only after all the worlds’ • James M. Harvey, archpriest of the cardinals — not just the 117 who will Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls be under 80 and eligible to vote — • William Levada, retired prefect of begin meeting at the Vatican in the the Congregation for the Doctrine of coming days. the Faith But here, in alphabetical order, • Roger M. Mahony, retired arch- are 12 cardinals expected to have a bishop of Los Angeles Cardinal Sarah Cardinal Cardinal Cardinal Scola Cardinal Tagle Cardinal major voice in the deliberations: Scherer Schonborn Turkson • Conventional wisdom has long • Edwin O’Brien, grand master held that the cardinals will never of the Equestrian Order of the Holy simple philanthropy, but an expres- Lenten retreat and was the main edi- Although he did not receive his red Sepulchre elect an American pope. But the sion of faith, rooted in prayer and tor of the Catechism of the Catholic hat until November 2012, he had extroverted and jocular Cardinal • Sean O’Malley of Boston Catholic identity. A Scripture schol- Church, published in 1992. As the already made a name for himself at Timothy M. Dolan, 63, charmed • Justin F. Rigali, retired archbishop ar and former diocesan bishop, he church in Austria has struggled the world Synod of Bishops on the and impressed many in the College of Philadelphia served nine years as secretary of the with declining attendance and calls Word of God in 2008. This leader of of Cardinals in February 2012 when • Donald W. Wuerl of Washington Congregation for the Evangelization for change in some of its most basic one of the world’s fastest-growing he delivered the main presentation of Peoples. disciplines, Cardinal Schonborn’s churches is a popular speaker with at a meeting Pope Benedict XVI had tion. The cardinal, a scholar with • Another voice of the South response has received increasing a doctorate in systematic theology called to discuss the new evange- little direct pastoral experience, has American church is 63-year-old Bra- attention, with some praising his and has served on the International lization. The pope himself praised been leading the universal Church’s zilian Cardinal Odilo Scherer of Sao prudence and pastoral sensitivity, Theological Commission, an advi- the New York archbishop’s presen- efforts to develop a nonconfronta- Paulo, Brazil’s largest diocese. The and others calling for more decisive sory body to the Congregation for tation on how to revive the faith in tional dialogue with nonbelievers, son of German immigrants, he also action. the Doctrine of the Faith. increasingly secular societies as trying to make Christianity intelli- has strong ties to Rome. He studied • Italian Cardinal Angelo Scola, • Cardinal Peter Turkson is the “enthusiastic, joyful and profound.” gible to the modern mind and build philosophy and theology at Rome’s 71, is the archbishop of Milan, the 64-year-old former archbishop of • Although not a familiar name a reason-based consensus on key Pontifical Brazilian College and archdiocese led by both Popes Pius Cape Coast, Ghana, and current in the press, Hungarian Cardinal moral issues. Pontifical Gregorian University and XI and Paul VI when they were president of the Pontifical Council Peter Erdo of Esztergom-Budapest, • Another religious, a Salesian, worked as an official of the Congre- elected. He previously served as for Justice and Peace. The cardinal, 60, is a major figure among his peers Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodri- gation for Bishops from 1994 to 2001. patriarch of Venice, once the see of a biblical scholar who was active in in Europe, the Church’s traditional guez Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa, 70, • Austrian Cardinal Christoph Blessed John XXIII. The cardinal, ecumenical and interreligious dia- heartland and the region of more is president of Caritas Internationa- Schonborn, 68, has known Pope a respected academic theologian logue, has frequently appeared on than half the cardinal electors. He lis, the umbrella group of national Benedict for almost 40 years, hav- rather than a popular preacher, has lists of possible popes. He aroused was elected to a second five-year Catholic charities. Many of his peers ing studied under him at the Uni- longstanding ties to one of the new controversy in 2011 with a proposal term as president of the Council of have come to know the multilingual versity of Regensburg, Germany. Church movements, Communion for a “world central bank” to regu- European Bishops’ Conferences in cardinal as the person spearhead- Even before his former professor and Liberation, which is based in his late the global financial industry, 2011. ing assistance to the neediest of became pope, the cardinal was well archdiocese. and then in October 2012 when he • Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouel- their people. He aroused controver- known at the Vatican and in wider • Philippine Cardinal Luis Tagle showed bishops at the Vatican a let, 68, is a member of the Society sy in 2002 with remarks about clergy Church circles. He was invited in of Manila, 55, is one of the youngest video warning about the growth of of St. Sulpice, whose members are, sex abuse that struck some as overly 1996 to preach Blessed John Paul II’s members of the College of Cardinals. Muslim populations in Europe. n strictly speaking, diocesan priests defensive of accused priests and the but which is normally considered Church’s past policies. But he was a religious order. Hence he is one already widely mentioned as a pos- of only 19 members of religious or- sible pope before the 2005 conclave ders among the cardinal electors, that elected Pope Benedict. who are overwhelmingly diocesan • Argentine Cardinal Leonardo clergy. He is prefect of the Congrega- Sandri, 69, was born to parents of We Trust... tion for Bishops, which coordinates Italian descent and has maintained In God the nomination of bishops in Latin- strong ties with both Italy and Ar- In Church rite dioceses around the world, so gentina. As prefect of the Congre- his work has brought him into fre- gation for Eastern Churches, he is In Each Other quent contact with most of his fel- familiar with the challenges facing low cardinal-electors. As president Eastern Catholics and the pastoral Explore Your Vocation With... of the Pontifical Commission for concerns of the Church in the Mid- Latin America, he is well acquainted dle East. He has worked in the Vati- with one of the Church’s largest and can for more than a dozen years, and 28017-0222 fastest-growing regions. The former previously served as nuncio to Ven- archbishop of Quebec, who taught ezuela and then Mexico. His only at the John Paul II Institute at Rome’s experience in a parish was a brief as- Pontifical Lateran University, is also signment shortly after his ordination a well-respected theologian. as a priest. • Italian Cardinal Gianfranco • Guinean Cardinal Robert Sar- Ravasi, 70, president of the Pon- ah, 67, is president of the Pontifical tifical Council for Culture, was the T.O.R.Franciscans Third Order Regular Council Cor Unum, which promotes prelate chosen by Pope Benedict to Catholic charitable giving. 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John Thavis and sor, Pope John Paul II, but the millions As inevitable as his election seemed a “hermeneutic of reform” in continuity Francis X. rocca of people who came to see him in Rome after Blessed John Paul died in 2005, his with Catholic tradition. Catholic News Service and abroad came to appreciate his path to the papacy was long and indi- In 1977, Pope Paul VI named him smile, his frequent ad libs and his abil- rect. archbishop of Munich and Freising, and VATICAN CITY | During his almost ity to speak from the heart. Joseph Ratzinger was born April 16, four years later Pope John Paul called eight-year pontificate, Pope Benedict Although he did not expect to travel 1927, in the Bavarian town of Marktl am him to head the Congregation for the XVI impressed the world as a teacher, much, he ended up making 24 trips to Inn, the third and youngest child of a Doctrine of the Faith, where he wielded guiding Catholics to the sources of the six continents and three times presided police officer, Joseph Sr., and his wife, great influence on issues such as lib- faith and urging modern society not to over World Youth Day mega-gatherings, Maria. Young Joseph joined his brother, eration theology, dissent from Church turn its back on God. in Germany in 2005, in Australia in Georg, at a minor seminary in 1939. teachings and pressure for women’s or- Citing his age and diminishing en- 2008, and in Spain in 2011. Like other young students, he was dination. Serving in this role for nearly ergy, the 85-year-old pope announced Talking about aging last March when automatically enrolled in the Hitler a quarter century, then-Cardinal Ratz- Feb. 11 that he would be resigning effec- he met the 85-year-old Cuban leader Youth program, but soon stopped going inger earned a reputation in some quar- tive Feb. 28 and would devote the rest of Fidel Castro in Havana, Pope Benedict to meetings. During World War II, he ters as a sort of grand inquisitor, seeking his life to prayer. told him, “Yes, I’m old, but I can still was conscripted into the army, and in to stamp out independent thinking, an As pastor of the universal Church, carry out my duties.” the spring of 1945 he deserted his unit image belied by his passion for debate he used virtually every medium at his On a historic visit to the United States and returned home, spending a few with thinkers inside and outside the disposal — books and Twitter, sermons in 2008, the pope brought his own iden- months in an Allied prisoner-of-war Church. and encyclicals — to catechize the tity into clearer focus for Americans. He camp. He returned to the seminary late As the newly elected pope in 2005, faithful on the foundational beliefs and set forth a moral challenge on issues in 1945 and was ordained six years later, he explained that he took the name practices of Christianity, ranging from ranging from economic justice to abor- along with his brother. Benedict to evoke the memory of Pope the sermons of St. Augustine to the sign tion. He also took Church recognition of In a meeting with young people in Benedict XV, a “courageous prophet of of the cross. the priestly sex abuse scandal to a new 2006, the pope said witnessing the bru- peace” during World War I, and said Having served in his 30s as an in- level, expressing his personal shame at tality of the Nazi regime helped con- he wanted to place his ministry at the fluential adviser during the 1962-65 what happened and praying with the vince him to become a priest. But he service of reconciliation and harmony Second Vatican Council, he made it a victims. also had to overcome some doubts, he among peoples. priority as pope to correct what he saw The pope met three times with for- said. For one thing, he asked himself The new pope spent most of his en- as overly expansive interpretations mer U.S. President George W. Bush, whether he “could faithfully live celi- ergy writing and preaching, in encyc- of Vatican II in favor of readings that including a formal visit to the White bacy” his entire life. He also recognized licals, letters, messages, homilies and stressed the council’s continuity with House, and the two leaders found wide that his real leanings were toward theol- talks that eventually numbered more the Church’s millennial traditions. areas of agreement on pro-life and ogy and wondered whether he had the than a thousand. Under his oversight, the Vatican con- family issues. When President Barack qualities of a good pastor and the ability Surprising those who had expected tinued to highlight the Church’s moral Obama was elected, the pontiff sent “to be simple with the simple people.” a by-the-book pontificate from a man boundaries on issues such as end-of-life him a warmly worded telegram and a After a short stint as a parish priest, who had spent more than 23 years as medical care, marriage and homosexu- promise of his prayers, but when they the future pope began a teaching ca- the Vatican’s chief doctrinal official, ality. But the pope’s message to society met at the Vatican the next year, the reer and built a reputation as one of Pope Benedict emphasized that Chris- at large focused less on single issues and pope spoke clearly about the Church’s the Church’s foremost theologians. At tianity was a religion of love and not a more on the risk of losing the basic rela- objections to the administration’s poli- Vatican II, he made important con- religion of rules. tionship between the human being and cies on several life issues, including tributions as a theological expert and During the 2010-11 Year for Priests, the Creator. abortion and embryonic stem-cell re- embraced the council’s early work. But Pope Benedict held up the 19th-century He consistently warned the West that search. he began to have misgivings about an French St. John Vianney as a model of unless its secularized society rediscov- Pope Benedict was 78 and in appar- emerging anti-Roman bias, the idea of clerical holiness who struggled against ered religious values, it could not hope ent good health when elected April 19, a “church from below” run on a par- the indifference and hostility of a mili- Pope Benedict XVI greets the world from st. Peter’s Basilica after his election April 19, 2005. He was 78 to engage in real dialogue with Islamic 2005, but was said to have told his fel- liamentary model, and the direction tantly secular society. at the time. The German pope, now age 85, has announced he will resign Feb. 28. He said he no longer and other religious cultures. low cardinals that his would not be a of theological research in the Church He convened a Synod of Bishops on has the energy to exercise his ministry over the universal Church. (NANCY WIeCHeC | CNs) In his encyclicals and in his books long papacy like that of his predecessor. — criticism that would become even Scripture in 2008, in an effort to move on “Jesus of Nazareth,” the pope honed In an interview with the German author sharper in later years. the Bible back to the center of individual that message, asking readers to discover Peter Seewald in 2010, Pope Benedict In a 2005 speech that served as a kind spirituality and pastoral planning. He the essential connections between sac- said: “If a pope clearly realizes that he of manifesto for his young papacy, Pope opened a Year of Faith in October pre- rificial love, works of charity, a dedi- is no longer physically, psychologically Benedict rejected what he called a “her- sided over a synod focusing on the new cation to the truth and the Gospel of and spiritually capable of handling the meneutic of discontinuity and rupture” evangelization and a revival of Chris- Christ. duties of his office, then he has a right in interpreting Vatican II as a radical tian faith in the secular West, one of the The German-born pontiff did not try and, under some circumstances, also break with the past. The pope called to match the popularity of his predeces- an obligation to resign.” instead for reading the council through see POPE BENEDICT XVI, 19

Pope Benedict XVI uses a cane as he arrives for Pope Benedict XVI receives a gift from Romanian an audience with priests of the Diocese of Rome President Traian Basescu, left, during a private audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Feb. 14. Walking at the Vatican Feb. 15. The pope was scheduled to recite near the pope is Cardinal Agostino Vallini, papal the Angelus Feb. 17 and then will be on Lenten retreat Letters spell “Danke,” German for thank you, as a crowd listens to Pope Benedict XVI lead the Angelus from the window of his apartment overlooking vicar of Rome. (PAUL HARING | CNs) the remainder of the week. (POOL VIA ReUTeRs | CNs) st. Peter’s square at the Vatican Feb. 17. (PAUL HARING | CNs) Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican Feb. 15. (POOL VIA ReUTeRs | CNs) 17 Florida Catholic Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic 18 Pope Benedict’s pontificate marked by teaching, call to return to faith

John Thavis and sor, Pope John Paul II, but the millions As inevitable as his election seemed a “hermeneutic of reform” in continuity Francis X. rocca of people who came to see him in Rome after Blessed John Paul died in 2005, his with Catholic tradition. Catholic News Service and abroad came to appreciate his path to the papacy was long and indi- In 1977, Pope Paul VI named him smile, his frequent ad libs and his abil- rect. archbishop of Munich and Freising, and VATICAN CITY | During his almost ity to speak from the heart. Joseph Ratzinger was born April 16, four years later Pope John Paul called eight-year pontificate, Pope Benedict Although he did not expect to travel 1927, in the Bavarian town of Marktl am him to head the Congregation for the XVI impressed the world as a teacher, much, he ended up making 24 trips to Inn, the third and youngest child of a Doctrine of the Faith, where he wielded guiding Catholics to the sources of the six continents and three times presided police officer, Joseph Sr., and his wife, great influence on issues such as lib- faith and urging modern society not to over World Youth Day mega-gatherings, Maria. Young Joseph joined his brother, eration theology, dissent from Church turn its back on God. in Germany in 2005, in Australia in Georg, at a minor seminary in 1939. teachings and pressure for women’s or- Citing his age and diminishing en- 2008, and in Spain in 2011. Like other young students, he was dination. Serving in this role for nearly ergy, the 85-year-old pope announced Talking about aging last March when automatically enrolled in the Hitler a quarter century, then-Cardinal Ratz- Feb. 11 that he would be resigning effec- he met the 85-year-old Cuban leader Youth program, but soon stopped going inger earned a reputation in some quar- tive Feb. 28 and would devote the rest of Fidel Castro in Havana, Pope Benedict to meetings. During World War II, he ters as a sort of grand inquisitor, seeking his life to prayer. told him, “Yes, I’m old, but I can still was conscripted into the army, and in to stamp out independent thinking, an As pastor of the universal Church, carry out my duties.” the spring of 1945 he deserted his unit image belied by his passion for debate he used virtually every medium at his On a historic visit to the United States and returned home, spending a few with thinkers inside and outside the disposal — books and Twitter, sermons in 2008, the pope brought his own iden- months in an Allied prisoner-of-war Church. and encyclicals — to catechize the tity into clearer focus for Americans. He camp. He returned to the seminary late As the newly elected pope in 2005, faithful on the foundational beliefs and set forth a moral challenge on issues in 1945 and was ordained six years later, he explained that he took the name practices of Christianity, ranging from ranging from economic justice to abor- along with his brother. Benedict to evoke the memory of Pope the sermons of St. Augustine to the sign tion. He also took Church recognition of In a meeting with young people in Benedict XV, a “courageous prophet of of the cross. the priestly sex abuse scandal to a new 2006, the pope said witnessing the bru- peace” during World War I, and said Having served in his 30s as an in- level, expressing his personal shame at tality of the Nazi regime helped con- he wanted to place his ministry at the fluential adviser during the 1962-65 what happened and praying with the vince him to become a priest. But he service of reconciliation and harmony Second Vatican Council, he made it a victims. also had to overcome some doubts, he among peoples. priority as pope to correct what he saw The pope met three times with for- said. For one thing, he asked himself The new pope spent most of his en- as overly expansive interpretations mer U.S. President George W. Bush, whether he “could faithfully live celi- ergy writing and preaching, in encyc- of Vatican II in favor of readings that including a formal visit to the White bacy” his entire life. He also recognized licals, letters, messages, homilies and stressed the council’s continuity with House, and the two leaders found wide that his real leanings were toward theol- talks that eventually numbered more the Church’s millennial traditions. areas of agreement on pro-life and ogy and wondered whether he had the than a thousand. Under his oversight, the Vatican con- family issues. When President Barack qualities of a good pastor and the ability Surprising those who had expected tinued to highlight the Church’s moral Obama was elected, the pontiff sent “to be simple with the simple people.” a by-the-book pontificate from a man boundaries on issues such as end-of-life him a warmly worded telegram and a After a short stint as a parish priest, who had spent more than 23 years as medical care, marriage and homosexu- promise of his prayers, but when they the future pope began a teaching ca- the Vatican’s chief doctrinal official, ality. But the pope’s message to society met at the Vatican the next year, the reer and built a reputation as one of Pope Benedict emphasized that Chris- at large focused less on single issues and pope spoke clearly about the Church’s the Church’s foremost theologians. At tianity was a religion of love and not a more on the risk of losing the basic rela- objections to the administration’s poli- Vatican II, he made important con- religion of rules. tionship between the human being and cies on several life issues, including tributions as a theological expert and During the 2010-11 Year for Priests, the Creator. abortion and embryonic stem-cell re- embraced the council’s early work. But Pope Benedict held up the 19th-century He consistently warned the West that search. he began to have misgivings about an French St. John Vianney as a model of unless its secularized society rediscov- Pope Benedict was 78 and in appar- emerging anti-Roman bias, the idea of clerical holiness who struggled against ered religious values, it could not hope ent good health when elected April 19, a “church from below” run on a par- the indifference and hostility of a mili- Pope Benedict XVI greets the world from st. Peter’s Basilica after his election April 19, 2005. He was 78 to engage in real dialogue with Islamic 2005, but was said to have told his fel- liamentary model, and the direction tantly secular society. at the time. The German pope, now age 85, has announced he will resign Feb. 28. He said he no longer and other religious cultures. low cardinals that his would not be a of theological research in the Church He convened a Synod of Bishops on has the energy to exercise his ministry over the universal Church. (NANCY WIeCHeC | CNs) In his encyclicals and in his books long papacy like that of his predecessor. — criticism that would become even Scripture in 2008, in an effort to move on “Jesus of Nazareth,” the pope honed In an interview with the German author sharper in later years. the Bible back to the center of individual that message, asking readers to discover Peter Seewald in 2010, Pope Benedict In a 2005 speech that served as a kind spirituality and pastoral planning. He the essential connections between sac- said: “If a pope clearly realizes that he of manifesto for his young papacy, Pope opened a Year of Faith in October pre- rificial love, works of charity, a dedi- is no longer physically, psychologically Benedict rejected what he called a “her- sided over a synod focusing on the new cation to the truth and the Gospel of and spiritually capable of handling the meneutic of discontinuity and rupture” evangelization and a revival of Chris- Christ. duties of his office, then he has a right in interpreting Vatican II as a radical tian faith in the secular West, one of the The German-born pontiff did not try and, under some circumstances, also break with the past. The pope called to match the popularity of his predeces- an obligation to resign.” instead for reading the council through see POPE BENEDICT XVI, 19

Pope Benedict XVI uses a cane as he arrives for Pope Benedict XVI receives a gift from Romanian an audience with priests of the Diocese of Rome President Traian Basescu, left, during a private audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Feb. 14. Walking at the Vatican Feb. 15. The pope was scheduled to recite near the pope is Cardinal Agostino Vallini, papal the Angelus Feb. 17 and then will be on Lenten retreat Letters spell “Danke,” German for thank you, as a crowd listens to Pope Benedict XVI lead the Angelus from the window of his apartment overlooking vicar of Rome. (PAUL HARING | CNs) the remainder of the week. (POOL VIA ReUTeRs | CNs) st. Peter’s square at the Vatican Feb. 17. (PAUL HARING | CNs) Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican Feb. 15. (POOL VIA ReUTeRs | CNs) 19 Vatican news Florida Catholic Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 POPE BENEDICT XVI: “The overriding priority is to make God present’

From 18 sor of Peter: “In our days, when in of cultural collaboration with the A flash of vast areas of the world the faith is Russian Orthodox Church. lighting is in danger of dying out like a flame The fate of Christian minorities seen over priorities of his pontificate. which no longer has fuel, the over- around the world was one of the St. Peter’s Some of Pope Benedict’s most riding priority is to make God pres- pope’s major concerns, especially Basilica memorable statements came when ent in this world and to show men in places like Iraq and other pre- during a he applied simple Gospel values to and women the way to God.” dominantly Muslim countries. The rainstorm social issues such as the protection The idea that God is disappear- pope strongly defended the right to at Vatican of human life, the environment and ing from the human horizon and religious freedom in his speech to Feb. 11, the economics. that humanity is losing its bearings the United Nations in 2008. day Pope When the global financial crisis with “evident destructive effects” In early 2007, the pope turned Benedict worsened in 2008, for example, the was a theme Pope Benedict saw as his attention to China, conven- XVI pope insisted that financial institu- common ground for dialogue be- ing a meeting of Church experts announced he no tions must put people before prof- tween Christians and Muslims. He to discuss ways to bring unity to longer its. He also reminded people that voiced the Church’s opposition to a the Church and gain concessions has the modern ideals of money and ma- potential “clash of civilizations” in from the communist government. strength to terial success are passing realities, which religion was seen as a defin- A papal letter to Chinese Catholics exercise his saying: “Whoever builds his life on ing difference. But sometimes his a few months later encouraged bold ministry. these things — on material things, words drew as much criticism as new steps to bridge the gap between (ALESS- on success, on appearances — is praise, particularly among Mus- Catholics registered with the gov- ANDRO DI building on sand.” lims who felt the pope was unfairly ernment-controlled Catholic Patri- MEO, VIA Pope Benedict’s outreach to tra- questioning the foundations of otic Association and the so-called REUTERS ditionalist Catholics brought him their religion. underground communities, whose | ANSA some opposition and criticism. In In a lecture at Germany’s Uni- leaders were frequently harassed or | CNS) 2007, he widened the possible use versity of Regensburg in 2006, the imprisoned by the authorities. of the Tridentine Mass and began pope quoted a Christian medieval The pope’s letter also issued a introducing touches of antiquity emperor who said the prophet broad invitation to government come out before the pope’s resigna- he allowed that in particular cir- in his own liturgies, including the Mohammed had brought “things authorities for dialogue on the ap- tion takes effect Feb. 28. cumstances — for example, a pros- requirement of kneeling when re- only evil and inhuman, such as his pointment of bishops and other His three-volume work, “Jesus titute seeking to reduce the risk of ceiving Communion from the pope. command to spread by the sword topics. A number of bishops were of Nazareth,” published between infection — using a condom might Then in 2009, in an effort to rec- the faith he preached.” Following subsequently ordained with both 2007 and 2012 in several languages, represent a step toward moral oncile with the traditionalist Soci- protests in the Islamic world, which papal and government approval, emphasized that Christ must be awareness. ety of St. Pius X, he lifted the excom- included the burning of churches before the government returned understood as the Son of God on a One of the pope’s most notable munications of four of the society’s in the Palestinian territories and to the practice of choosing bishops divine mission, not as a mere mor- actions came in May 2006, when he bishops who were ordained illicitly the murder of a nun in Somalia, the without the Vatican’s approval. alist or social reformer. The books approved a decision saying that Fa- in 1988. pope said he was sorry his words One of the most important docu- argued that while Christ did not ther Marcial Maciel Degollado, the A storm of criticism erupted be- had offended Muslims and dis- ments issued under Pope Benedict, bring a blueprint for social progress, founder of the Legionaries of Christ, cause one of the four, Bishop Rich- tanced himself from the text he had and with his explicit approval, was a he did bring a new vision based on should not exercise his priestly ard Williamson, had made a num- quoted. doctrinal congregation instruction love that challenges the evils of to- ministry publicly. Father Maciel, ber of statements — widely avail- Later that year, visiting a mosque on bioethics in 2008. The document day’s world — from the brutality of who enjoyed favor for many years able on the Internet, but unknown in Turkey, he turned toward Mecca warned that some developments in totalitarian regimes to the “cruelty at the Vatican, had been accused to the pope — denying the extent of and prayed silently alongside his stem-cell research, gene therapy of capitalism.” of sexually abusing minors. In 2009 the Holocaust. The Vatican scram- host. This interfaith gesture gener- and embryonic experimentation The pope spent much of his time the pope approved an apostolic vis- bled to distance Pope Benedict ated considerable good will, and violate moral principles and reflect meeting with bishops from around itation of the late priest’s order. from the bishop’s views and reaf- over the succeeding years, Pope an attempt by man to “take the the world when they made “ad lim- Although he was expected to re- firm the pontiff’s commitment to Benedict continued to meet with place of his Creator.” ina” visits to the Vatican to report verse a trend set by Pope John Paul, Catholic-Jewish dialogue. Muslim leaders. Yet some Muslims The pope’s own writings fre- on their dioceses. Pope Benedict did not slow the Vati- The pope himself wrote an un- continued to view the pope with quently explored the relationship Some of Pope Benedict’s longest can’s saint-making machinery, but usually personal letter to the world’s suspicion or hostility, such as the between personal faith in Christ and most-revealing encounters he did immediately announce he bishops, defending his efforts to re- prominent cleric who reiterated and social consequences. were with priests, in Rome and would not preside over beatifica- store Church unity by reaching out complaints about the Regensburg His first encyclical, “Deus Caritas elsewhere. He frequently spoke of tions. to traditionalists and expressing speech in the run-up to the pope’s Est” (“God Is Love,”), issued in 2005, the importance of the quality for- While Pope Benedict asked Vati- sadness that even some Catholics trip to Lebanon in September. reminded all people that God loves mation of priestly candidates, and can experts to be more selective in seemed ready to attack him “with Pope Benedict also visited syna- them and called on them to share in 2005 he approved the release of picking candidates for sainthood, open hostility.” gogues, in Germany in 2005, in New that love in a personal and social a long-awaited document barring he ended up canonizing 44 new At the same time, he clearly ac- York in 2008 and in Rome in 2010, way. It won high praise, even from those with deep-seated homosexu- saints, including the Native Ameri- knowledged mistakes in Vatican and his strong condemnations of quarters typically critical of the al tendencies from the priesthood. can Kateri Tekakwitha and Mother communications and said the Holy anti-Semitism won the apprecia- Church. In a few areas, Pope Benedict Marianne Cope of Molokai. See would have to do a better job tion of many Jewish leaders. How- Two years later, his second en- asked Church experts to engage in Pope Benedict named 90 new using the Internet in the future. In- ever, tensions arose in 2008 over the cyclical, “Spe Salvi” (on Christian careful study and reflection: cardinals; 67 of those he named are stead, the mishaps continued, and wording of a prayer for Jewish con- hope), warned that without faith — He asked Vatican agencies still under the age of 80 and there- for most of the year preceding Pope version, which the pope had revised in God, humanity lies at the mercy to consider the moral and scien- fore eligible to vote in the conclave Benedict’s resignation, press cover- for use in the Tridentine-rite Good of ideologies that can lead to “the tific aspects of condom use in AIDS to elect his successor. As of Feb. age of the Vatican was dominated Friday liturgy. greatest forms of cruelty and viola- prevention, after some theologians 28, the day his papacy ends, Pope by the so-called “VatiLeaks” affair, The pope considered Christian tions of justice.” argued that condoms were accept- Benedict’s appointments will rep- a scandal over confidential and unity one of his priorities, and he His third encyclical, “Caritas in able for married couples in which resent just over 57 percent of the 117 sometimes embarrassing confiden- took steps to improve dialogue Veritate” (“Charity in Truth”) was one spouse is infected with HIV. At cardinals under 80 that day. tial documents that had been pro- with Orthodox churches in par- released in 2009 and said ethical the same time, his own statement In mid-2007, the pope made an vided to the press, allegedly by the ticular. The most visible sign was values are needed to overcome the in 2009 that condom-distribution important change in the conclave pope’s own butler, Paolo Gabriele. the pope’s decision to accept the current global economic crisis as campaigns aggravate the problem procedure, restoring the traditional A Vatican court found Gabriele invitation of Ecumenical Patriarch well as to eradicate hunger and pro- of AIDS prompted widespread criti- rule that requires a two-thirds ma- guilty in October and sentenced Bartholomew of Constantinople to mote the real development of all the cism. jority for papal election. In doing so, him to 18 months in jail. Pope visit the patriarch at his headquar- world’s peoples. In his 2010 interview for the book he reversed a modification made by Benedict, meeting his former aide ters in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2006. Several months ago, the Vatican “Light of the World,” Seewald asked Pope John Paul, who had allowed outside his cell in the Vatican police Two years later, the pope invited the said Pope Benedict had completed Pope Benedict about the use of the possibility of moving to a simple barracks, pardoned him just before patriarch to give a major address at work on another encyclical, this one condoms in AIDS prevention and majority vote in the case of a dead- Christmas. the Synod of Bishops. The Vatican on the virtue of faith, and its publi- the pope’s answer made headlines locked conclave. n The pope’s 2009 letter to bish- also arranged the resumption of cation was expected in the first half around the world. While continu- ops also summarized what he saw theological talks with the Orthodox of this year. The Vatican has not ing to insist that condoms were not Contributing to this story was as his main mission as the succes- in mid-2006 and began new forms said whether or not the letter would the answer to the AIDS pandemic, Cindy Wooden at the Vatican. Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic TOURISM SECTION 20

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And I say, ‘Wait a min- thing but pray” in those places, with images that completely ute, you still aren’t here.’” he said. overshadows experiencing the People’s minds, hearts and “Religious experience has a reality of setting off on a journey, souls need time to move from corporal dimension,” Father San Pedro Center’s meeting new people, exploring thoughts of work, home or Atuire said. “When people are in Summer Scripture Camp different cultures and entering school, Father Atuire said, so his search of a deep religious experi- into prayer. agency offers catechesis on the ence, the body somehow needs to People at audiences and Mass- planes. In addition, each morn- be involved,” so setting off from es with Pope Benedict XVI see ing guides conduct a brief meet- home and going on a pilgrim- the pope through their camera ing to remind people of where age is quite natural, not only for lens, cellphones and iPads. The they are and what they’re about Christians, but also for members same thing happens at Christian to do. of most other major religions. holy sites around the world, he All people need a break from “Christian pilgrimage is all “Join us on our Journey said. the daily grind now and then, he about encounters,” beginning “What I insist with our pil- said. They need to get in touch with encountering other seek- grims is live the experience and, again with their families, with ers and believers, but also being to Be People Of Faith” if the experience is so powerful, nature, with themselves and encouraged by them or learning then try to immortalize it with an with God. from them how to move closer to image, but don’t start off with the If a person isn’t traveling for the encounter with God. High School Week: image,” he said. work, they usually either are Unfortunately though, he said, A second, similar modern ob- “running away from something too many people today focus so June 9-14 stacle to an authentic pilgrim or searching for something,” the much on getting to the holy plac- experience is Facebook or other priest said. es that they lose sight of the fact Junior High Week: social networks and the general The key difference between that a pilgrimage is a journey: June 16-21 ease of communicating with oth- leisure travel and a pilgrimage “The road is the pilgrimage and it ers anywhere in the world. is the search for a spiritual en- prepares you for the encounter.” Elementary Week Father Atuire talks about “be- counter, he said, and throughout While a pilgrimage is a pur- (Grades 4-6): June 23-28 ing present, but absent.” He said, history certain shrines and sites poseful break from one’s nor- “I can be here with you, but all have become known as places mal routine, it’s not a break from Day Camp that I’m doing is geared toward with “a density of God’s pres- rules and good manners, he said. (Grades 1-8): July 8-12 telling people elsewhere what ence,” he said. “A pilgrimage is putting order I’m doing right now. That’s a kind For the priest, who travels of- into your life, going back to put Intermediate 1 of absenteeism that’s becoming ten, the three places that top his real order in your life — order in very pronounced even in our pil- list for “spiritual density” are the terms of your relationships with (Grades 6-9) July 14-19 grimages.” chapel of Christ’s tomb in Jeru- other persons, order in terms Intermediate 2 The third big risk is speed, he salem’s Church of the Holy Sep- of your relationship with God,” said. ulcher; the grotto where Mary he said. “Sin is disorder, and a (Grades 7-10) July 21-26 “It takes 90 minutes to fly from appeared to St. Bernadette in pilgrimage is an opportunity to

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Scripture Debating birth We share in glory each and every day readings Sunday, Feb. 24 promises St. Paul trusted in is es- gives us the courage to continue control in the Second Sunday of Lent sential if we are not to lose hope our journey of faith, experienc- Friday, Feb. 22 Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13- when we fail. ing ourselves being transfigured Chair of St. Peter, Apostle 14; Phil 3:17-4:1 or 3:20-4:1; In a world of broken promises, day by day. 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 16:13-19 public square Lk 9:28b-36 it can be difficult to believe in As we gather in prayer for the In the first reading for this any promise, let alone one that Eucharist, it is good to remember Saturday, Feb. 23 Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, in Sunday, Abram looks up at the comes from heaven. This very that we share in the glory of the Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; his Dec. 13, 2012, op-ed in the Wall sky and the Lord God makes doubt can make it tougher for us Transfiguration each and every Mt 5:43-48 Street Journal, argues that the cost of a promise to him, that he will to keep our own promises, our time we enter a Catholic church birth control could be reduced by elim- be the father of a great promises to God and and approach the tabernacle, Sunday, Feb. 24 inating the required doctor’s visit to get nation. The psalmist to others. It costs us to each and every time we cel- Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; a prescription — making contracep- knows that he will “see trust fully, but in the ebrate the Eucharist. As we seek Phil 3:17-4:1 or 3:20-4:1; Lk 9:28b-36 tion available “over the counter.” If it the bounty of the Lord transfiguration of Jesus to pray even more fervently this were made available this way, it would in the land of the liv- we receive assurance Lent, perhaps it would be good Monday, Feb. 25 no longer be reimbursable by health ing.” In so many times that all of God’s prom- to beg for the grace to grasp this Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8-9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 insurance, and people could simply of suffering for the ises will be fulfilled in wondrous truth — and indeed to purchase it on their own. Jindal posits people of Israel — from him. In fact, his Old live lives in imitation of St. Paul Tuesday, Feb. 26 that this approach would result in “the slavery in Egypt to the Testament compan- and all the saints — and of Jesus. Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; end of birth control Exile, to the destruction ions are present spe- By the power of the Spirit, we Mt 23:1-12 politics.” He relies of Jerusalem to the Ho- Sunday cifically as a sign that too hear the voice of the Father, on several simplis- locaust — these prom- Word it is in him that God’s calling us to listen to his Son. Wednesday, Feb. 27 tic assumptions and ises are the source of covenant with the Pa- When we listen to Jesus, we who inadequate moral hope. For us Christians, Father triarchs, with Moses, we are witnesses to his glory Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 judgments, how- who consider Abraham Alfredo with David and his will be able to show glory to the Thursday, Feb. 28 ever, as he tries to our “father in faith,” house will be fulfilled. world. advance this argu- these promises are still Hernández A key element of Indeed, it is our encounter Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 ment. valid. Luke’s account of the with the transfigured Lord in Friday, March 1 First, he miscon- St. Paul calls the Philippians Transfiguration is his emphasis all of the sacraments, especially OPINION strues the objective. to greater faithfulness and really on what Jesus was doing with the Eucharist, which is the most Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28; Ps 105:16-21; Father Tad The goal should not sounds quite bold as he writes: the chosen three disciples on perfect confirmation we receive Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Pacholczyk be to remove birth “Join with others in being imita- Mount Tabor: “Jesus took Peter, of the fulfillment of all of God’s control from po- tors of me, brothers and sisters, John and James up the moun- promises to us. This Lent, as Saturday, March 2 litical debate, but and observe those who thus tain to pray. While he was pray- we journey with Christ, may we Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; rather to arrive at reasonable medical, conduct themselves according ing, his face changed.” While he trust in those promises. Without Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 ethical and constitutional judgments to the model you have in us.” He is at prayer, in communion with that trust, we will not have the about birth control and public policy. is not being prideful here, but, his Father in the Holy Spirit, the courage and the strength to con- Sunday, March 3 Contraception is an important topic for having experienced conversion glorious Transfiguration occurs. tinue the journey. All that would Third Sunday of Lent public discussion because it touches himself, he knows how difficult Seeing his glory and hearing the be left would be to throw up our Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103: 1-4, 6-8, 11; on basic human and social goods, such the Christian life is, and yet he voice of the Father — “This is my hands. With the confident trust 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 as children, family and sexual fidelity. knows it is not impossible. chosen Son; listen to him” — will of those who know that God Year A Scrutinies Indeed, laws about contraception Like Abraham, he trusts in strengthen the disciples as the keeps his promises, we have Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; have always been based upon concerns a divine promise; he trusts in Passion approaches and as they nothing to fear, as we open our- Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 for the public good and public order, as the power of Christ, who will much later face their own share selves up to his marvelous action Monday, March 4 in the case of the state of Connecticut, “change our mortal body to con- of the Passion. In the end, it is the in our lives. n which in 1879 enacted strong legisla- form with his glorified body.” As certainty that Jesus is drawing us 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Pss 42:2-3; 43:3-4; Lk 4: tion outlawing contraception, speci- we seek to imitate the saints and into a more perfect communion Father Hernández is the pas- 24-30 fied as the use of “any drug, medicinal to imitate Christ more faithfully with him and his Father, in the tor of St. Juliana Parish in West article or instrument for the purpose this Lent, our trust in the same unity of the Holy Spirit, which Palm Beach. Tuesday, March 5 of preventing conception.” This law, Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4bc-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; similar to the anti-contraception laws Mt 18:21-35 of many other states, was in effect for nearly 90 years before it was reversed Mysteries, yes! Wednesday, March 6 in 1965. Sunday, March 3 and those who patiently nurture lack of complacency, and com- Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; These laws codified the long-stand- Third Sunday of Lent and await the mystery of bearing passionate patience. Mt 5:17-19 ing public judgment that contracep- Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103: 1-4, 6-8, 11; fruit where none seems possible. If not for Moses’ curiosity, he tion was harmful to society because it 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 One window into this week’s would have ignored the revela- Thursday, March 7 promoted promiscuity, adultery and The power of Mary Oliver’s Scriptures is framed in “mys- tion of God flashing forth from Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 other evils. It relied on the nearly uni- sacramental language is irresist- tery.” In fact this whole Lenten the stunning conflagration: “I versal conviction that children should ible. In her poem “Mys- pilgrimage can be must go over to look at this re- Friday, March 8 be seen as a gift and a blessing to soci- teries, Yes” we read: experienced as a jour- markable sight, and see why the Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11b, 14, 17; ety, and that, in the words of one so- “Truly, we live with mys- ney into mystery, the bush is not burned.” Perhaps we Mk 12:28-34 cial commentator, “a healthy society, teries too marvelous/ very mystery of faith think it foolish not to be moved however tolerant at the margins, must to be understood/ Let we proclaim at each and mesmerized by a burn- Saturday, March 9 be based on the perception that sex is me keep my distance, Eucharist. But isn’t ing bush, but the truth is, in the Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21b; Lk 18:9-14 essentially procreative, with its proper always, from those/who mystery something words of Evelyn Underhill, “A locus in a loving family.” think they have the an- we’re usually not good thousand forms of loveliness Sunday, March 10 Yet Jindal fails to engage these core swers/Let me keep com- at? Isn’t mystery what elude us every day.” Think of the concerns, and instead retreats be- pany always with those science and technol- many marvelous mysteries we Fourth Sunday of Lent hind a common cultural cliché when who say/‘Look!’ and Sunday ogy and Dr. Phil and pass by without so much as a ca- Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17- Word 21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 he goes on to say: “Contraception is a laugh in astonishment/ Oprah are meant to sual shrug. Year A Scrutinies personal matter — the government and bow their heads.” Father rid us of? What might And our curiosity is dulled 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23: 1-6; shouldn’t be in the business of banning Indeed let us find Ben be instructive for us or even evaporates when we Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, it or requiring a woman’s employer to companionship not about living in the become complacent. When we 34-38 keep tabs on her use of it.” only with those who Berinti presence of the mys- assume that we have seen it all, If it is true that contraception is often “laugh in astonishment tery of God? or we believe that it’s just the harmful to individuals and families, to and bow their heads,” As we move around same-old-same-old, we throw marriage and to women’s health, then but also with those who take off inside these Scripture lessons, water on the embers of curiosity it clearly has broader public policy im- their shoes before burning bush- I believe we find three ingredi- and fullness of life. Paul’s Letter es; those who do not take their ents for living in relationship to Please see FATHER TAD, 24 new life in Christ for granted; the mystery of God: curiosity, Please see MYSTERIES, 24 Feb. 22-March 7, 2013 Florida Catholic CROSSWORD 24 crossword See puzzle solution on Page 21 FATHER TAD: Bitter pill to swallow MYSTERY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 01 11 21 31

41 51 61 From 23 years old and over) who wants From 23 contraception should be able to 71 81 91 purchase it.” Yet Jindal is really 02 12 22 plications, and is, objectively quite apologetic (and inconsistent) to the Corinthians minces no words speaking, not merely a “personal in his pro-life stance by arguing in and puts us on edge concerning the 32 42 52 62 72 matter.” this fashion. dangers of becoming complacent 82 29 30 13 23 Consider just a few of the health Contraception can never be with our faith and relationship to

33 43 53 63 73 issues: Contracepting women pro-life. It regularly serves as a God. have increased rates of cardiovas- gateway to abortion, with abor- Complacency becomes the air 83 93 04 cular and thromboembolic events, tion functioning as the “backup” we breathe when we no longer culti- 14 24 34 including increased deep vein to failed contraception for count- vate curiosity in our lives. And “cul- thrombosis, strokes, pulmonary less women and their partners. tivating,” as we learn from the les- 44 54 64 emboli (blood clots in the lungs) Abortion and contraception are son of the fig tree, must be carried 75 84 94 05 15 and heart attacks. Newer third- two fruits of the same tree, being out with compassionate patience. and fourth-generation combina- anti-child and therefore anti-life To enter into and remain within the 25 35 45 55 65 tion birth control pills, which were at the root. wondrous mystery of God takes pa- 75 85 95 06 supposed to lower cardiovascular Certain “emergency” contra- tience — the kind of patience that risks, may actually increase those ceptives (like Plan B and the new is compassionate rather than judg- 16 26 36 risks, and recently there have morning-after pill known as Ella- mental or lethargic. My suspicion 46 56 66 been class-action lawsuits brought One) also appear able to function has always been that the compas- against the manufacturers of Yaz, directly as abortifacients. IUDs sionate gardener of the parable is moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www Yasmin and Ocella, because wom- can function similarly, making the most likely willing to add consider- ACROSS 2 Adjective for the Bishop of Rome en have died from such events. uterine lining hostile for an arriv- ably more than “another year” for 1 Recent pope, affectionately 3 Angry In seeking to serve the public ing human embryo, and forcing a the fruit to spring forth. 5 Person in authority 4 There was no room here interest, the government may de- loss of life to occur through a fail- We are surrounded by myster- 9 Tree starter 5 Lot, to Abraham 14 Make 6 Greek epic poem termine to become involved in ure to implant. ies too marvelous to comprehend 15 Writer Wiesel 7 Containers such matters, as it did back in 1879, Jindal, a committed Catholic, and appreciate, but this Lenten 16 Number of days Jonah spent in the 8 Court unit through specific legislative initia- should not be minimizing the journey affords us many opportu- belly of a large fish (Jon 1:17) 9 US Justice Dept. agency tives or through other forms of medical and moral risks associat- nities to enter through the “door of 17 Duration 10 Oratory regulatory oversight. Indeed, the ed with promoting contraceptive faith,” the passageway into the very 18 Beer serving 11 Killer whale recent deployment of the Depart- use, nor lessening social vigilance depths of God’s mystery, and to rest 19 Confronts 12 Go for a spin? ment of Health and Human Ser- by promoting “over-the-counter” in its beauty and light. But it takes 20 Held session 13 Promontory vices’ contraceptive mandate, as a availability. Committed Catholics skills to do this; refreshing, renew- 21 Cries of discovery 21 “A dillar, a dollar, ___ o’clock component of Obamacare, reflects and politicians of conscience can ing, and rebuilding our skills for the 22 Friends scholar” an awareness of the public ramifi- better advance the public dis- journey of faith are what Lent can 23 Selected by vote 24 IRS experts cations of this issue, even though course surrounding contraception be for us. 25 Nazareth, to Jesus 25 Wretched hut the mandate itself is profoundly by avoiding such forms of circum- Stoking the fire of curiosity; re- 28 Church seat 26 Pundit’s page flawed and ultimately subverts locution, and instead, directly ad- placing complacency with energy; 29 Bleak 27 “For us ___, and for our the public interest. It compels dressing the medical and ethical exercising compassionate patience: 33 The Evil One salvation…” Americans, unbelievably, to pay evils of contraception and the un- While all three skills make for the 36 Loom-made 29 DC Catholic university team for the sexual proclivities of their acceptability of the coercive HHS kind of people we’d want to keep 37 Broadcast to the world 30 Not odd neighbors, not only by requiring mandate itself. n company with along our pilgrimage 38 Goes to court 31 Plants employers to cover costs for the of faith, perhaps choosing one for 39 Howled 32 Surfeit pill in their health plans, but also Father Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned the remaining weeks of this Lenten 40 Salamander 33 They travel at speeds greater than to pay for other morally objection- his doctorate in neuroscience from sojourn may be your key to entering 41 As yet unscheduled, briefly the speed of sound (abbr.) n 42 “…a chosen race, a ___ 34 French department able procedures, including direct Yale and did post-doctoral work at the mystery of God. priesthood” (1 Pet 2:9) 35 Mr. Mack, and others surgical sterilizations and poten- Harvard. He is a priest of the Dio- 43 The house of a parson 36 “Fort” diocese in Indiana tial abortion-causing drugs like cese of Fall River, Mass., and serves Father Berinti, Society of the Pre- 44 The Council of Trent met in three 39 ___ of Genesis the “morning-after” pill. as the director of education at the cious Blood, is on staff at the San Pe- 46 Nahum follower (abbr.) 40 Collars Jindal goes on to argue, “As an National Catholic Bioethics Center dro Center in Winter Park. 47 Cod relative 42 Narrow inlet unapologetic pro-life Republican, in Philadelphia (www.ncbcenter. 48 Adjective for Esau 43 Catholic author ___ Higgins Clark I also believe that every adult (18 org). 52 202, in ancient Rome 45 Old Testament town that was home 55 “We are many parts, we are all of the tribe of Ephraim one ___…” 46 Some years of Jesus’ life 56 Plague 48 According to Proverbs, a gracious 57 Relaxes woman gets this (Prov 11:16) 59 ___ of milk and honey 49 The ___ Room, where the disciples 60 Mtg. experienced the Holy Spirit 61 Farewell, from Juan 50 Theme 62 The duck in “Peter and the Wolf” 51 Not needed 63 Next in line 52 Stuff of creation 64 Okays 53 Set of principles 65 Give notice 54 Hip bones 66 Medieval Spanish chest 55 Small yeast cake 58 Evidence of a leak DOWN 59 Not high 1 Father of David 60 Their logo is a torch within a heart The Florida Catholic crossword puzzle is sponsored by: Catholic Holy Family Society

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