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Fourth-graders select a rosary for family prayer Sister Mary Dooley greets students of Hope Rural night during faith formation class Oct. 14 at Blessed School. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Sacrament Parish in Clermont. (STEPHEN DOWELL | FC) More than 125 people gather for the 40 Days for Life Praying the Religious prayer vigil in Fort Myers Oct. 8. (BOB REDDY | FC) rosary as a creating Advocates pray family miracles on for life 174th Court Ursula Proce has been standing vigil in front of Fabiola, 9, moves her small fingers from one the Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Fort pink Hail Mary bead to the next while her moth- Myers for five years. er, Karla Campoamor, helps her daughter learn With an attitude of faith and a spirit and vision The parishioner of St. Andrew in Cape Coral sits how to pray the rosary. Campoamor remembers of change, two religious sisters here are creating on a chair right by the Winkler Road entrance to the nuns at her Catholic school teaching her how miracles, touching lives and bringing the entire the shopping plaza, wearing a T-shirt with “God’s to pray the rosary at the age of 4 in the town of community and members of various parishes to- Army” on the front and “Faith Brigade” on the Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. gether to join them in prayers and efforts to serve back, while holding a sign: “If you don’t want your “The nuns at my Catholic school gathered the underserved. baby, give it to me.” all the children together to dedicate time every “Miracles are happening daily around us,” said Being a “witness for life” is what the ongoing 40 month to pray the rosary,” said Campoamor. “I Sister Mary Dooley. “This might be the beginning Days for Life nationwide prayer vigil is all about. believe in the prayer of the rosary. My whole fam- of a new book, the ‘Miracle of Southwest 174th Taking place in Fort Myers and Sarasota since late ily is Catholic and we are devoted to our faith.” Court.’” September, the vigil continues until Nov. 1. 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.

E-EDITION EXCLUSIVE Pope Francis to visit Africa Catholicism in Vietnam Coverage of the Synod in November www.thefloridacatholic.org | Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE Oct ober: month of the rosary Fourth-grade Vatican: students select a rosary for family Claims pope prayer night during faith formation has tumor class Oct. 14 at Blessed Sacrament Parish in ‘entirely Clermont. Below, Karla Campoamor unfounded’ teaches her daughter Fabiola, 9, Carol Glatz how to pray Catholic News Service the rosary. (PHOTOS VATICAN CITY | Jesuit Father Federico BY STEPHEN Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, said an Ital- DOWELL | FC) ian newspaper’s claims about the pope’s health were “entirely unfounded.” After checking with the pope himself and other sources, Father Lombardi told report- ers “the pope enjoys good health” and that the unsubstantiated news report was “a seri- ous act of irresponsibility, absolutely unjus- tifiable and unspeakable.” The “Quotidiano Nazionale” reported Oct. 21 that an unnamed nurse at a clinic in Praying the rosary as a family Pisa told the paper that the pope visited the clinic several months ago and that tests re- vealed a “small dark spot” — “a small brain Katherine Laguna parishes, schools and families tumor.” of the Florida Catholic staff to bring special attention to the The paper reported that the anonymous rosary. The family rosary night source said the condition could be taken CLERMONT | Fabiola, 9, experience showcased a new care of without surgery and that the spe- moves her small fingers from way for families to interact to- cialist following the case was Dr. Takanori one pink Hail Mary bead to the gether in unity with their Catho- Fukushima, a neurosurgeon who teaches next while her mother, Karla lic faith. at Duke University Medical Center in North Campoamor, helps her daugh- The word “rosary” means Carolina and travels to clinics in Japan and ter learn “c row n of Pisa. how to pray A PARENT’S roses” and However, the doctor denied the reports in the rosar y. each prayer a written statement later in the day, saying, Campoamor PRAYER in the rosary “I have never medically examined the pope. remembers is consid- These stories are completely false.” the nuns at Thank you for my children, Lord; ered a flower The newspaper’s editor-in-chief told the her Catholic I know they are a gift from you. presented Italian news agency ANSA that they waited school teach- Daily I need your strength and t o M a r y . until now to publish the report because they ing her how to wisdom According were unsure about making it public, but pray the rosa- to train them in the way they should to the U.S. sorrowful, glorious and, added tant for me to attend because it then decided to because the pope is a public ry at the age of go. Conference by Pope John Paul II in 2002, lu- shows Fabiola the significance figure. 4 in the town Give me patience and a joyful heart, of Catholic minous. of praying the rosary and about Further calling into question the verac- of Guaynabo, let me be an example of your love Bishops, the The repetition in the rosary being Catholic.” ity of the report, Dr. Giulio Maira, an Italian Puerto Rico. and forgiveness. rosary is a is meant to lead one into rest- When Fabiola finished pray- neurosurgeon who was interviewed by the “The nuns Thank you, Father, for the honor of Scripture- ful and contemplative prayer ing the rosary with her mother, same paper under the headline “Pope Fran- at my Catho- being a parent. Amen. based prayer. related to each mystery. The she placed her own rosary back cis has a tumor,” called Father Lombardi by l ic s c ho o l It begins with gentle repetition of the words inside a transparent box which telephone from New York City Oct. 21 to say gathered all the Apostles’ helps to enter into the silence of is special to her. the reporter who called him had only asked the children together to dedi- Creed, which summarizes the the heart, where Christ’s spirit “My grandma in Puerto Rico him generic questions about brain tumors. cate time every month to pray great mysteries of the Catholic dwells. The rosary can be said gave me this rosary,” said Fabio- No reference was made to the pope and he the rosary,” said Campoamor. “I faith. The Our Father, which privately or with a group. la. “At home we have a big area felt that he had been “tricked,” the doctor believe in the prayer of the rosa- precedes each mystery, is from During family rosary night, in the living room where we put told Father Lombardi. ry. My whole family is Catholic the Gospels. The first part of the Campoamor is reminded of the a table in the corner and that’s Father Lombardi had said in a written and we are devoted to our faith.” Hail Mary is the angel’s words Catholic education her mother where I keep my rosary. It’s my statement earlier in the day, “The circulation Mother and daughter gath- announcing Christ’s birth and provided for her and continues prayer corner. My mom helped of entirely unfounded news regarding the ered for family rosary night at Elizabeth’s greeting to Mary. St. that tradition with her own chil- me put a candle and prayer health of the Holy Father by an Italian news- Blessed Sacrament Parish in Cl- Pius V officially added the sec- dren. cards on the table. We have a big paper is gravely irresponsible and unwor- ermont in honor of the Blessed ond part of the Hail Mary. The “I want to give my children cross on the wall too.” thy of attention. Furthermore, as is clearly Virgin Mary. The month of Oc- mysteries of the rosary center on the same education I had while At the end of the night, par- evident, the pope is carrying out his very tober is dedicated to the holy ro- the events of Christ’s life. There growing up,” said Campoamor. ents gathered to recite a prayer intense activity in a totally normal way.” n sary and it’s a time for Catholic are four sets of mysteries: joyful, “These family events are impor- dedicated to their children. n Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2

OBITUARY: FATHER JOSEPH NOLAN Priest remembered for tireless service to youths Katherine Laguna of the Florida Catholic staff altar servers, lectors, (extraordinary coming to the Diocese of Orlando spirit to overcome all of life’s chal- ministers of holy Communion), just in 1968, where he would be the first lenges. Bill Fadden said he has never MELBOURNE | Father Joseph trying to really let everyone know priest to be incardinated into the seen someone with more determi- Nolan, 79, who served as pastor of that the future of the Church is with newly established Diocese of Or- nation than his pastor. Immaculate Conception Parish in all these young people.” lando. “He had some health difficulties Melbourne Beach for 26 years, died Linda and her husband, Bill, be- Father Nolan served at St. Mary over the years, but he used those Oct. 5. came parishioners at Immaculate Magdalen Parish in Altamonte challenges to encourage me and Many parishioners who had Conception because of Father Nolan Springs, Ascension Parish in Mel- other people with a message he of- known Father Nolan over the de- 26 years ago where Bill found a true bourne, and as pastor of Holy Re- ten repeated, ‘Never give in, never cades described him as a delightful Irishman in Father Nolan. Ireland is deemer Parish in Kissimmee, where give up,’” he said. “That motto de- human being. His faithful service where Father Nolan began a lifelong he oversaw the construction of a scribed him entirely. He never gave will live on through his parishio- vocation to serve the community. church building. up on anything he set out to do.” ners, young and older, thanks to his Father Nolan was born in Mull- In 1989, Father Nolan was ap- Father Nolan is survived by his passionate work in inspiring youths. ingar, Ireland, to Arthur Nolan, a pointed pastor of Immaculate Con- sister-in-law Anne Nolan, a niece, “There were many things that police officer, and Mary Nolan, a ception Parish in Melbourne Beach. nephews and his faithful dog, Lady. were impressive about Father No- teacher. At 17, he entered St. Kieran’s He will be remembered there as a A funeral Mass was celebrated lan. One thing was his focus on the College Seminary in Kilkenny, and generous priest who raised money Oct. 12 at Immaculate Conception youths of our parish. He motivated Father Joseph Nolan was ordained at St. Canice Cathe- to help support Catholic education Parish. He was buried Oct. 13 at San the entire congregation to help sup- dral in Kilkenny May 31, 1960, by for the youths at Ascension Parish. Pedro Priests’ Cemetery in Winter port the youths, encourage and set ioner Linda Fadden. “He always Bishop Patrick Collier. He served He also demonstrated a powerful Park. n an example for them,” said parish- encouraged the youths to serve as in England for eight years before Deacons gather with Bishop Noonan for fellowship and faith Staff report

WINTER PARK | On Oct. 10, 250 deacons and their wives gathered at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish for the annual deacon convocation. The daylong event included a Mass cel- ebrated by Bishop John Noonan, a renewal of commitment to diaconal ministry, a presentation by Father Leo Hodges on the ministry of pres- ence, and a presentation by Father David Scotchie on homiletics and how the word of God must take root in a deacon’s heart to preach effec- tively. Bishop Noonan encouraged the deacons to evangelize through their lives and serve God’s people. Gary Deacons and their wives pray during Mass celebrated by Bishop Tester, executive director of Cath- John Noonan at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Winter Park Oct. 10 olic Charities of Central Florida, during the annual deacon convocation organized by the Diocese of spoke about how Catholic Charities Orlando Office of Permanent Diaconate. (Photos by Katherine is there to help parishes serve the Laguna | FC) needs of the poor in their commu- nities. “It was a wonderful convoca- tion and we were all energized by the bishop’s message. It was also a time for fellowship and spiritual growth,” said Deacon David Gray, diocesan director of the permanent diaconate. n

During the deacon convocation Deacon Al Castellana and his wife Kay hold hands as Kay renews her Mass, participants pray for all commitment to support, encourage and affirm her husband in the who have died in the past year, diaconal ministry. The deacons renewed their pledge to be a herald of 34448-1023 especially deacons and their wives Jesus Christ in the world and be a sacramental sign of service for the listed in the Book of Remembrance. Church. 3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Tours highlight art, history at St. James Cathedral Katherine Laguna of the Florida Catholic staff

ORLANDO | A tour inside the Diocese of Orlando’s cathe- dral, St. James, is a biblical walk through the New Testament told through wood carvings, murals and stained-glass windows. Jessica Hurtado, 16, and her youth group attended a guided tour of the cathedral, during which she learned the church’s history, which dates back to the 19th century. “I did not previously know how St. James came to be,” said Jes- sica, a parishioner of St. James. “It’s interesting to learn how the The cathedra is the seat at which the bishop presides over the sacred original church was built and the liturgies of the Church. The cathedra is a symbol of the bishop’s different stages it went through to teaching authority in the Catholic Church. (Photos BY Valeta become the cathedral it is today.” Orlando | FC) Steve Bucklin, director of adult faith formation, led the tour Sept. is placed near the altar for use by from Pennsylvania,” Bucklin said. 30 and directed the students’ at- any other presider who is not the “The Holy Spirit, in the form of a tention to one of the first items bishop of Orlando. dove, is descending upon Mary that is seen as people enter the The students also learned and the apostles 50 days after church: the bishop’s coat of arms. about the carved symbols that Easter. The seven rings or power “Does anyone know what adorn the front of the ambo. They emanating from the dove repre- (Bishop John Noonan’s) motto is? represent each of the four Gospel sent the seven gifts of the Holy ‘God before me God with me,’” he writers. Spirit that each Catholic receives answered for the group since no “It is important because this at their Confirmation.” one guessed the right answer. is where we proclaim the word of Dozens of symbols and pieces The bishop’s coat of arms is God,” said Bucklin. of art are showcased throughout prominently featured because the The altar is located in the cen- the cathedral. Along the outer cathedral occupies a special place ter of the sanctuary. Consecrated borders of the wooden pews, the in the worship life of the Diocese by the bishop through the Rite of symbol of the scalloped shell is of Orlando. From the cathedral, Dedication of an Altar, it is the engraved. The shell is the tra- the bishop is called by the pope to place where the sacrifice of the ditional symbol of St. James be- lead and serve the local Church. cross is made present under sac- cause he was a fisherman in Gali- Every new priest ordained for a ramental signs. Around this ta- lee. lifetime of service to the Church ble, Catholics gather to be fed by Located in the nave and east- An image of the Paschal Lamb, which symbolizes Christ’s passion, death of Orlando lies in supplication be- Christ who is wholly and entirely ern transept of the cathedral, and resurrection for the redemption of the world, is engraved onto the fore the altar of the cathedral and present to us in the Sacrament there are 20 stained-glass win- front of the altar at St. James Cathedral in Orlando. receives the indelible mark of the of the Eucharist. An image of the dows depicting the 20 myster- Sacrament of Holy Orders. Paschal Lamb is engraved onto ies of the rosary. On the second “It is very important for the meaning and beauty. The cathedra is the seat at the front of the altar that symbol- floor of the cathedral is the choir youths of the cathedral to know “One of the youths who at- which the bishop presides over izes Christ’s passion, death and loft where the largest of the 3,709 the rich history and tradition of tended the cathedral tour was not the sacred liturgies of the Church. resurrection for the redemption pipes make up the cathedral’s their parish,” said Webb. “There Catholic,” said Webb. “After the “The word ‘cathedral’ comes from of the world. Wicks organ. These pipes are are so many signs and symbols tour he asked if he could become the word ‘cathedra,’ which means Above the altar, six murals contained in five wind chests that of our faith right in front of them. more involved with the youth the house of the seat of the bishop, were hand painted and depict im- were constructed during the ca- It is always exciting to hear them ministry at the cathedral.” n so there is only one bishop’s seat portant scenes in the life of Jesus thedral’s 2010 renovation. explain this to their friends who in the Diocese of Orlando and it and the apostles. Youth ministry leader Nancy are not Catholic.” Tours are scheduled for groups by is here at St. James,” said Bucklin. “The Pentecost mural is locat- Webb provided her students with It turns out that a simple, edu- appointment. For more informa- The cathedra is a symbol of the ed in the sanctuary dome and was the chance to learn more about cational tour of St. James Ca- tion on future tours at St. James bishop’s teaching authority in the designed and hand painted by Re- their parish and to further ex- thedral has already left a few of Cathedral, please contact Steve Catholic Church. Another chair nata Rohn of Rohn and Associates plore the Church’s teachings. Webb’s students inspired by all its Bucklin at 407-422-2005.

Ba silica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe Plan a pilgrimage to the holy door during the Jubilee of Mercy

Elizabeth Wilson silica of St. John Lateran and invites on the Mount, the Last Supper, the embrace of the Father on their path plained, “the Holy Door will be- Special to the Florida Catholic dioceses around the world to open Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. of conversion.” come a door of mercy through their own local holy doors of special The door is topped by a mosaic of Je- A holy door has been used since which anyone who enters will expe- ORLANDO | Pope Francis has significance. sus, the Good Shepherd and bronze the 15th century to symbolize con- rience the love of God who consoles, declared the celebration of an ex- In the Diocese of Orlando, Bish- figures of the Twelve Apostles. version. Pilgrims enter the door as a pardons and instills hope.” traordinary Holy Year. This “Jubilee op John Noonan has designated the The bishop designated the door sign of leaving the past behind and In preparation of the Year of of Mercy” will commence on the central bronze door at the Basilica at the shrine “because of its sig- crossing the threshold from sin to Mercy, the door at the Basilica of the solemnity of the Immaculate Con- of the National Shrine of Mary, nificance as a minor basilica and grace. During the Year of Mercy the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of ception, Dec. 8, and will conclude Queen of the Universe in Orlando as a place of pilgrimage, attracting faithful are encouraged to make a the Universe will be sealed Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, with the solemnity of to be the holy door during the Year thousands of pilgrims each year,” pilgrimage to their local holy door Nov. 1, following the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the of Mercy. The door depicts scenes according to Bruce Croteau, dioc- to encounter the mercy of God. The door will be opened by Bishop Universe. On Dec. 13, Pope Francis from the New Testament, including esan director of liturgy. “These pil- In “Misericordiae Vultus” (“The Noonan Sunday, Dec. 13, at the 9:30 will open the Holy Door at the Ba- the Baptism of Jesus, the Sermon grims will encounter the merciful Face of Mercy”), Pope Francis ex- a.m. Mass. n Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4 Jubilarians celebrate years of consecrated life

Elizabeth Wilson ary sister like the Maryknoll Sis- In 1962 she said farewell to Sister Finnegan eventually Dame de Namur, a teaching com- Special to the Florida Catholic ters, but I have had a whole list her parents to join the Ursuline gave in to the call of God and munity, she would begin a life of of mission-like assignments over Sisters in Barbados where she joined the Adrian Dominicans, teaching that has continued for ORLANDO | On Oct. 23, Bish- the past 50 years,” recalled Sister received religious formation and who had been her teachers at the last 60 years. op John Noonan will celebrate the Platte. “I have been a person who training as a teacher. She would school. She feels fortunate to have As a high school student, Sister sisters’ jubilee Mass to recognize has loved bringing the word of continue to minister on different entered religious life during Vati- Grimes was taught by the Sisters three religious sisters who are God to people.” islands in the Caribbean for 15 can II with the new energy that it of Notre Dame de Namur. While celebrating 50 years, and one re- As a Sister of the Living Word, years before moving to Orlando brought to the Church. she enjoyed going to dances and ligious sister who is celebrating Sister Platte has served in the in- where she began serving the peo- “How fortunate I was to be im- on dates, through it all she kept 60 years as consecrated religious. ner cities of Chicago and Detroit, ple of San Juan de la Maguana, mersed in the changes it brought hearing God call her. She finally The sisters will be honored for the rural Midwest, suburban New Dominican Republic, Orlando’s about in the Church, and spe- said “OK” and entered the Sisters their ministry of love and dedi- Orleans, the mountains of Ap- sister diocese. She has continued cifically religious life, and to be of Notre Dame de Namur com- cation to serving others for the palachia, and now continues her working and living alongside the formed in that spirit by a com- munity immediately after gradu- greater glory of God. ministry as director of faith for- people for the last 30 years. munity of Dominican women ation at the age of 17. mation at St. Paul Parish in Lees- “Being a religious sister work- who eagerly looked for new and For several years Sister Grimes burg. ing with people on the fringe relevant ways to be preachers of served as a middle school chem- 50 YEARS “Following the call to go where of society has been my greatest the Gospel message in our world,” istry teacher in Maryland, New God leads has been the greatest gift,” said Sister Mackay. “I have said Sister Finnegan. York, and back at her own high challenge and joy of my life,” said travelled far and near; I have seen As a Dominican, Sister school in Philadelphia. When she Sir ste Ruth Platte Sister Platte. “It has not always miracles happen; I have shared Finnegan has had the opportuni- spent a summer working with Sisters of the Living Word been easy to pick up and move to the spiritual journey of hun- ty to receive a master’s degree in youths in Spanish Harlem in New Sister Platte grew up as a new ministry assignments, but I dreds of men, women and young social work and to serve around York City, she knew her life had “country girl” in a small Catho- have always felt the God of faith adults on mission; I have cried the world by ministering to fami- changed. She felt a call to work lic community in central Michi- urging me forward. God seems with grieving families; I have sat lies of inmates, young pregnant with low-income people. Though gan with her seven brothers and to have given me a missionary around open fires and laughed women and their families, and she saw many places with a great sisters. When her middle school heart.” with friends; I have marveled at teaching junior high religion. She need, it wasn’t until she visited class watched a film portraying the wonders of creation; I have currently directs the adult faith the community in Apopka that the Maryknoll Sisters working Sister Bernadette spent hours in prayer in silence formation program at St. Marga- she found the place she could among the poor in foreign lands, Mackay and with others. There seems to ret Mary Parish in Winter Park. serve best. she felt a call to leave her small Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern be no end to the marvels that have Reflecting on the past 50 years, “I came in January 1975 and town and serve as a missionary. It Province surrounded me these 50 years.” Sister Finnegan said, “Would I have been here ever since,” said is a call that has stayed with her The fifth of eight children, Sis- live this life again, minister with Sister Grimes. “I’ve done many through life. ter Mackay Siro ste R sEMARY and to people in their most vul- different things but with the same Inspired by the dedication of was born Finnegan nerable moments, and preach the idea of empowering people all the sisters who taught at her grade on the is- Dominican Sisters of Adrian, love of the Lord for all? Simply, through the years.” school and high school as well as l a n d o f Mich. gratefully and humbly, I would In Central Florida, Sister other family members who joined Tr i n id a d As a senior in high school when say overwhelmingly, ‘Yes’!” Grimes has worked with the religious in 1943, in Sister Finnegan’s parish priest African-American community, orders, Sis- the midst asked her if she would consider the Haitian community, and the ter Platte of World becoming 60 YEARS farmworker community, help- continued W a r I I . a religious ing the people with everything discerning Though sister, she from housing and health care to her voca- times were laughed in Sir ste Gail Grimes spiritual support and education. tion to re- hard and Sister Mackay response. Sisters of Notre Dame de Today she continues her minis- ligious life food was The old- Namur try with the Hope CommUnity as a high scarce, Sister Mackay remembers est of nine Born in South Philadelphia, Center, serving on the leadership s c h o o l a very happy childhood and one children, the oldest of four children, Sister team and mentoring the immi- student. day dreamed of having a large S i s t e r G r i m e s grant community. She joined Sister Platte family herself. Finnegan n e v e r “I don’t think I’ll ever totally the Sisters It was while on retreat at her imagined imagined retire. All the people I’ve encoun- of Chris- Ursuline boarding school at the hav ing a Sister Finnegan b e i n g a tered over the years have helped tian Charity in 1965. Then with age of 12 that she first heard the family one t e a c h e r me to grow in a whole new way the changes brought about after invitation of God asking her to d a y a nd when she in my faith. I’ve been blessed by the Second Vatican Council, she dedicate her life to him. It was working as a teacher or a nurse. grew up. the people I’m with in Apopka,” joined with 90 other women in an invitation she tried very hard She headed to college and busied But when reflected Sister Grimes. “It’s so forming a new community called to ignore, but when the call per- herself in clubs and social activi- she en- refreshing to hear Pope Francis the Sisters of the Living Word in sisted for the next several years, ties, but that question of becom- tered the talking about opening the doors 1975. Sister Mackay knew she had to ing a religious sister was continu- Sisters and getting out there. That’s the “I never did become a mission- respond. ally in the back of her mind. of Not re Sister Grimes blessing of our life here.” n

Newsbriefs will and apply the teachings of the Beach, for a prayer service at the at St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Or- During the Red Mass, the commu- Prayer service Catholic faith on the death pen- execution site in Starke (pack a ange Ave., in downtown Orlando. nity calls upon God the Holy Spirit alty. To advocate for life, contact snack). The annual Red Mass asks the to grant light, inspiration and to abolish the Scott to voice your concern. For more information on prayer Holy Spirit to guide all those who guidance to those serving in the Prayer services: services, contact the Office of Ad- seek justice. It is a special Mass legislative, executive and judicial death penalty • Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m., St. vocacy and Justice at advocacy for judges, attorneys, law profes- branches of government. Jerry Correll is scheduled to Margaret Mary Parish chapel, 526 [email protected] or call sors and their students, as well as Bishop Noonan invites the en- be executed Thursday, Oct. 29, Park Ave. N., Winter Park. 407-658-1818, ext. 2086. government officials in the legisla- tire community, particularly those at Florida State Prison in Starke. • Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m., tive and executive branches. Dat- who work with the courts and legal Catholics are encouraged to pray St. Patrick Parish, 6803 Old High- Red Mass to be ing from the Middle Ages, the Red profession, to join him in prayer for Correll, his victims, his family, way 441 S., Mount Dora. Mass takes its name from the red and ask the Spirit of God to guide the victims’ family; for all the pub- • Thursday, Oct. 29, 2:30 p.m., celebrated Nov. 9 vestments worn by the celebrant and direct them in their service lic officials involved in this sched- a bus will leave from the parking Bishop John Noonan invites and from the English tradition of to the people of Central Florida. uled execution; and for Gov. Rick lot of Our Lady of Lourdes Par- the faithful to the celebration of red as the academic robe or hood For more information, visit http:// Scott, that he will discern God’s ish, 201 University Blvd., Daytona the Red Mass Nov. 9, 12:10 p.m., color for those with law degrees. cflcatholiclawyersguild.org/. 5 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Catholic Charities needs your support

My Sisters and Brothers in istries in which we bring forth Christ: God’s mercy to the poor, the hun- lessed are the merciful, for they will Jesus calls us to be merciful, gry, the meek and the persecuted be shown mercy.’ — Matthew 5:7 to show forgiveness and is the ministry of Catholic compassion to those in Charities of Central Flor- ‘B Florida need. As we are merciful, ida. Staff and volunteers we experience a spiritual offer hope to God’s holy who sit next to us during the cel- portant. It is one of a few opportu- Catholic blessedness, a divine sat- people through services, ebration of Mass. nities to sustain Catholic Charities DIOCESE OF ORLANDO isfaction that comes from which physically sustain Each year, I ask you to consider of Central Florida’s $12 million Vol. 76, No. 24 a right relationship with individuals and families these neighbors by prayerfully budget each year. God. St. Peter proclaims, so that their hearts are discerning a gift to the Catholic The collection will be held Nov. 50 East Robinson St. “Blessed be the God and Bishop touched by God’s stead- Charities of Central Florida annual 1. Are you counted among the mer- P.O. Box 1800 Father of our Lord Jesus fast love. These are not collection. I am grateful to those of ciful? May the gift of God’s mercy Orlando, FL 32802-1800 John 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 Christ, who in his great people for whom you have you who support Our Catholic Ap- be upon those who are merciful. mercy gave us a new birth Noonan to look far and wide; they peal, a portion of which does help PUBLISHER to a living hope through are our next-door neigh- Catholic Charities of Central Flor- Sincerely yours in Christ, Bishop John Noonan the resurrection of Jesus bors, families we encoun- ida. The needs of our neighbors Christ from the dead, to an inheri- ter in the grocery store, those who throughout Central Florida sur- DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS tance that is imperishable, unde- drive alongside us on the highways pass the $1 million offered through Teresa Lantigua Peterson [email protected] filed and unfading, kept in heaven who may be using their car as their Our Catholic Appeal. That is why for you” (1 Pt 3-4). home, those who are alone in hos- the Catholic Charities of Central Most Reverend John Noonan WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER One of the most beautiful min- pitals and nursing homes, those Florida annual collection is so im- Bishop of Orlando Katherine Laguna [email protected] 407-246-4924 To submit a request for news coverage in the Diocese of Orlando, email news@ Collection supports many works of mercy orlandodiocese.org. 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This collection is critical for in Orlando. thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at preventing homelessness and helping in- 1-888-275-9953. young children who sat on the floor (PHOTOS dividuals and families in crisis to obtain CHriSTine and colored. Others sat alone read- rent, food and emergency medical • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at ing the newspaper. Some passed YOung | FC 407-373-0075 or care as we empower them to become the time in conversation with fam- self-sufficient. For more information, visit [email protected] ily or others sitting nearby. All had • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock www.cflcc.org/annual-collection/. at 1-888-275-9953, or one thing in common: They were [email protected] seeking mercy and compassion in the form of food, rent assistance State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite and guidance. has a degree in law. José Luis has a through our Emergency Family G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; Sandy Diaz, a case manager degree in social communications Services Program and provide food Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; with Emergency Family Services at and taught journalism at a Catholic assistance through our food pan- Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 Catholic Charities, called two fami- school and volunteered at an edu- tries so they don’t go hungry.” EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: lies next. cation program with NASA and a Each year, the ministry of Cath- General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade José Luis and MacCarly had been foundation for youth baseball. olic Charities of Central Florida Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez friends in Venezuela before coming José Luis said that his volunteer helps more than 16,000 people stay Business Manager: Pat Spencer to the United States with their fami- work with NASA led the Venezu- in their homes and avoid eviction Advertising Sales Manager: lies to seek asylum and escape the elan government to believe he was or foreclosure. It also provides food Jane Radetsky Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro unrest and violence in their home a spy for the United States govern- to more than 47,000 people who are Social Media/Community Specialist: country. They had come to Catho- ment. hungry and worry about putting Michael Carlock lic Charities for food assistance and “The Venezuelan government food on the table for their families. Advertising Graphic Designer: Legal Immigration Services. It was bombed the school where I worked The ministry provides life-saving Sandy Diaz,right, provides Michael Jimenez MacCarly’s 28th day in the United and vandalized our baseball stadi- medical treatments to more than guidance and financial assistance Advertising Assistant: Valerie Casko States, while José Luis arrived in um. They sent threats to my home 3,500 people who lack health insur- to MacCarly, who recently arrived Have a comment/want more info/ January. and to my fiancée and her son. We ance and cares for the serious needs in Orlando from Venezuela after have a story suggestion? Leave your This was José Luis’ third time re- were afraid for our lives,” said José of more than 7,000 refugees and im- facing persecution in her home feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; ceiving food assistance from Catho- Luis who came to the United States migrants who arrive in the commu- country. click reader feedback button on left of lic Charities’ Semoran food pantry to seek asylum and build a new life nity with nothing but the scars of screen. since he arrived in January with his for his family. “I feel safe here. I feel war, famine and persecution. care and compassion we provide to fiancée and soon-to-be stepson. like I am home.” He plans to apply “For some of us, we have walked the families we serve.” Send statewide news releases to [email protected] MacCarly is just beginning the le- to teach after he receives his work in the footsteps of those we serve The theme for the 2015 Catholic gal process with her husband and authorization. and experienced their suffering,” Charities of Central Florida annual Our staff meets for prayer each work day at two children and needed food as- “Our clients struggle to provide said Gary Tester, executive director. collection is “Blessed are the mer- 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ sistance this month. basic needs such as rent, utilities “For others, we have family mem- ciful.” The words were spoken by thefloridacatholic.org Both had been teachers in Vene- and food,” said Diaz. “Thanks to bers or friends who have. However, Jesus Christ during the Sermon on zuela. MacCarly taught physical ed- our supporters, we are able to re- we have also witnessed the power the Mount and are part of the Beau- All contents copyright © 2015, The Florida Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from ucation at a public school and also lieve some of their financial strain of God’s loving mercy through the titudes. n Catholic News Service.

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Must be 21 or older Perla. [email protected], St. Thomas DIOCESAN EVENTS DIOCESAN EVENTS [email protected]; 407-658-1818, Free Medical Clinic in St. Cloud. ext. 1109. Soup bowl supper: WITH BISHOP NOONAN Life Choices Women’s Saturday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. St. • Receptionist with Family Center, a Catholic pro-life Mary Magdalen Parish, 861 Youth for Life Rally: Ave., Orlando. Red Mass Empowerment Program in pregnancy resource center, 600 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Saturday, Nov. 7, 4-9 p.m., Holy asks the Holy Spirit to guide Winter Haven to answer E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs. Enjoy gourmet soups Family Parish, 5125 S. Apopka all those who seek justice. phones, greet guests, schedule Springs, is in need of volunteer from local restaurants, silent Vineland Road, Orlando. All are invited especially appointments, operate copy and lay counselors (training and live auctions and more. “Destiny: Care for our common judges, attorneys, law fax machine. Monday-Friday, 9 provided), nurses to perform Benefits Pathways to Care, which Home: Not a game!” Open professors and students, a.m.-4:30 p.m. Martha.Murphy@ ultrasounds (training provided), provides safe place to heal for to students in grades nine- and government officials cflcc.org; 863-288-7983, ext. 104. administrative assistance, homeless who are recovering 12 participating with their in legislative and executive • Secretarial support with handymen, help with light from serious illness and injury. parish youth ministry or faith branches. Limited free parking Legal Immigration Services in cleaning, and receptionists. Also Tickets: $100. 407-501-1272, formation group. 407-658- available on corner of North Orlando to prepare and copy accepting donations of baby www.soupbowlsupper.org. 1818, ext. 2086. Orange Avenue and West applications, call clients for items, especially diapers and Robinson Street. https:// follow-ups, send letters to clients wipes. Drop off during office Respect Life Youth Red Mass: Monday, Nov. hours. 321-422-4168. Conference: Saturday, Oct. 9, 12:15 p.m., St. James cflcatholiclawyersguild.org/. and interpret for clients when 24, Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas Cathedral, 215 N. Orange necessary; must be bilingual More, 900 W. Tennessee St., (English/Spanish or English/ Tallahassee. Open to all high Creole). Minimum of four hours SUPPORT weekly. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-5 school teens (grades nine-12) Retreat: Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 Free admission, but donations MINISTRIES/ from Florida. Theme: “Every p.m. [email protected], a.m.-3 p.m., Basilica of St. Paul, greatly appreciated. Louis 407-658-0110. Life Is Worth Living.” Deacon Fireplace Room, 317 Mullally St., Canter, 407-600-5607. PEER GROUPS • Tax preparers for Family Ray Aguado, 850-435-3531, Daytona Beach. “Adam and Eve, Tony Melendez concert, Empowerment Program in Separated and divorced: [email protected]. The Greatest Story Ever Told: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., St. Isaac Lakeland and Winter Haven Jeanne Cotter, pianist- What Does the Bible Say About • Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Holy Jogues Parish, 4301 S. Chickasaw to prepare federal tax returns vocalist-storyteller: Saturday, Marriage, Family, Suffering, and Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. Trail, Orlando. Meléndez is a for low-/moderate-income Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, Freedom?” Facilitated by Karl A. Thacker, Kissimmee. Sylvester, singer, composer and guitarist people from January to April 15, Basilica of the National Shrine Schultz, international lecturer 407-406-0707. who was born without arms. 2016. Free 32-40 hour training of Mary, Queen of the Universe, and author of 13 books. Retreat • Catholic Divorce Survival Admission: $10. 407-249-0906. provided in October, November 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. is open to anyone, regardless Guide, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 and December. Martha.Murphy@ Oct. 24, 9 a.m., free morning of level of familiarity with the p.m., Cost: $30, scholarships cflcc.org; 863-288-7983, ext. 104. of reflection: Cotter will Bible. No cost, but free-will RETREATS/DAYS available; first Fridays, Mass speak from her experience as offerings will be accepted. For • Refugee resettlement and dinner, social; St. Margaret musician-performer, storyteller information, call the Basilica, OF REFLECTION mentors in Orlando to “adopt-a- Mary Parish, 526 Park Ave. N., and resilience expert. Oct. 25, 3 386-252-5422, or Karl Schultz, family” to help introduce newly Winter Park. Lori Reinneck, lori@ p.m., concert: Cotter, assisted by 386-323-3808. “Joyful Again!” retreat: arrived refugees to American stmargaretmary.org, 407-645- culture and help them learn basilica choir will perform her Health golf tournament: Oct. 31-Nov. 1, San Pedro 0284. and practice English. Jennifer. original piano works, sing, and Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 a.m., Center, 2400 Dike Road, Winter • Coffee and conversation, [email protected]; 407-658-1818, tell stories of growing up in an Kissimmee Bay Country Park. Two-day gathering for second Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Our ext. 1061. Irish-Catholic family in southern Club, 2801 Kissimmee Bay all widowed men and women Lady of Lourdes, 1014 N. Halifax Minnesota. Tickets: $15. 407-239- Blvd., Kissimmee. Scramble who want to resolve the grief • Furniture pickups and Ave., Daytona Beach. Terre, 386- 6600. tournament, silent auction, they feel. Retreat emphasizes apartment setups in Orlando: 238-3631. Adoption program lunch and more. Benefits St. self-help, personal growth skills Volunteers help staff pick up Families with incarcerated fundraiser: Friday, Oct. 30, 5:30- Thomas Aquinas Free Medical and personal spiritual practices. furniture and set up apartments loved ones: Sharon Groholski, 386-717-4452; for refugees before they arrive. 9 p.m., Eaglebrook Country Club, Clinic in St. Cloud. Registration • Third Saturdays, 8:45 a.m., Doris Neuzil, [email protected]. Must be 18 or older and able to 1300 Eaglebrook Blvd., Lakeland. 7 a.m., shotgun start 8 a.m. St. Mary Magdalen Parish, lift furniture. Jennifer.Powers@ Benefits adoption program of Tickets: $65 per person. Mother Teresa Room, 861 cflcc.org; or 407-658-1818, ext. Catholic Charities. Tickets: $50. Kelly Bender, 407-325-3006, Maitland Ave., Altamonte 1061. Donations welcomed. 863-670- [email protected]. MASSES/PRAYER Springs. 407-463-5780 or email 6627, [email protected]. “The Power of Prayer”: • Volunteer medical [email protected]. SESSIONS professionals such as MDs, PAs, 2015 Franciscan retreat: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-3:30 Bereavement support RNs, OBGYNs, EKG technicians, Friday, Oct. 30-Sunday, Nov. 1, p.m., St. Paul Parish, 1330 Helper’s Mass and rosary groups: endocrinologists, orthopedic San Pedro Center, 2400 Dike Sunshine Ave., Leesburg. Day procession: Saturday, Nov. 7, surgeons, certified health • Blessed Trinity Parish, Road, Winter Park. Celebrates of reflection with workshops 8:30 a.m.–noon, Holy Family educators, general and nurse Building L, 5 S.E. 17th St., the 100th anniversary of the designed to develop a stronger Parish, 5125 S. Apopka Vineland practitioners needed at each Ocala, multiple groups; and birth of Thomas Merton. Retreat prayer life and worship in small Road, Orlando. Pray for the clinic. [email protected], first Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. will explore how St. Francis of faith groups. 352-787-6354. unborn, healing for the mothers Lazarus Free Medical Clinic in Compassionate Friends, Ocala Assisi inspired Merton. 407-671- Annual arts and crafts and fathers and the conversion Wildwood; Erin.Burley@cflcc. chapter, for bereaved families 6322. bazaar: Friday, Nov. 20 and of staff and doctors. Mass org, St. Luke’s Free Medical and who have experienced the death “Empty Bowls” fundraiser: Sat. Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; followed by trip to an abortion Dental Clinic in Eustis; Kelly. of a child. Peggy McClaskey, 352- Saturday, Nov. 14, 6-10 p.m. Polk Sunday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. St. clinic to pray the rosary. Office of 694-2978. State College, 3425 Winter Lake Stephen Parish, 575 Tuskawilla Advocacy and Justice, 407-658- Road, Lakeland. Features live Road, Winter Springs. Handmade 1818, ext. 2086; advocacyjustice@ and silent auctions of hand- items, holiday decor, designer orlandodiocese.org. painted ceramic bowls and other knits, gifts, doll clothes, pet works by local artists to benefit boutique, garden shop and Agape Food Bank. Tickets: $75 more. Refreshments for sale VOLUNTEERS per person. Kim Long, 863-665- Friday and Saturday; pancake 7074, [email protected]. breakfast on Sunday. All NEEDED Human trafficking proceeds support those in need awareness training: Saturday, in the local community. 407-435- Catholic Charities of Nov. 14, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Holy 8945. Central Florida seeks volunteers for the following Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. Flea market: Saturday, Nov. programs: Thacker Ave., Kissimmee. Cost: 7 and Sunday Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-2 $30. Deacon Fred Molina, p.m., Holy Family Parish, 5125 S. • Semoran food pantry in [email protected] or visit Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando. Orlando volunteers help sort, www.floridaabolitionist.org. Free admission. 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Above, Father Thomas Skindeleski, left, pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Delray Beach, shows off a small model representing the parish's new building expansion project to Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. At right, Bishop Barbarito At left, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito blesses the altar Sept. 27 at the recently renovated receives flowers from Laura, Grace and enlarged Sacred Heart Church in Lake Worth. At right, Eduardo Martinez sits and Mary Ella Rodriguez (left to right). with his two sons, Matthew, 7, and Kevin, 9, in a Sacred Heart Church pew, which (PHOTOS BY ALICIA DONELAN | FC) they helped refurbish through donations. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) St. Vincent Ferrer going Sacred Heart gets facelift strong after 75 years in time for centennial

LINDA REEVES from the school in 2011. Justin and Heather LINDA REEVES seats, now labeled with small gold plates of the Florida Catholic staff went on to graduate from Cardinal Newman of the Florida Catholic staff with names of families helping with the High School in West Palm Beach. Justin is a cost of sprucing them up, were full of pa- DELRAY BEACH | St. Vincent Ferrer Par- senior at Georgia Tech, majoring in indus- LAKE WORTH | It took months of rishioners. ish was challenged from its very beginnings trial engineering, and Heather is a freshman planning, collaboration, dedication, Eduardo Martinez sat in a pew with his 75 years ago to keep up with area growth at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, prayers and the generosity of faithful pa- two sons, Matthew, 7, and Kevin, 9, which and to respond to the needs of the commu- where she is a marketing major. rishioners and parish leaders to get Sa- they helped refurbish through donations. nity, including the lack of a Catholic school “I am looking forward to seeing the plans cred Heart Church renovated and ready The family helped with the project as a in south Palm Beach County. for the new school building come to frui- for its centennial celebrations coming up way to serve the parish where the boys go The community celebrated the 60th anni- tion,” Hey said. “Great thought and detail in 2016 to mark the construction of the to school and Martinez works. The task versary of St. Vincent Ferrer School Oct. 11. were put into the architectural plans for the parish’s first church. The fruits of labor also served to remember Rosaura Silva- During celebrations, parish leaders unveiled school and church expansion that included were unveiled Sept. 27 during a Mass. Rojas, Edwardo’s aunt, who passed away building expansion plans, launched to con- input from the pastor, staff, diocese and pa- “We are so thankful for this wonderful in January. tinue to keep up with population growth and rishioners.” day,” said Father Quesnel Delvard, pas- ”It is a way to show my appreciation,” to better serve the area. A building fund campaign kicked off in tor of Sacred Heart, during the Mass with said Martinez about his aunt who raised Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was main January this year and, according to organiz- blessing and rededication ceremonies. “I him. “Sacred Heart is a good place to keep celebrant during a Mass that brought parish ers, the vision and long-term fundraising am so joyful and happy. The church is so her memory alive.” priests, priests from around the diocese, and goal for improvements and additions for beautiful this morning, but it is the beauty Parishioner Maria Beckwith attended members of the school and parish commu- the school and parish is $6.5 million. At the of our people. Please everyone stand.” He the celebrations with her six children and nities together. A children’s choir added to present time, some of the school’s 340 stu- then applauded and smiled as members of husband, who sang in the choir. Two of festivities and the Knights of Columbus were dents attend classes in four rented modular his flock stood before him. her sons were altar servers. She said she on hand in regalia. classrooms brought onto the campus several Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was main was pleased with the parish’s new look “It is amazing to see how things have years ago to relieve overcrowding. celebrant for the Mass. Clergy from the “Sacred Heart is very cozy and welcom- changed over the years,” said parishioner The building project will add 25,000 addi- parish and former priests of Sacred Heart ing, not only the building but the people,” Irene Hey, who joined St. Vincent Ferrer 20 tional square feet to the school and include were also present. The Knights of Colum- she said. “The parish is very diverse, a years ago with her family. Her son, Justin, 21, a facelift to the existing building, updating bus were there in regalia and joined in the slice of the universal Church.” graduated from St. Vincent School in 2008, opening procession. The beautiful wood- and her daughter, Heather, 19, graduated Please see VINCENT FERRER, 2 en refurbished pews, the parish’s original Please see SACRED HEART, 2 Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 sacred heart: Blessing of new facilities for centennial

From 1 ‘We are so thankful for built a church building that was completed in 1916. this wonderful day. I am The deadly Okeechobee Hur- ricane, which was the second Sacred Heart Parish with 1,200 so joyful and happy. The deadliest tropical cyclone in the registered families is well known church is so beautiful history of the United States, de- for its cultural diversity. The par- stroyed the church building in ish community has a legacy of this morning, but it is 1928. That hurricane hit the West welcoming all no matter what the beauty of our people. Palm Beach area Sept. 17 with 145 their culture, situation or back- miles-per-hour winds, destroying ground. The parish and school Please everyone stand.’ everything in its path and caus- continue to change with mod- ing at least 4,079 deaths. ern times and with the chang- — Father Quesnel Delvard The church was reconstructed ing needs of the community. The that same year for the families of church was badly in need of up- the community, which numbered dates and repairs. project, Masses and other parish nearly 600. The community grew In the spring of 2014, the idea activities took place in the parish and changed over the next years of renovating the church was hall. and decades. In 1951, the pres- conceived. “I wrote a grant,” said Along with the refinishing of ent-day church with beautiful Above, women of Sacred Heart Parish sit with their children during parishioner Candace Tamposi, a pews, the church’s roof is new stained-glass windows was built a special Mass with blessing and rededication ceremonies Sept. 27. member of the finance commit- and modern air conditioning is to better serve the area. The old Below, Eduardo Martinez sits with his two sons, Matthew, 7, and tee and principal of Sacred Heart installed. Walkways are redone. church building is still used to- Kevin, 9, in a Sacred Heart Church pew, which they helped refurbish School. Tamposi sent an applica- The choir loft is now glassed and day as the parish hall. through donations. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) tion to the Frank J. Lewis Foun- the space is redesigned as a chil- Bishop Barbarito closed the dation, a Riviera Beach-based dren’s room. New Italian marble is Mass with acknowledgements charitable foundation. installed on the floors, and the al- and thanked members of the “They gave us $50,000,” said tar area is expanded with new fur- generous parish family for their Tamposi. “We had to match it and nishing and restored tabernacle. support of the project. Several raise $50,000.” “We kept everything simple to times he referred to the Sacred A fundraising campaign was keep with the parish tradition,” Heart community as a “family of launched and a building com- said Father Delvard about the faith.” He thanked Sacred Heart mittee formed. The response was simple but beautiful new look of leaders for their dedication and well received by families, some of the church, reflecting the down- all those who worked diligently low-income households. In less to-earth way of life of the parish on the parish project. He com- than eight months funds were community and of the friendly mended Father Delvard, who received. “We are all so excited,” people. “We wanted to create a dedicated many long hours and said parishioner Milka Santos, welcoming church.” months, and worked hands-on director of development for Sa- Sacred Heart began simply in with the project, taking care of cred Heart School. “An appeal 1915 as a mission of St. Ann Par- every detail. was made to the community. Ev- ish in West Palm Beach. The very “It is a pleasure to be with you eryone dug into their pockets.” first Masses were celebrated on today, and I say thanks to all of Remodeling began shortly the veranda of the old Lake Worth you and especially Father Del- after the school closed for sum- Hotel and in homes of the faith- vard for his wonderful leader- Father Quesnel Delvard, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, inspects the mer break this year. During the ful. Families came together and ship,” said Bishop Barbarito.n newly restored parish tabernacle. vincent ferrer: Welcoming Delray Beach parish and school continue to serve and minister

From 1 our students to give their hearts to St. Vincent God, minds to learning, talents to Ferrer students service and to be good stewards of fill front pews the computer, science, music and the earth. With God’s help, we will at a celebration art rooms and the library. Upgrades continue to meet the challenge for marking the will include bringing the overall excellence in the formation and school’s 60th school infrastructure up to date. education of future generations of anniversary. The temporary buildings will be Catholics.” Shown with removed. St. Vincent Ferrer organizers are them is teacher Vikki Delgado, school principal planning an array of events that Sister Maria for the past eight years, is excited will continue into 2016. A benefit Liber of the about the much-needed expan- gala is planned in January, and in Little Servant sions. “I feel so very blessed to be a April there will be a Mass marking Sisters of the Immaculate part of St. Vincent Ferrer at this mo- the 75th anniversary of the parish. Conception who ment in time,” she said. “I am grate- Parishioners will pay tribute to their teaches at the ful to the founding members of our pastor, Father Thomas Skindeleski, school. (ALICIA parish and school, who entrusted to in May when he marks 45 years of DONELAN | FC) us a magnificent heritage, one only priesthood. made possible by their faithfulness “Although we lived in Boynton and sacrifice. We will continue to Beach closer to one of the Catholic build upon that heritage for the churches and schools in that town, and intend to continue to do so. rich, diverse community of St. Vin- sources and prayers to build the students of today and for those who we were drawn to St. Vincent by the “One of the things that I love cent, which has grown by leaps and church and school community,” she will follow. welcoming family atmosphere,” about St. Vincent is that the pas- bounds over the years. The new said. “We have a precious legacy to “Exceptional schools do not said Hey. She said she and her fam- tor, priests, deacons and nuns are building campaign will fulfill the nurture, foster and protect, and we rest,” she continued. “They con- ily have made everlasting friends actively involved with the school current needs of the community.” will together realize this potential tinually pursue excellence to meet through the parish and school and its activities, making regular Julie Ott, St. Vincent Ferrer stew- and provide for future generations. the expectations of their students, community. “Even though my visits with the students,” she con- ardship director, is helping with the As our mission states, ‘Together we parents, faculty and community. children ended up going to differ- tinued. “It is truly a welcoming, building campaign and upcoming will build up the body of Christ.’” n Our school is a highly respected ent high schools and colleges than loving atmosphere, and I wouldn’t activities. and honored asset of the Delray their groups of friends, they have re- trade it for the world. My family “Those who came before us For information about the cam- Beach community. We encourage mained in close contact with them and I are proud to be a part of the faithfully pledged their gifts, re- paign, call 561-276-6892. 3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Religious creating miracles on 174th Court

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INDIANTOWN | With an atti- tude of faith and a spirit and vision of change, two religious sisters here are creating miracles, touching lives and bringing the entire community and members of various parishes together to join them in prayers and efforts to serve the underserved. “Miracles are happening daily around us,” said Sister Mary Dool- ey. “This might be the beginning of a new book, the ‘Miracle of South- west 174th Court.’” The Florida Catholic drove the long, undeveloped stretch of High- way 710 to Southwest 174th Court in Indiantown, situated in quiet, ag- People attending dedication ceremonies at the new KinDoo ricultural country, to see what was Family Center applaud during presentations. At left is Father Frank going on there after hearing rumors O'Loughlin, co-founder of Hope Rural School in Indiantown, who about miracles. The brand-new also launched several outreach programs in the town. He presided “KinDoo Family Center” was be- Sister Mary Dooley of the School Sisters of Notre Dame greets during blessing ceremonies at the center. ing blessed, dedicated and opened students of Hope Rural School, who came Oct. 2 to dedication Oct. 2, a miracle in itself from what ceremonies of the new KinDoo Family Center. (PHOTOS BY LINDA we learned. Joining the party were REEVES | FC) townspeople, people from around the diocese and members of the new future and a new challenge in she established a school as part of Hope Rural School community, a serving God’s poor,” said Francis- her order’s outreach and mission. private Catholic school in town, can Sister Joan Dawson, diocesan She ministered there for 10 years which serves children of low-in- Episcopal delegate for religious. before coming back to the United come, immigrant families. “Truly, they have found joy in serv- States to work in education. “KinDoo is about coaching peo- ing the people of God wherever he Sister Kinnally spent her life in ple to do things that they don’t think has directed them. The prayers of education and loves children. She they can do,” said Sister Dooley, all the religious of the diocese are worked as a teacher and an admin- making ceremony presentations with them as they begin their new istrator in New York, Massachusetts with Sister Katherine Kinnally, venture.” and New Jersey. fondly called Sister Kate. Both re- Prayers were quickly answered. The two women are apparently ligious sisters have been members First, a building was given to them. loved by the Indiantown residents. of the School Sisters of Notre Dame “Indiantown Nonprofit is letting us “We are not losing them,” said Juan community for more than 50 years. use the building. They renovated it, Carlos Lasso, Hispanic ministry co- Sister Dooley came to Indiantown and all we had to do was pick out the ordinator and director of religious in 2004 to serve as director of Hope paint,” said Sister Dooley. education at Holy Cross Parish. Rural School; Sister Kinnally joined “Nearly everything here was “When I heard they were leaving, I Sister Katherine Kinnally of the School Sisters of Notre Dame shows her a year later to serve as principal. donated,” said Sister Dooley as she said, ‘Why don’t they stay here?’ It is Maria Bautista, left, and Odilia Lopez how to operate sewing The nonprofit KinDoo Family took us on a tour of the KinDoo good that they are still in the town machines at the KinDoo Family Center. Center, now up and running, fea- Center with office, reception area helping the community.” tures free English lessons and adult and spacious classrooms. “The Francis Delgado, a parishioner and teen sewing instructions, art, computers are donated. The sewing of Holy Cross who has been active nutrition and cooking classes and machines were a gift from a donor.” in parish ministry work over the computer training. The ministry is The religious sisters spent all sum- years, admires the religious sisters the response to a call placed on the mer visiting thrift stores to find wall and knows them through Hope Ru- sisters’ hearts. hanging and furnishing. Sister Kin- ral School and Holy Cross, where “Sister Kate and I felt a strong call nally made curtains. her seven children were raised. “It to do something for families,” said A business in town offered the is beautiful,” said Delgado about Sister Dooley. “KinDoo Family Cen- sisters free Internet service for a the new ministry. “I was a migrant ter is to strengthen and empower year and a phone. When the sisters once. I came as a migrant. It was a families.” were faced with practically no bud- dream. It is wonderful to minister “There was nothing in Indian- get and an old building with a big to the children, but the parents also town for adults,” Sister Kinnally appetite for electricity, they turned need help. It is a natural for the sis- said. “We wanted to help both the to Florida Power and Light, which ters to open the center. It is good for women and the men.” came out and made a free energy the community.” The new KinDoo Family Center has a fresh coat of paint, and Once hearing the call, Sister audit and then stepped up with gen- “I want to take the English class- renovations. Dooley and Sister Kinnally, prayed, erosity. As part of FPL’s nonprofit es,” said Candy Bautista, 28, who at- contemplated, talked to their supe- energy makeover charitable pro- tended ceremonies and toured the they experience a new, exciting Eleanor Roosevelt during an inter- rior, and literally on a wing and a gram, the company is installing new family center with her mother, ministry and have confidence that view with the Florida Catholic sev- prayer took a leap of faith. They left new air-conditioning equipment Maria Bautista. God will help them along the way. eral years ago: “We gain strength their school positions at the end of and new lighting free of charge at “I want to improve my English. I These women are certainly creating and courage and confidence by last year. “We had a big dream and the center. want to be more powerful,” said the miracles, inspiring others to serve each experience in which we really no money or building,” said Sister “It was heaven sent,” said Sister young woman, who believes the key and giving hope to the poor with stop to look fear in the face. We must Dooley. Dooley. “Miracles are happening to success is through education. visions of brighter futures to better do that which we think we cannot.” That is when the miracles began every day.” “My mom wants to take sewing. We provide for their children. “We kept saying, ‘We can do this. to happen, according to the reli- Sister Dooley is not new to chal- don’t have any programs in Indian- Sister Dooley wrote a children’s We can do this,’ and we did,” Sister gious sisters. lenges or ventures. After teaching in town. We are happy that the center book five years ago titled “The Little Dooley said. n Word quickly traveled about New York, she left her fellow sisters, is open.” School of Hope,” based on the true their undertaking. “Sisters Mary friends and family behind in 1979 to Sister Kinnally and Sister Dooley story of Hope Rural School. She To learn more about KinDoo and Katherine are embarking on a live in Liberia, West Africa, where are strong in faith and positive as recalled a favorite quote of hers by Family Center, call 772-285-0608. Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 4

BISHOP’S SCHEDULE Synod focuses on gift of family Oct. 24 — 31st anniversary of the Diocese of Palm Beach; 4:30 p.m., As I write this column, the Synod the Church in the United States as speaking as the Shepherd of the Grandparents Pilgrimage Mass, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, on the Family is underway in Rome. well as for our society. The over- Church, he spoke as a member of a Palm Beach Gardens. It officially began Oct. 4, and will whelming sense of love that was family. He set the tone for his words conclude Oct. 25. The final docu- present at the gathering was an in- when he said, “Even the pope has Oct. 25 — 11:15 a.m., Mass, ment of the synod will be the ap- dication of the love that is part and a family. We are five siblings and I installation of Father Eduardo Me- dina as pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes ostolic exhortation issued by Pope parcel of marriage and family life as have 16 nephews and nieces.” We Parish, Boca Raton. Francis when he has considered all God intended. often hear the pope speak of his Florida of the matters regarding family life. The pope expressed well the family as well as his grandparents Oct. 27 — 6 p.m., Mass/dinner, This synod is an extremely impor- sense of awe as well as the prima- to whom he was deeply devoted and Serra Club of Indian River and Catholic Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross tant event in the life of the Church cy of family love in his conclud- from whom he learned much. Parish, Vero Beach. DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH as it helps us to reflect upon what is ing Mass for the World Meeting of We can surely expect to find in essential to our lives in the gift that Families. He said, “We Christians, the words of his apostolic exhorta- Oct. 28 — noon, Luncheon/award, Vol. 76, No. 24 is God’s family. the Lord’s disciples, ask tion, soon to be promulgated, the Catholic Charities Elder Affairs Program, Marriot Hotel, West Palm At the opening Mass, the families of the world following practical advice from his 9995 North Military Trail Beach. Pope Francis gave a mag- to help us. How many of audiences. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 nificent homily that cer- us are here at this celebra- • “I always give this advice to Nov. 1 — 10:30 a.m., Mass, Our 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 tainly is indicative of what Lady of Palestine, Knights and tion! This is itself some- newlyweds: ‘Argue as much as you PUBLISHER the reflection of the synod thing prophetic, a kind of want. If the plates fly let them. But Ladies of the Holy Sepulcher, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito will bring forth. The read- miracle in today’s world, never end the day without making Boynton Beach. ings for that Sunday, the which is tired of inventing peace. Never!’” DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 27th Sunday of Ordinary LIVING THE new divisions, new hurts, • “It isn’t necessary to call the Nov. 2 — 10 a.m., Mass, All Dianne Laubert Time, providentially dealt TRUTH IN new disasters. Would that United Nations to come to one’s Souls’ Day, Our Lady Queen of [email protected] Peace Cemetery, West Palm Beach; with the matter of mar- LOVE we all could be prophets! home and make peace. A small ges- noon, Mass, Remembrance Tree. St. DIOCESAN EDITOR riage. As the Holy Father Bishop Would that we all could be ture, a caress, a hello is sufficient! Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, Linda Reeves remarked, “This Sunday’s Gerald open to miracles of love to And until tomorrow — and one be- Boynton Beach. [email protected] Scripture readings seem benefit our own families gins again.” 561-775-9528 to have been chosen pre- Barbarito and all the families of the • The Bible “is not for putting Nov. 3 — 2 p.m., Meeting with deans, Pastoral Center, Palm Beach cisely for this moment of world, and thus overcome in a shelf, but rather for having it at Gardens. • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: grace which the Church the scandal of a narrow, hand. It is for reading it often, every Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, is experiencing: the Ordinary As- petty love, closed in on itself, im- day, either individually or in groups, Nov. 4 — 10 a.m., Taping of TV or customerservice@theflorida sembly of the Synod of Bishops on patient of others! I leave you with a husband and wife, parents and chil- Mass, Parallax Productions, West catholic.org Palm Beach; noon, Lunch/meeting, the Family.”The first reading from question for each of you to answer dren; maybe at night, especially on Central Deanery priests, location to Notify us of address changes (temporary Genesis recounted God’s creation — because I said the word ‘impa- Sundays. That way, the family can be announced. or permanent) as soon as possible. Please of man and woman so they might tient’: At home do we shout at one move forward with the light and Nov. 5 — 5:30 p.m., Social/din- change your address online at www. give themselves to each other as another or do we speak with love power of the word of God!” thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at ner, Passionist priests, Our Lady of mutual companions in marriage as and tenderness? This is a good way • Marriage “is a journey full of 1-888-275-9953. Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm a permanent lifelong relationship. 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Newsbriefs Don’t worry about recycling Knights help with cated to fostering vocations to the Prayer for priests priesthood and religious life, en- tuition assistance courage all to celebrate Priesthood Gracious and loving God, we Last month during a short pre- Sunday Oct. 25. The special day is thank you for the gift of our priests. Our e-Edition sentation, members of the Knights set aside to pray for priests and give Through them, we experience of Columbus Santa Maria Council thanks for the men who serve the your presence in the sacraments. 4999 presented a $5,000 donation Church and help make the sacra- Help our priests to be strong in Saves Trees to St Clare School. The donation ments possible. their vocation. will be used for the St. Clare tuition All are asked to show apprecia- Set their souls on fire with love assistance fund to assist struggling tion to the priests who serve in the for your people. families to be able to provide their diocese for their courage to answer Grant them the wisdom, under- children with a quality Catholic the call of God and for their dedi- standing, and strength they need to education. Principal Amy Lopez cation in serving the Church and follow in the footsteps of Jesus. accepted the donation from Grand God’s people. Inspire them with the vision of Knight Ken Kutcel, and thanked the Parishioners old and young alike your kingdom. council members who raised funds might simply give a priest a simple Give them the words they need to though a dinner at the council’s note of thanks, a handshake or a spread the Gospel. hall. hug to show a priest that he is appre- Allow them to experience joy in ciated. The diocese encourages all their ministry. Celebrate to pray for a priest daily. Visit www. Help them to become instru- FLORIDACatholic diocese.org/pray-daily-for-priests ments of your divine grace. 1-888-275-9953 www.thefloridacatholic.org Priesthood Sunday to find names of priests for each day We ask this through Jesus Christ, The Serra organizations here in of the week marked on monthly cal- who lives and reigns as our eternal the Diocese of Palm Beach, dedi- endars. priest. Amen. Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 6

Serving in the Spirit African-born priest calls diocese home JIM DAVIS ‘It’s the spirit, to feel that the faith is yours. And Florida Catholic correspondent not just as an idea, but that I’m following a person, NORTH PALM BEACH | Born in Tanzania, joining a religious or- Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. And he also gives his der founded by a German priest, Spirit. I’m not working alone.’ serving churches in Italy and South Florida: Father Mark Mlay almost — Father Mark Mlay personifies the “catholic” part of the name “Catholic Church.” Father Mlay, parochial vicar In 1984, he was ordained with tion and taking care of the poor, at St. Clare Parish since July, is the ALCP, an order indigenous to especially orphans. a member of the Apostolic Life Tanzania, which had spread to Africa has a tragic overabun- Community of Priests, which pro- Germany, Italy and India. It was dance of orphans because of the motes spirituality in everyday life. Bishop Joseph Kilasara of Moshi, HIV/AIDS crisis, which often robs He serves at the parish in North the first indigenous bishop there, children of both parents. Tanzania Palm Beach under Father Wil- who invited him to consider the alone has 3 million orphans, Fa- liam O’Shea, pastor. He also raises order. ther Mlay said. funds for a project he founded in As he learned about the ALCP, Currently, 12 nuns are taking his homeland: a home for orphans he decided it was for him. Founded care of 81 orphans. The project oc- of the AIDS epidemic. by a German priest on invitation cupies 35 acres, and Father Mlay “We pray and work with the from a priest in Tanzania, the order wants to buy another 100. He has Holy Spirit to experience another has the charism to “revive religion begun laying the foundation for a Pentecost,” he said. “Every day, ev- where it has gone down because of high school and plans eventually ery moment, what you experience materialism,” Father Mlay said. to have a college as well. Father Mark Mlay stands near a statue of the patron saint of St. Clare is guided by the Holy Spirit. Then “It’s the spirit, to feel that the “These kids will not only be in Parish in North Palm Beach. (JIM DAVIS | FC) you are filled with the zeal that faith is yours,” Father Mlay said of my hands, but I’ll prepare them to filled the apostles.” the ALCP’s charism. “And not just be independent,” he said. “This is Perhaps an even bigger chal- an article in the Florida Catholic, Zeal also marks Father Mlay’s as an idea, but that I’m following only possible because of the gen- lenge for society is the very belief telling about his plan to build the work at St. Clare, where he cele- a person, Jesus Christ, the risen erosity of the people here (in the in God, he suggested. That would, convent at his mission in Tanzania. brates Mass, hears confessions, of- Lord. And he also gives his Spirit. Diocese of Palm Beach).” of course, strike at the root of ev- The week after the story ran, a man ficiates at baptisms, visits the sick, I’m not working alone.” An orphan inspired the project. erything the Catholic Church called. and especially when he visits the After his ordination, Father Her father had helped Father Mlay teaches. “How much do you need?” he parish school and teaches the chil- Mlay taught Scripture and spiri- recruit girls to become nuns. Then “People think the ancient phi- asked point blank. dren. At a recent session, a student tuality at Segeria Seminary in Dar the man died suddenly, just as his losophy of God is dead,” Father The startled Father Mlay hast- asked, “Where is heaven?” es Salaam, the capital of Tanzania. daughter was finishing high school. Mlay said. “With modern com- ily cast about for a number, then Father Mlay answered with an- Then he was sent to study philoso- Father Mlay launched an appeal for munication, if something evil hap- blurted out, “Fifty thousand dol- other question: “Where is God? phy at Rome’s Urbaniana Univer- people to help her, and it worked. pens in Africa, it’s known instantly. lars” and was astonished to hear a What did you learn from cate- sity, finishing in 1997. She not only graduated, but is now a Then people ask, ‘Where is God? simple “OK.” chism?” He expected to return to Tanza- college professor in Dar es Salaam. Why did he not answer?’” Father Mlay then mustered his “God is everywhere,” he an- nia, but instead he was assigned a He got permission from Bishop It’s an age-old question, and he courage and said that classrooms swered. “So heaven is everywhere, parish in Reggio Calabria, Italy. Isaac Amani Massawe of Moshi has no better answers than anyone for the orphans would cost an- too. Heaven is where God is.” Then after five years, the ALCP su- to establish the mission. Then, in else. But whenever someone asks other $20,000, and the man gave a It was further evidence that chil- perior sent him to the Diocese of 2012, he obtained permission from him about it, he calls attention to second yes. dren “have a hunger for God,” he Palm Beach. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito to raise the “other side”: people helping “He made me want to cry for said. “You have to fill that, so they Yes, he asked himself “Why?” funds in Palm Beach Diocese. For a others and doing good in the name joy,” Father Mlay said. “When I see can know God and love him.” he admitted with a smile. “I won- convent, a dormitory, the boarding of God. good things happening, I see God Father Mlay was born in 1956 dered, why me? On the other hand, high school, a media school, and a As an example, he mentions more and more.” n in Mamsera, a village in a strongly I was curious what the United college, his fundraising goal is $2.2 Catholic area in Tanzania near States looks like.” million. That doesn’t include anoth- the famed Mount Kilimanjaro. In He came to the Palm Beach er $1 million for a cardiac hospital Community Business Directory his preteen years, he and his sib- Diocese in 2002, serving first at he wants to build in West Kiliman- lings walked 5 miles to daily Mass, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles in jaro. ATTORNEYS then returned to school. Church Royal Palm Beach. He then went to Father Mlay’s upbeat nature is where he decided to become a St. Lucy in Port St. Lucie, St. Anas- doesn’t blind him to the challeng- priest. tasia in Fort Pierce, and St. Peter in es facing the Church at large. Al- “The pastor attracted me by Jupiter, before coming to St. Clare though Pope Francis has declared William E. Boyes his generosity and kindness to us in July. this the Year of Consecrated Life, John Farina kids,” Father Mlay remembered. But he didn’t forget his roots: In many religious orders are aging and Boyes & Farina, P.A. (Then the Florida Catholic “I wanted to become a priest like 2006 he built a church in his home- • Wills, trusts and guardianship is perfect for you!) shrinking. Even Mass attendance litigation him.” town, after asking for donations at has fallen in the past 20 years, from • Estate and trust planning and That aspiration became an in- several parishes in the Palm Beach 35 percent to 24 percent, according administration Monthly listing for spiration in his family: Three sis- Diocese, starting with St. Rita in to the Center for Applied Research 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 ters and two nieces are nuns, and Wellington. He called the new in the Apostolate. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 two nephews are in seminary. “It’s church St. Mark after his patron He points out, for one, that some 561-694-7979 only $55 a fertile land for vocations,” he saint. “Now people walk less than of the more traditionally minded 561-694-7980 said. five miles to Mass,” he said with a orders like his own are growing. [email protected] The schools he attended were the smile. Religious orders of sisters that re- www.boyesandfarina.com 1-888-275-9953 fruit of religious orders who brought Still, he wasn’t finished with tain traditional ways are likewise The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that Contact Jane Radetsky: the Gospel to Tanzania. He attend- his beloved homeland. In 2013, growing, he said. should not be based solely upon ad vertise ments. ed St. James Seminary in Kilema, he founded the Adorer Mission- “The religious congregations Before you decide, ask an attorney to send you free 407-373-0075 founded by the Nigeria-based Holy ary Sisters of the Poor, based in that are strictly living their vows, written information about his or her qualifications [email protected] and experience. Ghost Fathers. He then studied at St. Malowa, in collaboration with a putting on the habit, keeping their Join us on LinkedIn.com Augustine Seminary in Peramiho, Kenyan nun named Sister Mary identity, they attract more girls, Florida Catholic Business and built by Benedictine Fathers from Wandia. True to its name, the or- even in the United States,” Father Professional Network Germany and Austria. der promotes eucharistic adora- Mlay said. 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Legatus offers spiritual support to business leaders Linda Reeves leads rosary prayer and lectors at ‘Legatus meets a very lar need; that is, it calls together sonal characteristics that most of us of the Florida Catholic staff Masses, which are an important CEOs, economic giants, and the share, as well as a whole set of chal- aspect of gatherings of the Legatus particular need; that is, top rung of the Catholic business lenges or struggles that we all face PALM BEACH GARDENS | members. world to share their faith outside of on an ongoing basis,” he said. “The More than a decade ago, a group Latin for “ambassador,” the na- it calls together CEOs, the boardroom. Prayer, like death, fact that we have so much in com- of business leaders from the south- tional Legatus organization was economic giants, and the is a great equalizer. As Jesus says, it mon is one of the things that helps ern part of the diocese took a leap first established 28 years ago by falls on the just and the unjust, the to make Legatus effective. Mem- of faith and established an orga- Thomas Monaghan, founder of the top rung of the Catholic rich and the poor, the meek and the bers can share with each other in nization of Catholics with similar Domino’s Pizza chain, who owned business world to share powerful. a unique way and be understood, careers and workplace challenges. the Detroit Tigers from 1983 to 1992. “When we gather for our month- topics can be discussed that we are Today, the group here in the diocese His vision, inspired after meeting their faith outside of the ly meetings, there is no networking all facing (or likely will face), spous- continues and as it moves forward, Pope John Paul II, was to create an boardroom. ’ or backroom deals, only prayer, es can relate with each other, the list leaders are focused on promot- association offering spiritual and confession, holy Mass and the ever- goes on. Why is all of this possible? ing the organization and growing business support for Catholic busi- — Father Louis Guerin needed ‘date night’ for couples, who Largely because of our membership membership. ness leaders and their spouses. To- may otherwise not have the time or criteria. Deacon Les Loh of St. Jude Parish day, the organization continues to energy to cultivate the most impor- “It’s because Legates have so in Tequesta serves as chapter coor- grow and includes 75 chapters with tering ceremonies with 40 members tant merger in their lives — their much in common that we’re able to dinator for the local Boca Raton/ nearly 4,000 members worldwide. attending and Paul Lawless of Boca marriages.” support each other and design pro- Palm Beach chapter of the interna- The local Legatus group was Raton as first charter president. When the group meets for activi- grams and experiences that meet tional Legatus organization. The chartered in 2003 during official Over time, membership dwindled. ties, it is not about business, but a our unique needs. The very fact that chapter currently has six member ceremonies at St. Joan of Arc Par- Legatus members include busi- time to step away from the business we are not trying to be all things to couples. As its coordinator, Dea- ish in Boca Raton. Cardinal Sean ness owners, CEOs, company world and into a Catholic world and all people is what helps us to be just con Loh helps arrange speakers O’Malley, then Bishop O’Malley presidents, managing partners and share and grow in faith. There are what lay Catholic business leaders and venues for Legatus events and of the Diocese of Palm Beach, cel- directors and their spouses, who no projects or fundraisers, but there need in a peer organization,” ex- promotes the organization. He also ebrated Mass and presided at char- are equal members. Their mission are special spiritual programs with plained Monahan, a big supporter as ambassadors of faith and mem- dynamic speakers, annual pilgrim- of the pro-life movement who is bers of the group is to “study, live ages, conferences and resources. A dedicated to spending a great deal and spread” the Catholic faith in typical program will include Mass of his time and financial support on the workplace and in their personal followed by a guest speaker touch- various Catholic causes. lives. One can only imagine the ing on various topics, with faith and Father Guerin said the organiza- challenges for high-powered CEOs putting faith in action at the center. tion makes way for other business and business leaders in today’s William Thierfelder is scheduled people to follow, putting faith in ac- competitive, secular world trying to to speak Nov. 12. He is president of tion in daily pursuits, careers and stay true and faithful to the mission Belmont Abbey College, a Catholic family life. “The mission of Legatus of the Catholic organization. college located in North Carolina invites all Catholics in business, Father Louis Guerin, diocesan and founded in 1876 by Benedictine whether big or small, to consider campus minister at Florida Atlantic monks of Belmont Abbey. gathering together on a regular ba- University in Boca Raton, is Legatus Legatus has maintained specific sis to celebrate their faith and dis- chaplain. “Like many experiences membership criteria over the years. cuss how they can give witness to it and assignments in life and priest- Criteria are based on the number in the workplace. In a world that is hood, there are often contradictions of employees, annual revenues, as- growing increasingly more secular of the heart and mind that chal- sets under management and busi- and politically correct, a good dose lenge the soul and spirit and move ness net worth. Typical members of the Gospel can be good for the us from our comfort zones. Mine are heads of multimillion-dollar bottom line — at least the one that started five years ago when Bishop companies or divisions within their really counts.” n To Celebrate this “Year of Consecrated Life” the (Gerald M.) Barbarito assigned me companies. to be the chaplain for the Legatus Legatus founder Monaghan ex- For information about the Legatus Passionists of Our Lady of Florida invite you to a chapter here in our diocese,” he plains the reason behind the spe- chapter, contact Deacon Les Loh said. cific criteria on an organizational at 561-307-4375 or Lesstjude@bell Monastery Open House “Legatus meets a very particu- website. “There are numerous per- south.net; or visit www.legatus.org. Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center Carmine’s Sunday, Nov. 8 from 2-5 p.m. Crustacean Sensation! • Visit the Monastery • Meet the Passionist religious priests and brothers • Tour the Monastery and hear a brief history • Light refreshments

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S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Sister Roberta Popara and DIOCESAN EVENTS FYI TV MASS Coast rosary group leads rosary Deacon Dennis Demes, director To find more information on events, Sunday televised Mass airs 9 a.m. recitation for the end of abortion. of diocesan permanent deacon Annual Grandparents 772-465-8298. formation program. Concludes Pilgrimage Mass: Oct. 24, 4:30 please visit www.diocesepb.org/ on CW34 WTVX. Produced by the events or www.catholiccharitiesdpb. diocesan Office of Communications. Pray the rosary for life: with 4 p.m. Mass. Cost: $30. p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Reservations required. Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm org/events. Questions: www.diocesepb.org/tv- Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks just north of the Wellington Regional • New Year’s Eve reflection and Beach Gardens. Main celebrant: Mass or 561-775-9529. To support Medical Center, 10101 Forest Hill celebration: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. Led Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. the televised Mass or to request a Children’s choir concert 4 p.m. about locations and schedules, Blvd., Wellington. All invited to by retreat team with presentation visit www.diocesepb.org/schools- free Mass missal: 561-775-9529 or pray for the end of abortions. 561- by Passionist Brother Ed Hall. before Mass. Sponsored by Office Office of Communications, 9995 N. of Marriage and Family Life, and of-christian-formation or call 561- 784-0689. Registration followed by dinner. local chapter of the International 775-9544. Military Trail, P.O. Box 109650, Palm Presentation, sacrament of Grandparents Association. 561- Lumen Christi Gala: Dec. Beach Gardens, FL 33410. reconciliation, Mass and midnight 775-9557, [email protected]. 4, 6:30 p.m., The Breakers, 1 CONCERTS party. Cost: $80 per person for overnight accommodations; $60 Workshops for extraordinary S. County Road, Palm Beach. Reception, 6:30 p.m.; dinner, School, 821 Prosperity Farms “Music at St. Patrick” free per person for evening only. ministers of holy Communion: concert series, St. Patrick Parish, Reservations required. For both new and experienced 7:30 p.m. Bishop Gerald M. Road, North Palm Beach. Over 30 Barbarito’s annual dinner dance vendors. Gifts, handmade jewelry, 13591 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm ministers. Call parish office to Beach Gardens. 561-626-8626. make reservations with the benefiting Catholic school handbags, accessories, art, home diocesan Liturgy Office. scholarships. Theme: “Christ Our décor. 561-779-8994. • Nov. 8, 3 p.m., patriotic ANNOUNCEMENTS Light, Our Future.” Proceeds go Christmas bazaar: Nov. 13-15, concert with the Orchid City Brass • Oct. 24, St. Paul of the Cross Band, in the British brass band Family conference: Feb. 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive (State to tuition scholarships shared 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Sebastian Parish, equally among schools. Black 13075 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian. tradition, in honor of veterans. 20, 2016, Palm Beach County Road A1A), North Palm Beach. Convention Center, 650 English. Deadline: Oct. 22. tie. Tickets: $400. Wendy Gross, Crafts, homemade jams and jellies, • Nov. 15, 3 p.m., concert pianist 561-775-9520,wgross@diocesepb. bake sale, white elephant sale. Giorgi Chkhikvadze from the Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm • Nov. 21, Ascension Parish, org; diocesepb.org/lumenchristi. 772-664-6250. Republic of Georgia performing Beach. “Family Fully Alive in 7250 N. Federal Highway, Boca classical music. Christ,” presented by Catholic Men Raton. English. Deadline: Nov. 19. Catholic Charities: Craft and tag sale: Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Matthew Parish, for Jesus Christ of Florida. Guest Diocesan parenting For calendar of events visit speakers: evangelist Jesse Romero, www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org/ 6090 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth. program: Oct. 24, All Saints 561-966-8878. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito and School, 1759 Indian Creek events. RETREATS/DAYS Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Parkway, Jupiter. Information and • Rosary gathering: First Arts and crafts show: Nov. OF PRAYER evangelist and speaker. www. registration: www.diocesepb.org/ Saturdays, 9 a.m., near Presidential 21, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-2 catholicmenforjesuschristofflorida. leadingandloving or Office of Women’s Center in West Palm p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Our Lady of Florida Spiritual org/. Marriage and Family Life, 561-775- Beach, 100 Northpoint Parkway, Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Center: Retreats and programs Palm Beach Gardens. Handmade Catholic Days at the Capitol: 9557. West Palm Beach. Led by Respect available for clergy, religious, Feb. 16-18, 2016, Tallahassee. Life Office. 561-360-3330. treasures, holiday items, gift ideas, men, women, married couples, Information night on Church baked goods, raffle, children’s Florida Catholics are invited to annulments: Nov. 3, 7-8 p.m., • Catholic Charities Elder Affairs singles and people in recovery meet state legislators to promote luncheon and awards ceremony: activities, snack bar. Proceeds programs. Season theme: “Blessed St. Lucie Parish, 280 S.W. Prima benefit parish youth ministry and legislation that supports teachings Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Talk Oct. 28, noon, Marriott Hotel, are you.” Reservations required of the Church. Highlight: Red West Palm Beach. Tickets: $75. mission trips. Vendors welcome. except when stated. Location: and question-and-answer session. 561-622-2565. Mass concelebrated by the Florida Participants are encouraged to Benefits program that reaches out 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm bishops. Cost: $170 per person, ask questions about divorce, to senior citizens and elderly in Celebration of Christ the Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. includes transportation and annulment and marriage. Led need. Reservations: 561-345-2010. King: Nov. 22, 10 a.m., St. ourladyofflorida.org: hotel. 772-342-0837, bmckinley@ by Father Albert Dello Russo, • Annual dinner dance gala: Anastasia School pavilion and • Centering prayer: diocesepb.org, 561-360-3330, diocesan tribunal judge. 561-775- Nov. 14, 6 p.m., Marriott Hotel, soccer field, 401 S. 33rd St., Fort Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., main [email protected] 9557. West Palm Beach. Tickets: $125 per Pierce. Begins with adoration chapel. or diocesepb.org. of the Blessed Sacrament at Vocations weekend: Nov. person; $1,000 for table seating • Silent retreat: Oct.30-Nov. Women’s spiritual 10. Benefits Birthline/Lifeline pro- church, followed by 8 a.m. public 6-8, St. John Vianney College procession from church through 1, “Be merciful as your Father.” conference: March 19, 2016, 8 Seminary, 2900 S.W. 87th Ave, life ministry. Reservations: 561-732- Led by retreat team. Cost: $195. a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius 0570. town and to the field. Limited Miami. For men, and teens in seating; bring chairs and blankets. Deposit and registration required. Loyola, 9999 Military Trail, Annual soup bowl: Nov. 12, junior high school and older. Food available for purchase • Day of reflection: Nov. 4, Palm Beach Gardens. Mass with 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Samaritan Learn about seminary life and after Mass. Christ the King soccer 10 a.m., “Our human suffering main celebrant Bishop Gerald Center, 3650 41st St., Vero Beach meet seminarians. Transportation tournament, 1 p.m. 772-461-2233. and the God of love.” Presenter: M. Barbarito, sacrament of provided. Contact parish priest and locations throughout Indian reconciliation, rosary, adoration Ascension young adults Dominican Sister Roberta Popara. for registration. 561-775-9552 or River County. Midday lunch Cost: $30. Reservations required. and talks. Guest speaker: ValLimar [email protected]. followed by dinner starting at group meeting: Mondays, 7 p.m., Jansen, singer and storyteller. St. Patrick Parish, 13591 Prosperity • Monastery open house: Mother/daughter chastity 4:30-6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Nov. 8, 2-5 p.m., in response to Early registration: $30, includes Samaritan Center, serving Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens. continental breakfast and lunch. program: Nov. 15, 1-5 p.m., St. All young adults are invited and the Holy Father’s call for Year of Jude Parish, 204 U.S. Highway 1, homeless families. 772-770-2900. Consecrated Life. Meet Passionist Patti Amann, 561-662-4780; Vivian welcome. 561-626-8626 or nicole@ Rogers, 561-799-1975. Tequesta. Features discussions on stpatrickchurch.org. priests, brothers and associates. Catholic teachings and God’s plan Event includes tour, history for growing up. Designed to bring COMMUNITY Prayer gathering: Fridays, 9:45 a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., information and refreshments. mothers, grandmothers, older • Day of reflection: Dec. 2, 10 sisters, aunts together with middle EVENTS 8177 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Pray with others for the end of a.m. “The Incarnation: What does school- or high school-age girls. Fall festival: Oct. 24, 11 a.m.- it mean?” Presenter: Passionist Includes tea and talks. Presenters: abortion. 561-347-1636. 10 p.m., St. Joseph School 1200 Prayer gathering: Fridays, Father Paul Wierichs. Cost: $30. Arleen Spenceley, author of E. 10th St., Stuart. Food, rides, Reservations required. “Chastity Is For Lovers: Single, 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A games, raffles and indoor craft Woman’s World Medical Center • Advent day of reflection: Happy and (Still) a Virgin,” and fair. 772-287-6975. Dec. 19, 10 a.m. Led by Dominican Family Life ministers, educators that offers abortion services, 503 and trained volunteers. Cost: $35 International festival: Oct. 25, for mother or participant and 1-5 p.m., St. Mark Parish hall, 643 daughter. Additional daughter: St. Mark Place, Boynton Beach. $10. Financial assistance available. Features parishioners’ favorite Reservations required. www. family foods of various cultures. Donation: $15. All invited. Broward Monument diocesepb.org/family or www. Retirement Planning Preserving the memory diocesepb.org/events. Entertainment provided. 561-752- 2988. Divorce survival ministry of your loved one program: Parishes in the Festival of crafts: Nov. Free Portfolio review Diocese of Palm Beach. 12-week 7, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Lady of 1227 S. Andrews Ave. program features 30-minute Lourdes, 22094 Lyons Road, Boca Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 DVD segments on challenges of a Raton. More than 50 tables of broken marriage. For the recently handcrafted items, including IRAs–Tax Free Insured Bonds–Annuities PhONE: purses, quilts, jewelry, knitted separated and divorced and Mutual Funds–Stocks 954-523-7199 those divorced for many years. goods, artwork. Food and drinks. 561-445-4192. FAx: Sponsored by Office of Marriage 401k, Pension Rollovers Local chapter meeting of 954-761-8174 and Family Life. Registration 34686-1023 suggested; space limited. 561- International Grandparents TOLL FREE: 632-2689 or 561-818-4728. For Association: Nov. 10, 10-11:30 Lou LoFranco 1-800-997-7199 program information and a.m., Ascension Parish, 7250 N. Financial Advisor locations, 561-775-9557. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. All 3650 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 1 www.browardmonuments.com grandparents invited. 561-734- Member SIPC 2015-2016 School of Palm Springs, FL 33406 33712-1023 5308 or [email protected]. Christian Formation classes: Tel: 561-965-0011 Cel: 561-236-0737 BRONZE – GRANITE Classes and programs offered in Holiday marketplace: Nov. English and Spanish. To learn more 12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., St. Clare MEMORIAL and PLAQUES www.thefloridacatholic.org | Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE

Ursula Proce of St. Andrew Parish in Cape Coral participates in the 40 Days for Life More than 125 people gather for the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil in Fort Myers Oct. 8. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) prayer vigil in Fort Myers. 40 Days for Life continues Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff States, the “Holy Father covered the whole spec- trum of life in all its stages. We have to hear that and know it is life for which we must speak out.” FORT MYERS | Ursula Proce has been stand- He then reminded them that as Christians, we ing vigil in front of the Planned Parenthood abor- condemn the act, not the individuals. “We must tion facility in Fort Myers for five years. pray for the individuals that they may see the evil The parishioner of St. Andrew in Cape Coral in their midst and open themselves up to having sits on a chair right by the Winkler Road entrance Christ in their life.” He went on to note that the to the shopping plaza, wearing a T-shirt with people who participate in the pro-life movement “God’s Army” on the front and “Faith Brigade” on must “know that the Lord sees your persistence the back, while holding a sign: “If you don’t want and the effort you put forth.” your baby, give it to me.” That persistence recently paid off Oct. 14 when Proce once heard Blessed Mother Teresa say a young women stopped her car on a busy road the same thing at an event in Pennsylvania. “It re- in front of the people praying in Fort Myers and ally stuck with me. I am unsure the difference I shared her story. She told those gathered that she am making, but lots of people wave or honk their wanted to encourage them to keep coming out to horns,” Proce said. “Some do others things. All I pray, explained Paula Hildebrand, co-coordinator know is that I am here to be a ‘witness for life.’” of the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil in Fort Myers. Being a “witness for life” is what the ongoing 40 “She wanted to tell me that two years ago she Bishop Frank J. Dewane and many others cross College Parkway in Fort Myers Days for Life nationwide prayer vigil is all about. was going into that Planned Parenthood and Oct. 8 as they participate in the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil. Taking place in Fort Myers and Sarasota since late pointed to it,” Hildebrand explained. “She was September, the vigil continues until Nov. 1. going to get an abortion, but after seeing people People such as Proce are at the core of the pro- praying on the street something came over her life effort in the Diocese, the weekly warriors who and she changed her mind. … She was very happy are present praying first for an end to all abortion as she now has an 18-month-old daughter. She in the United States, but also praying that their also had a conversion at that time and turned presence will change the mind of an abortion- back to God. She told me that she named her little minded women. The 40 Days for Life campaign girl Gianna, after St. Gianna (Molla) who had her brings out others who prefer to be part of a big- child despite knowing she would die.” ger effort or are praying for the first time to end Hildebrand noted in reporting this encoun- abortion. ter that the presence of people praying outside Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrated Mass at Planned Parenthood “sways hearts and minds to Resurrection Parish in Fort Myers Oct. 8 and stop and think about God’s plan for their life and stood vigil nearby. He was joined by about 125 the life of their baby.” n people, including the Respect Life Club of Bishop Verot Catholic High School. The Bishop also stood For information about the Sarasota 40 Days for vigil in Sarasota on Oct. 9, praying the rosary and Life prayer vigil, visit www.40daysforlife.com/ joining the others present, including a group from sarasota, or email 40daysforlifesarasota@ Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School in Venice. gmail.com. For Fort Myers, visit During the Mass in Fort Myers, Bishop De- www.40daysforlife.com/fortmyers, or email At left, youth from Epiphany Cathedral in Venice participate in a 40 Days for wane said during Pope Francis’ visit to the United [email protected]. Life prayer vigil in Sarasota Oct. 9. Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2 Catholic business leaders start new support group BoB Reddy to be different.” Bishop Frank of the Florida Catholic staff Bishop Frank J. Dewane, who J. Dewane was the guest speaker at the Catho- speaks SARASOTA | A group of busi- lic Professionals first meeting Oct. Oct. 13 to ness professionals met on a recent 13, congratulated the group for or- members of a Tuesday morning for breakfast. ganizing. “This is what we need in new Catholic Not particularly notable in its own the Diocese,” Bishop Dewane said. Professionals right, but what makes the Catholic “Your business culture has to be group based Professionals of St. Thomas More universal and compassionate be- out of St. Parish different is that their goal cause you have your Faith in com- Thomas is to change the way they conduct mon. With this you focus your ef- More Parish their businesses. forts for the common good of all.” in Sarasota. Co-founder Jon Lemole ex- Sharing his own experiences (BOB REDDY plained that the Sarasota-based in the business world, Bishop De- | FC) group has been inspired by Pope wane acknowledged the inherent Francis to dedicate themselves to challenges of running a business act differently as leaders, business while maintaining the core val- owners and most importantly as ues of one’s faith. “Business can Catholics. be heartless, but what you are do- jectives: • Enlightening our communi- grow and prosper which reflecting “This is not your typical net- ing here can change that,” he said. • Encouraging individual ties to our Catholic business eth- strong Catholic values. working group; instead our goal is “Remember that we are all called leadership excellence. ics. Meetings are held on second to reflect the mercy and compas- to live our faith beyond the four • Educating the essential skills Lemole explained that future Tuesdays in the St. Thomas More sion Pope Francis has called each walls of the Church or beyond Sun- for organizational success. monthly gatherings will include Parish Spirit Center in Gulf Gate, of us to follow,” Lemole said. “Our days. This is an excellent start.” • Exploring new ways of do- speakers who will engage the Sarasota. For more information, commitment sets us apart as we The Catholic Professionals have ing business and challenging old group in mentoring and coach- email catholicprofessionalsstm@ are called to be different. We have a plan for success, known as E4 ob- ideas. ing that will help each member gmail.com. n Event’s focus inspires service ship for the Archdiocese of Atlan- Stewardship Day offers tips to encourage ta; Meghan Post, President of the Catholic Foundation of Central people to be more involved in Parish life Florida, Diocese of Orlando; Jim Kelly, Director of Development BoB Reddy echesis, whose talk was on the for the Diocese of Charlotte, N.C.; of the Florida Catholic staff “Transformative Power of Mature Curtis Neuschaefer, Executive Discipleship.” He said steward- Director of the Catholic Com- FORT MYERS | Taking care of ship needs to be a way of life, ver- munity Foundation of Southwest the gifts and talents of the faith- sus how it is commonly perceived Florida, Diocese of Venice; and ful is at the heart of being a good — as a series of unrelated actions. Brian Lemoi, Executive Director steward of the Catholic Church. “You can’t ask someone to of Evangelization, Diocese of St. Dr. Lois Cavucci, Diocesan share all that they have when Petersburg. Director of Stewardship and they feel they have nothing at all The response from partici- Development, told more than to give,” Welliver said. “It is our pants was very positive, with 120 people at the 2015 Diocesan responsibility to tell people that some asking to invite speakers to Tracy Earl Welliver, a writer, speaker and teacher in the areas of stewardship, engagement and catechesis, speaks at the 2015 Diocesan Stewardship Day Oct. 6, at Our they are gifted and special. We their own parishes. n Lady of Light Parish in Fort My- want them to answer the call to Stewardship Day at Our Lady of Light Parish in Fort Myers Oct. 6. (BOB REDDY | FC) ers that “what we are able to do discipleship, no matter the cost.” For more information about and how we can put ourselves Breakout sessions featured the Diocesan Stewardship and into a position to respond to the Eric Sammons, Diocesan Direc- Development Office, contact Dr. needs of the faithful is what we tor of Evangelization; Christine Lois Cavucci at 941-441-1117 or are all about.” Heusinger, Director of Steward- [email protected]. The day was organized to sup- port the parishes of the Diocese in their outreach efforts to the Community Business Directory community — both to bring peo- ple to Church and to help boost PRIVATE TUTORING REALTOR participation in the varied activi- ties that take place there. Bishop Frank J. Dewane cited Pope Francis from his recent Ap- Learning in Motion ostolic visit to the United States Cammie McKenzie, M Ed, MBA when he noted being a good • Offering private tutoring sessions in steward is about reaching out to all subject areas to students of all ages others. “We are in a time when • Offering private ACT/SAT review sessions throughout the year Carole Carpenter, GRI REALTOR® there are new ideas and new • Serving Bishop Verot High School, ways to approach stewardship,” St. Andrew, St. Francis Xavier and the Specializing in properties in Naples and Ave Maria, Fla. the Bishop continued. “Call oth- cities of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, ers to be more involved. It is how Bonita, Lehigh and Alva 239-249-2111 we help our brothers and sisters 239-415-0029 [email protected] www.CaroleCarpenter.com in Christ. We can accomplish so www.LearningInMotionTutoring.com Local parishioner much more working together.” Located on College Parkway 34043-1023 The keynote speaker was Tracy Advertise in this directory, call 1-888-275-9953. Earl Welliver, a writer, speaker Join the Florida Catholic Business and and teacher in the areas of stew- Professional Network on LinkedIn.com ardship, engagement and cat- 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Grandparents honored at Naples high school Bob Reddy represented the different beads of of the Florida Catholic staff the rosary. Salesian Sister of St. John Bosco NAPLES | Celebrating the people Patricia Roche, principal, said stu- who have made a huge impact on dents wanted to expand the celebra- the faith life of most students, grand- tion, and adding the living rosary parents were invited to St. John Neu- seemed the most appropriate way to mann Catholic High School in Na- do this. ples Oct. 7 for a special celebration. During the Mass, Bishop Dewane The day included a living rosary and recalled how Pope Francis often Mass with Bishop Frank J. Dewane. speaks fondly of grandparents and Bishop Dewane noted how won- the role they continue to play in the derful it was that the school and lives of many around the world. students took time out to honor and “Grandparents are known for recognize the grandparents — the their gestures of affection and wise foundation for building two gen- words,” Bishop Dewane said. “Jesus erations of faithful Catholics. The is working through you. Thank you celebration recognized grandpar- for being that example of a living ents of St. John Neumann students, faith to your own children and now whether they were present or not, or your grandchildren.” they are living or deceased. The bishop encouraged students Held on the feast of Our Lady of to appreciate and listen to grandpar- the Rosary, students and grand- ents and to pray for those grandpar- parents recited the rosary together ents who have died, remembering in the school gymnasium to form the example and legacy they left Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrates Mass at St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Naples Oct. 7. The a living rosary. Students stood and behind. n Mass was dedicated to grandparents who also participated. (BOB REDDY | FC) Mass on Oct. 31 to celebrate consecrated life Staff Report 2014 until Feb. 2, 2016 (the World couragement to the many men and “are called to find and radiate last- ny of the blessings and grace God Day of Consecrated Life), Bishop women who have given their lives ing satisfaction in their vocation … bestows upon those who have em- VENICE | In order to celebrate Frank J. Dewane is inviting the in consecration to Jesus Christ. The and I encourage you to be renewed braced the consecrated life.” and offer thanks to God for the gift faithful of the Diocese to a Mass for principal celebrant for the Mass will in the joy of that first encounter with “How many of us have benefited of men and women religious, it is ap- Consecrated Life, Oct. 31, 11 a.m., at be Bishop Edgar Moreira da Cunha, Jesus which drew you to religious from men and women religious who propriate that the Catholic Church Epiphany Cathedral, 310 Sarasota Society of Divine Vocations, of the life, and to draw from that joy re- live out their charisms each day?” is in the midst of a Year of Conse- St., Venice. There will be a reception Diocese of Fall River, Mass. newed in fidelity and strength.” he continued. “The charisms of the crated Life. following the Mass. The theme for the year is to Bishop Dewane said that in the religious life exist as a beautiful col- To put an accent on this special Bishop Dewane said the Mass “Wake Up the World!” and Pope Church, and especially in the Dio- lage of gifts and talents made mani- year, declared by Pope Francis to is an opportunity for the public to Francis recently spoke to religious cese, “the religious sisters, brothers, fest in the work that the religious in run from the first Sunday of Advent offer support, gratitude and en- men and women, noting how they and priests stand as a rich testimo- our Church continue to do.” n Red Mass celebrated for legal community in Highland County

Bob Reddy tegration, we are left empty and of the Florida Catholic staff wanting.” He also said although they SEBRING | With the idea that serve the legal system in differ- those who work in the judicial ent ways, they first and foremost system have a duty to respect serve the Lord. This Mass re- the dignity of everyone who minds them about who they are comes before them, an annual and where they come from. Red Mass was celebrated at St. The Red Mass tradition dates Catherine Parish in Sebring for to 13th century France. Each Oc- legal professionals in Highlands tober, before the start of the U.S. County. Supreme Court’s new term, a Red The Mass, which was celebrat- Mass is celebrated at the Cathe- ed Oct. 13 by Bishop Frank J. De- dral of St. Matthew the Apostle in wane, invokes the blessing and Washington, D.C. Florida Bishops guidance of the Holy Spirit upon celebrate a Red Mass for the Flor- those in the legal community. ida Legislature in Tallahassee in Attorneys and judges come March. The first Red Mass in the from a variety of faith back- Diocese of Venice began in 2008, grounds, but all are called to be and they are celebrated annually persons of reflection, committed in Sarasota and Sebring. to doing what’s best for the larger Highlands County Circuit community, Bishop Dewane said. Judge Anthony Ritenour ex- “The Holy Spirit brings wisdom pressed the feelings of many pres- Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrates a Red Mass Oct. 13 at St. Catherine Parish in Sebring for legal and knowledge that recognizes ent when he thanked Bishop De- professionals in Highlands County. (BOB REDDY | FC) the common good. Faith cannot wane for celebrating the Mass and be left at the door on Sunday on inspiring the legal professionals led the attorneys present in the on the closing words of the oath: as well as a number other local your way out of the Church and of the county to remember their traditional renewing their oath. “so help me God.” and county government officials. put in a silo. It must be integrated roots, which are based in faith. While leading the group, the Also present at the Mass was A reception followed in the parish into who we are. Without that in- Following the Mass, Ritenour judge put a particular emphasis the Sheriff of Highlands County, hall. n Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 4 Catholic Institute video-conferencing resumes

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VENICE | A new season of Wednesday morning video-confer- encing sessions focused on helping Florida Catholic adults continue in their faith formation has begun thanks Catholic to the Institute for Catholic Stud- DIOCESE OF VENICE ies and Formation. The first session was led by Bishop Frank J. Dewane Vol. 76, No. 24 Oct. 7, as people sat in conference rooms and libraries throughout the 1000 Pinebrook Road Diocese. Venice, FL 34285 Speaking from the Chancery in 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 Venice, Bishop Dewane recounted The new Wednesday morning video-conferencing adult faith formation series begins Oct. 7 with Bishop his trip to see Pope Francis while PUBLISHER Frank J. Dewane leading the first talk and Dr. Kathy Kleinlein, President of the Institute for Catholic Bishop Frank Dewane the Holy Father was in the United Studies and Formation, introducing him. (BOB REDDY | FC) States in late September. He re- DIOCESAN EDITOR called their brief meeting, but fo- greater issues that face a modern cations are: Anne Nevins Library at enhancing the adult faith formation Bob Reddy cused mostly on what Pope Francis world. I truly believe his frank way the Institute, Lake Suzy; Our Lady opportunities throughout the Dio- [email protected] had to say. of approaching the problems of Grace Parish, Avon Park; Our cese with relevant topics,” Kleinlein 941-484-9543 “There was a lot of discussion of the world will help find Lady of Light Parish, Fort added. “Each talk will be available about what Pope Francis did and resolutions on many is- Myers; Our Lady of Mercy on our website through a subscrip- • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: didn’t speak about,” Bishop De- sues.” Parish, Boca Grande; St. tion service at the parish level.” Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, wane continued. “Read what he had The free sessions Agnes Parish, Naples; Future topics will vary and in- or customerservice@theflorida to say for yourself and you will find are available simul- St. Leo Parish, Bonita clude Scripture, the life of specific catholic.org a richness that was lost in the me- taneously at 9 a.m. on Springs; St. Martha Par- saints, liturgy, spirituality, and li- Notify us of address changes (temporary dia coverage. This was truly a pas- Wednesdays through the ish, Sarasota; Ss. Peter and turgical seasons. Each session will or permanent) as soon as possible. Please toral visit by the Holy Father. While Institute’s eight centrally Paul the Apostles Parish, be available through the parish change your address online at www. there was a certain political aspect, located video-conferencing Bradenton; and St. Patrick Par- subscription service within a few thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at he came here as the chief Shepherd sites. Attendees can go to any loca- ish, Sarasota. weeks as part of the Institute’s on- 1-888-275-9953. and moral voice of the world.” tion they choose. There is no obli- Dr. Kathy Kleinlein, President line library. The overall theme of the visit gation to attend each session. The of the Catholic Institute, said up- For more information about the • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at 407-373-0075 or focused on opening a dialogue presentations are 90 minutes long coming sessions will be presented video-conferencing sessions or [email protected] on a number of topics, Bishop De- and offer time at the conclusion for by a number of subject experts about the Catholic Institute, visit • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock wane added. “He emphasized that questions and reflection. and clergy. “The goal is to reach as https://institute.dov.org or call 941- at 1-888-275-9953, or we all need each other to solve the The free video-conferencing lo- many people as possible while also 766-7334. n [email protected]

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Readers must exercise prudence in responding to advertising sociation; subscriber to Catholic News Service (CNS). 5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Vocations Awareness 80 and still going strong Bob Reddy Week: Following Christ Father Fausto of the Florida Catholic staff Stampiglia, Father Eric Scanlan Pallottines, seedbed of vocations.” It is in SARASOTA | “Smile, because Pastor of St. the family where children first God loves you … and so does Father Martha Parish “Follow me!” These words learn that they are called by Fausto.” in Sarasota, of Jesus Christ have echoed in God to something great, wheth- Anyone who has ever met Father holds a Papal the hearts of men and women er that be as a priest, religious Fausto Stampiglia, Society of Cath- blessing for his for some 2,000 years, inspiring brother or sister, or as a faithful olic Apostolates (Pallottines), has 80th birthday. them, awakening in them the husband, wife, father or mother. likely heard that phrase. The im- Bishop Frank realization that God is calling The third step requires some pact this priest has had at St. Mar- J. Dewane you. courage on the part of parents, tha Parish in Sarasota, where he presented it Each of us is a child of God. grandparents, teachers, and has been the Pastor since 1991, and to him Oct. 17 Each of us has a unique com- priests to invite young people throughout the Diocese of Venice is at the Ritz- bination of gifts, strengths and to consider the priesthood beyond measure. Carlton. (BOB weaknesses that make up who or religious life. Every priest Bishop Frank J. Dewane said REDDY | FC) we are, and who we have the or religious sister or brother it best when he honored Father potential to become. can point to some- Stampiglia by presenting him a Yet, the foundational one who planted the Papal Blessing from Pope Francis. olic Schools that has been a wish of serving first in the Diocese of Pen- calling that we all seed of their voca- “There is no one who deserves this Father Stampiglia since 2000. The sacola-Tallahassee, then the Dio- share from Baptism, tion and encouraged honor and praise more than you. Mayor of Sarasota also presented cese of St. Petersburg before finally is to follow Christ. It its growth. This was You are a blessing to your Parish Father Stampiglia with a decree arriving in the Diocese of Venice in is this call to holiness certainly true for me and to the Diocese of Venice. You from the city. 1991. that lies at the root on a personal level. may only know him as the Pastor “Thank you all so very much,” It was then that he became pas- of every personal vo- As a college student, of St. Martha, but he is so much Father Stampiglia said at the Ritz- tor of St. Martha Parish. For the Dio- cation whether it be I can remember viv- more.” Carlton. “It is you, the people who cese, he is the Vicar Forane (Dean) marriage, priesthood, idly the moment Father Stampigilia has been re- keep me going. I love you all so very of the Northern Deanery, theolo- consecrated life or re- when a priest told ceiving much praise in recent weeks much.” gian to the Bishop, Director of the ligious life. me to think about as he celebrated his 80th birthday Father Stampiglia was born Oct. Permanent Diaconate, an ex-officio National Vocations Father Eric the priesthood be- Oct. 7. A Parish celebration was held 7, 1935, in Rome. When he was a member of the Presbyteral Coun- Awareness Week is Scanlan cause I would make Oct. 3 and a formal celebration was teen, a visiting bishop answered cil, and a member of the College of Nov. 1-7. It is an op- a good priest. My re- held Oct. 17 at the Ritz-Carlton in a question about what Jesus had Consultors, Liturgical Commission portunity as a Church to reflect sponse? I laughed! I thought downtown Sarasota. planned for a young Fausto. The and the school board. He is an avid on the reality of our personal it was a joke, but the joke was The formal event served the bishop simply said that the young photographer and loves travelling vocation and to focus on pro- on me. As the days and weeks dual purpose of honoring a beloved man was to become a priest. He throughout the American West. moting a culture of vocation in went by I could not shake the priest and raising money for the Za- never looked back and was or- If you mention the word “retire- our communities — a culture thought of priesthood. Finally, zarino Center, a multipurpose facil- dained Nov. 27, 1960, in Rome. He ment” to Father Stampiglia, he will that encourages every young I decided to check it out just so ity being built on the campus of St. served at several parishes in New give you a wry smile and simply say, man or woman to discern and I could make sure it was not Martha and Dreams Are Free Cath- York before coming to Florida and “No, I don’t think so.” n be open to the plan God has in for me. Well, I never left! It can store for them. In particular, it be difficult to hear God’s voice is an opportunity to draw atten- in the world today, and that is Newsbriefs tion to the vocations of priest- why it is so necessary that as hood and religious life. How a Church we are proactive in lege admissions test, outperformed Bishop Verot Catholic High School, can we as a Church do this? planting those seeds for young 5K Walk/Run for county, Florida, and national pri- shared, “I am blessed to be a part The first and most important people by our encouragement Life takes place vate and public school composite of a school community where the step, as Jesus tells us and Pope and invitation. scores. faculty, staff, parents, and students Francis reminds us, is prayer. Lastly, one of the best things After months of planning by Students at St. John Neumann are committed to academic excel- “Behind and before every voca- one can do for vocations is to dedicated parishioners at St. Agnes Catholic High School in Naples lence.” tion to the priesthood or to the support the priests and religious Parish in Naples, the inaugural 5K earned a composite score of 22.8, The Diocesan schools earned consecrated life there is always brothers and sisters. Hearing Walk/Run for Life took place Oct. which exceeded that of Collier an average composite score of 23.7 the strong and intense prayer positive stories about how a priest 10. More than 300 runners and County students who scored 20.1. At out of 36. Statewide, Florida’s pub- of someone: a grandmother, a or religious made a difference in walkers participated in the event. Bishop Verot Catholic High School lic high school students earned an grandfather, a mother, a father, their life can leave a lasting im- St. Agnes Pastor, Father Bob Kan- in Fort Myers, the composite score average composite score of 19.9. a community. … This is why pression, particularly on young tor, blessed the participants at the of 24 exceeded that of Lee County Nationally, the public and private Jesus said: ‘Pray therefore the people. I should say, rather, con- start of the event and then joined students who scored 19.5. And at school composite score average Lord of the harvest,’ that is, God tinue to support, because priests runners. Cardinal Mooney Catholic High was 21 points. Statewide, Florida’s the Father, ‘to send out laborers and religious brothers and sisters The path took two full laps School in Sarasota the composite public high school students earned into his harvest’ (Mt 9:38). Vo- receive an incredible amount around the parish property, which score of 23.9 exceeded that of Sara- an average composite score of 19.9. cations are born in prayer and of support from the people they is just east of Collier Boulevard in sota County students who scored The ACT and the SAT are the from prayer; and only through serve. For this we are truly grate- East Naples. To promote health and 19.5. most widely administered college prayer can they persevere and ful, because it is your support raise money, one facet of the event Sister Patricia Roche, Salesian entrance exams in the nation. ACT bear fruit.” Our parish com- that inspires and encourages was a weight-loss program that be- Sisters of St. John Bosco, Principal results were announced this month, munities can answer this call all of us, and helps us to live out gan in August with 34 participants at St. John Neumann Catholic High while SAT results are released later by beginning prayer groups for our vocations joyfully. As we all who lost a total of 220 pounds. Spon- School, noted, “In partnership with in the year. Components of the ACT priestly and religious vocations strive to live out our particular sors donated $3 for each pound lost, their families, Neumann is very test are English (writing), math, or by simply dedicating a par- vocation, let us ask the Blessed for a total of $660. In all, more than proud of the educational accom- reading and science. Students re- ticular day of the week to this Mother Mary to pray for our $3,000 will be donated to pro-life plishments of these young men and ceive scores in all four areas tested intention. young people. May they respond agencies in Collier County. women. Their hard work and study, as well as a composite score. The second step is education. wholeheartedly to her Son’s invi- with the preparation and instruc- Dr. Kristy Swol, Superintendent It is the family that is the first tation: “Follow me!” n Catholic school tion they receive from their teach- of Schools for the Diocese of Ven- school and the parents who are ers, has earned them this recogni- ice, added, “Our standardized test the first teachers of their chil- Father Scanlan is the Assistant students excel tion. St. John Neumann’s great tra- scores and college acceptance rate dren. It is at home where every Vocations Director. For more on ACT exams dition of academic excellence over reflect that our students are self- child learns to love, to pray, to information, contact the our 35-year history in Collier Coun- disciplined, responsible and moti- grow in virtue and to experi- Diocesan Vocations Office at The Education Department of ty continues and we congratulate vated. Our Catholic school faculty ence the truth of God’s love 941-486-4720 or visit the website the Diocese of Venice announced and celebrate with these students members are highly qualified pro- for them. In the words of St. at www.dioceseofvenice.org/ that the Catholic high school stu- and their families.” fessionals who are dedicated to the John Paul II, the family is “the vocations. dents who took the 2014-15 ACT col- Dr. Denny Denison, Principal at success of each student.” Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 6 Talks at three locations focus on death penalty Staff RepoRt questions. A meal is also included. President of the National Council of conviction has led me, from the be- • Nov. 4, noon-2 p.m., Jacaran- The panel includes: George F. Kain, Catholic Women; and Mark Elliott, ginning of my ministry, to advocate da Country Club, 1901 Jacaranda VENICE | There will be three professor of law and justice admin- executive director of Floridians for at different levels for the global abo- Blvd., Venice. local opportunities to hear from istration and board member of the Alternatives to the Death Penalty. lition of the death penalty.” • Nov. 5, 5:30-8 p.m., St. Martha experts who are engaged in the Connecticut Network to Abolish Pope Francis, in his Sept. 24 ad- The theme of the presentation Parish, 200 N. Orange Ave., Sara- statewide effort to stop executions the Death Penalty; Dale Recinella, dress to Congress, said of the death will be “Execute Justice, Not Peo- sota. and end the practice of sentencing Catholic Correctional Chaplain for penalty: “The Golden Rule also re- ple.” The locations are: All are encouraged to attend. people to death. Florida’s death row; Sheila Hopkins, minds us of our responsibility to • Nov. 3, 5:30-8 p.m., Our Lady There is no charge for the event, but Each talk will include a presen- board chair of Floridians for Alter- protect and defend human life at of Light Parish, 19680 Cypress View reservations are required at www. tation followed by a discussion and natives to the Death Penalty and every stage of its development. This Drive, Fort Myers. dioceseofvenice.org. n New pro bono legal services available Partnership with legal community and Diocese helps most vulnerable

BoB Reddy Catholic lawyers, notably attorney of the Florida Catholic staff John Cunningham, for their early and consistent support and guid- VENICE | There is a new col- ance. laboration between the Diocese of Cenacle Legal Services strives to Venice and the local legal commu- meet the legal needs of its income- nity that will focus on helping the eligible clients, without regard most vulnerable. to their race, age, creed, gender, The recently formed Cenacle language, ethnicity, disability or Legal Services Inc. is a nonprofit or- immigration status in the United ganization established to augment States. It does this by providing ad- the existing legal vice, counsel and/ aid services for or representation the poor and vul- ‘This is a segment in civil matters, nerable in south of the population with a priority on Sarasota County, those pertaining including Venice, that needs particular to housing, elder North Port and legal assistance and affairs, veterans’ Englewood. The a nd consu mer office officially supporting Cenacle rights and minor A ribbon-cutting is held Oct. 5 for Cenacle Legal Services in Venice.The new pro bono program helps opened its doors children. CLS re- the needy in South Sarasota County. (BOB REDDY | FC) with a blessing Legal Services is an serves the right and open house excellent opportunity to deliver those Oct. 5. services in accord Bishop Frank J. to do just that.’ with the Spirit of Dewane, who led the Gospel as pro- FLORIDACatholic the blessing, said — Bishop Frank Dewane claimed by the the partnership Catholic Church. with Cenacle Legal Cenacle L e- Services fits well with the outpour- gal Services relies on volunteer What do you prefer ing of all types of support that the attorneys’ pro bono service and Catholic Church has for the poor the financial or moral support of and vulnerable among us. the community, especially those for your renewal? “This is a segment of the popu- within the Diocese of Venice and lation that needs particular legal South Sarasota County. Clients will assistance and supporting Cenacle pay no attorney fees. However, cer- Legal Services is an excellent op- tain costs may apply which clients portunity to do just that,” Bishop would be required to pay, such as Dewane added. “It is most appro- those for clerk of court or civil pro- priate that this effort opens on the cess. heels of the recent Apostolic Visit There are no formal office hours, of Pope Francis to the United States so clients must call 941-244-0308 for when he often spoke of helping appointments. Excepting statutory those on the edges of our society. holidays and Catholic holy days, e-Edition in Print Cenacle Legal Services will live out appointments will be accepted with that call.” consideration for clients’ irregular Evelyn L. Moya, Executive Direc- working hours. You can also email tor of Cenacle Legal Services, sees [email protected]. or Both? the fulfillment of the lawyer’s oath All Florida Bar-admitted lawyers in the provision of pro bono legal are encouraged to donate their ser- services for the poor. She quoted vices for client intake, advice and Support YOUR CAtHoLIC NEWSpApEr a passage from Micah 6:8: “What counsel, referral to other entities, the Lord requires of you: only to and/or legal representation. For do right and love goodness and to questions regarding pro bono ac- sUBscRiBe TOdaY walk humbly with your God.” She tivities, call the Executive Director Call toll free at: 1-888-275-9953 or Order safely online: www.thefloridacatholic.org thanked Bishop Dewane and the at 941-244-0308. n 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015

At left, a statue of Our Lady of the Rosary is carried into Jesus the Worker Parish in Fort Myers Oct. 4. Above, Bishop Frank J. Dewane blesses a baby following Mass. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Our Lady of the Rosary celebrated

Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff ‘This is such a wonderful day that celebrates FORT MYERS | A statue of Our Lady of the Rosary, patroness of the Blessed Virgin in a Guatemala, was reverently carried special and inspiring forward and placed near the altar before the start of the Oct. 4 Mass way. Use Mary as a at Jesus the Worker Parish in Fort guide in your life and Myers. The Mass was a central part of a find the same devotion daylong celebration that included to Jesus as she had for adoration, prayer, music, food and more. Along with celebrating the her Son.’ Guatemalan community, the event welcomed and drew the entire — Father Patrick O’Connor community, which includes faith- ful from across the Americas. Bishop Frank J. Dewane cele- Guatemalan clothing led the pro- brated the Mass and offered words cession and carried flowers. Many of encouragement to the entire of the adults also carried flowers Parish community. He said during and wore traditional clothing, each the recent visit to the United States color and design representing their of Pope Francis, the Holy Father hometown. Above, a focused on the needs of migrants, Oblate Father Patrick O’Connor, marimba band which many in the parish are. Pastor of Jesus the Worker, said a plays Oct. 4 during a “Hear the words of Pope Francis devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary reception at Jesus and know that you are an impor- through the praying of the rosary the Worker Parish tant part of the Universal Church.” creates a strong bond within the in Fort Myers in Participants gathered in front of community. celebration of the a temporary outdoor shrine to Our “This is such a wonderful day Feast of Our Lady Lady of the Rosary, which included that celebrates the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary. At a statute adorned with flowers and in a special and inspiring way,” he left, During the rosaries. At the start of the Mass, said. “Use Mary as a guide in your Jesus the Worker Bishop Dewane blessed it with in- life and find the same devotion to Parish Rosary cense and holy water. Jesus as she had for her Son.” Festival, a statue The faithful prayed the rosary After the Mass, the celebration of Our Lady of before the platform was carried continued in the Parish hall where the Rosary is throughout the parking lot as music people were entertained by wood- carried through reflecting the community’s strong en marimbas (a type of large xylo- the parking lot, devotion to the Blessed Virgin was phone played by six people at the led by Oblate sung. In addition, a rosary with same time), folk music and danc- Father Patrick beads of colored balloons was car- ers. Food was served, including O’Connor, Pastor. ried and then released. barbecue chicken and ribs, as well Children dressed in traditional as Guatemalan food. n Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 8

Doug Barry, Megan Mastroianni, First-time home buyers at Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Naples. Benefits Council of Catholic DIOCESAN EVENTS Father Leo Patalinghug and the classes, various dates, Catholic Myers. Speaker: Peggy Rowe-Linn, Women. Barb, 239-732-0813, Jon Niven band. Registration only Charities Office, 1219 16th St. W., Florida Supreme Court certified [email protected]; www. Mass for the Year of through local Parish Youth Group, Bradenton. Classes in both Spanish appellate mediator, devoted to St. stpeternaples.com. Consecrated Life, Oct. 31, 11 religious education program or and English. Participants will be Pio and Blessed Teresa of Kolkata. a.m., Epiphany Cathedral, 310 Faith and Wine, Naples, Nov. Catholic school. Questions: George eligible for assistance for down Joanne Tarantino, 239-887-0060; or Sarasota St., Venice. Bishop Frank 19, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, and March Smith 941-484-9543, gsmith@ payment and closing costs. Space Shirley Ruehl, 239-949-7015. J. Dewane, celebrant. Celebration 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. John the dioceseofvenice.org. is limited; preregistration required. Hispanic Festival, Nov. 7, Evangelist Parish, 625 111th Ave. offers faithful a chance to 941-714-7829. offer, support, gratitude and Wednesday morning 10 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Jude Parish, N., Naples. Includes dinner, wine encouragement to the many men adult faith formation video- World Youth Day pilgrimage: Sarasota. Includes folkloric acts, and inspirational Catholic speakers and women who have given their conferencing sessions, have Limited spots left. Diocese has musical entertainment and food for women. Advanced registration lives in consecration to Jesus Christ. recommenced. The free sessions already received registration from from multiple countries, including required: www.faithandwine.com. Reception follows. are available simultaneously 120 individuals to join Bishop Frank Cuba, Spain, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Vocations dinner dance, Nov. through the Institute for Catholic J. Dewane at World Youth Day Rico, Venezuela and Colombia. “Sugar Bowl Show of 20, 6 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Studies and Formation centrally Krakow July 23 to Aug. 2, 2016. Family atmosphere. Free parking Shows,” Nov. 1, 2 p.m., Venice Parish, 625 111th Ave. N., Naples. located video-conferencing sites. Opportunity to see Pope Francis and admission. Proceeds support Performing Arts Center, Venice. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Sessions begin 9 a.m. and last amongst millions of Catholic the charitable programs of the Sponsored by Catholic Charities, Council 11281. Event honors priests about 90 minutes. Attendees can youth from around the world in parish. Kathy Schersten, 941-955- Diocese of Venice Inc. and local and supports seminarians. Fun, go to any location and need not the birth country of St. John Paul 3934. Knights of Columbus councils. food, dancing, live band, silent participate in each session. For II, founder of World Youth Day. Show features the Turnstiles and 77th anniversary auction. Guest of honor: Bishop video sites, details about topics and Contact George Smith, gsmith@ Rocket Man, showcasing music commemoration of Frank J. Dewane. Tickets: $50 per to view early sessions, visit https:// dioceseofvenice.org. of Billy Joel and Elton John. Kristallnacht, Nov. 8, 2:30 p.m., St. person. Jacket and tie requested. institute.dov.org. Tickets: $25 and $35. Proceeds Television Mass for the William Parish, 701 Seagate Drive, Paul Curti, 612-616-5535; or https:// benefit “Sugar Bowl Fund” for Theology on Tap. This exciting homebound in the northern Naples. Memorial commemoration stjohntheevangelist.weshareonline. families who are experiencing program for young adults (18-39) portions of the Diocese, 9:30 of the Holocaust, sponsored by org/2015vocationsdinner#. a financial hardship. www. allows them to learn about the a.m. on the CW Network; in the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Annual Christmas bazaar, veniceperformingartscenter.com. faith while building community. the southern portions of the Collier County. Speaker: Martin Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Mary, This year Theology on Tap will Diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV Goldsmith, radio personality and 40 Days for Life, fall prayer Star of the Sea Parish, Longboat be held at various parishes (FOX-4). Check your local listings author. Free and open to the campaign continues through Key. Sponsored by Women’s Guild. throughout the Diocese. Each for channel information. Leaflet public. 239-261-4883. Nov. 1 in Sarasota and Fort Myers Holiday décor, handmade knitting location will host a series of weekly missals are available upon request as well as hundreds of cities Council of Catholic Women and sewing items, boutique items talks and discussions on relevant by calling 941-484-9543 and asking across the country and around meeting, Nov. 11, following 8:30 and baked goods. Free admission. topics in a relaxed atmosphere. about the TV Mass or by writing: the world. Register online at a.m. Mass, St. Raphael Parish, 770 941-383-1255. Free baby-sitting, icebreakers, TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 www.40daysforlife.com/sarasota or Kilbourne Ave., Englewood. Guest “Christmas fayre,” Nov. 28, trivia, and food and drinks are Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. www.40daysforlife.com/fortmyers. speaker: Eric Sammons, Diocesan 4-7 p.m.; Nov. 29 10 a.m.-1 p.m., provided. BYOB. Upcoming dates: Gail Ardy: 941-486-4714, ardy@ Director of Evangelization. 941 Death penalty talks, Nov. San Antonio Parish, 24445 Rampart • Naples area, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 dioceseofvenice.org. 475-8382, 630-319-9497. 3, 5:30-8 p.m., Our Lady of Light Blvd., Port Charlotte. Cheesecakes, p.m. First Tuesdays, St. John the Safe Environment training. Parish, 19680 Cypress View Drive, Faith and Ale, Fort Myers, homemade Greek pastries, arts Evangelist; second Tuesdays, St. As part of the Safe Environment Fort Myers; Nov. 4, noon-2 p.m., Nov. 11 and Dec. 10, 6 p.m., Our and crafts, food, plants and more. Agnes; third Tuesdays, St. Peter Program, the Diocese of Venice Jacaranda Country Club, 1901 Lady of Light Parish, Fort Myers. 941-624-3799. the Apostle; fourth Tuesdays, St. requires that all employees and Jacaranda Blvd., Venice; Nov. 5, Monthly gathering of Catholic men SPRED: special religious William. those volunteers who work with includes pizza and refreshments, development. Faith formation 5:30-8 p.m., St. Martha Parish, children and/or vulnerable adults 200 N. Orange Ave. Sarasota. • Lakewood Ranch area, followed by local, regional and program for young people with Thursdays, Oct. 8-Oct. 29, Our Lady be fingerprinted and trained in national Catholic speakers. www. special needs is up and running at Hear from people engaged in a Safe Environment. For class times statewide effort to stop executions of the Angels, 6:30-8 p.m. faithandale.com/fort-myers. Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. For • South Sarasota County, and locations, contact your local Carnival, Nov. 12-15, St. Joseph ages 11 to 16. Sister Frances Lolar, and end the death penalty. No parish or Diocesan school or visit charge, but R.S.V.P. required. Thursdays, Oct. 1-Nov. 5, Our Lady Catholic School, 3100 26th St. Sisters of Mercy, 941-484-3505; or of Lourdes, Venice, 6:30-8 p.m. www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report W., Bradenton. Rides, games, Gene Erquiaga, 941-416-1804. Register: www.dioceseofvenice. all abuses against minors to the “Come to the Water” day of entertainment and family fun. Golden Gate Senior Center, org. Florida Department of Children prayer, second Wednesdays of Proceeds benefit the school. Times: Monday-Friday, 9-5 p.m., old Diocesan Marriage Tribunal and Families at 1-800-962-2873. each month through April 2016, Nov. 12, 3-8 p.m.; Nov. 13, 5-10 Golden Gate Library, 4898 information evening, Nov. 5, 6-8 To report abuse by Diocesan 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Our Lady of p.m.; Nov. 14, 3-10 p.m.; Nov. 15, Coronado Parkway, Naples. p.m., via video conference from personnel or volunteers, call Perpetual Help Retreat Center, noon-8 p.m. www.facebook.com/ Catholic Charities, Diocese of Catholic Center. Information for the Diocesan Victims Assistance Venice. Includes continental SJCSBradenton. Venice, in partnership with Collier those who have experienced a Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at breakfast, lunch, two conferences Eagle classic 5K and fun Senior Resources, has opened civil divorce/dissolution and wish 941-416-6114. to remarry in the Catholic Church. and the opportunity for the run, Nov. 14, 8 a.m., Bradenton a senior center. For those 60 Includes short presentation on Sacrament of Reconciliation, Riverwalk. Benefits St. Joseph and over looking for hot meals, types of marriage cases considered Mass. Cost: $25 per person, pre- Catholic School athletics program. company and activities. No charge; by the Tribunal and opportunity registered; $30 at the door. 941- COMMUNITY Register online: www.active.com, open to all. 239-252-4541. for questions and answers 486-0233, [email protected]. EVENTS search for Eagle classic. by participants with Tribunal Ignatian Spirituality retreat, Holiday bazaar, Nov. 14, 8 a.m.- personnel. No reservation required; Oct. 30-Nov. 2, Our Lady of “Endow: Letter to Women,” 2 p.m., St. Peter the Apostle Parish, all are welcome. Participating sites: Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Tuesdays, through Oct. 27, 11:30 Our Lady of Grace in Avon Park; Venice. St. Ignatius Spirituality a.m.-1 p.m., Our Lady of Light St. Martha in Sarasota; St. Agnes in exercises, good food, fellowship Parish, Room 309, 19680 Cypress Naples; St. Patrick in Sarasota; and and quiet reflection offer a View Drive, Fort Myers. Explore Our Lady of Light in Fort Myers. chance for spiritual growth. Pope John Paul II’s 1995 letter 941-484-9543. Cost: $395, includes three nights to women. Register and order Vocation awareness accommodations, meals, private course materials: https://store. weekend, Nov. 6-8, St. John rooms and baths. To register: 941- endowonline.org/sue-elllen- Vianney College Seminary, Miami. 486-0233, [email protected]. nolan-p2515.aspx; or Sue Ellen For young men ages 16 and up to Advent retreat, Dec. 8-9, Our Nolan, sueellen@ourladyoflight. experience what daily life is like Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat com; or 239-267-7088, ext. 245. for one discerning God’s call to the Center, Venice. Prepare your heart Faith and Wine, Lee County, priesthood. No cost; transportation for Jesus. Nancy Gazo, 941-486- Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of provided. To register: Diocesan 0233, [email protected]. Light Parish, Fort Myers. Speaker: • Basics of arthritis pain Office of Vocations, 941-486-4720, Novena of Masses for Life. Joanne MacPeek on “The Glory of • Surgical and non-surgical treatment [email protected]. Over 100 Masses will be celebrated God is Christ Amongst Us.” Next • Minimall invasive surgical treatment Veterans Day Mass, Nov. throughout the Diocese monthly event, Dec. 3. Women from all 11, 2:45 p.m., Sarasota National until Dec. 25, offered for a parishes invited to join. Free baby- • Anterior Hip Replacement Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72 greater respect for all human sitting available. To register: www. • What to expect before, during and after surgery faithandwineleecounty.com. (Clark Road) in Sarasota (five life. Complete schedule at www. • Partial and ACL sparing knee replacement miles east of I-75). Main celebrant: dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife. Fall retreat, Nov. 7, 8:30 Bishop Frank J. Dewane. All priests, Join in this special observance of a.m.-3:30 p.m., Our Lady of Light Visit jointimplant.com for seminar dates and to reserve your seat. deacons and faithful are invited to the life of Jesus in the womb of Parish, Fort Myers. “Disciples Called attend and participate in honoring our Blessed Mother. to Witness” focuses on igniting men and women who have served Spiritual adoption program. enthusiasm, faith and joy. Cost: Board Certified (AOBOS) Orthopedic Surgeon the country and are serving today. Spiritually adopt an unborn child $15, includes apologetics talks, Specializing in Joint Replacement and Reconstruction of the Hip and Knee Active military personnel are in danger of being aborted. mission of the laity, adoration, encouraged to wear uniform. Commitment is to pray a short music, continental breakfast and Ample seating and parking. prayer daily through Christmas. lunch. Dr. Sue Ellen Nolan, Parish Diocesan Youth Rally, Nov. Visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/ office, 239-267-7088, ext. 245; 21, Charlotte Harbor Center, Punta respectlife for the prayer and [email protected]. 34071-1023 Gorda. For seventh- to 12th-grade how to register if you would like Magnificat breakfast, Nov. students. Presenters include: monthly updates. 7, 9:30 a.m., Holiday Inn Airport 9 VATICAN NEWS Florida Catholic Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015

LaypeopLe observers on synod surprises: 32962-1023 Universal compassion, inaccurate coverage

Carol Glatz closed to the press, but synod Catholic News Service participants are allowed to be interviewed and to release their VATICAN CITY | Two couples written speeches to the public. attending the Synod of Bishops Pedro De Rezende said that on the Family said what sur- instead of objective reporting prised them most about their on what was being said by synod first synod in Rome was reading participants, what he was seeing inaccurate media coverage of the seemed to be suggestions about closed-door proceedings, the di- “what synod fathers should talk versity of problems families face about.” However, he said, the around the world and the synod synod discussions are being 2015 U.S. Postal fathers’ great concern and com- guided by the 23,000-word work- Service Statement of passion for the family. ing document that came out in Ownership, Management, Even though Ketty De Rezende June. and Circulation of Brazil studied and lived in the “So I was pretty surprised to United States and Canada, she see what is coming out is not be- 1. Publication Title: Florida said hearing about the diversity ing quite faithful” to the themes Catholic; 2. Publication No. of challenges families face in in the document and partici- 0746-4584; 3. Filing Date: Oct. 1, other parts of the world came as pants’ input, he said. 2015; 4. Issue Frequency: Nov.- a surprise to her. Penny Bajaj of Mumbai, India, Oct., Semi-monthly; 5. No. of Ketty, with her husband, Pe- said she was struck by the unani- Issues Published Annually: 24; 6. Annual Subscription Price: $26; dro, are active in Brazil in the mous expressions of compassion 7. Complete Mailing Address of pastoral care of families facing and sympathy from all those at- Ketty and Pedro De Rezende of Brazil leave a session of the Synod Known Office of Publication: 50 difficulties. But much of what tending the synod. Of the more of Bishops on the family at the Vatican Oct. 9. The couple, who are E. Robinson St., Ste. G, Orlando, they encountered in the Ameri- than 360 people attending the observers at the synod, spoke at an Oct. 12 Vatican press briefing at FL 32801; 8. Complete Mailing cas was very different from some synod, 270 are voting cardinals, which Pedro said press coverage "many, many times" does not reflect Address of Headquarters or of the problems needing atten- bishops and men religious. The the experience within the synod. (PAuL HARING | CNS) General Business Office of Publisher: Same as above; 9. Full tion in Asia and Africa, she said. remaining are religious and lay- Names and Complete Mailing Ketty and Pedro De Rezende, people attending as observers, Addresses of Publisher, Editor professors in mathematics and experts and representatives of do we make this in God’s light very compassionate and loving and Managing Editor: Publisher: computer science, respectively, at other Christian communities. something beautiful?” atmosphere and attitude that the Bishop John Noonan, et al., P.O. the University of Campinas, Bra- “All the synod fathers, the bish- She said every cardinal, bishop synod was aiming at: to bring the Box 1800, Orlando, FL 32802- zil, spoke to the press Oct. 12 dur- ops expressed their great love and priest in her small working families back into the … Church 1800; Editor: Carol Brinati, P.O. Box 4993, Orlando, FL 32802- ing a Vatican news conference. and concern for the family,” said group spoke about their concern, and tell them that there was mer- 4993; Managing Editor: Ann The many difficulties facing fam- Bajaj, who worked for the Catho- their love for the family, “espe- cy” and that sins would be forgiv- Borowski-Slade, P.O. Box 4993, ilies, discussed during the first lic Church in India in a variety of cially for the families who are in en “as long as they repented and Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 10. week of the synod, “did surprise capacities for 45 years. distress.” changed.” Owner: The Florida Catholic, P.O. us. I think we weren’t quite aware “It was very beautiful to see the Her husband, Ishwar Ba- Ishwar Bajaj, who was raised a Box 4993, Orlando, FL 32802- of all these challenges,” she said. great love, the hope, the under- jaj, said he was very impressed Hindu but was baptized into the 4993; 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Securitiy Pedro told reporters what standing: How should the family that the synod was focusing on Catholic Church 13 years ago on Holders: None; 12. Tax Status surprised him most was “what be in today’s day and time know- forgiveness and mercy, even his 25th wedding anniversary, (for completion by nonprofit the press has been publishing.” ing that, in all parts of the world, toward those who have sepa- said he felt the synod’s focus on organizations authorized to “Many, many times it doesn’t the family is really running into a rated from their spouse or have mercy “has been a very impor- mail at nonprofit rates): Has Not reflect what we see in there,” he lot of problems? How do we con- sinned against their family or the tant and dynamic stand that the Changed During Preceding 12 said. tain this? How do we change this? Church. Church is taking in this current months; 13. Publication Title: Florida Catholic; 14. 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Cindy Wooden Spanish Group A, led by Hon- Cardinal Thomas Catholic News Service duran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Collins of Toronto Maradiaga, said sometimes it ap- and Australian Cardinal George | As members pears that the Catholic Church has VATICAN CITY Pell, prefect of the of the Synod of Bishops concluded a theology of marriage, but not of Vatican Secretariat work on the second of three chap- the family and “it also seems that for the Economy, ters in their working document, we limit ourselves to repeating ob- talk after an event they continued to call for a tone and vious things, but lack key, driving marking the 50th for language that is clear, simple ideas.” anniversary of the and encourages people to see it is English Group A, led by Austra- Synod of Bishops possible to live the vocation of mar- lian Cardinal George Pell, said the in Paul VI hall riage and family life. Church benefited from past synods at the Vatican At the same time, most of the syn- through the apostolic exhortations Oct. 17. (Paul od’s 13 working groups — formed the pope would write afterward; Haring | CNS) according to language — asked synod officials have said it is not for a greater use of Scripture in the known whether Pope Francis will synod’s text, including examples of write one based on this synod. holy couples and Jesus’ interactions Whatever comes out of the synod, with a variety of family members, the group said, should use “stream- such as parents who asked him to lined, attractive language” while heal their children. having as its primary concern “the Two groups said the working clarity of well-grounded explana- the family, the document “begin theme attracting special attention. and civilly remarried Catholics to document, which they are amend- tions of Church teaching.” with Genesis, which already pro- Using Pope Francis’ document de- receive Communion even without ing and planning to give to Pope French Group A asked the vides a definition of marriage as a claring the Year of Mercy, he said, an annulment of their sacramental Francis, does not contain a concise 10-member committee appointed unique union between a man and helps avoid “the temptation which marriage. definition of marriage. “This is a se- to draft the synod’s final document a woman, so total and intimate that has been around all this year … “It’s important to remember who rious defect,” said English Group D, to take care not to continually “in- because of it a man must leave his that somehow there is a conflict is in that group,” Cardinal Nichols led by Cardinal Thomas C. Collins terrupt” the text with references to father and mother in order to be between justice and mercy and that told reporters, “and I think it’s im- of Toronto. the indissolubility of marriage “as united with his wife. This account somehow mercy always, as it were, portant for you to know that every The focus of small-group work if that were our only concern.” On of the creation of marriage presents replaces justice.” resolution of that group and this re- Oct. 10-13 was the section of the the theme of indissolubility, most also the three basic characteristics It is “a profound misunder- port were accepted unanimously in working document titled “The Dis- of the groups insisted the text must of marriage as it was in the begin- standing” of mercy to tell people, that group. There was no tension or cernment of the Family Vocation,” present the lifelong marriage bond ning — monogamy, permanence “It doesn’t matter what you do, it’s division of opinion in that German- which included a summary of the as the blessing that it is and not as and equality of the sexes.” fine,” the cardinal said. speaking group.” biblical vision of the family, ways a burden. The group said that the Church The relationship of mercy and Several groups urged a stronger families strengthen their faith and The chapter, said French Group can understand its ministry “as justice also was the first topic dealt mention of marriage as a vocation the role the family plays within the C, led by Bishop Maurice Piat of mirroring God’s patience and mer- with in the German Group’s report like priesthood and consecrated Church. Port Louis, Mauritius, should help cy” only by understanding God’s to the synod assembly. “Mercy and life, and an acknowledgment that At least two groups said the people listen to what the Church original plan for marriage and fam- truth, grace and justice are not in strong families are the “seedbed” Church needed an in-depth trea- teaches about the family in the light ily life and how he continually at- opposition because God is love and of strong vocations to all three. tise on the Christian understanding of Scripture. “We believe that this tempted to bring people back to it. his is the mercy with which we are Spanish Group B, led by Mexican of marriage and family life. French word meets the deepest longings of Spanish Group A said it is impor- made just,” the group’s report said. Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega Group A, led by Canadian Cardi- the human heart thirsting for love tant to acknowledge the gradual The German group includes of Guadalajara, said its members nal Gerald LaCroix of Quebec, said and mercy,” and it can bring heal- way “God communicates the grace Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, pre- “felt that there are significant ab- such a document would be impos- ing. of the covenant” to each person fect of the Congregation for the sences or few references in this part sible for the synod to draft in three English Group B, chaired by and community through “correct- Doctrine of the Faith, and Cardi- (of the document) on issues like weeks, so the synod’s task should be British Cardinal Vincent Nichols ing, accompanying and forgiving.” nal Walter Kasper, a theologian chastity and virginity, holiness and to offer reflections on “the most sa- of Westminster, suggested that in Speaking to reporters later, Car- known for his work on mercy and spirituality of the family.” n lient and urgent aspects” of Catholic presenting the “divine pedagogy” dinal Nichols said the relationship for his suggestion that the synod teaching. or the revelation of God’s plan for between mercy and justice is a find a way to allow some divorced Contributing to this story were Carol Cardinal: Synod not manipulated; how it is depicted is distorted

Catholic News Service ing that “the truth is great and it The 13 small groups elect their so the pope added more bishops to the way he calls people to live the always wins out, even with all of own representatives who then the process. Gospel. VATICAN CITY | The Synod of this propaganda and all of this hand in summaries that have “I don’t see any of that as ma- “I wonder if some of these peo- Bishops on the Family is not being distortion.” been approved by the group to a nipulative. I see it as widening ple who are speaking, sometimes manipulated, rather the distortion The cardinal said he has par- 10-member writing committee the participation of the bishops,” surreptitiously, sometimes half- rests in how it is being depicted ticipated in seven synods, and he charged with drafting a final doc- he said. “Now there are some way implying, then backing off or seen by a number of people, also attended the very first gen- ument the synod will vote on and bishops whose position is that and then twisting around, I won- said Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of eral assembly in 1967 as a sec- give to the pope. we shouldn’t be discussing any of der if it is really that they find they Washington, D.C. retary to a synod father. He said Cardinal Wuerl, who is on this this anyway. They were the ones just don’t like this pope. I wonder “I don’t think the synod itself much-welcome changes have papally appointed drafting com- at the last synod who were giving if that isn’t part of it,” he said. has been tainted, but the lens been made to the synod on the mittee, told America, “I don’t see interviews, and denouncing and “Pope Francis is calling for a through which it is being seen family that “allow the bishops to how you can manipulate all of claiming there were intrigues and Church that, to my mind, is much by many, many people has been come together and to speak very those groups and all of the people manipulation.” more in contact with the Gospel, tainted, and so I suspect that that openly and very clearly about leading them.” Such accusations, he said, do with the living out of the Gospel. will have some impact,” he said in whatever they think needs to be In fact, the creation of a larger not have “a foundation in reality. Not just the articulation of the an interview Oct. 18 with the Je- said.” drafting committee was an im- I just think that these are people Gospel, the voicing of the Gospel, suit magazine America. The bishops themselves have provement on a previous process who have their own position and the proclaiming of the Gospel, but “It’s not going to be a long-term long been asking for less time that was not “working very well.” they just want to articulate that.” the personal living of it,” he said. impact because you can only spent listening to written speech- During last year’s extraordinary The synod has no intention of While many people find this ap- paint something in false tones and es being read aloud and more time synod, “there was this great out- changing Church teaching, Car- proach “attractive,” he said, “for have it remain understood incor- for small-group discussions “be- cry” that the first interim report dinal Wuerl said, so perhaps the reasons known only to them, there rectly for so long; after a while the cause that’s where the real debate drafted by two top-ranking mem- charges or discontent are moti- are some who find this somewhat Church wins out,” he said, add- takes place,” he said. bers of the synod wasn’t done well, vated by not liking the pope or threatening.” n 11 QUICK READS Florida Catholic Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015

NATION WORLD for safety in Europe. “The waves cause great damage to the Church’s India’s Missionaries were rolling fiercely with the salt doctrine on sanctifying grace, said water nearly choking us,” said Syr- Archbishop Stanislaw Gadecki of of Charity to end Planned American named ian Um Tariq, who identified herself Poznan, Poland. The Church must using the familial Arabic nickname, help divorced and remarried cou- adoption work Parenthood: No auxiliary in Peru meaning mother of Tariq, her el- ples “with special charity” and “in KOLKATA, India | The Mis- longer take money CHOSICA, Peru | An American dest son. “We thought we were go- a spirit of mercy,” but cannot allow sionaries of Charity will close their member of the Congregation of ing to die. The trip, meant to be a them to receive Communion, Arch- adoption centers in India, citing for fetal tissue Holy Cross was named an auxiliary half-hour long, was a painful three bishop Gadecki, president of the new regulations that would allow NEW YORK | The president of bishop for the Diocese of Chosica. hours in a tightly packed dinghy we Polish bishops’ conference, told the nontraditional families to adopt the Planned Parenthood Federa- Bishop-designate Arthur J. Colgan, feared would overturn,” she told the Synod of Bishops on the Family. The children, reported ucanews.com. tion of America said Oct. 13 that the 68, a native of Dorchester, Mass., Catholic News Service of the sea archbishop addressed the synod Founded by Blessed Teresa of Kolk- organization’s clinics will no longer has served as vicar general of the di- voyage from Turkey to this Greek is- Oct. 10, saying he was speaking on ata, the congregation runs orphan- accept reimbursement for fetal tis- ocese since 2010. The appointment land, better known in the past for its behalf of the entire Polish bishops’ ages across India, with 18 of them sue procured in abortions and pro- was announced at the Vatican Oct. olive oil and ouzo. Women cried out conference. The conference posted government-recognized centers vided to researchers. Cecile Rich- 13. “As I pray about my appoint- in panic and men shouted, desper- an English-translation of his speech that offer children for adoption. But ards said the decision was made ment, I know that my experience ately holding onto their babies and on its website Oct. 13. As baptized the nuns do not want to run adop- “to completely debunk” a series of in the past is that the Lord provides young children, appealing for assis- people, divorced and remarried tion centers in India now, said Sis- 11 videos released in recent weeks the grace and the wisdom we need tance from the volunteers gathered Catholics should be encouraged to ter Mary Prema, the congregation’s by the Center for Medical Progress to respond to his calls in the course on shore to help them land. Among continue participating in the life of current superior general. “The de- showing physicians and others as- of our life, so I trust that that will be the relief groups that help those the Church, the archbishop said. cision of seeking the government’s sociated with Planned Parenthood the case this time, too,” Bishop-des- coming ashore are the international “Let us, therefore, encourage them de-recognition status for adoption describing the harvesting of fetal ignate Colgan said in a statement Catholic Caritas organization, the to listen to the word of God, to at- centers applies only to India,” Sis- tissue and body parts during abor- released by his order. Holy Cross interdenominational OM Greece, tend the sacrifice of the Mass, to ter Mary Prema told ucanews.com tions at their clinics. Also discussed Father Richard V. Warner, superior EuroRelief and A Drop in the Sea. persevere in prayer, to contribute to Oct. 11. The nuns decided on this in the videos, which were filmed general of the congregation, said Um Tariq recounted what pushed works of charity and to community voluntarily after the Missionaries undercover, are what researchers the bishop-designate has served the her family of four from Hama, Syr- efforts in favor of justice, to bring up of Charity headquarters in Kolkata are charged for the tissue and parts. Church and the congregation well ia, to make such a dangerous trip. their children in the Christian faith, was informed about complying The revelation has prompted throughout his 42 years as a priest. “The Syrian regime arrested and to cultivate the spirit and practice of with the new Guidelines Govern- investigations by state and federal “He has been an inspiration for the jailed my eldest son some time ago. penance and thus implore, day by ing Adoption of Children by the officials into Planned Parenthood’s people to whom and with whom he We haven’t heard about him since. day, Gods grace.” federal Ministry of Women and activities across the country and has served for many years. We are My husband and I ... were afraid Child Development, said an Oct. 10 has led to calls to end state and fed- honored that our Holy Father has that the Syrian army would con- Priest released, statement issued by Sunita Kumar, eral funding for the organization. called him to this new ministry,” script my son because it has lost so spokeswoman for the congregation. Planned Parenthood receives more Father Warner said in a statement. many men in four-and-a-half years celebrates Mass “If we were to continue the work set than $500 million of its $1.3 billion of fighting,” she said. HOMS, Syria | A Syrian priest up by Mother Teresa, complying annual budget from federal and Greece aid workers kidnapped in May has been re- (with) all the provisions would have state programs. Bishop: Communion leased, Agence France-Presse been difficult for us,” the statement In reaction to Richards’ deci- brace for migrants reported. Syrian Father Jacques said. sion, Father Frank Pavone, national LESBOS, Greece | Greece is for remarried would Mourad was kidnapped by three director of Priests for Life, called it bracing for thousands more Syrians undermine doctrine masked men at the Syriac Catholic Bishops: Military “meaningless” and said it “does not and other people to land on Lesbos Mar Elian monastery in Qaryatain. settle any controversy. Nor does it and other key island crossings from VATICAN CITY | Allowing civ- AFP, citing a source close to the struggle must be answer any of the questions that Turkey, as those fleeing conflict re- illy remarried divorcees to receive priest, reported he was released matched by change the ongoing investigations into main undeterred by the worsening Communion would not only open Oct. 10 and celebrated Mass Oct. Planned Parenthood’s actions have weather and colder autumn tem- the door to the sacrament for all who 11 in Zaydal, just outside of Homs. KIEV, Ukraine | Ukraine’s Cath- raised,” he said in a statement. peratures in their desperate search live in mortal sin, but also would Father Mourad, who helped both olic bishops have urged citizens to Christians and Muslims, was pre- back a “profound transformation” paring aid for an influx of refugees by voting in upcoming elections from Palmyra when he was ab- in areas controlled by the national ducted, and during his captivity his government. “While defending our 9-Day Holy Land whereabouts remained unknown. native land from the enemy, we Pope Francis mentioned him spe- are also called on to develop our cifically in public prayer July 26. state — a national house in which harmony and justice, honesty and Pilgrimage respect for each person’s dignity will reign,” the bishops said. “Our future depends equally on cour- Travel back in time to the ancient Holy Land and birth age and endurance by our soldiers February place of Jesus and Christianity. 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HO CHI MINH CITY | All day good now and it's getting better. Of course, there are long, parishioners trickle into The some obstacles in places where they want to curb Most Holy Redeemer Saigon. They pause at the font and cross them- Catholic activities. But the problems don't matter.' selves. They silently pray at the Ave Maria grotto. They quietly seek Father Joseph Giang help from priests: money problems, family problems. Each afternoon, queues form at the confessional. meanwhile, is monitored and con- on the spot. As a youngster, he saw "I've been at this church for four trolled. Until this year, a group of a visiting priest arrested after arriv- years and more people come each interreligious leaders met regu- ing to hold a Mass for local Catho- year," said Father Joseph Giang. larly in the Redemptorist church lics. "The development of Catholi- to discuss challenges they faced; "Now it's not as bad," he said. cism in Vietnam is very good now now, according to a member, they and it's getting better. Of course, have to move around after police R eligion flourishing there are some obstacles in places took exception to the fact that some Even in the highlands, where where they want to curb Catholic participants weren't government- abuse and government harassment activities. But the problems don't approved. is particularly rife, some Catho- matter," he said. "By document, religion is free. lic strongholds have managed to The vibrancy of church life here An estimated 7 percent of Vietnam's population is Catholic, making But in reality, there is control, es- flourish. In some villages that date today is both a testament to the it the second-largest religion in the country. (ucanews.com photo) pecially in the rural areas. It's not missionary origins back more than power of Catholicism in this coun- easy to build a church or do some a century, the government appears try and a reflection of the delicate [basic] things," said the Jesuit lead- to have little presence. line that must be walked. While Traditional communism had little Mass, and anti-Catholic raids were er, who asked not to be named be- "It's mostly Catholic in my com- younger members marvel at open- place for religion, less so for one carried out on troublesome com- cause open discussion of religion is munity, since the beginning, since ness and growth, older ones recall associated alternatively with colo- munities and churches, Nguyen still sensitive. a very long time ago," said Maria that the government school next nialism and anti-Viet Minh senti- recounts. John Baptist, an active member K'lien, a member of the K'Ho mi- door was once part of the church; ments. Over the years, as Vietnam of his church in southwestern An nority who moved from the central that the public pool on the other opened, such abuses have less- Giang province, said parishioners highlands to Ho Chi Minh City side used to be church property; Brutal crackdown ened. But they are from having routinely face problems when try- for work last year. "In my village, that the church was once the most The results were brutal and ended. In August, two Catholic ing to carry out work in rural areas. they're building churches; there's powerful institution in the country. immediate. One Jesuit official re- youth activists were arrested af- "In Tay Ninh province, there are no problems from the govern- "In the past, this whole area was called to ucanews.com that half of ter serving four years in prison for many ethnic people, so it's going to ment." just land and mud. Where we're the order's 12 priests were jailed. attempting to overthrow the gov- be a problem if we spread the reli- Teresa, a 23-year-old student sitting now used to be a canal, it "The new regime wasted no time ernment — the pair was part of a gion to the ethnic people. It's not studying languages in her native was really smelly. The more people in taking various measures against group of at least 17 Christian and impossible, but it's very difficult for Ho Chi Minh City, said the church came here, the more priests devel- the Southern Catholic commu- Catholic activists arrested and us to hold Mass in ethnic villages. had ballooned in numbers thanks oped the place. But that was before nity," writes political scientist sentenced around the same time If a village wants to hold Mass, they to growth in such rural areas. 1975. Nowadays, they can only Nguyen Van Canh in Vietnam Un- on charges widely considered to have to submit papers and request "It's more popular because so develop a little," said a 61-year-old der Communism: 1975-1982. "The be spurious. In 2013, a group of 14 it through local government," he many people go and join the Cath- who — like many parishioners — new relationship between church were sentenced to between three said. "It's getting more popular, but olic [Church]. [Before,] only a few asked that only her Catholic name, and state in Vietnam requires the and 13 years in prison after hold- it's slow." people in the countryside were Maria, be used. Catholic Church to endorse the ing peaceful protests or calling for Despite the logistical delays, Catholic but now more and more For older Catholics in Ho Chi party line even on ecclesiastical freedom of expression. In the high- Baptist maintained the situation people join." n Minh City, the fall of Saigon repre- matters." lands, human rights groups report has vastly improved over the de- sents a fault line not just in life but Arrests and harassment became routine and protracted persecution cades. In the 1980s, he recalled, This is the first part of a two-part in religion. Asked if the situation is common, work was scheduled so of Christian and Catholic followers. Catholics entering remote villages series. improving, they invariably point as to block people from attending Even fairly benign activity, were often stopped and detained to the flourishing of Catholicism under the French and during the 20 years of quasi-democracy fol- lowing independence — particu- larly under the controversial rule of President Ngo Dinh Diem, a Catho- lic whose tendency to promote the religion at the expense of Buddhist oppression became his undoing. At its height, the Catholic Church was the largest landholder in Viet- nam. In some northern provinces, more than a quarter of the popula- tion was Catholic and the church wielded significant clout. After the communists came to power in 1954, an estimated 750,000 Catho- lics migrated south, ballooning the population. Under Diem, Catholics held officer positions at double the rate of the rest of the population, according to historian Anthony James Joes; after the migration, as many as one in seven Saigonese were Catholic. That position of prominence 34613-1023 came to a resounding close in April 34638-1023 1975, when the North Vietnamese gained control of South Vietnam. 13 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Canonizing four saints, pope urges people to serve others with joy Carol Glatz was known to attend Mass daily, It was Jesus’ life and attitude of Catholic News Service pray and fast, respect the Sabbath, profound service that “were the visit the elderly and the sick, and cause of our salvation and the rec- VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis welcome the poor into their home. onciliation of mankind with God,” called on people to replace their • Italian Father Vincenzo the pope said. Jesus invites every- thirst for power with the joy of quiet Grossi (1845-1917), founder of the one to follow him on this same path and humble service, as he pro- Institute of the Daughters of the of love and service, he said, and to claimed four new saints, including Oratory. “reject the worldly temptation of the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux. • Spanish Sister Maria of the seeking first place and command- All of Christ’s disciples, especial- Immaculate Conception (1926- ing others.” ly its pastors, are called to model 1998), a member of the Congrega- “Faced with people who seek themselves after Jesus and “sup- tion of the Sisters of the Company power and success, the disciples press our instinctive desire to exer- of the Cross. are called to do the opposite,” the Nuns wait for Pope Francis to lead the Oct. 18 Mass for the cise power over others, and instead Some 65,000 people attended the pope said. canonization of four new saints in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. exercise the virtue of humility.” Mass, including the more than 300 Those who exercise “genuine Pope Francis canonized Spanish Sister Maria of the Immaculate The pope said the new saints cardinals, bishops and others tak- authority” in the Church and the Conception, a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the — a Spanish religious woman, an ing part in the Oct. 4-25 synod on Christian community are those Company of the Cross; Italian Father Vincenzo Grossi, founder of Italian priest and the first married the family. who serve others and “lack real the Institute of the Daughters of the Oratory; and Louis and Marie couple with children to be canon- While the pope’s homily pointed prestige.” Jesus calls people “to pass Zelie Guerin Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux. (PHOTOS ized together — “unfailingly served to the new saints as inspiring ex- from the thirst for power to the joy BY Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters | FC) their brothers and sisters with out- amples of joyful servants who com- of quiet service,” the pope said. Je- standing humility and charity in pletely trusted in God, he dedicat- sus’ teaching and example clearly panying them “with infinite ten- imitation of the divine master.” ed the bulk of his reflection on the show there is “no compatibility derness amid their tribulations,” On World Mission Sunday Oct. day’s readings and the Christian between a worldly understanding he said. 18 in St. Peter’s Square, during the meaning of authority and hierar- of power and the humble service, Through baptism, all Christians Synod of Bishops on the family, the chy. which must characterize author- must share in this ministry by pope created the following new He said the prophet Isaiah said ity.” opening one’s heart to God in or- saints: the servant of the Lord “is not “Ambition and careerism are der to receive his love and charity, • Louis Martin (1823-1894) and someone of illustrious lineage; he incompatible with Christian dis- which is to be received not only “for Marie Zelie Guerin Martin (1831- is despised, shunned by all, a man cipleship; honor, success, fame and ourselves, but also for others.” 1877), the French parents of St. of sorrows. He does not do great worldly triumphs are incompatible Pope Francis again praised the Therese of Lisieux. They had nine things or make memorable speech- with the logic of Christ crucified.” new saints before reciting the Ange- children; four died in infancy and es; instead he fulfills God’s plan Because Jesus fully shares in the lus in St. Peter’s Square and called five entered religious life. During through his humble, quiet presence human condition, with the excep- for their intercession. their 19-year marriage, the couple and his suffering.” tion of sin, he can empathize with He asked families to entrust their human weaknesses, the pope said. joys, dreams and difficulties to Sts. “The fact that he is without sin does Louis and Marie Guerin Martin; he not prevent him from understand- asked that the example of St. Grossi A tapestry showing Louis and ing sinners.” be an inspiration for people dedi- Marie Zelie Martin, parents of “Jesus exercises a true priest- cated to offering young people a St. Therese of Lisieux, hangs hood of mercy and compassion” Christian education; and he prayed from a balcony as Pope Francis by loving and accepting God’s chil- that St. Maria of the Immaculate leads the Oct. 18 Mass for their dren; by sharing in their weakness; Conception “help us live in solidar- canonization in St. Peter's Square by offering them “the grace which ity and in closeness with those most at the Vatican. heals and restores”; and by accom- in need.” n Pope to visit Africa in November A woman sells Cindy Wooden cassava on Catholic News Service the banks of the Ubangi River near VATICAN CITY | Despite con- the border tinued instability and outbreaks between the of violence in the Central African Central African Republic, the Vatican announced Republic and Pope Francis will spend about 33 the Democratic hours in the country during a Nov. Republic of 25-30 visit to Africa. Congo last Releasing the schedule for the February. trip, the Vatican said that while (Legnan Koula, the pope is in the Central African EPA | CNS) Republic Nov. 29-30, he will visit a refugee camp, hold a meeting with rebels were driven out of the capital. Kenya is the first stop on Pope evangelical Christians and visit The National Reconciliation Fo- Francis’ first visit to Africa as pope; a mosque in Bangui, the nation’s rum, convened by the country’s there, too, he will meet with ecu- capital. transitional parliament in May, menical and interreligious leaders, The country has known little has been trying to bring Seleka but he also will visit the Kangemi

33953-0605 peace or development in its 55 years and its Christian-dominated rival, slum on the outskirts of Nairobi. of independence. In March 2013, a Anti-Balaka, into talks and prepa- Traveling to Uganda Nov. 27, the rebel movement, Seleka, led by Ar- rations for elections that originally pope will honor the memory of the ab-speaking Islamists, suspended were scheduled for Oct. 18. The 23 Anglican and 22 Catholic Ugan-

34423-1023 the nation’s constitution. French vote, however, was postponed af- dan martyrs, killed for their faith and African peacekeepers were ter violence broke out again in late on the orders of King Mwanga II be- deployed in January 2014 and the September. tween 1885 and 1887. n Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Florida Catholic VATICAN NEWS 14 Pope asks forgiveness for scandals in Rome, Vatican

Junno Arocho EstEvEs by several cardinals express- less unconsciously — to substitute Catholic News Service ing concern with aspects of the ourselves for God. The tender and Synod of Bishops on the Family. mysterious relationship between VATICAN CITY | With 30,000 Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, God and the soul of children people gathered in St. Peter’s Vatican spokesman, told report- should never be violated.” Square, Pope Francis asked for- ers later, “if the pope uses a broad Highlighting the importance giveness for scandals that have and general formula, that is what of the love for one’s children, the occurred within the Church re- he intended” and it is not up to the pope called on parents to be “in- cently. spokesman to offer specifics. struments of God’s love. Only if we “Before beginning my cateche- In his main talk on the family, see children with the eyes of Jesus, sis, I would like — in the name of the pope reflected on the promises can we truly understand how, in the Church — to ask your forgive- adults make to children born into defending the family, we protect ness for the scandals which have the world. “Welcome and care, humanity,” the pope said. occurred recently both in Rome closeness and attention, trust and Before the general audience, and at the Vatican,” the pope hope, are among the basic prom- the pope met with 700 sick and said. “I ask your forgiveness.” The ises which can be summarized in disabled people who were gath- pope’s off-the-cuff remarks Oct. one word: love,” he said. ered in the Paul VI audience hall. 14 followed a reading from St. Betraying a child’s trust As he was greeting them, he invit- Matthew’s Gospel in which Jesus through scandal causes a ter- ed a small child who approached warns of scandalizing the “little rible wound in their lives, one the steps to come up. “Come, ones.” that “they do not have the means come here,” the pope said. The Pope Francis speaks during his general audience in St. Peter's Square “Jesus’ words are strong, aren’t to comprehend,” he said. “Woe to child turned back, grabbed his at the Vatican Oct. 14. (Paul Haring | CnS) they?” the pope said. “‘Woe to the those who betray their trust, woe!” mother’s hand and greeted the world for scandals.’ Jesus is a re- he said. “Their complete trust in pope with a hug. alist. He says it’s inevitable that our promise, which obliges us Among those present in St. there will be scandals, but ‘Woe to from the first moment, will judge Peter’s Square were the 33 Chil- the one who causes the scandal,’” us.” ean miners who were trapped the pope told people attending his “I would like to add another underground for 70 days at the weekly general audience. thing, with respect, but also frank- Copiapo mines in 2010. “I believe Pope Francis did not explain ness, for everyone,” Pope Francis that any one of you is capable of what scandal or scandals he was said. “Their spontaneous trust in coming up here and telling us referring to, but his comments God must never be wounded, es- what hope means. Thank you came during a week that saw the pecially when it occurs because of for hoping in God,” the pope told leak of a private letter sent to him a certain presumption — more or them. n FLORIDACatholic What do you prefer for your renewal?

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Accord- nuncio to the United States, has and Little Rock Bishop Anthony B. It has been nearly 10 years Father has advocated for ‘the es- ing to Floridians for Alternatives to asked Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchin- Taylor have recently spoken about since Arkansas held an execu- tablishment of the universal mora- the Death Penalty, this would be the son to commute the death sentenc- the Catholic Church’s teaching tion. Hutchinson, who took office torium on executions throughout 22nd execution of a well-secured, captive prisoner ordered by Scott. in January, set the dates for double the world, in order to abolish capi- Catholics are encouraged to pray for executions from October through tal punishment.’” He cited a March Correll, his victims, his family, the January. The first executions were 20, 2015, letter the pope presented victims’ family, and for all the public scheduled Oct. 21. A lawsuit was to Federico Mayor, president of the officials involved in this scheduled filed in Pulaski County Circuit International Commission Against execution. To contact Scott and ask Court by the inmates to require the the Death Penalty, during an audi- him to stay Correll’s execution and state to identify the drug manufac- ence that morning with commis- to stop signing death warrants and turers used in the executions. A new sion members at the Vatican. execution orders, call his office at law allows the state to shield the “While never wishing to mini- 850-488-7146 or email Rick.Scott@ supplier’s name. mize the pain suffered by victims eog.myflorida.com. After halting the executions in and their families,” Archbishop Vi- an Oct. 9 ruling because of the in- gano said, Pope Francis “nonethe- mates’ lawsuit, Pulaski County Cir- less, recognizes (that) today capi- cuit Judge Wendell Griffen Oct. 12 tal punishment is unacceptable, those men who have been sched- ordered the Arkansas prison system however serious the condemned’s uled to be executed in the state of to release the identity of the manu- crimes may have been.” Arkansas.” He said he wrote the facturer and supplier of the drugs “It is an offense to the inviolabil- letter “in solidarity” with the U.S. used for lethal injection in a week’s ity of life and to the dignity of the bishops and a Sept. 4 statement by time. The inmates’ lawsuit will be human person which contradicts Bishop Taylor in which he urged the heard at a trial set for March 1 and God’s plan for man and for society governor and the Arkansas Legis- 2, 2016. and the merciful justice, and it fails lature to repeal the death penalty. Archbishop Vigano said in his to conform to any just purpose of The bishop also asked Hutchinson letter that as the pope’s personal punishment,” he continued, quot- to commute the death sentences for representative to the U.S., he was ing the pope. “It does not render all on death row and, in the interim, writing about Arkansas’ scheduled justice to the victim, but rather fo- schedule no executions. executions of eight men: Bruce Earl ments revenge.” Bishop Taylor’s letter followed Ward, Don William Davis, Terrick Archbishop Vigano told Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s Terrell Nooner, Stacey Eugene John- Hutchinson, “I earnestly request request that Hutchinson set execu- son, Marcel Wayne Williams, Jack that you commute the sentences of tions for the eight men. n 31639-1219 34719-1023 Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Florida Catholic RESPECT LIFE MONTH 16 Catholic, Lutheran leaders shaken by reports of harvesting of body parts from abortions Jennifer Brinker ed out that they have only dealt St. Louis Archbishop Catholic News Service with aspects of abortion, not Robert J. Carlson, left, abortion itself, which became and the Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, president | Archbishop Rob- a constitutional right after the ST. LOUIS of the Lutheran Church- ert J. Carlson of St. Louis and the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Missouri Synod, walk Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, presi- Wade decision. side by side during dent of the Lutheran Church- “Over 57 million unborn chil- the March for Life Missouri Synod, said they were dren have been lost to abor- in Washington. The shaken and shocked by reports tion in our nation since 1973,” religious leaders issued that the body parts of babies the statement said. “The toll of a statement Oct. 5 were being harvested. these lives lost is enormous. We raising concern about In an Oct. 5 statement, the re- are missing sons and daugh- reports that Planned ligious leaders cited the under- ters, siblings, spouses, coaches, Parenthood was selling cover videos released in recent scholars, mentors and friends. body parts of aborted weeks by the Center for Medi- This loss is symptomatic of a loss babies for research. cal Progress showing Planned of respect for human life in our (Erik M. Lunsford, Parenthood officials and others society today. In so many ways, courtesy The discussing the transfer of body our culture seeks to deny the Lutheran Church- parts from aborted babies for humanity of the unborn, of the Missouri Synod | CNS) research as cause for great con- elderly or of someone with a dis- cern. ability.” tual support, pastoral care, edu- “Like millions of Americans, Archbishop Carlson and Rev. cation and public policy. including those in the Roman Harrison also affirmed their Karen Nolkemper, apostolate Catholic Church and the Luther- continued commitment to of- executive director, described an Church-Missouri Synod, we fer resources to help parents, working with the Lutheran have been shaken to the core by regardless of faith background, Church-Missouri Synod as “ex- what we have witnessed: intact who need medical, financial or citing and uplifting … as to- babies, at times still alive, hav- social service assistance during gether we witness to the deepest ing their body parts harvested pregnancy and afterward. Both truth of our convictions and our as a commodity,” the statement churches are prepared to assist common commitment to life.” said. “We are shocked at the im- parents who make an adoption “I am confident that working age of tiny hands and feet seen in plan for their child. together to create a culture of life Domestic Infant Adoption a glass pie plate. We are horrified In the St. Louis Archdio- will inspire more people of faith at what we have seen and heard. cese, Cardinal John J. Carberry and good will to unite and end Orientation/Informational Session* Such actions and attitudes have formed the Respect Life Apos- abortion,” she said. no place in our society.” tolate in 1973 in response to the Founded in 1847, the Lutheran A series of 11 edited videos Roe v. Wade decision. It was the Church-Missouri Synod is head- has been released by the Irvine, first agency of its kind in a U.S. quartered in St. Louis and has Calif.-based Center for Medical Catholic diocese and became more than 2.2 million members Saturday, Progress since July. The revela- recognized as a model for re- in about 6,100 congregations and tion has prompted investigations spect life offices in other U.S. di- more than 9,000 pastors nation- by state and federal officials into oceses. The apostolate promotes wide. n November 21 Planned Parenthood’s activities the Catholic Church’s teachings across the country. on respect for human life from Brinker is a staff writer at the St. The statement described the conception until natural death, Louis Review, newspaper of the 10 a.m.–12 p.m. videos as “offensive” but point- based on the four pillars of spiri- Archdiocese of St. Louis.

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Most health care pro- it.” release of 10 videos by the Center than a hospital, she would not viders consider viability to be at Ohden said she hoped her tes- SIOUX CITY, Iowa | Melissa for Medical Progress, based in Ir- be here today. “Completing over 22 to 24 weeks. timony would put “a name, face Ohden wants Congress “to give vine, Calif. 300,000 abortions a year provides The hospital’s medical records and voice” to the children whose a voice to other survivors like The videos, filmed undercover, them (Planned Parenthood) with detail how Ohden “was delivered lives were ended by abortion at me.” What Ohden “survived” was show physicians and others asso- the experience to make sure that spontaneously in bed by a nurse” Planned Parenthood and other a saline abortion at a hospital in ciated with Planned Parenthood ‘failures’ like me don’t happen,” on Aug. 29, 1977, weighing just 2 facilities. “I wanted people to Sioux City. describing the harvesting of fe- she said. pounds, 14 ounces. Ohden was get a glimpse of the bigger pic- The founder of the Abortion tal tissue and body parts during “As a fellow American, as a fel- placed in the care of the Iowa ture that I live with,” she said. Survivors Network, Ohden told abortions at their clinics. Also low human being, I deserved the Department of Social Services “Abortion ends a life and forever her story in early September in discussed are what researchers same right to life, the same equal and transferred to the University changes countless others. It has testimony at a House Judiciary are charged for the tissue and protection under the law as each of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. led to a culture in which lives like Committee hearing. She admit- parts. and every one of you,” Ohden She was adopted and grew up in mine are disrespected and the act ted later that was not easy, but she Top Planned Parenthood of- continued, “Yet, we live in a time Storm Lake. of abortion is held up as a right, found a greater challenge in lis- ficials dispute what the videos where not only do such protec- Despite initial concerns re- as something worthy of receiving tening to “Democratic represen- show, saying they have been ed- tions not exist, but my own tax garding her health following the our tax dollars.” tatives” defend the act that was ited to manipulate the interviews dollars and yours go to fund an botched abortion, Ohden has Even though Sioux City played meant to end her life, she said in and any mention of money for organization that has perfected thrived. With a master’s degree a sad role in her life, Ohden ex- an interview with The Catholic tissue and body parts is related to the very thing that was meant to in social work, she has worked pressed her gratitude “that God Globe, newspaper of the Diocese customary handling fees charged end my life.” in the fields of substance abuse, has redeemed and restored this of Sioux City. the researchers. The center On Aug. 24, 1977, Ohden’s mental health, domestic vio- place for me.” “However, my greatest joy is stands by its videos. 19-year-old biological mother lence/sexual assault counseling “The very hospital where my knowing that I did something “There is something wrong entered a Sioux City hospital for a and child welfare. life was supposed to end later — that God called me to do,” ex- when health care and women’s saline-infused abortion — a toxic In 2012, Ohden founded the in 2008 — became the very place plained Ohden, who now resides empowerment is based on some- salt solution injected into the am- Abortion Survivors Network, my oldest daughter came into the in Kansas City, Mo. “I really do one’s life ending,” Ohden said on niotic fluid surrounding the pre- after recognizing the number world,” she said. “Having lived believe that testifying was part the Hill Sept. 9. “I should have born child. of abortion survivors and how in Sioux City as an adult and still of his plan for my life. I also am been just another statistic, but by Although the mother told most felt alone. She is working having members of my birth fa- getting immense joy from hear- the grace of God, I am more than health care providers she was 18 on a healing ministry curricu- ther’s family in the area, I will ing from even more survivors a statistic. I come here today as a weeks into the pregnancy, in real- lum and a retreat for survivors. always hold fond memories of who have seen my testimony, and wife, a mother, a daughter, a sis- ity, staff estimated the pregnancy “Republican House members the Sioux City area and be forever from the outpouring of support ter, a master’s level prepared so- at 31 weeks or seven months. The and staff identified me as a po- grateful to all who cared for me that I’ve received from people cial worker, and yes, as an abor- U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. tential witness for the proceed- years ago and those friends and around the world.” tion survivor.” Wade decision established viabil- ings,” she told The Catholic Globe. family who have been a part of The hearing came about as Ohden told those at the hear- ity of a fetus — its ability to live “Of course, I felt called to say ‘yes’ my life.” n part of the Judiciary Commit- ing that if her birth mother’s outside the womb — as a bench- to their request and knew that ul- 34711-1023 Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015 Florida Catholic RESPECT LIFE MONTH 18 Doctors still pressured against following conscience

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ROME | When St. John Paul II called for conscientious objection against laws legitimizing abortion and euthanasia 20 years ago, one Catholic doctor never imagined the struggle and sacrifice to carry out that duty would last for so long. Dr. Robert Walley, a British ob- stetrician and gynecologist who founded and heads MaterCare In- ternational, organized the group’s very first world conference in Rome

in 2001 on the question of con- 34717-1023 science in maternal health care. And now, 14 years later, “the prob- lem hasn’t gone away, it’s still here.” At left, Dr. Robert Walley, founder and head of MaterCare To address the ongoing dilem- International, attends the group's 10th international conference ma, MaterCare held its 10th inter- in Rome Sept. 1. In 1973 Walley left Britain for Canada instead of national conference in Rome Aug. being compelled to perform abortions under Britain's state-run 31-Sept. 4 to look at the problem National Health System. At right, Msgr. Jacques Suaudeau, a moral Pilgrimage to of discrimination against Catho- theologian who was a medical doctor and surgeon, speaks at lic obstetricians, gynecologists, MaterCare International's 10th international conference. (PHOTOS BY Paul Haring | CNS) Celebrate the Year of Mercy midwives, medical students and health care staff when they object at the Divine Mercy Shrine in Poland to training and procedures that Msgr. Jacques Suaudeau, a choice” if their care providers do also Prague, Italy and Medjugorje go against their beliefs. Part of the moral theologian who first trained not receive an education and train- World Federation of Catholic Medi- as a medical doctor and surgeon, ing that include more ethical ap- cal Associations, MaterCare was said in his presentation that many proaches. She explained how she founded in 1995 to serve mothers countries’ constitutions and the helped get one medical university and their children. Universal Declaration of Human in Poland to offer in its curriculum “In 1973, I had three choices” Rights uphold the freedom of con- a course on reproductive care that when he practiced under Britain’s science, but say nothing about pro- does not go against Church teach- state-run National Health System: tecting conscientious objection. ing. do the abortions, change his spe- “Conscientious objection tends, They began by offering open cialization or leave the country, in fact, to be considered an act of workshops to students on themes Walley said. “So we left and went to individual rebellion, a break of like, “Would you like to know more Canada” to start life over with his what makes the solidarity in the about your fertility?” She said they wife and seven children to support. country, a negation of the consen- did not specifically label the talks Pope Francis has declared the Year of Mercy While he was “prepared to ac- sus,” he said. As a result, authori- as “pro-life” so people from all beginning Dec. 8, 2015 concluding on Nov. 20, 2016. cept that cross,” he said he felt he ties often view the recognition of backgrounds and beliefs would did not receive enough support or conscientious objection as “a con- have some interest. encouragement from the Church cession, not an obligation.” The popularity of the workshops and feels medical professionals The monsignor said that “in the helped convince officials at War- March 31–April 18, 2016 who become conscientious objec- difficulties and challenges of the saw Medical University eventually tors are still “basically on our own.” profession, in a moving, uncertain to offer the workshops as part of $4,500 per person double occupancy Catholic doctors need encour- world,” Catholic physicians need to the curriculum, she said, making agement, he told Catholic News hear, “Be not afraid, I am with you” them the first-ever elective courses During our pilgrimage we will visit the The cost of the trip is $4,500 per person Service Sept. 1, because there is because they are “words of cour- on fertility awareness methods at a shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague. We double occupancy (subject to change based “an enormous amount of apathy age, strength and hope.” medical school in Poland. will also visit the Cathedral of St. Stephen on the Euro exchange), which includes and fear” about jeopardizing their Legionaries of Christ Father Jo- While some governments or in Budapest, Hungary. We will see the roundtrip airfare from all major US cities job, career, reputation or even face seph Tham, dean of the school of institutions are reluctant to offer convent of St. Faustina where she lived (including all taxes), room and two meals jail time or fines if they follow their bioethics at Rome’s Pontifical Regi- Catholic teaching and practices and died and venerate her relics in the daily, and all transportation for site conscience or take a public stand. na Apostolorum University, said in in the field of medicine, speakers convent chapel, the home of Pope John seeing. We will have a spiritual director Once upon a time, doctors and his talk that St. John Paul II’s 1995 noted how often they see people Paul II, the famous Icon of Our Lady and daily Mass. health care providers “had a cov- encyclical, “The Gospel of Life,” who are thrilled to find out there of Czestochowa. We will also travel to The Vatican recommends enant relationship with our pa- called Catholics “to push back in are ethical alternatives out there. Medjugorje. In Italy we will visit Rome, tients” to respect and protect their some way and change the law” or Walley said MaterCare Interna- a Pilgrimage to fulfill the San Giovanni, Lanciano and Loreto. Year of Mercy health and life, he said. “Now it is if it cannot be changed all at once, tional is now offering instructional purely contractual, you must pro- “to resist in different ways.” webinars and other opportunities For more details call Scott Scaria: vide a service” based on an indi- Father Tham, who also is a doc- for networking and support online 860-289-2606 • (Cell) 860-841-1192 vidual’s or institution’s demands, tor and worked as a family physi- and on social media. and if doctors don’t do it, they can cian before pursuing religious life, When it comes to trying to pro- or write to Poland-Medjugorje Pilgrimage be sued. If they do comply, he said, said that Catholics must work to tect mothers and their children, he P.O. Box 281059, East Hartford, CT 06128 “nobody cares. But you just kill a change people’s minds and ideas, said, funding projects is not as im- person whether it be an unborn because laws emerge from what portant as having Catholic profes- child or someone who is terminally people are already doing and feel sionals who are dedicated to their www.polandmej.com ill.” is right, he said. vocation and go to those in need. The deadline for receipt of a deposit of $200 is Nov. 30, 2015. Balance is due by Jan. 8, 2016. “The whole of medicine is being Dr. Natalia Suszczewicz, who is “At the end of the day, it will only Compare our price with other companies. Nobody can beat our turned upside down. ‘Do no harm’ a resident at Holy Family Hospital be solved one mother at a time be- price either in U.S.A. or Canada for 19 days for all these places. 34332-1023 is being thrown out the door for ex- in Warsaw, Poland, said patients cause I was there or a midwife was pediency,” he said. cannot really have “informed there.” n 19 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic Oct. 23-Nov. 5, 2015

Scripture The Church gives us scriptural eyeglasses readings to open up the Gospel readings Friday, Oct. 23 Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Sunday, Oct. 25 lead and guide the blind on a level what we are to do, but what Je- taught on marriage, wealth, com- Lk 12:54-59 Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; road so that none shall stumble. sus has done. He has destroyed munity and leadership. He opens Mk 10:46-52 The first reading is not about what death and brought life to light. No our eyes to the Christian life in Saturday, Oct. 24 we do. It is about what the Lord wonder we sing, “Alleluia, praise light of his suffering and glory. Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4b, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9 I wear eyeglasses. My glasses promises to do for us. God!” In itself, the story of Bartimae- help me to see. With my The responsorial The first reading, the psalm, us is a prism. In the Mass, though, Sunday, Oct. 25 glasses, I can drive a psalm often clues us to and the Alleluia verse are like the story comes into focus like a car safely. I can watch a our response to the first eyeglasses. They help us to see laser beam. The first reading Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; baseball game on televi- reading. From Psalm the Gospel better. tells us that the Lord gathers Mk 10:46-52 sion or read a book. I can 126, the response is joy. The Gospel text for this Sun- and leads the blind. The Alleluia recognize faces and see “The Lord has done great day is the story of Bartimaeus, verse praises our Savior Jesus Monday, Oct. 26 a friend in the crowd. things for us; we are the blind man. You could reflect Christ who destroyed death and Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; My eyeglasses open up filled with joy.” The Lord on how we, like Bartimaeus, are restored life. Lk 13:10-17 the world to me. leads and guides us, and blinded by sin. You could say how The story of Bartimaeus is The first reading, we respond with joy. Jesus heals us of our blindness. more than a healing story or Tuesday, Oct. 27 Sunday psalm and Alleluia ac- Word Just before the Gos- You might make the connection a teaching on persistence in Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 clamation at Sunday pel reading, we sing an that Jesus had earlier asked the prayer. It reveals what the Lord Mass help us to see the Father Alleluia acclamation. same question, “What do you is doing for us. He frees us from Wednesday, Oct. 28 Gospel reading. Rather David For years, I had not paid want me to do for you?” when sin. He leads us along the way than dive directly into much attention to this his disciples James and John ap- of the cross. Through his cross, Sts. Simon and Jude, apostles the Gospel text, the Scotchie acclamation. It seemed proached him. Instead of sight, he brings us from darkness into Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Church gives us scrip- like pleasant travel music though, they wanted power. light. tural eyeglasses to open while processing with the You might puzzle over the mys- To take to prayer: Sing the Thursday, Oct. 29 up the Gospel reading. Gospel book to the ambo. tery of healing. Jesus told Barti- hymn, “Amazing Grace, how Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; The first reading from Scrip- How mistaken I was. The maeus, “Go your way; your faith sweet the sound, that saved a Lk 13:31-35 ture is the first lens to view the Scripture verse with the Alleluia has saved you,” and immediately wretch like me. I once was lost, Gospel reading. It always relates acclamation is another lens. It’s he received his sight. Persistence but now am found, was blind, but Friday, Oct. 30 to the Gospel reading. This Sun- not background music. It focuses and faith apparently bear fruit. If now I see.” n Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 day, in the first reading from the us to hear the Gospel in a particu- you do your Scripture homework, prophet Jeremiah, the Lord prom- lar way. you would know that the story is Father Scotchie is the pastor of Saturday, Oct. 31 ises to lead and guide his people. From the second book of Tim- a baptismal story in two parts. Most Precious Blood Parish in “I will gather them from the ends othy, we acclaim, “Our Savior Je- First, Bartimaeus throws off his Oviedo. His most recent book is Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, of the world, with the blind and sus Christ destroyed death and cloak. Second, he follows Jesus. “A Prayer for Hope.” He can be 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 the lame in their midst, the moth- brought life to light through the You could reflect on baptism. You reached on Facebook or at frda- ers and those with child.” He will Gospel.” It focuses us to see not could note that Jesus had earlier [email protected]. Sunday, Nov. 1 Solemnity of All Saints Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1bc-4b, 5-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Behold the communion of saints at work Monday, Nov. 2 Sunday, Nov. 1 Commemoration of All the Faithful purifies us of anything that would 'We do know that, somehow, when we pray Departed Solemnity of All Saints not “fit” in heaven, like “gold that and make sacrifices for the faithful departed, Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11; Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1bc-4b, 5-6; is tested in fire.” Unless we are pu- Jn 6:37-40 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a rified, we will not be prepared for especially in the sacrifice of the Mass, we are that wedding banquet that is the Tuesday, Nov. 3 This Sunday we celebrate the life of heaven. somehow sharing in the saving work of Christ, as solemnity of All Saints, Talk of purgatory rubs members of his body.' Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1cde, 2-3; and on Monday All some the wrong way to- Lk 14:15-24 Souls' Day. It’s helpful day. We want to think to look at both celebra- that our loved ones are this Sunday’s great solemnity of Those who are in purgatory are Wednesday, Nov. 4 tions together. Why do already in heaven. Yet All Saints. We hear in the second our brothers and sisters who will St. Charles Borromeo, bishop we Catholics pray for the concern for deceased reading for All Saints Day what is definitely be saints in heaven. (It Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; dead, especially on All loved ones is really the the true identity of every Chris- is said that the worst day in pur- Lk 14:25-33 Souls' Day and through- second source of our tian: “See what love the Father has gatory is in a sense better than out the month of Novem- teaching on purgatory. bestowed on us that we may be the best day on earth, for there Thursday Nov. 5 ber? This central practice Christians from the earli- called the children of God. Yet so we know that we will be in heaven Rom 14:7-12; Ps 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14; of Catholic spirituality Sunday est days followed the cus- we are.” We can’t yet see the real- and there is no longer the possi- Lk 15:1-10 makes no sense without Word tom already seen in late ization of our destiny, but when bility of hell). Thus our prayers for understanding some- Old Testament times (see we honor the saints who see God them will eventually redound to Friday, Nov. 6 thing that many of us Father 2 Mc 12:46) of praying for “as he is,” we already taste the vic- our benefit: Our prayer for them is seem to think went out Alfredo the dead. If our prayers tory that will be ours in heaven. capable not only of helping them, Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 of style long ago – purga- Hernández for the dead can be useful When we live according to but also of making their interces- tory. to them, the logic went, the charter of Christian life that sion for us effective (CCC 958). Saturday, Nov. 7 In the Catechism of then there must be the is the Beatitudes, we are already We pray for the souls in purga- Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; the Catholic Church we read: possibility that they are in a state experiencing the blessings that tory and ask the saints in heaven, Lk 16:9-15 “Those who die in God’s grace in which they could be helped by will be ours in heaven. And when with whom we share so much al- and friendship imperfectly puri- our prayers. How are our prayers we praise God, in Christ, in the ready, to pray for us, which they Sunday, Nov. 8 fied, although they are assured of helpful? We cannot know. We do liturgy, we are taking part in his do. Behold the communion of 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24-28; their eternal salvation, undergo a know that, somehow, when we worship with that “great multi- saints at work. n Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44 purification after death, so as to pray and make sacrifices for the tude, which no one could count, achieve the holiness necessary to faithful departed, especially in the from every nation, race, people, Father Hernández is academic enter the joy of God (CCC 1054). sacrifice of the Mass, we are some- and tongue. They stood before dean and Director of Liturgy The Church first understands pur- how sharing in the saving work of the throne and before the Lamb, at St. Vincent de Paul Regional gatory to be a cleansing fire” (see Christ, as members of his body. wearing white robes and holding Seminary in Boynton Beach. 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