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The Magnificat A publication of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe Winter 2021

Inside

02 Basilica’s New Rector 03 Virtual Tour 04 COVID Pandemic and the Basilica 04 Lent and Holy Week 05 Portraits of Mary 06 Remembering Msgr. Harte 08 Mary’s Dwelling 08 Prayer to Mary 09 Garden Bricks 10 Leaving a Legacy 11 Year of St. Joseph

The Basilica’s 4th Rector How lovely is your Installed August 15, 2020 dwelling place, O Lord of hosts. Psalm 84

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Visit the Basilica from Home

While we have missed welcoming thousands of tourists to the sacred grounds of the Basilica each week, we worked diligently to provide access to Mary, Queen of the Universe to pilgrims as a virtual basilica. People from all over the world are able to join together for Sunday and Holy Day Masses and can take a virtual tour of the property and sacred space via our new website and social media channels. We have created beautiful videos about the sacred art you will find in the sanctuary and on Basilica these sacred grounds.

Welcomes Learn more about the history behind the Magnificat Windows, Bronze and Marble Statues, Narthex, Confessionals and Tabernacle 4th Rector at: maryqueenoftheuniverse.org/virtualtour.

The Basilica welcomed our 4th Rector, Very Reverend 23 years under four bishops, Father Bob oversaw Fr. Bob has an indelible mark on the Diocese of Robert E. Webster. Father Bob Webster was ordained many liturgical changes, including implementing the Orlando with the role he played in establishing the to the priesthood on May 31, 1986, in St. James revised Roman Missal in 2011. Diocese’s two minor basilicas — Basilica of the , Orlando, by Bishop Thomas Grady. National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe and In 1994, while continuing with his diocesan roles, the Basilica of St. Paul in Daytona Beach, where he His first assignment was as parochial vicar at Saint he was appointed pastor of the Basilica of Saint Paul previously served as proto-rector. Paul Church in Daytona Beach. In 1989 he became in Daytona Beach, one of the oldest parishes and the priest secretary and Master of Ceremonies to churches in Florida. He oversaw the renovation and “The liturgy should be celebrated with great care and Bishop Grady and assisted at Saint Margaret Mary restoration of Saint Paul’s, which culminated in its great dignity,” explained Father Bob. “When we come Church in Winter Park. Upon Bishop Norbert dedication on January 25, 1996. In 2006, Saint Paul together to pray, it should be a vision of the eternal Dorsey’s appointment as Bishop of Orlando, Father was designated a minor Basilica making Fr. Bob its banquet to come. Through my ministry in the Church Bob continued as priest secretary and Master of Proto-Rector. in Orlando, I hope that I helped people to pray well Ceremonies to the Bishop. He was also appointed as and better together. the Secretary for Worship and the Director of Liturgy Following a sabbatical in Rome, he returned full for the Diocese of Orlando. time to the diocese as Director of Liturgy until he Father Bob looks forward to welcoming back the was appointed pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish friends of the Basilica and the many pilgrims to the Having served as diocesan Director of Liturgy for Clermont in 2008. Central Florida community.

Magnificat.indd 2-3 1/26/2021 10:40:29 AM 04 THE MAgnificat / Winter 2021 Portraits Donors may also elect to have a second casting of The COVID Pandemic of the plaque signed by the artist to display in their own home. and the Basilica Mary The Bronze Portals of Faith is a unique giving Here at Mary, Queen After making some necessary opportunity to support Sacred Art at Mary’s Original works of art celebrating the many faces of the Universe, repairs, the Diocese also relocated Shrine, and create a legacy for each patron’s family of Mary as she appears to the faithful in distant much has changed the Gift Store to the former that will be enjoyed for generations to come. 15 villages and great cities. The Images of Mary since March 19. The Sacristy off the narthex to the panels of the 54 panel project are still available. Basilica doors were Basilica. This move has enabled project is an ambitious tribute in furthering our shared reverence for the Mother of God, giving a closed until August 15, us to keep safe the Basilica with For additional information on how you can become On March 19, 2020, the Solemnity voice to all of the pilgrims who visit Mary’s Shrine. the Solemnity of the fewer staff members. The Gift a part of the Shrine’s legacy through the Portals of St. Joseph, the last public Masses Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Store is open five days each week, of Faith sacred art or other personal tributes, were celebrated in the Diocese of The “Portraits of Mary” series will be composed of Mary. The wonderful pilgrims Wednesday through Sunday. contact our Development Coordinator Gessie at Orlando and throughout much of 54 bronze plaques, each measuring 17” x 23’’. The from all over the world were (407) 239-6600 or [email protected]. the United States. no longer present due to travel The installation of a new broadcast artists begin the creative process with a detailed restrictions. The theme parks and system has enabled us to live sketch of your Marian vision, and then cast the Little did we know that this hotels were all closed, many of stream the 10:00 am every plaque upon your approval of the final image. quarantine would take us through which are still hampered by the Sunday morning. We have also the remaining weeks of Lent, virus’s continued effects. Slowly, live streamed Mass on Holy Days, Holy Week, and throughout the however, in minimal numbers, the Solemnities, and Feasts. We were entirety of the Easter Season. We faithful are beginning to return! honored to provide live streams returned to public Masses with a of the only leading up Congregation present on the Vigil Due to a lack of income, the staff to both the Election and the of . of the Basilica has been reduced Inauguration. All of these videos from 25 to 7. This has also meant are still available on our Facebook On March 27, 2020, our Holy a reorganization of the Mass page! Gifts of offertory made Father Francis lead an and Confession schedules. The online at mqus.org/donate assist extraordinary Urbi et Orbi -- a Basilica is open Monday through us in continuing our ministry. most solemn and seldom-used Friday from 10:00am until blessing of the City and the World 5:00pm, Saturday from 10:00am We ask your continued prayers -- in a rain-soaked and empty until 7:00pm, and Sunday 7:00am and support as the Basilica also ’s Square. His slow until 2:00pm. Also, the Basilica’s recovers from this horrific virus Our Lady of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Our Lady of The Way walk to the Sagrado of the Basilica professional choir is only able to which has claimed the lives of is etched in our minds and hearts be with us for special liturgies and so many throughout the United as he led us in prayer for the music at Mass is led by a cantor. States and abroad. May the healing of the world and an end to The changes have enabled us prayers of the Blessed Mother and the pandemic. Much of the world to use wisely the few resources , her Spouse, bring began a mandatory quarantine which we have. healing to the world, our nation, long before it occurred in the US. and all those who suffer illness.

Ash Wednesday Holy Thursday Good Friday Wednesday, February 17 Thursday, April 1 Friday, April 2 Lent 10am 6pm 12pm at the Liturgy of the Word Mass of the The interior facing of the entrance doors contain bronze 12pm Lord’s Supper 3pm panels where donor family names are honored and perpetuated. These Portals of Faith are an evolving work Mass Good Friday Service of art with a tapestry of names, pictorial symbols of the Basilica 5pm Catholic Faith and Marian images. Liturgy of the Word

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from all around the Monsignor F. Joseph Harte world who came Remembering here to worship God, and receive Hundreds of faithful from all over a tourism ministry, leading to contributed to the building Holy Communion, the Diocese of Orlando came his appointment as Director of and growth of the shrine from and the thousands to pay homage to Monsignor Ministry to Tourists in 1980. their home in Massachusetts, of people who have celebrated Fachtna Joseph Harte, June Widower J. Bruce Riley, recalled in gratitude for his witness of Bishop Noonan and Diocesan Priests celebrate the Funeral Mass for Msgr. Harte June 27, 2020. 27, rector of the Basilica of the the early days of Msgr. Harte’s love and kindness. Riley added, the Sacrament of National Shrine of Mary, Queen ministry. Riley wrote to then “Please know that you had an Reconciliation here, Harte’s serene, fatherly regard of the Universe for 25 years. Father Harte (1979), 18 years influence in strengthening my I would say that Joe Harte was for his people, his indefatigable Msgr. Harte died May 30 after a after Riley’s original visit to the faith many years ago.” not so crazy after all.” and farsighted zeal…” long illness. area, the year after his wife died – leaving him with two young It was with that fondness that Under the direction of Bishop True to those words, Father Father Robert Kurber, on daughters, ages 8 and 9. Seeking friend, fellow seminarian and Thomas Grady, MonsignorMcMullan noted how monsignor’s 90th birthday in to brighten his children’s life with priest, Father John McMullan Harte established a church in Monsignor Harte “tripled and February 2020, wrote, “I marvel a positive memory, Riley took his remembered the monsignor. the theme park area, which even quadrupled his prayer at what God has accomplished children to Disney World and From their days as Trappist became the Shrine of Mary, life” toward the end of his life. through you—the conception, stayed at the Polynesian Hotel. monks, when they joined the Bag Queen of the Universe. The two celebrated Mass the the development and fulfillment The family participated in Mass, Pipe Band in the hopes of getting Eventually the diocesan shrine evening before his passing. of a totally new and exciting in the small “Hawaiian Luau extra food, to the many miracles achieved the designations of Father McMullan shared that ministry. Only God knows how chapel” in the pavilion of the they believed were granted by National Shrine and then Minor a few years ago, Monsignor The Monsignor Harte many people have been served hotel, where Monsignor Harte Our Lady to those who came Basilica. Monsignor Harte was Harte simply asked him to tell Care of the and touched by your vision – ministered to tourists. to the Shrine, the two shared a appointed its first rector in everyone at his funeral, “I love Basilica Endowment is being thousands every week.” lifetime of memories over their 1992, until his retirement in God. I love the Blessed Mother established in his memory Riley wrote, “I remember being 65 year friendship. 2007. and I love all the people I have to ensure that this center Monsignor Harte arrived in the impressed that you inquired known. That’s ALL!” of worship is stewarded Diocese of Orlando in 1970. Over as to what parts of the country Father McMullan chuckled as That same year, Apostolic and maintained for years to the years, he served as parochial and what parts of the world he recounted when Harte told Nuncio, Archbishop Celestino Speaking about his Uncle come. Donations to build the vicar of Blessed Trinity Parish, people travelled from, that they mutual friend, Father Tom Migliore visited with Monsignor Fachtna, nephew James Monsignor Harte Memorial Orlando, Epiphany Parish, Port all worshipped our Lord in a Dooley, his idea of building a Harte and later wrote, “I must Fitzgerald shared fond Care of the Basilica Endowment Orange and St. Joseph Parish, common way. Our faith had large church to serve tourists, say I was very much impressed memories and closed with his can be made at: Winter Haven. He also taught brought us together in that shortly after his appointment and edified by your abiding uncle’s familiar prayer after at Bishop Moore Catholic make-shift chapel.” He noted to the tourist ministry. Father pastoral zeal, and the ambiance Mass. “May the best day of your www.cfocf.org/monsignorharte High School and Father Lopez how he and his daughters were Dooley told the monsignor, “Joe of spirituality that permeates past, be the worst day of your Catholic High School. He was still in shock at the loss of a Harte, you are absolutely crazy!” the Shrine.” He later addressed future. Until we meet again, may If you would like to make a gift incardinated into the Diocese of beloved wife and mother. “I Father McMullan continued, benefactors of the Shrine at an God keep you all in the palm of via check, stock, IRA or Donor Orlando on June 6, 1973. wanted them to know that God “Well, as we look around this event thanking them for their His hand, and may His Blessed Advised Fund, please contact: was watching over us and things magnificent church built to support. He told them, “In spite Mother watch over you.” Madelyn Weed After becoming pastor of Holy were going to be okay,” Riley honor God’s Mother and her of the passage of time, however, (407) 246-7188. Family Parish in Orlando in 1975, wrote. Monsignor Harte left such Divine Son, and knowing the one thing that – I’m delighted to By Glenda Meekins of the the parish became the center for an impression that the family story of thousands of visitors say – has not changed is Msgr. Florida Catholic

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The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe is a house of pilgrimage and prayer to inspire in the Mary’s faithful an ever-deeper devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dwelling Mother of God and .

Mary’s Dwelling Gift Store, now located directly off the Narthex, is filled with religious articles that support pilgrims on their journey of deepening faith and offering uplifting, inspirational gifts to share with others. Additionally, Mary’s Dwelling will provide visitor services with site maps, event information, and membership sales.

Proceeds support the ministries of the Basilica. We look forward to serving pilgrims around the world virtually when our online store opens this Spring.

at the Basilica We miss our visitors who aren’t able to travel and can’t be with us to Masscelebrate Mass. Did you know you can still join us from the safety of your home?

Sunday Mass is available via livestream every Sunday at 10:00 AM online and on our facebook page. Visit maryqueenoftheuniverse.org/live-stream or facebook.com/maryqueenshrine to join us.

The Basilica operates on the support of its visitors as it The is not a parish but a ministry to pilgrims to the Orlando The paving stones in the Basilica Rosary Garden offer area. To offer your support, use the QR code to the right the faithful the opportunity to honor the name of a or visit: https://maryqueenoftheuniverse.org/donate/ loved one. Magnificat The garden’s walkway of multi-hued bricks and concrete paving stones forms the cross, centerpiece Let Mary be our guide this Lent. and beads of a rosary, and leads visitors through a landscape rich in greenery, stately oaks and tall pines, Lent is a perfect time to renew our devotion to pools of gathered water, colorful flower beds and Mary as our spiritual mother who cares for us in comfortably crafted stone benches. the midst of challenges and difficulties. One of the oldest known prayers to Mary is called the In addition to the engraved brick that will be placed (“Under Thy Protection”), in one of the beads of this outdoor walking Rosary, a issued periodically for the friends and benefactors of which goes back to the third or fourth century. personalized certificate in a special folder frame will A Prayer to also be sent to the person of your choosing. The Basilica of the National Shrine of One translation of it reads: Mary, Queen of the Universe We fly to Thy protection, O Holy Mother of God; Visit maryqueenoftheuniverse.org/rosarygardenbrick 8300 Vineland Avenue Despise not our petitions in our necessities, or call (407) 239-6600. Orlando, FL 32821 but deliver us always from all dangers, (407) 239-6600 | mqus.org O Glorious and Blessed Virgin. Amen

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Shrine of Mary, Queen of the December 8, 2021. “Growing up, my family Universe in your estate plans, For Brent, the journey to that decision started more attended Cathedral of below is a sample of bequest In his Apostolic Letter With a Father’s Heart, Pope Francis recalled than a quarter-century ago. As he was embarking on Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, Indiana. My language you can include: Saint Joseph’s unique role in salvation history, calling him a beloved, tender, obedient father who welcomed the will of God. “As a father,” his career with Disney, where he recently celebrated great-grandfather donated a stained-glass window “I hereby give, devise and the Holy Father continued, “Joseph was creatively creative, valued the his 25th anniversary, he began to attend Mass at the with his name on it. I remember seeing it and bequeath to John Noonan, Bishop dignity and joy of work, and centered his life on Mary and .” Shrine. thinking, ‘Wow, C. L. Centlivre has his name on a of the Catholic Diocese of Orlando window!’ When I was young, I always wondered if it Florida, a corporation sole, and The beautiful shrine to Saint Joseph within our Basilica so creatively Brent’s parents are devout Catholics, and he has would ever be possible to see my name on a window to his successors and assigns, the fond memories of the Shrine when his parents or somewhere at a church that I attend. Now, when illustrates the wonderful and loving relationship of Joseph and Jesus. following: ($_____ , description We hope that all will have the ability to pray at this tender shrine would come to visit him when he moved to Orlando, we walk into the Basilica and see our plate on the of property or ___% of my estate/ and they would attend Mass together. It holds such door, it holds such significance for us.” during this year of Saint Joseph! remainder of my estate) for the pleasant memories for him. He describes it almost benefit of the Basilica of the On Friday, March 19, 2021 at Noon, we will have a Solemn Celebration as a yardstick measuring the time in his journey of As they were doing their estate planning, they knew National Shrine of Mary, Queen of of the Eucharist on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the life. He warmly remembers each January his Dad they wanted to leave a charitable contribution in the Universe to use where most Blessed Virgin Mary. This Mass will also be live streamed for those asking him to mail him a Basilica pocket calendar their will to Mary, Queen of the Universe. needed.” who are not able to be physically present. so he could easily remember all the holy days. “If there is an opportunity to help an institution Our tax ID number is 59-2328306. Pope Fracis composed this prayer for our use: “The Basilica is a special place for me. As I walk in, that has helped me so much with my development it reminds me of all the breathtaking from a spiritual perspective from a young man to Anyone can leave a legacy gift Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, up north. Plus, as someone in the travel industry, a husband, to a father, I want to make sure that my with a stipend for Mass intentions, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. I am grateful there is such a magnificent place for family does what we can so that others can be helped a donation for care of this sacred To you God entrusted his only Son; tourists to celebrate Mass on their in the same way,” Brent said. space or funds to establish a in you Mary placed her trust; vacation.” Brent reflected further as named endowment to continue with you Christ became man. he considered its significance to the I am grateful Once Brent and Lisa made their the mission of the Basilica for Blessed Joseph, to us too, area. “And the Shrine has been such decision, they felt it was important to generations. show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. an important part of my life’s journey. notify the Basilica and The Catholic Obtain for us grace, , and courage, there is such Regardless of the size of the gift, I first attended Mass there when I was Foundation of Central Florida to let and defend us from every evil. Amen. legacy donors are recognized a young, single man and continued to a magnificent them know the special place the Basilica during your lifetime with attend with my wife when I got married, holds in their heart. This notification We invite you to partner with us during this Year of St. Joseph. place for membership in the Vivos Christi and now enjoy Mass there with my two also qualifies them as members of the Your special offering today allows us to continue our mission to Society. To notify us of your plans daughters. Christmas Mass there is tourists to Vivos Christi Legacy Gift Society and serve the travelers who come from near and far in search of the or if you would like additional beautiful, especially this year during ensures the intentions for their future Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation. information on how you can leave the pandemic because of the large size celebrate gift would be fulfilled. They hope their a legacy with an Endowment, Your special intentions will be offered up at the Solemn of the space and the ability to socially story inspires others who have been Mass on their Charitable Gift Annuity or other Celebration of the Eucharist on March 19,2021, the Solemnity of distance.” touched by the sacred beauty of the giving vehicle, please contact St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please consider vacation. Basilica to consider leaving a legacy of Madelyn Weed at sending in your donation and special intentions by filling out and Brent and Lisa decided to commemorate their own so this ministry in Orlando [email protected] or returning the enclosed envelope or online at their marriage with a contribution to the Brent Centlivre can continue to touch the lives of (407) 246-7188. www.maryqueenoftheuniverse.org/stjoseph. Your offering of any Basilica. A bronze plate on the door to visitors for years to come. size is greatly appreciated.

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The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe is a house of pilgrimage and prayer to inspire in the faithful an ever-deeper devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church.

Basilica Hours Adoration Monday - Friday...... 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Saturday...... 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday...... 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday...... 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Daily Mass Monday - Friday...... 12:00 pm Reconciliation Monday - Friday...... 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sunday Mass ...... 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday (anticipatory)...... 6:00 pm Saturday...... 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday...... 8:00 am ...... *10:00 am Mary’s Dwelling (Gift Store) ...... 12:00 pm Monday - Tuesday...... Closed *live-streamed via webpage and Facebook Wednesday - Friday...... 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday...... 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Office Hours Sunday...... 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday - Friday...... 10:00 am - 5:00 pm mqus.org

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