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May is the Month for Mothers
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An image of Mary with Baby Jesus is displayed during the diocesan 2016 Marian Festival. Photo courtesy of The Florida Catholic.
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The month of May is traditionally devoted to Mary, our Blessed Mother. The Diocese of Palm Beach begins the month with its Marian Festival which is always held on the first Sunday of May and pays honor to our great Mother with a procession of more than 30 different Marian images, paintings, statues and banners from around the world, a rosary and more. This year's festival patroness was Our Lady of Guadalupe,the patroness of the unborn. Look for an inspiring article on this event in the next issue of the Florida Catholic which will come out next week.
The great affection for the Blessed Mother and for all mothers is reflected in Pope Francis' recent Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation called The Joy of Love or Amoris Laetitia. In it, Pope Francis has this message for mothers: "Without mothers, not only would there be no new faithful, but the faith itself would lose a good part of its simple and profound warmth. . . . Dear mothers: thank you!"
This month you can join in an extension of the Prayer Campaign for Life by praying that the Blessed Virgin Mary's example inspire us to authentic love graced with generosity and respect. Though the 9 Days for Life Novena is normally prayed during the month of January near the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, the U.S. Bishops invite you to continue praying for life year-round, in particular at a time during the month of May. Click here for the novena to pray for life this month.
Below are few special prayers in honor of Mothers, including our Heavenly Mother.
The Diocese of Palm Beach wishes
a Happy and Blessed Mother's Day to All!
Mother's Day Prayer
Loving God,
as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless our mother. Let the example of her faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, her family, may honor her always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen(It is suggested the above prayer be used prior to the Grace Before Meals or at the conclusion of dinner.)
Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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An Invitation to the Priest Ordination
With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Diocese of Palm Beach joyfully announces the Ordination of Rev. Mr. James Scott Adams and Rev. Mr. Robert Lee Pope, Jr. called by the Church to the Sacred Priesthood of Jesus Christ through the Imposition of Hands and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit By His Excellency, The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, on Saturday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. All are Warmly Invited to Attend!
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St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary's Class of 2016 Ordination to Priesthood. Photo courtesy Capehart Photography.
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New Transitional Deacons Ordained
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Pictured are the new Transitional Deacons with Bishop John Noonan, Diocese of Orlando (center) and (far left) Fr. Brian Lehnert, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Palm Beach (far left).
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In late April, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary ordained 13 seminarians to the Transitional Diaconate, including three for the Diocese of Palm Beach:
Rev. Mr. Wisman Simeon
Rev. Mr. Martin Lauzerne Dunne III
Rev. Mr. Mark David Luttio
F or a list of all the new deacons and to watch the video and view more photos of the ordination, please click here to visit the SVDP web page.
We send our
Congratulations and Prayers
to all of the
new Transitional Deacons!
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Congratulations Graduates!
May is also a time of graduations in the diocese and not just the graduation of our high school students.
On Wednesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. the Diocese of Palm Beach will hold  special Mass to celebrate those who have completed courses in the School of Christian Formation. During the past three years, these graduates completed the entire School of Christian Formation Curriculum. The entire faith community is invited to join in this celebration which will be held at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. Those who take a formation class or are in the process of completing three-year curriculum course are invited to be part of the congregation as well as family and friends are invited to be part of the congregation at this celebratory Mass. The School of Christian Formation seeks to make its programs accessible to adult Catholics in the diocese who are interested in taking a few classes to learn more about the faith we receive at baptism, enhancing their preparation for ministry. It offers many different classes and programs in English and Spanish on different days of the week. Classes cost just $10 and provide introductions to the major topics and historical periods of the Catholic faith. Classes will begin again in August. For more information, call 561-775-9544 or visit www.diocesepb.org/schools-of-christian-formation
Shortly after that graduation Mass the Diocese of Palm Beach will hold another -- the Annual Graduation Mass for High School Seniors on Sunday, May 15 at 5 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. This Mass is for all high school seniors whether you attend a diocesan school or a public high school. Celebrant Bishop Barbarito will congratulate the students and provide a special blessing. A light reception will be held afterward in the parish hall.
This week there is a special Registration Deadline for high school seniors to RSVP and to be recognized at the Mass. Graduating Seniors were asked to RSVP by Thursday, May 5 to their parish office/Youth Minister/School Coordinator to provide the names and the number of family and friends who will attend this special Mass and Reception. If you did not yet RSVP, please do so before Monday.
We also recognize that some of our former students who are now young adults will be graduating this month from college. There are also students who are graduating from middle school so in honor of all graduates.....
The Diocese of Palm Beach sends Congratulations, Best Wishes and Prayers for your future success to
all who are graduating this month!
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Upcoming Diocesan Events
Below is a list of some diocesan events taking place this month and next. For more information on any event, please visit the diocesan online Events Calendar or Catholic Charities online Events Calendar.
May
Our Catholic Sunday Mass on TV
Dates & Times: May 1, 8, 22 & 29, 9:00 AM
Produced by the diocese, this Mass airs each Sunday on CW34 WTVX. Check your listings for the channel. Phone 561-775-9529or visit www.diocesepb.org/tv-mass
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(Courtesy Rachel's Vineyard)
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Healing Mass for those Hurt by Abortion
Date & Time: May 12, 6:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Location: St. Jude Catholic Church, Tequesta
A special Mass for women and men who have been hurt by the choice of abortion. Prayer and confession at 6:30 p.m. & Healing Mass at 7:30 p.m. Contact: 561-602-4778 View flier
Month's Mind Requiem Mass
Date & Time: May 14, 9 - 10:00 AM
Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach
Held every month in the outdoor chapel, this memorial Mass is offered for those laid to rest in the previous month, all of the deceased in our cemetery, and for all the Souls in Purgatory. Contact: 561-793-0711
Friday Night Lecture Series on Mercy and the Family
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Guest Speaker for May: Mary Jo Anderson
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Date and time: May 20, 7 p.m.
Location: St. Bernadette, Port St. Lucie
All are invited to hear Catholic Journalist Mary Jo Anderson who attended the Oct. 2015 Synod in Rome. There is no charge, but a free will offering will be taken. This series is an initiative during the Jubilee Year of Mercy with one-hour talks and meet & greet the speaker after. Future nights to be held at different parishes. Contact: 561-775-9529
Jubilee Celebration for Religious
Date & Time: May 21, 4:30 p.m.
Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens
Religious celebrating milestone anniversaries of 50, 60 and 65 years will be recognized by celebrant Bishop Barbarito. A special by-invitation- only dinner for only Jubilarians, will follow.
Annual Memorial Day Mass Date & Time: May 30, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach The diocesan cemetery will celebrate its annual Memorial Day Mass with His Excellency, the Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, as the main celebrant. All clergy, parishioners, and families of the Diocese of Palm Beach are invited to attend this Mass. This Mass is offered for all of those who have died in service to our country and for all of those who have served in the military. A light reception will follow.A limited amount of seating will be provided so you are invited to bring your own chair, if so desired. View flierFaith Community Nursing Awards Luncheon - The Interfaith Health and Wellness Program recently recognized those in the health community for their humanitarianism and outreach service to the homeless, families in transition and those in need. Please view our photos from the event.
For more information on any events listed, please visit the diocesan online Events Calendar at
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Annual Diocesan Encuentro to Focus on Integration and the National Encuentro
The Diocese of Palm Beach's Hispanic Ministry will hold its annual bi-lingual Encuentro (Encounter) on Sunday, May 22 from Noon (12 p.m.) - 6 p.m. at St. Ann Church in West Palm Beach. For 29 years, the Office of Hispanic Ministry has planned this diocesan event which allows participants to come together and feel the sense of being a diocesan family, and to encourage our parish ministries to renew their commitment to serve our brothers and sisters in their families, work, and daily life situations in a "Pastoral de Conjunto," in a "togetherness". We journey together as a Church and we need many workers in the vineyard of the Lord.
This year the Encuentro is focused on the INTEGRATION OF ALL CHURCH MINISTRIES. We expect to have representatives from all ministries in parishes that have a Hispanic Ministry. Fr. Rafael Capo and a team from the Southeast Pastoral Institute in Miami will lead us.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is convening a National V Encuentro to be held in 2018 with the theme: "Missionary Disciples: Witnesses of God's Love." Our XXIX Encuentro will begin our diocese's preparation and participation for the National V Encuentro.
For more information our diocese's Encuentro/Encounter, please contact Beatriz in the Hispanic Ministry Office at 561-775-9544 or via email. For food planning purposes the ministry would appreciate receiving as many as possible RSVP/confirmations from parishes and/or individuals by Friday, May 13.
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Events Coming This Summer
10th Annual Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic
Date & Times: June 4, Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and golfing starts at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Grand Harbor Golf Club, Vero Beach
Mark your calendars for Catholic Charities Samaritan Center's
10th Annual Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic presented by the Bernard Egan Foundation. Registration forms for golfers and Sponsorship Opportunities are available to view/download online on the Events Calendar. More information is also available online or contact Renee Bireley at 772-770-3039.
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Dates: June 13-17
Location: Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach Are you looking for a way to serve your faith community a few hours or more per month using your gifts and skills? If so, consider taking the 38 CEU course offered by Catholic Charities Interfaith Health & Wellness. Foundations of Faith Community Nursing open to all currently Licensed RNs. It also provides a retreat atmosphere for you to grow in your own spirituality. Lodging and meals are available at the university. Call Bernadette at 561-345-2000 ext. 256 for scholarship info or Wendy Harper, RN, MEd, Course Co-Educator, at 772-999-3870 to learn more. Information is also online on the Events Calendar.
Fashion Workshops for Teenage Girls
Dates & Locations: June 8-10 at St. Joan of Arc Church in Boca Raton; July 27-29 at St. Lucie Chuch in Port St. Lucie; and August 3-5 at St. Mary Church in Pahokee.
Catholic Charities Birthline/Lifeline Ministry announces the return this summer of the Style For Life Fashion Program which will be held at three diocesan Churches. Style for Life offers a unique three-day workshop designed for teenage girls. The topics presented are designed to promote self-confidence. Each workshop ends with a Fashion Runway Show open to the public that showcases what the teenagers have learned at the workshop. There is Registration Fee that is considered a donation to the Birthline/Lifeline Ministry.
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Our Diocese & Faith in the News
View great stories on our faith in the Florida Catholic. In every issue of the newspaper, you will find good news of our ministries and Church from around our diocese, state, nation and world. Click here to view the latest issue of the Florida Catholic
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New Guide Released for Upcoming Elections
Approved by the bishops of Florida, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) have released a new, updated version of the Election and Political Activities Guide. Similar to its earlier version, it identifies guidelines and appropriate activity for parish and pastor involvement in election related activities. One of the changes to note in the latest version is the guidelines for conducting Voter Registration Drives. The new guideline and other resources to help our faith community discern their vote are available on the diocesan website or the FCCB website. Looking for the Candidate Questionnaire Project?The Candidate Questionnaire Project is a document that provides a summary of how our the candidates running for office stand on several issues of importance to our faith community. The FCCB plans to release a CQP for the upcoming elections (August 30 Primary Election & November 8 General Election.) When the CQPs are released, you will be able to find it on the FCCB web site and on this diocesan web page. We will keep you posted!
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Fortnight for Freedom 2016 to Feature
New Resources and a Relic Tour
In June, our Church will once again focus on religious liberty and religious freedom during the Fortnight for Freedom: Witnesses to Freedom, which will take place June 21 to July 4. The theme this year -- Witnesses to Freedom -- will focus on the lives of women and men of faith, from all over the world, who have borne witness to authentic freedom in Christ.
This two-week time period is designed to promote the importance of preserving the essential right of religious freedom, for now and the future, for Catholics and for those of all faiths. The fortnight also promotes prayer, education and public action.
A few new items this year:
- A national tour of relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, both martyrs of the English Reformation, including a stop in the Province of Florida. The tour will be at the Church of the Little Flower Church in Coral Gables on June 18 & 19. The Diocese of Palm Beach will provide information and any updates on the tour on our online Events Calendar on the diocesan website.
- 14 stories of "Witnesses to Freedom," which highlight individual men and women from the past and present who have witnessed to the faith in extraordinary ways, including St. Edith Stein, Bl. Oscar Romero, the Coptic Christian martyrs, and the Little Sisters of the Poor.
- New video on "The Right to Religious Freedom", explaining Church teaching on religious freedom and highlighting current challenges to religious freedom, including the HHS mandate and global religious persecution. The video was produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dignitatis Humanae, the Second Vatican Council's declaration on religious liberty, which was promulgated in December 1965. The video also has a Discussion Guide for parishes that may wish to show the video.
The Fortnight for Freedom occurs annually at a time when our liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power, including St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome.
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Around the Diocese and in the Province of Florida - Upcoming Events
Below are just a few upcoming events occurring around our diocese and in other dioceses around the state. For more information on any events listed below, please visit the diocesan online Events Calendar or call the phone number listed for each event.
Southern Deanery Chapter Monthly Meeting of the Catholic Grandparents Association (CGA)
Date & Time: May 7, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Ascension Church, Boca Raton
All grandparents are invited to attend meetings.
Phone: 561-289-2640
Challenges of the Death Penalty: "Poverty, Racial Bias, and Excessive Punishment" Date & Time: May 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: St. Ann Church, West Palm Beach (in the Banquet Room) This is the third in a series of discussions on the death penalty organized by Pax Christi Palm Beach. The series focuses on the challenges of the death penalty. Each program/discussion night stands alone so previous attendance at other nights in our series is not required. A panel will discuss the night's topic. This series is in advance of October's local presentation by Speaker Sister Helen Prejean, best known as the author of Dead Man Walking Phone: 561-568-0124Praise & Worship Gathering Date & Time: May 21, 7:00 PM Location: St. Andrew Church, Stuart The diocesan Cursillo Movement invites all the Christian faithful to attend this night of song and prayer. Cursillo is a movement of the Catholic Church which calls forth and renews Christian discipleship, is meant to inspire and meant to provide ongoing Christian friendship and spiritual support. Whether you have already made a Cursillo Weekend, or may be thinking about attending a Cursillo Weekend, or if you just want to join others in the faith community for a night of fellowship and song, we hope you will join us. Phone: 561-758-9364 Date: May 27 - May 29, starts May 27 at 5:00 PM
Location: Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center
Led by Fr. Robert Richardson Cost: $210.00 Registration & deposit required.
Phone: 561-626-1300
Monthly Stations of the Cross for our Priests
Date: May 28, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, PBG
Held on the last Saturday of the month immediately after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and devoted to all of our priests.
Phone: 561-371-1658
TEC Young Adult Retreat
Dates: May 28 - May 29, starts May 28 at 10:30 AM
Location: Cursillos de Cristianidad, Miami
Sonshine TEC (To Encounter Christ) is a Catholic retreat ministry focused upon young adults of the Archdiocese of Miami and the Diocese of Palm Beach.This young adult weekend retreat is for all young adults married and single ages 18-29. Retreat cost $120. Reservations required.
Phone: 561-376-5543
In the Province of Florida
5th Annual Marian Eucharistic Conference at Ave Maria University
Dates: May 20 - 22, starts at 4 pm. on May 20
Location, Ave Maria, FL
All are invited to attend this annual conference devoted to the Year of Mercy. Some of the featured speakers include Fr. Chris Alar MIC, Director of the Association of Marian Helpers; EWTN's Steve Ray; Sisters of Mary; Tom Peterson of Catholics Come Home; and more. The cost is $170 pp and includes lodging, meals and conference fee for the entire weekend.
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Activities During the Summer
We may relax more as activities tend to slow down some in the summer but not all the way. There are other retreats and special events to come in the next three months. Plan ahead and save the dates. View the diocesan Events Calendar. Remember to Submit your summer camps and activities! Use the online submission form to submit your Church's summer camps and activities to the diocese's online Events Calendar. Information submitted online is automatically sent to the Office of Communications and the Florida Catholic for inclusion in the newspaper, on the diocesan website and for thoughtful consideration in E-News Communications, Social Media and parish bulletin announcements sent to all parishes from the diocesan Office of Communications. Anyone checking out the Events Calendar section on the diocese's website will see your event.
With just one visit & click, you can submit your item to TWO places!
Submit now!
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Save the Date for Family Fun!
The Diocese of Palm Beach invites all of our faith family to join us
Family Fun Day ~ Connecting Family, Fun and Faith ~ returns in August! The Diocese of Palm Beach invites all of our faith family to join us for on Saturday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach. This Family Fun Day is fun for everyone, especially for the whole family!
Just like last time, we'll offer Special Event Pricing which will include admission and lunch. Get details and event flier on the diocesan website. This is sponsored by the diocesan Offices of Marriage and Family Life & Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Questions: contact Cathy Loh via email or at 561-775-9557.
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Living the Truth
in Love:
Read Bishop Barbarito's Columns
Kindred Spirits of Mercy
(April 22)
The Homily from the Chrism Mass - The Priest - A Door of Mercy
click to read
Read Other Columns Written by Bishop Barbarito
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May 8
World
Communications Day
May 25
National Missing Children's Day Event
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Catholic News & Headlines
Pope: Media Missed the Real Family Crisis in Covering Communion & Remarriage
read the story
The World Became More Dangerous for Religious Believers Last Year
At the Supreme Court, Catholic Bishops Speak Up for Lutheran Playground
How the Swiss Guards are Bringing the Vatican to Your Kitchen
Young Girl Meets Pope Francis as Part of Her "Sight Bucket List" watch the video
Here's Pope Francis' schedule for the Jubilee of Mercy
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Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness
National Child Abuse Awareness Month took place in April. The diocesan Office of Safe Environments invited all schools and parishes to show their support against child abuse by wearing blue and participating in a special event.
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A Family of Faith in Service to Others
View Bishop Barbarito's Message in Our DSA Video
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Resources & Prayers
Pray Daily for Our Diocesan Priests
view calendar and prayer
Pray Daily for Our Diocesan Deacons
view calendar and prayer
Daily Readings
click here to read
Prayer of the
Florida Catholic -
For the ministry of the Florida Catholic... that God will continue to utilize this ministry - as it has since 1939 - as a tool for evangelization and communication for the years to come.
We pray to the Lord.
The Florida Catholic Newspaper -
our faith news available electronically or
in print
Read the Florida Catholic (Palm Beach edition)
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Official Diocesan Facebook Pages
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TV & Movies
What Movies to Watch?
Before grabbing popcorn, read the Catholic News Services' reviews of recently released
and "older movies"
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