Saint Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church 840 George Bush Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33483 Phone: (561) 276-6892 Fax: (561) 276-8068 Website: www.StVincentFerrer.com Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 am (Closed 12:30 - 1 pm) to 3:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

May 15, 2016

Pentecost Sunday

Very Rev. Canon Thomas J. Skindeleski, Pastor Rev. Danis Ridore, In Residence Rev. Msgr. Stephen Bosso, S.T.L., S.S.L. Weekend Assistance Rev. Gregg Caggianelli, Weekend Assistance Rev. Charles Hawkins, Part-time Assistance Deacon Keith Skinner, Deacon Bruce Turnbull Mr. Robert Laquerre, Pastoral Associate Mr. George Kunzman, Parish Manager Mrs. Julie Ott, Director of Stewardship & Development Mrs. Irene Hey, Director of Family Life Services Mrs. Vikki Delgado, Principal Mr. Angelo Sadolfo, Finance Director Mr. Jay Flood, Director of Maintenance Mrs. Linda Flood, Mrs. Susan Grant, Secretary/Receptionist Little Servant Sisters of the Immaculate Conception: Sister Romana Stepnik, LSIC Sister Maria Liber, LSIC For more information: www.littleservantsisters.com

Masses Monday - Friday 7:00, 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Confessions Saturday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and between 2:30 -3:30 p.m., or by appointment with any of the priests. ST. VINCENT FERRER PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our Catholic Community is dedicated to the mission of Jesus Christ. As stewards of God’s gifts, we strive to fulfill His plan by exercising our rights and responsibilities in nurturing Christ’s love among God’s people. We are committed to: (1) living God’s Word in our lives; (2) providing for education in Faith to our members; (3) sharing our faith with others; and (4) serving our sisters and brothers, in particular, the poor, the disadvantaged and the needy. Through our participation in the Eucharist, the Sacraments, and prayer we express our unity in Christ and proclaim His saving message.

Saturday Saturday Vigil

8:30 a.m. 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. [except Holy Saturday]

Sunday

7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. and Life Teen Mass at 5:30 p.m. (All are welcome)

Members of the Parish Pastoral Council

Very Rev. Canon Thomas Skindeleski, Chairman; Deacon Keith Skinner, Vice Chairman; Linda Flood, Secretary; George Kunzman, Julie Ott, Vikki Delgado, Ted Vargas, Irene Hey, Kim Weber, Tom Brinkman, Joe Mastrullo, Denis Mullane, Dawn Edwards, and Heather Hey.

Stewardship Council

Members: Very Rev. Canon Thomas Skindeleski, Don Bosak, Rabih Boueri, Charlie Bowie, Nancy Dockerty, Jason Dollard, John Krane, Fred Moran, Dr. MaryLou Paulo-Francisco, Vanessa Richerson, and Mary & Joe Veccia. Delegates: Julie Ott, George Kunzman, and Vikki Delgado.

ALTAR SERVERS 276-6892 x305 Robert Laquerre ANNULMENTS 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull BAPTISMS Third Sunday of the month 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull BIBLE STUDY 665-8566 Irene Hey BIRTHLINE 278-0880 Emergency hot line CARE MINISTRY 272-7580 On Call Ministry Member CHURCH SEXTON/CUSTODIAN 276-6892 John Lynch, Mary Ann Grammatico COLUMBIETTES 496-3722 Christine Herrnreiter FAMILY LIFE SERVICES 665-8566 Irene Hey, Director FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS 276-6892 GIFT SHOP 276-4320 Sharon Lynch GRIEF SHARE [email protected] Darin Lueken HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 278-3868 Joan Finley, President KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 248-797-3691 Al Attard LECTORS [email protected] Kathy Savage LEGION OF MARY 276-6892 MARRIAGE PREPARATIONS 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION/OUTREACH Sr. Maria Liber 276-6892 MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY/USHERS 276-6892 Peter Fitzpatrick MOMMY AND ME 279-8674 Cathy Whiteman M.O.M.S. 901-6859 Dawn Transleau MUSIC 276-6892 x301 Matthew Emkey, Organist PARISH OFFICE

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PERPETUAL ADORATION 809-5617 James Beck P.O.P.S. MINISTRY 573-8022 Elizabeth Brinkman R.C.I.A. 276-6892 Deacon Keith Skinner RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/P.R.E.P. 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY 276-6892 Ted Vargas STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT 276-6892 x308 Julie Ott SCHOOL OFFICE 278-3868 Stephanie Lang, Secretary YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY [email protected] Kim Lisiak, Daniela Liberti YOUTH MINISTRY 276-6892 x330 Cheryl Deneen, LIFETEEN Julia Kadel, EDGE

Mass Schedule Saturday, May 14, 2016 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

† George Reynolds † Francis Przechacki

Sunday, May 15, 2016 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

† Michael Regimbal † Anthony Mandese † Adam Van Arnem Int. of Msgr. Thomas Skindeleski & Sr. Romana Stepnik † Catherine Johansen

Monday, May 16, 2016 7:00 a.m. † Michael Whelan 8:30 a.m. † Joseph McMorrow 5:00 p.m. † Mary & Michael Culligan

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 7:00 a.m. † Emily Cutting 8:30 a.m. Int. of Sharon Lynch 5:00 p.m. Int. of Kay Kerrigan

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:00 a.m. Benefactors of St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry 8:30 a.m. † Annabelle McPhail 5:00 p.m. † Oreste Parente

Thursday, May 19, 2016 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

† Sam Battaglia Int. of Martin & Marge Scanlon † Ralph Cancilla

Friday, May 20, 2016 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

† Florence Karpel † Brenda Gentile † Paul Carozza Int. of St. John Paul II Academy Graduates (Baccalaureate)

Saturday, May 21, 2016 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

† Graham Knott † Mark Dombroski Int. of Lauren O’Donnell

Sunday, May 22, 2016 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

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Int. of Joan Kopins & In Memory of Kevin Kopins Thomas Roland, Jr. Charles Telesmanich Adam Van Arnem (SVF Graduation Mass) Catherine Johansen

Do you need a Letter of Sponsorship? Then, be an Active Parishioner. To receive a letter of Sponsorship for Baptism or Confirmation from the Pastor, one has to be an active parishioner of this parish for at least six months, received the Sacraments of initiation, and (if married) be in a Catholic Church recognized marriage. The Parish of St. Vincent defines an “active/ participating parishioner as one who is registered and worshipping at this parish on a regular (“weekly”) basis; and who commits to a stewardship of time, talent and financial resources to help support the parish and the Church of the Palm Beach Diocese. 2

Collection, Sunday, May 8, of 2016 Stewardship Treasure Envelopes received: 409 Non envelopes: $ 1,910.12 Envelopes: $ 16,292.00 Total: $ 18,202.12

Campus Events This Week Sunday, May 15: Msgr. Tom 45th Anniversary Mass,11:30 a.m., Reception to follow in the Gym Blood Drive, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Bloodmobile Monday, May 16: Rosary Exercise, 7:50 - 9 a.m., Kellaghan Hall May Madness Basketball, 3 - 8 p.m., Gym Rosary for Peace, 7 p.m., Adoration Chapel Tuesday, May 17: Tuesdays with Pope Francis, 7:45 - 8:30 a.m., Rectory Conference Room Altar Server Training, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Church (call office to register) Wednesday, May 18: Rosary Exercise, 7:50 - 9 a.m., Kellaghan Hall Lifeteen Music Practice, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Church Care Ministry, 7 - 9 p.m., Rectory Conference Room Thursday, May 19: Mommy & Me, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Kellaghan Hall Friday, May 20: P.O.P.S. 7:45 - 8:30 a.m., Rectory Conference Room Legion of Mary, 9:15 - 10:30 a.m., Rectory Conference Room May Madness Basketball, 3 - 8 p.m., Gym St. John Paul II Academy Baccalaureate Mass, 7:30 p.m., Church, reception to follow in Kellaghan Hall

2nd Diocesan Collection - Catholic Communication and Catholic University Total: $ 3,324.00 Care Ministry Total:

$ 2,096.00

Attention Parishioners of the Parish Please contact the parish office to update your family household information with any changes, such as family members, address, or telephone numbers. We are working diligently to make sure that we have the most up to date information within our parish records.

D.S.A. CHALLENGE!

Scripture Readings Monday: Weekday Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Weekday Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-10a, 10b-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: St. John I, Pope and Martyr Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Weekday Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-15ab, 15cd-20; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest; Companions, Martyrs Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity Prv 8:22-31; Ps 8:4-9; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16:12-15

$174,000

$233,000 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! ‘Donate Now’ at www.diocesepb.org

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for May 14th and May 15th, 2016 Mass Time Lector

Saturday 4:00 PM

Saturday 5:30 PM

Sunday 7:00 AM

Sunday 8:30 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Sunday 11:30 AM

Sunday 5:30 PM

Decker

Doepper

Rickard

Murrell

Roegiers

Delgado

Menor

Altar Server

I. Raciunas W. Jean

E. Bosco G. Bosco H. Bosco G. Reed

S. Glover V. Kinsey

A. Rojas R. Lesane T. Lesane M. Murphy

F. Barta D. Carres J. Hulsman A. Rojas

G. Lu V. Amato

Gift Bearer

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for May 21 and May 22, 2016 Mass Time Lector

Saturday 4:00 PM

Saturday 5:30 PM

Sunday 7:00 AM

Sunday 8:30 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Sunday 11:30 AM

Sunday 5:30 PM

Forcier

Doepper

Rickard

Manfredonia

Murrell

School

Lisiak

Altar Server

I. Raciunas F. Gonzalez W. Jean

V. Kinsey F. Barta

S. Glover S. Kemp

B. Heaney A. Modica P. Heaney A. Rojas R. Schuhmann

Gift Bearer

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TOGETHER WE CAN REACH OUR SVF GOAL OF

J. Hulsman V. Amato

Papal Intentions for May Respect for Women: That in every country of the world, women may be honored and respected and that their essential contribution to society may be highly esteemed. Holy Rosary: That families, communities, and groups may pray the Holy Rosary for evangelization and peace. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions Every Wednesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass only.

From Monsignor Tom’s Desk Today we celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost, the Birthday of the Church, when the Holy Spirit first came upon the Apostles so that they could go out to the world unafraid, and spread word of the infinite mercy of God. I’d like to focus upon this mercy a bit more by reflecting in detail on two of Pope Francis’ talks at his general audiences in Rome, which recall the wonderful story of the Prodigal Son. Pope Francis begins from the end of the story, that is, from the heart of the father, who says: “Take the fattened calf and slaughter it. Then let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found” (Luke 15: 23-24). With these words, the father interrupted his younger son at the moment he was confessing his fault: “I no longer deserve to be called your son,” (v. 19). However, this expression is unbearable for the heart of the Father, who instead hastens to restore to his son the signs of his dignity: the best robe, the ring and the sandals. Jesus doesn’t describe a father who is offended and resentful -- a father that, for instance, says to his son: “Y ou’ll pay for this.” No, the father embraces him, awaits him with love. The only thing that the father has at heart is that this son is before him, safe and sound, and this makes him happy and he wants to celebrate. The welcome of the son that returns is described in a moving way. “W hile he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.” (v. 20). What real tenderness! He saw him from afar, and went out to meet him. What does this mean? The father went out continually on the terrace to look up the road to see if his son was returning -- a son who had done just about everything! Still, the father awaited him. How beautiful is the father’s mercy; it’s overflowing, unconditional, and is manifested before the son speaks. The son certainly knows he has erred and he acknowledges it: “I have sinned … treat me as one of your hired servants” (v. 19). But these words dissolve in face of the father’s forgiveness. His father’s embrace and kiss make him understand that he was always considered son, despite everything. This teaching of Jesus is important. The condition of God’s own children is the fruit of the love of the Father’s heart; it doesn’t depend on our merits or our actions and, therefore, no one can take its dignity away, not even the devil! This word of Jesus encourages us never to despair. I think of mothers and fathers so apprehensive when they see their children distancing themselves, wandering off in dangerous ways. I think of parish priests and catechists who sometimes wonder if their work was in vain. I also think of those who are in prison, and who think that their life is over; of those who have made mistaken choices and are unable to look at the future; of all those who hunger for mercy and forgiveness and believe that they do not merit it. In whatever situation of life, we must not forget that we never cease to be a child of God, of a Father who loves us and awaits our return. Even in the most awful situations of life, God awaits me; God wants to embrace me. There is another son in the parable - the elder son; he, too, is in need of discovering the father’s mercy. He has always remained at home, but he is so different from the father! His words lack tenderness: “Look! A ll these years I served you and not once did I disobey your orders … But when this son of yours returns …” (vv. 29-30). We see the contempt: he never says: “Father,” he never says “brother;” he only thinks of himself. He boasts of having remained always beside the father and of having served him; yet he never lived in closeness or joy. Now he accuses the father of never giving him even a kid goat to make merry. Poor father! One son went away, and the other was never truly close to him! The father’s suffering is like the suffering of God, the suffering of Jesus when we distance ourselves, or because we go far away, or because we are “close by,” without actually being close. The elder son is also in need of mercy. Those who believe themselves to be just are also in need of mercy. This son represents us when we wonder if it is worthwhile to toil so much if then we receive nothing in return. Jesus reminds us that one does not remain in the Father’s house to have a compensation, but because one has the dignity of co-responsible children. It is not about “bartering” with God, but about following Jesus who gave Himself on the cross without measure. So says the Father to the elder son, “My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours. But now we must celebrate and rejoice” (v. 31). His is the logic of mercy! The younger son thought he merited a punishment because of his sins; the elder son expected a recompense for his services. The two brothers don’t speak to one another; they lived different stories. But both reason according to a logic that is foreign to Jesus: if you do good you receive a prize, if you do evil you get punished. This is not Jesus’ logic; it isn’t! This logic subverts the father’s words: “It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found” (v. 31). The father recovered his lost son, and now he can also restore him to his brother! Without the younger, the elder son ceases to be a “brother.” The Father’s greatest joy would be to see that his sons acknowledge each other as brothers. The sons can decide whether to unite themselves to the Father’s joy or to refuse. They must ask themselves about their desires and about their vision of life. The parable ends leaving the end in suspense. We do not know what the elder son decided to do. This should be a stimulus for us. This Gospel teaches us that we are all in need of entering the Father’s house and taking part in His joy, in His celebration of mercy and of fraternity. The world needs men and women who are not closed in on themselves, but filled with the Holy Spirit. Closing oneself off from the Holy Spirit means not only a lack of freedom; it is a sin. There are many ways one can close oneself off to the Holy Spirit: by selfishness for one’s own gain; by a rigid legalism – seen in the attitude of the doctors of the law to whom Jesus referred as “hypocrites”; by neglect of what Jesus taught; by living the Christian life not as service to others but in the pursuit of personal interests; and in so many other ways. The world needs the courage, hope, faith and perseverance of Christ’s followers. The world needs the fruits of the Holy Spirit: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal 5:22). The gift of the Holy Spirit has been bestowed upon the Church and upon each one of us, so that we may live lives of genuine faith and active charity, that we may sow the seeds of reconciliation and peace. Strengthened by the Spirit and his many gifts, may we be able uncompromisingly to battle against sin and corruption, devoting ourselves with patient perseverance to the works of justice and peace. 4

Stewardship News As we continue to strive to reach our goal of $225,000 for the Ferrer Fund, I’m inspired by one of our Stewardship Council members, Don Bosak, as to why he donates to the Ferrer Fund. Why do I donate to the Ferrer Fund? Because I am inspired by the generosity of The SVF Parish Community! Inspired by Monsignor Tom and his deep caring for the spiritual growth of every single SVF parishioner, especially those we only see once or twice a year at Christmas and Easter. Inspired by the work of Fr. Ridore, Msgr. Bosso, Fr. Olds, Fr. Jay, Fr. Hawkins, and Deacon Rusty and Deacon Bruce. Inspired by the teaching example and prayer life of our two wonderful Sisters and our school Principal, Mrs. Vikki Delgado. Inspired by the SVF staff of approximately 60 full time employees, consisting of faculty, administrators, and support personnel who can earn more money in the private and public sector, but generously give of themselves for the benefit of our SVF parish community. Inspired by our Director of Stewardship and Development and her commitment to our parish. I am inspired by the thousands and thousands of volunteer hours donated to our SVF parish community by those bringing Eucharist to the homebound; preparing individuals and families for the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, and Matrimony; supporting families during times of grief; singing in our choirs; serving as Trustees and as members of the Pastoral Council, Finance Committee, and Stewardship and Development Committee; teaching our CCD students; ushers, greeters, lectors, and Ministers of the Eucharist; altar servers of all ages; those caring for altar linens and flowers; those working in our bookstore; our Knight of Columbus and Columbiettes working behind the scenes in many support activities; hundreds of festival and golf and tennis volunteers; our multiple caring ministry volunteers; our SVF student volunteers; our SVF school parent volunteers; and many more dedicating their time and talent for our SVF parish community both on our extensive campus and off campus activities within the Diocese and various charitable organizations. My financial contribution of Treasure to the Ferrer Fund is my “thank you” for all of the Volunteer Time and Talent that is generously and graciously given for the benefit of each every SVF parishioner. May you and your families be Blessed for all that you give to our parish! Don Bosak Seasonal Parishioner from CT

parish. Resources from the Ferrer Fund are applied across the board to attract and retain high caliber faculty, utilize the best curriculum resources available, enhance technology, support and expand our ministry programs and maintain a clean, hospitable and safe parish environment. No amount is too small or too big to give to the Ferrer Fund! Gifts and pledges can be made via online at: stvincentferrer.com Your gift can also be dropped in your weekly envelope in the collection.

Number of Ways to Give: 1. Visit stvincentferrer.com and click on “Donate.” Here you will be able to make a pledge over the course of the campaign, which is through June 30, 2016. 2. Fill out the Ferrer Fund pledge card and turn it into the collection basket, or mail it to our office. 3. Call in your donation at 561-276-6892. 4. Matching Gift Program. 5. Gift of Stock Transfers.

We ask that you prayerfully consider a gift that is meaningful to you and your family and help us “Be Golden!” Proceeds directly support the four pillars of our parish: SPIRITUALITY, ACADEMICS, COMMUNITY & SERVICE. Your donation makes an immediate and significant impact on the quality of student life and the 5

Let’s Be Golden! Pr ayer fully Consider a Gift that is meaningful to you. Please visit us online at: stvincentferrer.com and click on the Donate Now button. Your gift can also be placed in your weekly collection envelope. No amount is too small or too big to give to the Ferrer Fund! THANK YOU and MANY

Goal $225,000 (by 6/30/16) FERRER FUND $171,140.45

BLESSINGS!

With gratitude, we thank the following families for their donation to the Ferrer Fund. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Alaniz Mrs. Catherine Albera Mr. & Mrs. Clay Anderton Mr. Timothy Annis Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Araujo Mr. & Mrs. Julius Ashade Mr. & Mrs. Alfred S. Attard Mr. & Mrs. David Austin Mr. Raymond Bachand Ms. Kay Bacheller Ms. Suzanne Bacheller Mr. David Backer and Ms. Alina Torres Mr. & Mrs. Henry Ballas Mr. & Mrs. Jaime Ballesteros Ms. Barbara Balzano Mr. & Mrs. James Bambrick Mr. & Mrs. Frank Barbieri Mr. & Mrs. Javier Barrios Mr. & Mrs. Philip Bartlett Mrs. Eleanor Bartolini Ms. Phyllis Baxter Mr. & Mrs. George Beck Mr. & Mrs. James Beck Ms. Kathleen Bell Mr. & Mrs. Jose’ Beltran Mrs. Ana Berkowitz-Rojas Mr. Emmanuel Bernard and Mrs. Astride Duliepre Mr. & Mrs. Mario Boiardi Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Bonanata Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Borick Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bosco Mr. & Mrs. Rabih Boueri Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bowie Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brammer Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brisson Mrs. Edwardine Bruder Mr. Chad Bumb Mr. & Mrs. Richard Burke The Bylow Family Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Byrnes Mrs. Lola Cariello Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Carlin The Cassie Family Mr. Albert Castelluccio Mr. Andrew Cavalotto and Mrs. Mary Ellen Azaula Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Chancy Mr. & Mrs. J. Mark Choberka Mr. & Mrs. William Cicio Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Cicorelli Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Clarke

Miss Ariana Collazzi Mr. & Mrs. Michael Conahan Mr. William Costa and Mr. Peter Coyle Mr. & Mrs. Tim Cray Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cremin Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Crotty Mr. David Cusack Mr. Bernard Dahlem Mr. & Mrs. James Dalton Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Danile Mr. & Mrs. Thatcher Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Davis Ms. Michelle De Wolf Mr. & Mrs. William Decker Dr. & Mrs. Juan Delgado Ms. Leah Della Pella Mrs. Barbara DeRenzo Mr. & Mrs. Thomas DeRosa Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DeSando Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Desmond, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Adam Dexter Ms. Nancy Dockerty Ms. Margaret Dolan Mr. & Mrs. Henry Dombroski Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Donelan Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Doucette Mrs. Louise Doyle Mrs. Dorothy Dresback Mr. Joseph Duffy Mr. & Mrs. James M. Dunn Ms. Barbara Dybala Mr. & Mrs. Roderick Easton Mr. & Mrs. Edward Eaton Mr. & Mrs. Larry Edwards Mrs. Jane Engel The Ermers Family Mr. & Mrs. Roger Ermola Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Evans Mrs. Nancy Farrell Mr. & Mrs. Mark Feehan Mr. & Mrs. Rich Feitel Mr. & Mrs. Gene Fernandez Ms. Miriam Figel Ms. Annette Filippini Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Filippone Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Finley Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick Mr. Peter Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Flood Ms. Anick Forcier Mr. Carlos & Dr. Marylou Francisco Mr. Thomas Fraser Mr. & Mrs. Pat Fuller

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Amount & donor names listed as of May 10, 2016

Ms. Liza Galasso Mr. Todd Gallo Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Santos Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Albert Garganigo Mr. Michael Gebbia Mr. Joseph Gentile Mr. John George Mr. & Mrs. John Glover Ms. Christine Golia Ms. Silvia Gonzalez Mr. Vincent Gonzalez Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Goray Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Graham Ms. Mary Ann Grammatico Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Graziano Mr. Albert Gresh Ms. Margaret Grisdela Mr. Michael J. Guarneiri Dr. Maria Gutierrez-Falcon Mr. & Mrs. Sean Hackner Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Hanley Ms. Charlotte Hapak Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Harrington Mr. & Mrs. Scott Harrington Mr. & Mrs. Dean Hatton Ms. Brooke Hennessy Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Hennessy Ms. Jacquelyn Heny Mrs. Olivia Herman Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Herrero Mr. & Mrs. Byard Hey Mr. & Mrs. Luke Hodgens Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hurley Mrs. Patricia Hussey Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Iacovone Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Iannuzzelli Mr. & Mrs. Richard Isaly Mr. & Mrs. Gene Jankowski Ms. Kathryn Johansen Mr. Dan Johnston and Ms. Leigh Rivard Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kelly Mr. Lela Kelly Mrs. Jean Kennedy Mrs. Patricia Kennedy Ms. Robin Kinsey Mr. Ryan Kirby Mr. & Mrs. Henry A. Kirshe Mr. & Mrs. Marco Knoop Mr. & Mrs. Michael Knowles [Continued Next Page]

Mrs. Carlene Kolbe Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Koranyi Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Krawiec Mr. & Mrs. Richard Krezwick Mr. & Mrs. Marion Kutyna Mr. & Mrs. Nicolo LaMasa Mr. & Mrs. James Lamb Mrs. Lucy Landeg Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Lang, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Roland LaPorte Mr. & Mrs. Robert Laquerre Mr. & Mrs. Carl Lavanco Ms. Barbara Lehman Little Servant Sisters of The Immaculate Conception Dr. & Mrs. Michael Ligotti Mrs. Mary Locher Ms. Patricia Locher Mr. & Mrs. Franco Loreti Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Lorne Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Lotito Mr. & Mrs. Jasper Lu Miss Jessica Lucas Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Lutz Mr. & Mrs. John L. Lynch Mr. & Mrs. William Lytton Mr. & Mrs. Warren Mack Mr. & Mrs. Donald MacLaren Mrs. Madeline Mandese Mrs. Rita Manfredonia Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Marino Mrs. Margaret Martin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mastrullo Mr. & Mrs. Frank Matasavage Ms. Eileen Matiash Mr. & Mrs. Chet Maymon Sage Maynard Mr. Stephen McCollum and Miss Michelle Berlanga Mr. James McCormick Mr. & Mrs. Edward McDevitt, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Peter McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McDonald Mrs. Anne McDonough Ms. Celeste McDonough Mr. & Mrs. John McGillicuddy Mr. & Mrs. Francis McHugh Ms. Patricia McMenaman Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McMorrow The Marsala Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Melley Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Menor Ms. Karen Mae Mercado Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mey Mr. & Mrs. Fred Moran Mr. & Mrs. Fred Moran Ms. Lenore Moran Mr. & Mrs. Roger Morrisett Mr. & Mrs. William Morrissey Dr. & Mrs. Eric Moum Dr. & Mrs. Joshua Multack Mr. & Mrs. Michael Murgatroy Mrs. Mary Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nicholson Ms. Elaine Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Nicholson Ms. Patricia Lucey Nickerson

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nixon Mrs. Rosemary Nocera Mr. & Mrs. Victor Nocera Mr. Daniel O'Connell Mr. & Mrs. Neil O'Donnell Mr. & Mar. William O’Grady Mr. & Mrs. Stephen O'Reilly Mr. & Mrs. Victor Orsinger Ms. Patricia Oshaughnessy Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Osterholt Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ott Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Pabisz Ms. Florence Pace Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Pacheco Mr. Gerald Paller Mr. Christopher Paolini Ms. Michele Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Jose Parra Ms. Christina Paul Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Paz Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Poole Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Potak Mr. & Mrs. Gintaras Raciunas Mr. James Redgate Ms. Jacquelyn Redpath Ms. Allison Reinoso Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Renner Mr. & Mrs. Edward Renzulli Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Retaleato Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Richerson Mr. & Mrs. William Richerson Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Robbins Mr. & Mrs. John Rodeman, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rodriguez Mrs. Desales Ross Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ross Mrs. Marguerite Roter Mr. & Mrs. Matias Rubio Mr. & Mrs. Juan Ruiz Mr. & Mrs. Ezequiel Russell Ms. Noreen Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Walter Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Sadolfo Mr. & Mrs. Peter Salato Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sansivero Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Santarella Mr. & Mrs. Michael Scarpinato Miss Catherine Schalk Miss Rosemary Schalk Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Schiavetti Mr. & Mrs. Francis X. Schiavetti Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schmidt Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schuhmann Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Searing Mr. & Mrs. James Segrich Mr. James Sharp and Ms. Melissa Porazzo Mr. & Mrs. Sherwood Sheehan Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Sheldon Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Siller Mrs. Firenee Simon Mr. & Mrs. David R. Simpson Msgr. Tom Skindeleski Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smela Mr. & Mrs. Donald Smith Mr. & Mrs. Louis A Smith Mr. & Mrs. Richard Smith Ms. Tegwin Smith

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Ms. Patricia Soler Mrs. Pauline Sparby Mr. George N. Staley Mr. & Mrs. James Stenson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Stillittano Mr. & Mrs. Van Stokes Mrs. Mary Sussen Mr. & Mrs. Steven Swanson Mrs. Rose Mary Tavoletti Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie Taylor Mrs. Marie Telesmanich Mr. William Thomas Ms. Christina Tomasik Mr. & Mrs. Walter Tomenson Mr. & Mrs. Edward Toomey Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Transleau Mr. W.J. Tremblay Mr. Walter Tymczyna Mr. & Mrs. Michal Vancek Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Vecchione Mr. Anthony Veltri Mr. & Mrs. David Viau Mrs. Beatrice Violette Mr. Stephen Voellinger Ms. Florence Walker Mr. & Mrs. Mauro Walker Mr. & Mrs. George Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Mark Walsh Ms. Mary Lou Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Jay Wandtke Mr. & Mrs. Martin Weber Mr. & Mrs. Paul Weber Ms. Vivien Wesley Ms. Marian Wesolowski Mr. Edward J. Whalen Mr. & Mrs. Garwood Whaley Mr. & Mrs. Jason Whiteman Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wigderson Mr. & Mrs. Troy Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Dean Williams Ms. Jeanne Wilson Dr. & Mrs. H. Peter Wintrich Mr. & Mrs. Tadeusz Wojdalski Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wulff The Wyburn Family Mrs. Yudelkys Zubizarreta Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zupo

Family Life Services

This is the fifth and last in a series of bulletin articles explaining in detail the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy and the Doors of Mercy. All of the articles are available on the parish website at www.stvincentferrer.com/weekly-bulletin/

PARISH TO MAKE PILGRIMAGE THROUGH DOORS OF MERCY The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy is a remarkable occasion during which the entire Catholic Church opens wide the doors to the saving mercy of Jesus Christ. During this special period of time in the Church, Pope Francis calls all Catholics to be profound witnesses to mercy and to, "find the joy rediscovering and rendering fruitful God's mercy with Saint Faustina Kowalska which we are all called to give comfort to every man and every woman of our time." Pope Francis announced his plans for the Holy Year on the Vigil of Divine Mercy Sunday. He based the fundamentals for the year on divine revelations given to St. Faustina Kowlaska (1905-1938) that were recorded in her 700-page diary titled Divine Mercy in My Soul, in which she said Jesus told her to spread devotion to His mercy under the motto, “Jesus, I trust in you.” One of the foundational elements include the “Door of Mercy.” In St. Faustina’s writings Jesus says, “… before I comes as a just Judge, I first open wide the door of My mercy. He who refuses to pass through the door of My Mercy must pass through the door of My justice.” (Paragraph 1146) During this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis instituted a literal “Door of Mercy” to be opened at every single Cathedral in the world, using precisely those words used in the prophecy given to St. Faustina.

The Doors of Mercy at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. In an effort to offer the faith community of St. Vincent Ferrer Church and School an opportunity to participate more fully in the Extraordinary Jubilee year and receive God’s merciful love, the parish will be hosting a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens for parishioners and school children in third grade and above. The pilgrimage is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5, the Feast Day of St. Faustina. Bus tr anspor tation will be available, as well as a special penance service prior to the visit. After processing through the diocese’s official Doors of Mercy participants will be able to attend the 10 a.m. Mass. Additional infor mation will be pr ovided in the parish bulletin closer to the event. Stay tuned! 8

Family Life Services Experience an extraordinary journey to Marian Consecration through “33 Days to Morning Glory” by best-selling author Father Michael Gaitley, MIC. Father Michael masterfully summarizes the teachings of four giants of Marian spirituality, "St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Saint John Paul II", making them easy to grasp and simple enough to put into practice. Retreat participants will read excerpts from the book daily, contemplating on that message throughout the entire day. They may also participate in a weekly gathering held on Tuesday mornings, from 7:45 -8:30 a.m., in the rectory conference room. The r etr eat, led by Elizabeth Brinkman, will begin Saturday, June 11, 2016, and will culminate in Consecration to Mary under her Marian name of Rosa Mystica on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Cost: $20 for book. Books will be distributed at the first meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 7:45 a.m. To r egister /pur chase a book, please stop by the church office or visit the gift shop. For more information, please e-mail Elizabeth Brinkman at [email protected] or call her at 561-573-8022. If you've been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time, or if you're simply looking to deepen and renew your devotion to her, “33 Days to Morning Glory” is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to make.

GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP SEEKS VOLUNTEERS If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, it may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. You’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. But you do not need to go through it alone GriefShare is a biblically based grief support group at St. Vincent Ferrer made up with friendly, caring people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Our current session has ended. We will be starting a new 13 week GriefShare group session in August and are currently looking for more parishioners to help build up this ministry. If you would be interested in joining the GriefShare ministry, are looking to register for the next session or just have questions, please contact Darin Lueken at 561-289-2542 / [email protected] 9

Family Life Services “Calling all Exercise While Praying the Rosary Little Lambs” Mommy & Me Playgroup Please join our weekly “Mommy & Me” play dates where little tots and their Moms can get to know each other in a loving, Catholic environment for children up to 5 years old. To obtain a schedule of playdates, please contact Cathy Whiteman at 561-279-8674, or email her at [email protected]. We look forward to meeting you and hope you’ll join us!

SoulCore, a contempor ar y one hour cor e workout that pairs exercise with prayers of the rosary, is being offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 7:50 a.m., in Kellaghan Hall. The program consists of core strengthening, stretching and isometric exercises combined with candlelight, music, reflections and movement to nourish the body, mind and soul. For more information e-mail or call the Office of Family Life Services at [email protected]/561-665-8566.

LIFETEEN PRESENTS

“ROCKIN PIZZA NIGHT” with

Pre-4th of July summer celebration and FUNDRAISER for the St. Vincent Ferrer LIFETEEN Youth Group, Steubenville Conference, Orlando Saturday, June 25, 5-8:30 P.M. at St. Vincent Ferrer (SVF) Catholic Church (Gym) Inviting teens, young adults, families and the young at heart. Join us for an American tribute to rock-n-roll by the LIFETEEN Youth Group band, The DASH. Enjoy food, drink, live music and amazing people!

Sun 5/15 Celebrating Msgr. Tom’s 45th Anniversary 11:30 Mass & 12:45 Reception Sun 5/22 Kellaghan Hall & Gym 6:30 – 8:45 P.M. (no skirts/dresses) 10

JOIN US!

ARE you 18-30 “Something”?

MAY 2016

SVF LIGHT THURSDAY, May 19th – 6:00 Pm

F A M I L Y L I F E S E R V I C E S

International Potluck @ SVF Rectory (OPPOSITE side of Church)

Monday, May 23rd – 6:45 pm Rosary For peace & Night PRayer @ SVF Adoration Chapel

Can’t make our events? Find us on Sundays at 5:30 PM Mass All events are subject to change. For updated event details, check Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/SVFYoungAdultgroup or e-mail Kim or Daniela to be added to our e-mail list: [email protected]

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE STUDY If you would like to have a deeper relationship with God and a better understanding of your faith, then join us for an 8-part Bible study titled Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. You will not only benefit per sonally fr om being part of this study, you will also help to bring about a profound renewal in our parish as we grow closer to Christ. St. Vincent Ferrer Parish will begin Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 7 p.m. in Kellaghan Hall. Cost: $20 for materials. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible helps you uncover the story woven through Scripture with its clever narrative approach and ingenious color-coded Bible Timeline. It is a great way to get the “big picture” of the Bible and see how our Catholic Faith is rooted in Scripture. You’ll see how the Bible reveals God’s loving plan for your life, and you will learn helpful ways to put your faith into practice. The study includes a series of eight informative and engaging half-hour videos presented by Jeff Cavins. Each video will be followed by a lively group discussion. 11

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Go to www.Evangelization.com Click on the “login” button – but don’t log in Click on the “Find a study” button on the right Enter the zip code 33483 and then click on “Find a Study” Click on the balloon over Delray Beach It will show St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church. Click on the “More information” tab Click on the “Register” button. The study is called “Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible” Make sure to select the correct Bible study. The parish is also facilitating a 24 week study already under way.

For technical assistance with signing up please call Ascension Press at 1-800-376-0520. For any questions about the study, e-mail the Office of Family Life Services at [email protected] or call them at 561-665-8566.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Monday, May 23, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, August 29, 2016, 7 p.m.

Ministries

Knights of Columbus Council www.kofc13996.org Upcoming Knights of Columbus Events:

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May 15th - Celebration of Msgr. Thomas Skindeleski’s 45th Ordination Anniversary May 22nd - Corporate Communion during the 10:00am Holy Mass May 26th to 29th - K of C Convention in Orlando May 30th - Officers Meeting June 1st - Business Meeting June 25th - Knighthood Degree (3rd Degree) Martin Council 6241 at 7251 SW Gaines Ave, Stuart, FL 34997.

The Knights of Columbus, Council 13996, congratulates Msgr. Tom on his 45th Ordination Anniversary. We wish him many more years as our Pastor, Chaplain, and Florida State Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus.

Consider becoming a Knight, contact Al Attard, Grand Knight at 561-272-6190 or [email protected] for information.

Columbiettes COLUMBIETTES MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Hall Congratulations Msgr. Tom Skindeleski on your 45th Ordination Anniversary!! The Columbiettes wish you our sincere good wishes for many more healthy and happy years in the service of our dear Lord. Thank you for answering the call 45 years ago. We are happy to announce that our membership is growing once again. We always receive new members with open arms. Members, if you are attending our Anniversary luncheon in June, please bring your payment to insure your reservation. Safe journey to our travelling St. Vincent Ferrer "snowbirds". May the Holy Spirit continue to protect and guide Msgr. Tom and our parish. The Columbiettes is a Catholic woman’s organization which follows the ideals of the Knights of Columbus. Membership is open to all Catholic women over 17 years of age. If you are interested in becoming a member or would like more information, contact Chris Herrnreiter at (561) 716-5847.

Palm Beach Sports Camps at St. Vincent Ferrer Contact: [email protected] June 6-10 12pm-3pm All Sports Camp Entering grades 1 -5

$100

June 13 – 17 9am-3pm Basketball Camp Guest NBA Shooting instructor Buzz Braman Entering grades 4 – 8

June 20 – 24 9am-3pm All-Sports Camp Entering grades 1 – 8

$250

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August 1 – 5 9am-3pm Soccer Camp Guest Week long Instructor Former USA National Team Member Alicia Donelan Entering grades 4 – 8 $250

Ministries God has given each of us a GIFT from His great variety of SPIRITUAL GIFTS. Use them well to serve one another. Peter 4:10 Our St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry (SVFCM) is made up of parish-registered men and women who like to be of service to God, by giving their time to assist the truly needy of our church and the community. Most of our clients are in need of food, help with utility bills or rent; and most often they need direction of where to turn to for additional assistance. Sometimes they just need a caring ear to listen. In some cases, we will make an appointment to meet with them in the Rectory Conference Room to get a better understanding of their predicament. However, most interactions are over the phone from their home office. Care Ministers work one morning or afternoon a week taking telephone messages from our answering service and returning calls to clients. Our ministry meets every Wednesday at 7PM, to review the cases of the past week. It’s at our meetings that the more involved cases get the input from the “group think tank” that helps resolve the case. New members receive training with one of our Care Ministers until they feel comfortable to work alone. If you think this Ministry speaks to you, we invite you to sit in on one of our meetings to see if our Ministry is worthy of your time and talents. The best training for this work is your own life’s experiences. For additional information, please call 272-7580 and leave a message for Mike or Joe to call you back.

Our St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry is here to help the less fortunate of our community. There is no need to give money to panhandlers. If you are approached by anyone on the grounds of the church, kindly give them our phone number. We are here to help them. Assistance Help Line ~ Our number is: 272-7580

Holy Cards

HOURS OF OPERATION

Missals

Thursday & Friday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Closed: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Phone: (561) 276-4320

Jewelry

Graduation is now approaching! Visit our gift shop for beautiful statues of Our Blessed Mother, Rosary Bracelets, Necklaces and new assorted gifts for all occasions. Shop early before the selection is gone.

Veils

Gift Sets

Crosses

Statues

Picture

Plaques

Rosaries Bibles Ties

St. Vincent Ferrer School We congratulate our 8th Grade graduates as 8th Grade Graduation they prepare for transition to High School. All Sunday, May 22, 2016 are invited to share in the Mass in honor of 11:30 AM Mass their Graduation on Sunday, May 22nd. 13

Devotional Please pray for our deceased loved ones

Altar Bread and Wine for the week of May 16, 2016 - May 22, 2016

Irving P. Maurer

For All Parishioners as well as the Men and Women of our parish family who gave their lives in service to our country.

Sanctuary Candle Main Church

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

for the week of May 16, 2016 - May 22, 2016

In Loving Memory of the Mestre & Fernandez Families By Gene & Anita Fernandez

Sanctuary Candle Perpetual Adoration Chapel for the week of May 16, 2016 - May 22, 2016

Our beautiful Perpetual Adoration Chapel is open to everyone; however, an access code is required for entrance from 8:00 PM until 6:00 AM. The access code can be obtained from the Parish Office during regular business hours. We welcome you to visit the Lord at any time.

In Loving Memory of Dolores J. Donahue

The Patriotic Rosary

By Paul & Sandra Barre

WE NEED YOU! DO YOU HAVE A WORLD CLASS SMILE? Do you believe Evangelization begins at the front door of our church? Please consider joining our Hospitality Ministry! Interested?

Please join us for the Patriotic Rosary in the church, every Tuesday and Thursday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, as we continue to pray for life, the sanctity of marriage and Religious Freedom.

Please call Julie Ott at 561-276-6892 x 308.

(561) 793-0711

~ Rosary for Peace ~ In various apparitions, Mary has appeared holding a rosary and has asked that we continue to pray this prayer. She always leads us to her Son, and presents our needs before Him. Prayer is about developing our relationship with God, and loving Him more. So, it makes sense to get to know Him through the events of the life of Christ that we meditate on during the rosary. Please join us every Monday at 7:00pm in the Adoration Chapel to pray the Rosary for Peace. 14

Around the Diocese Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center 1300 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 (561) 626-1300 ~ Fax (561) 627-3956

Event Schedule May 27-29, 2016* - Healing Retr eat led by Fr . Rober t Richar dson. Cost: $210.00. June 1, 2016* - Day of Reflection. Presenter: Deacon John Clarke. “Reflections on Laudato Si - Part 1”, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Cost: $30.00. June 17 - 23, 2016* - Silent Directed Retreat. Cost: $550.00. Registration & deposit required. See website for brochure. June 17 - 23, 2016* - Centering Prayer Intensive Silent Retreat led by Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI. Cost: $560.00. Contact Basha Perez (407) 869-0781 to register. July 6, 2016* - Day of Reflection. Presenter: Deacon John Clarke “Reflections on Laudato Si - Part 2”, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cost: 30.00.

July 8-10, 2016* - Annual Young Adults Retreat (ages 18-30), led by Passionists & Peer leaders with the Diocese of Palm Beach. Cost: $195.00.

For more information on scheduled events, please visit our website at www.our ladyofflor ida.or g *A reservation is required for all events unless noted.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery Memorial Mass Monday, May 30, 2016 “Through the Holy Spirit we are restored to paradise, led back to the Kingdom of heaven, and adopted as children, given confidence to call God “Father” and to share in Christ’s grace, called children of light and given a share in eternal glory.” Join us in praying the Rosary. Our prayer intention is for the protection of All Human Life, Marriage, Religious Freedom and the Conversion of America.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery will be celebrating its annual Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 30th at 10:00 AM. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, will be the main celebrant. All clergy, parishioners, and families of the Diocese of Palm Beach are invited to attend this Mass in remembrance of those who have died in service to the United States of America and for all of our beloved faithful departed. 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.

Saturday, May 21st at 9:30 a.m. Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola 9999 N. Military Trail, PBG •

We meet at the Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the patio.

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We will be praying the Rosary in the shade on Military Trail in front of the Cathedral.

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Chairs will be provided for those who want to sit. Please bring sunscreen, strollers for young children, hats, water, etc.

Protecting God’s Children The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all God’s precious children in its care. Victims of abuse are encouraged to contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance coordinator to begin necessary emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. The Diocese of Palm Beach Victim Assistance Coordinator, Ms. Theresa Fretterd, can be reached at 561-801-0999. For more information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse, as well as to view the Charter for the Protection of Children please go to www.diocesepb.org. and click on “Protection of Children.” 15

Please pray for those who are ill: Luis A. Alaniz, Mia Amsalem, Kristen Anselmi, Hailey Aspenwall, Dottie Barbee, Kelly Bruno, Denise Corbin Burke, Vincent Canning, Bes Cloud, Ray Cody, Dave Collier, Wilda Daccarett, Suzanne Donohue, Katherine Fitzpatrick, Carlos Francisco, Richard Gallo, Kendall Gillis, Kathleen Gross, Rita Guidara, David Hamer, John Henry, Sylvia Huhman, Lynne Kucera, Barry Lamb, James Lanahan, Lee Levenson Jr., Joseph Liber, Sr. Maria Liber, Ruth Lord, Sharon Lynch, Isobel McKinny, Keith McPhail, William Matiash, Morgan Anne Mick, Benedetto Mignano, Rosaria Mignano, Joyce Miller, Pat Minella, Alexander Findlay Mooney, Frances Niemiec, Millie Pinto, Jason Rix, Steve Robinson, Sabrina Saddique, Mona Santarella, Julie Sapyta, Mary Sattalo, Marge Scanlon, Martin Scanlon, Bjarne Schelde, Dan Siller, Sean Singsime, Tonya Singsime, Edyta Stepnik, Tom Stepnik, Bridget Stoffer, Gail Sullivan, Mary Szabo, Michael Tannery, Beverly Wagner, Ray White, Cary Wilson, Nicholas Winn, Sophia Wisdom, Loretta Wright, Daniela Zimny, and Karen Zollo.

OUR FAMILY IN SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY Brian Barry (Air Force); Major Sean Bojanowski (Air Force) Montgomery, AL; Major Mark Burns (USMC); Brenden Fee (Army) Ft. Benning, GA; Tanner Hoffmann (Army) Ft. Drum, NY;1st Lt. Bonita Huggins (Army) Ft. Bragg, NC; 1st Lt. Cody Huggins (Army) Ft. Bragg, NC;1st Class Liam McGrath (Army) Ft. Bragg, NC; James Paino, YN1 (AW/SW) (Navy); Capt. Eric Rogers (USMC) Camp Pendleto, CA; Capt. Brad Rothman (USMC) San Diego, CA; Ch. Lt. Col. Msgr. Mark P. Rowan (Air Force); Capt. Eric Sapyta (Army) 101 AVN, Ft. Campbell, KY; Capt. Brendan Wier (Air Force) Abilene, TX; ET2 SS Philip Weber (Navy) Oahu, Hawaii

SERVING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES Capt. John O’Connell (USMC) Spain; Capt. Robert Ryan (Air Force) South Korea

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