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Four Men to be Ordained Deacons
Bishop Barbarito invites the faithful to the diocesan celebration of the Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate to be held on
Saturday, September 10, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. There will be a light reception in the parish hall following the Mass.
The following four men in formation will be ordained:
Rodney W. Brimlow (Our Lady Queen of the Apostles parish)
David Licata (Saint Peter parish)
Michael James Miller (Holy Spirit parish)
Kenneth Jerome Vianale (Saint John the Evangelist parish)
We ask all to pray for the life and ministry of our new Permanent Deacons!
Prayer for Deacons
Loving Father,
Bless your deacons with strength
and courage to proclaim your
word at all time and in all places.
Through Christ our Lord,
Amen.
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"Dr. Italy" to be Featured Guest Speaker for the Return of the Friday Night Lecture Series
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"The Holy Year of Mercy" will be the topic of featured speaker Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio.
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The popular Friday Night Lecture Series "Mercy and the Family" sponsored by the diocese returns on September 16 at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola with featured speaker Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, a TV and radio personality featured on EWTN and who is known to some as "Dr. Italy."
From a colorful and varied background as a professor of theology, a father of five, business owner, and professional performer D'Ambrosio crafts talks, blog posts, books, and videos that are always fascinating, practical, and easy to understand. He is a New York Times best-selling author, and speaker who has been leading people on a journey of discovery for over thirty years.
There is no charge to attend, but a free will offering will be taken. Everyone is invited to attend our Friday Night Lecture series. Each lecture in this series is a one-hour talk and afterwards provides an opportunity to "meet & greet" the speaker.
The next and final Friday Night Lecture Series will be in October with guest speaker Katie Warner ("5 Strategies for Becoming a Stronger Spiritual Leader for Your Family).
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Upcoming Diocesan Events
Below is a list of some diocesan events taking place this month.
For more information on any event, please visit the diocesan online Events Calendar
or Catholic Charities online Events Calendar.
September
Our Catholic Sunday Mass on TV
Dates & Times: Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 9:00 AM
Produced by the diocese, this Mass airs each Sunday on CW34 WTVX. Check your listings for the channel. Contact 561-775-9529 or visit
Month's Mind Requiem Mass
Date & Time: September 10, 9:00 AM - 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
Naturalization Event for Mexican Nationals
Date & Time: September 11, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Holy Name of Jesus Church, West Palm Beach
Lawyers and BIA-accredited representatives of Catholic Charities of the diocese will assist Mexican Nationals with legal assistance including free naturalization consultations and preparation of naturalization applications for qualifying Mexican nationals for the low cost of $50. View our event listing for more information & the Spanish translation
Vespers Prayer Service
Date & Time: September 11, 4 PM
Location: St. Edward Church, Palm Beach
Held on the annual Day of Prayer for Religious and Laity this is a special time to pray for mercy during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. A light reception in the parish hall will follow.
Contact: 561-775-9554
Compassion Crypt Service
Date & Time: September 12, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach
Please join Father Gabriel, the No One Buried Alone Ministry, and the Palm Beach County Human Services Department for the celebration of the Christian burial rites for indigent members of our community. We will entomb over 50 cremated remains of individuals who have passed on to eternal life recently in our Joseph of Arimathea Compassion Crypt V.
Contact: 561-793-0711
Divorce Survival Guide & Ministry
Date & Time: September 13, 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens
A new session begins in September of the support ministry for those that are separated and divorced. The program features powerful and inspiring real-life stories of civilly divorced Catholic men and women who found help in the Church.
This DVD-based program with leader support offers the truth about love, marriage, divorce, & recovery from a faithfully Catholic perspective. The group will meet on Tuesdays.
Contact: 561-632-2689
9th Annual Charismatic Renewal Convention
Dates: Sept. 16 - 18
Location: Saint John Paul II Academy, Boca Raton
The Haitian Ministry in the diocese of Palm Beach invites all to attend. The theme is "Be merciful as your heavenly Father is merciful" (Luke 6:36). The speakers include Fr. Luc Philogene and Fr. Pierre-Marie France of Haiti.
Evening of Healing and Forgiveness
Date & Time: September 19, 7 p.m.
Location: St. Jude Church, Tequesta
Do you want God's peace and joy to reign in your life? Do you desire greater spiritual intimacy with Christ? Do you want to truly live the freedom Christ has won for you? Then please join us for any of our special evenings in which you can come experience healing and forgiveness. Discover a way to freedom through faith repentance, forgiveness, Renunciation, Authority and receiving the Father's Blessing.
Contact: 561-775-9557
Future Dates:
Oct. 17 at Ascension Church, Boca Raton
Nov. 9 at St. Therese of Lisieux Church, Wellington
New Choice Healing Mass
Date & Time: September 16, Confession @ 6:00 PM and Mass @ 7:00 PM
Location: St. Anastasia Church, Ft. Pierce
This is a Mass for women and men who have been hurt by the choice of abortion. All are welcome to attend as we discover the truth and restoration of God's healing promises.
Contact: 561-602-4778
Family Day (CASA Columbia)
Date: September 26
In the spirit of strengthening families, let's join together with CASA Columbia to observe Family Day on the 26th. Make plans to gather at the dinner table for a family meal. Make it simple, make it elaborate, or make it take-out, but make it a special time for your family to connect with one another. For information & family activities visit casafamilyday.org/familyday.
Special Program & Discussion on Terrorism
Dates: September 28 - 29*, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Mandel Jewish Community Center, Palm Beach Gardens
The diocesan Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations is co-sponsoring this event along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, The American Muslim Alliance, The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Christ Fellowship and others on the topic "How does terrorism affect the world, the U.S. and South Florida?" Join us for a free, community-wide program to answer this question during an honest and open discussion. All guests must pre-register.
Contact: 561-775-9540
*On Sept. 29 the event will be held at Temple Torat Emet in Boynton Beach.
Annual Blue Mass for Law Enforcement and Emergency/Safety Officials
Dates: September 29, 8:30 AM
Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens
Bishop Barbarito will be the celebrant. The Mass is open to law enforcement and safety officers of all faiths as well as their families. The Mass is coordinated through the diocese and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
Contact: 561-775-9529
For more information on any events listed, please visit the
diocesan
online Events Calendar at
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Special Times of Prayer
National Day of Prayer for Peace
Date: September 9
In light of recent incidents of violence and racial tension in communities across the United States, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has designated a Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities to take place on September 9, the feast of St. Peter Calver. The bishops are asking all dioceses across the country to unite in prayer and participate in promoting peace and healing during this time of great strain on civil society.
Patriot Day
Date: September 11
This date is observed annually to mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001. Please take time for silent prayer to remember those who were killed or injured that day as well as continued healing and peace for their loved ones.
The USCCB website has a page titled 9/11 The Catholic Church Remembers which contains reflections and essays from eyewitnesses. Click here to read that page. Also on the USCCB website is a message the bishops' issued following that fateful day. Titled A Pastoral Message: Living With Faith and Hope After September 11, the message remains relevant as we reflect on what happened that day. If you wish to re-read, reflect on, and pray with the bishops' statement, you will find it on the USCCB website at http://tinyurl.com/3jggfp5
Help for Louisiana Flood Victims
The U.S. Bishops are asking dioceses around the country to assist the residents in Louisiana, both spiritually and financially, who are dealing with the recent severe flooding. Catholic Charities in the affected regions as well as Catholic Charities USA have been on the scene providing disaster assistance to the thousands of people who have lost or evacuated their homes. As many as 60,000 homes were affected. The work continues, even almost a month later. In the U.S. Catholic faithful are asked to conduct a special collection in September to support the work of Catholic Charities in Louisiana, or to donate at www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org/floods. Please look in your parish bulletin or call your parish office to find out more. Your financial generosity as well as your ongoing prayers for the people of Louisiana are so very much needed and appreciated.
View USCCB Announcement
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Grandparents to be Recognized
This year on September 11th many across the country will celebrate National Grandparents Day. Please take time to pray for and to honor grandparents who pass on the faith to future generations. A Prayer for Grandparents can be found on
our diocesan website.
The Diocese of Palm Beach invites all in the diocese, especially grandparents, to join us on Saturday, October 22 for the Annual Grandparents Pilgrimage and Mass. This special Mass will be held during the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. Bishop Barbarito will be the celebrant to honor grandparents who pass on the faith to future generations. This is an opportunity for grandparents to make a pilgrimage to the diocesan Year of Mercy Holy Doors at the Cathedral to receive the Jubilee Plenary Indulgence. In addition, there will be a children's concert starting at 4 p.m. and a light reception will follow the Mass.
To assist grandparents in attending, the diocese has chartered two buses to bring grandparents from the north and the south ends of the diocese to the Cathedral to join in this celebration. One bus will pick grandparents up at St. Bernadette Church in Port St. Lucie and another at Ascension Church in Boca Raton. Buses will arrive in time for the concert and depart back to your pickup location following the reception. Cost for this bus transportation is $10 per person and reservations are required. Reserve your spot by Friday, October 7, 2016.
To make your reservation please contact the diocesan Office of Marriage & Family Life at 561-775-9524. For questions or more information, please call or visit www.diocesepb.org/grandparentspilgrimage.
The Mass is sponsored by the Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Marriage & Family Life and Diocese of Palm Beach Chapters of the Catholic Grandparents Association.
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Registration Underway for Fan the Fire Florida
Fan the Fire Florida is an exciting all-day youth rally for middle school students in grades 6-8. It will be held on October 8 at St. Patrick Church in Palm Beach Gardens This event will feature keynote speaker Scott Anthony, founder of Fan the Fire; live music; conference speakers; confession; Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; and Mass.
Fan the Fire is a perfect mix of fun and high-energy music as well as reverent prayer. This event is free and is open to students and youth leaders. Registration opens at 9 a.m. Fan the Fire will begin at 10 a.m. To register online, please go to www.diocesepb.org/FantheFireFlorida For further questions and information, please contact Kathryn Sullivan at
561-775-9559.
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Respect Life Events in October
October is
Respect Life Month designated as such by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to encourage all to reflect during the entire month in a special way on the respect for all life and the dignity of all life. Here are a few ways you can join other Catholic faithful in observing this special month.
Prayer Chains: There are prayers chains scheduled to take place at various parishes and locations on Respect Life Sunday on Oct. 2. Catholic Charities Respect Life Office is coordinating these prayer chains.
View the list
30th Annual State Respect Life Conference: This two-day event Oct. 14 & 15 will deliver powerful and impactful messages of life and mercy from leaders in the Catholic Church -- from our state and nationally-known speakers.
It is sponsored by the Florida Catholic Conference State Pro-Life Coordinating Committee and hosted this year by the Diocese of Orlando.
Get more details here
Special Presentation on the Death Penalty by Sister Helen Prejean: Sister Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking and The Death of Innocents, will speak at St Patrick Church on Oct. 15 as part of a seven diocese speaking tour on abolishing Florida's Death Penalty. There is no charge for the presentation however reservations are required because seating is limited.
The tour is sponsored by Pax Christi Florida, Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, Catholic Mobilizing Network and others.
View event details
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Voter Registration Deadline
If you want to vote in the November 8th General Election & you are not a registered voter -- you have a little over a month to become one! The Voter
Registration Deadline
is October 11 fo
r those who wish to vote in the General Election.
For more information, visit the website of the Florida Division of Elections at dos.myflorida.com/elections
The Catholic bishops of the United States and encourage Catholic participation in the public square. The bishops also offer guides to help faithful Catholics carry out their political responsibilities to participate in elections. Learn more at
www.usccb.org/faithful-citizenship
- Candidate Questionnaire Project: A summary of how the candidates running for office stand on several issues of importance to our faith community.
- Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: Resource on the political responsibility of Catholics.
- Election & Political Activities Guide: Contains appropriate activity for parish & pastor involvement in election related activities.
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Around the Diocese - Upcoming Events
Below are just a few upcoming events occurring Around Our Diocese. For more information on any events listed below, please visit the diocesan online
Events Calendar or call the phone number listed for each event.
Women's Evening of Enrichment
Date & Time: September 13, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Delray Beach
This Women's Evening of Enrichment offers participants the opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and their sisters in Christ. The program includes talks on a variety of subjects. The event is free. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Contact: 561-665-8566
Bus Excursion - Ticket Deadline
Dates: Deadline Sept. 17/Trip Date; Dec. 4
Location: St. Therese de Lisieux Church, Wellington
The CCW is selling tickets for a day bus trip to Ft. Lauderdale Baptist Church's Live Christmas Pageant. The trip will be on Sunday, Dec. 4th but ticket sales/reservations are being taken now through September 17. All are invited to join us on this trip.
Contact: 561-352-9991
Monthly Holy Rosary to Save Our Country
Date & Time: September 17, 9:00 AM
Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens
Please join us on the third Saturday of the month.as we pray the Rosary to Save Our Country with our prayer intention for the protection of All Human Life, Traditional Marriage, Religious Freedom and the Conversion of America. We meet at the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the patio after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, then proceed to pray on Military Trail.
Contact: 561-694-8953
Palm Beach Physicians Guild
Date & Time: September 17, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: St. Mark Church, Boynton Beach
The Palm Beach Physicians Guild of the Catholic Medical Association will hold a meeting open to all guild members and interested healthcare personnel in the St. Clair Room of the St. Francis Building at the Church. Fr. Germain Kopaczynski, guild chaplain, will address the group about a topic in bioethics.
Contact: 561-704-8529
Quarter Auction
Date & Time: September 23, 6:00 PM
Location: Holy Family Church, Port St. Lucie
Bring your quarters and join us in the parish hall for some fun, food and socializing. Admission is free! Food will be available.
Contact: 772-337-9739
Monthly Stations of the Cross for our Priests
Date & Time: September 24, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens
Held on the last Saturday of the month immediately after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and devoted to all of our priests.
Contact: 561-371-1658
God, Love and Holy Relationships
Date & Time: September 26, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: St. Joan of Arc, Ministry House, Boca Raton
All men and women ages 18 to 40+ are invited to join us for a five-week group study about God, Love and Relationships based on Pope Saint John Paul II's Theology of the Body presented by The Light at St. Joan of Arc. Free food, fellowship & study.
Contact: 561-376-9495
For more information on the above events, please visit the diocesan online Events Calendar at
www.diocesepb.org/events
Print/view the one-page Monthly Calendar Summary:
*The events listed in the above document was submitted in time to meet the diocese's publishing deadline. More information on any events listed and events that were submitted after the deadline can be found on the diocesan online Events Calendar.
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Living the Truth
in Love:
Bishop Barbarito's Columns
Labor Day with Mother Teresa August 26, 2016
The Black Madonna
August 12, 2016
click to read
Read Other Columns Written by Bishop Barbarito
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Catholic News & Headlines
What Mother Teresa's Canonization Means to the People of India
One Florida Woman's Life with Mother Teresa
read the story
Pope Francis to American
Interreligious
Symposium: the World is Watching
read the story
Provisions of 2016 Abortion Law Permanently Enjoined
Pope Francis' schedule for the Jubilee of Mercy
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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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Official Diocesan Facebook Pages
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Resources &
Prayers
Pray Daily for Our Diocesan Priests
Pray Daily for Our Diocesan Deacons
Daily Readings
Jubilee of Mercy Resource: Monthly Meditations
Prayer to Avert Hurricanes
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The Florida Catholic Newspaper
Prayer of the
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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 -
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in print
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and "older movies"
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