ATTENTION BULLETIN EDITORS!

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1 ATTENTION BULLETIN EDITORS! Diocese of Palm Beach Additions to May 2017 Bulletin Announcements The monthly announcements and related-fliers can be downloaded to your PC via the diocesan website at Annual Graduation Mass for High School Seniors: more details on the Mass are included in these additions. Annual Memorial Day Mass at the Cemetery: Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery will celebrate this Mass on Memorial Day with Bishop Barbarito as the Main Celebrant. A light reception will follow. Please promote and share with staff & congregation as all clergy, parishioners, and families of the diocese invited. 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. Special Collection Letter: The Special Collection letter for May is for Catholic Communications and Catholic University. It is expected to be posted soon. (The letter is to be read or printed in your bulletins the weekend of May 6 th & 7 th with the collection taking place the weekend of May 13 th & 14 th ) DSA Materials: Similar to past years a few announcements can be found in these monthly announcements but all DSA materials are on our DMR website at Once there click on the Development Tab. The DSA materials and inserts are posted there for access by your DSA Parish Coordinator and your DSA Bulletin Editor. This is a secure site and you will need a logon. The DPB Development Office has created a generic bulletin editor logon. If you do not have it, please contact that office at or call the Office of Communications at This information has been shared with your parish DSA Coordinators via the DPB Development Office. Quick Sneak Peek Page 1: Bulletin highlights & Table of Contents Page 2: DSA May info. and wordings Page 3: Catholic Charities "Know Your Rights" Presentations (Wording in English and Spanish); Mass for Graduating Seniors; and Cemetery's Memorial Day Mass Page 4: Wish List of needed items from Catholic Charities; Pages 4-6: Updated Events in the Diocese Summary Calendar (added items highlighted in yellow); Page 6: TEC Young Adult Retreat Pages 6-8: Updated Around the Diocese Summary Calendar (added items highlighted in yellow) 1

2 DSA Materials 2017 ***Note: The 2017 Diocesan Services Appeal information for parishes is on the Diocesan Management Resources (DMR) website for diocesan employees. Bulletin Announcements, inserts and other materials are available under the Development tab. The DSA theme is We answer the call to Serve. If you do not have a login please see the instructions provided in the bulletin points on page 1. DSA Prayers of the Faithful can be found on the DMR site but since I get repeated phone calls from Bulletin Editors for them, I ve included them in my office s announcements. For May, please see the first set of posted May Bulletin Announcements. You will find the prayers at the end of the file where the Word of Life Special Intentions are found. **Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file. The JPEG image for this announcement can be found on the Diocesan Management Resources (DMR) website for diocesan employees. Bulletin Announcements, inserts and other materials are available under the Development tab. **Below is text and layout only for both items for DSA May 2017** 2017 Diocesan Services Appeal is Under Way! (DSA Image here) ~ JUST A REMINDER~ If you have not made your pledge to the DSA, please consider doing so today. As good stewards, we are called to share out gifts. Please be generous in your sharing by supporting this important work. Give online: DSA.DIOCESEPB.ORG Thank You! 2

3 *Please note: There is a PDF of this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.** Wording #1: English Version Know Your Rights Presentations Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services Program Attorneys and Staff are organizing "Know Your Rights" presentations throughout the Diocese of Palm Beach. During these events, staff answer questions from the Immigrant Community. Below are two dates scheduled for May and June. Need more information or have questions? Please call Catholic Charities Office of Immigration and Legal Services at More dates for those months are expected to be announced. Look for them listed on the Catholic Charities website at Upcoming Presentations May 3, :30 p.m. at St. Peter in Jupiter June 4, 2017 Noon/12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission (Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe) in Fellsmere Wording #2: Spanish Version Presentación: Conozca Sus Derechos El Programa de Inmigración y Servicios Legales, los abogados y el personal de Caridades Católicas están organizando presentaciones sobre Conozca Sus Derechos a lo largo de la Diócesis de Palm Beach. Durante estos eventos el personal contestará las preguntas de la comunidad relacionadas con inmigración. A continuación hay dos fechas programadas para Mayo y Junio. Necesita mas información o tiene preguntas? Favor llamar a la oficina de Inmigración y Sercicios Legales de Caridades Católicas al Se anunciarán más fechas posteriormente. Busque en el sitio web en Próximas Presentaciones Mayo 3, :30 p.m. en St. Pedro, Jupiter Junio 4, p.m. en Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Fellsmere *Please note: There is a PDF of this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.* Special Mass for Graduating Seniors The Diocese of Palm Beach cordially invites all high school seniors and their families to attend our Graduation Mass to be held on Sunday, May 21. The Mass will be at 5:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens, with reception to follow. All high school seniors at the Mass will receive a certificate from Bishop Barbarito. Please pre-register for the Mass through your local youth minister, or contact the diocese at KSullivan@diocesepb.org or Annual Mass to Honor the Military to be Held on Memorial Day The diocesan cemetery, Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, will be celebrating its annual Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 29, from 10 a.m. Noon. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, will be the Main Celebrant. 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. The Mass will be held in the outdoor chapel. All clergy, parishioners, and families of the Diocese of Palm Beach are invited to attend this Mass. The cemetery is located exactly one mile west of State Road 7 (US-441) and is three miles west of the Florida Turnpike at Southern Blvd, in Royal Palm Beach. For more information, contact the cemetery at or via mlexima@ourqueen.org 3

4 Wish List from Catholic Charities Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach has an Anti-Human Trafficking Program that assists domestic or foreign born victims in cases of labor trafficking and sex trafficking by providing a comprehensive array of services to meet the individualized needs of each victim, including case management, shelter and more. Since the program opened in January 2017, Catholic Charities has served more than 10 victims of Human Trafficking. Catholic Charities has a Wish List of needed items to meet the great needs of the program. Please call to donate or for more information about becoming involved in this cause to combat Human Trafficking in Palm Beach County Wish List for Anti-Human Trafficking Program: Soaps/body wash/sanitizers Eye contact solution Toothbrushes/toothpaste Laundry detergent Toilet paper/paper towels Socks/slippers Pens/notepads/journals Hairbrushes/combs $25 Gift cards to Publix/Winn Dixie/Wal-Mart, etc. Monetary Donations *Please note: Updates to the previously released May Events in the Diocese are highlighted below in yellow. There is an UPDATED PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.** **New/Updated Copy as of 4/24** May 2017 Events in the Diocese For more information on any events listed below, please visit the diocesan online Events Calendar at or call the phone number listed for each event. Know Your Rights Presentation Date & Time: May 3, 7:30 p.m. Location: St. Peter Church, Jupiter Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services Program Attorneys and Staff will answer questions from the Immigrant Community. Contact: Our Catholic Sunday Mass on TV Dates & Time: May 7, 14, 21, & 28. 9:00 AM Produced by the diocese, this Mass airs each Sunday on CW34 WTVX. Check your listings for the channel. Request a free missal. Contact or visit Annual Diocesan Marian Festival Date & Time: May 7, 2 PM Location: Emmanuel Church, Delray Beach Includes a procession of different Marian images, Rosary Prayer, Welcoming Ceremony with Bishop Barbarito and more. Featured image of this year s Festival Patroness: Our Lady of Fatima. Contact: (copy continued on next page) 4

5 Priestly Ordination Date & Time: May 6, 11:00 AM Bishop Barbarito invites all to the Ordination to the Priesthood of Transitional Deacons Martin Dunne III and Wisman Simeon. Contact: Annual Mass for School of Christian Formation (SCF) Graduates Date & Time: May 10, 7:00 PM A celebration of students who have completed the entire curriculum of the SCF. The entire faith community is invited. Phone: Leading & Loving For Parents Only Date & Time: May 12 & 13 (Fri. 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM; Sat. 8:45 AM - 1:45 PM) Location: St. Joseph Church, Stuart Presented by Family Honor Educators, this program provides a family-centered approach to values and chastity education. For parents of young children, newborn through early teens, Cost $35/family (materials & meal included). Preregistration required. Free childcare available. Contact: Month s Mind Requiem Mass Date & Time: May 13, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach Held in the outdoor chapel, this Mass is for those who have been laid to rest the previous month, all of the deceased at the cemetery and all the holy souls in Purgatory. Contact: Jubilee Celebration for Religious Date & Time: May 13, 4:30 PM Religious celebrating milestone anniversaries of 50, 60, 65 & 70 years will be recognized by celebrant Bishop Barbarito. A special by-invitation- only dinner for only Jubilarians, will follow. Contact: Catholic Charities Great Give Date& Time: May 17, Midnight to midnight Location: online Catholic Charities is participating in the Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties, a 24-hour online giving event. Each donation made will be amplified by bonus pool dollars and hourly prizes! To donate & for more information, visit Spanish Liturgical Music Workshop Date & Time: May 20, 9 AM 3 PM Location: St. Peter Church, Jupiter Presenter will be Pedro Rubalcava, Director of Hispanic Ministries of OCP will present on worship liturgy & music. Free workshop. Registration is required. Contact: (copy continued on next page) 5

6 Graduation Mass for High School Students Date & Time: May 21, 5:00 PM Bishop Barbarito will congratulate the students and provide a special blessing. There is a Registration Deadline for students to be recognized. Students should contact their parish office. Annual Memorial Day Mass Date & Time: May 29, 10 a.m. Noon Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach All clergy, parishioners, and families are invited to attend this Mass 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. Contact: *Please note: There is a PDF of this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.* TEC Retreat for Young Adults SonShine TEC (Together Encounter Christ) is a Catholic retreat ministry focused upon young adults of the Diocese of Palm Beach and neighboring Archdiocese of Miami. TEC s next retreat (#22) will be held May 27 to May 29 in Miami. The experience includes: reflecting & sharing your hopes, ideals, & dreams; presentations by priests, deacons & young adults; and finding God & encountering Christ - risen and alive today! To sign up or for more information, please visit Questions: please call or sonshinetec.ya@gmail.com TEC is a recognized movement of the Roman Catholic Church, offering to young adults an experience of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus, here in South Florida. It approved by the USCCB. *Please note: Updates to the previously released May Events Around the Diocese are highlighted below in yellow. There is an UPDATED PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.** **Editor: Please note you can copy more details & information on events listed below or others submitted online from our Events Calendar at **New/Updated Copy as of 4/24** May Events Around the Diocese For more information on any events listed below, please visit the diocesan online Events Calendar at or call the phone number listed for each event. *Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.** **Editor: Please note you can copy more details & information on events listed below or others submitted online from our Events Calendar at May Events Around the Diocese For more information on any events listed below, please visit the diocesan online Events Calendar at or call the phone number listed for each event. (copy continues on next page) 6

7 Day of Reflection Date & Time: May 3, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm Beach Presentation by Deacon John Clarke on the topic, Staying Clear from the Summer Time Blues. Cost is $30. Reservations required. Contact: A Life in the Spirit Seminar Date: May 4, 11, 18, 25 & June 1 & 8, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: St. Paul of the Cross Church, North Palm Beach A seven-week seminar meeting once a week through June 8 th to help others gain a personal relationship with Jesus & experience God's power and love in their daily lives. Registration required. Call parish office. Contact: Monthly Meeting of Catholic Grandparents Association (Southern Deanery Chapter) Date & Time: May 6, 10 AM Location: Ascension Church, Boca Raton Held the 1st Saturday of every month for grandparents who desire to help their children and grandchildren grow their faith. We meet in the parish hall at 10 a.m. following 9 a.m. Mass. Contact: Cinco de Mayo Date: May 6, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Location: St. Therese de Lisieux Church, Wellington The parish CCW hots this celebration with a Mexican Buffet, Mariachi Band & raffles. Cost $25/pp. Tickets on sale now. Contact: Monthly Meeting of Catholic Grandparents Association (Central Deanery Chapter) Date & Time: May 13, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Held on the 2 nd Saturday of the month for grandparents who want to pass on their faith to their children and grandchildren. We meet following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Contact: Monthly Meeting of Catholic Grandparents Association (Southern Deanery Chapter) Date & Time: May 22, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: Emmanuel Church, Delray Beach Held on the 4th Monday of the month, for grandparents who want to pass on their faith & help their children and grandchildren to grow their faith. Contact: Monthly Holy Hour of Prayer and Adoration Date & Time: May 25, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Held on the last Thursday of the month. Includes simple praise & worship of Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist, and ends with Benediction. Priests also available for confession. A social gathering will immediately follow. All are welcome Contact: (copy continues on next page) 7

8 Healing Retreat with Fr. Robert Richardson Date: May 26 to 28 Location: Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm Beach This weekend retreat will be led by Fr. Robert Richardson Registration & deposit are required. Cost $210. Contact: TEC Retreat for Young Adults Dates: May 27-May29 Location: Cursillo Center, Miami SonShine TEC is a Catholic retreat ministry focused upon young adults of the Diocese of Palm Beach and neighboring Archdiocese of Miami. Our retreats include reflecting & sharing; presentations by priests, deacons & young adults; and finding & encountering God. Sign up at sonshinetec.ya@gmail.com Contact: Monthly Stations of the Cross for our Priests Date & Time: May 27, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Held on the last Saturday of the month following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Join us as we pray for our priests. Contact: Related fliers are posted in this month s PDF file for Bulletin Announcements. Questions about the above announcements? Contact the Director of Communications, Dianne Laubert, at or dlaubert@diocesepb.org 8