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1 ATTENTION BULLETIN EDITORS! Diocese of Palm Beach Bulletin Announcements June 2013 The monthly announcements can be downloaded to your PC by logging onto the diocesan website at Bishop Barbarito s special collection letter for Black and Indian Missions and Catholic Home Missions will be posted to the website by the end of the day. This letter is intended to be printed in bulletins for June 1 & 2 with the special collection on June 8 & 9. The USCCB is calling for a second Fortnight for Freedom to take place June 21 July 4. There is some general information in this set of announcements but coming soon will be a more detailed package. Keep looking for it. Natural Family Planning Week will be celebrated in the diocese July 21 July 27. In this month s announcements there is information as well as PDF that can be inserted into the bulletin. Also when promoting this St. Joseph Happy Father s Day June 16 week, please consider putting the PDF insert on your bulletin board for further viewing and awareness. Any promotion is very much appreciated. The same information will also be in July s bulletin announcements. June 1 starts Hurricane Season. Starting this month, we are including the Prayer for Protection from Storms (in three languages). Last month we added updated text for Protecting God s Children. The new text is enclosed. Please note parishes are required to print this in bulletins at least once a month. We do ask that it be published in your bulletin and on your website as much as possible, though. All 2013 DSA materials are posted on our DSA web pages. You can refer staff and your congregation to the diocesan website for more information, to view the video again, etc. The direct link is Please consider posting your parish events such as a special event, mass, concert, bible study/class or fundraiser on the diocesan Calendar of Events. You may submit them online. Go to and click on the News and Events tab. 1

2 We would appreciate if you could publish the first four announcements below with the red heading (**PLEASE PUBLISH AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE IN BULLETINS AND PARISH WEBSITES**) as often as possible. **The information below is for use in your parish bulletin. More detailed information and instructions were sent by Father Brian to pastors in his May 2013 Liturgical Newsletter sent out last week. Please see your pastor if you need further information** Holy Father Calls for Hour of Eucharistic Adoration in June On Sunday, June 2, 2013, at 5.p.m. (Central European Time) the Holy Father will preside at an hour of Eucharistic Adoration in St Peter s Basilica in the Vatican, in communion with all Bishops and with their local diocesan communities around the world. The universal scope of this moment is to be a gesture of spiritual sharing. For this reason it is asked that all Bishops join with the Holy Father by celebrating in their own cathedrals an hour of Eucharistic Adoration, synchronized with the Vatican Basilica. It is asked that this initiative be extended to as many parishes and ecclesial realities as deemed appropriate by the Ordinary. As Rome (CET) is currently six hours ahead of Southeast Florida (EST) that means the Holy Hour would take place at 11am in the Diocese of Palm Beach. Bishop Barbarito realizes that the vast majority of parishes in the Diocese have a regularly scheduled morning Mass around 11a.m. Thus, to maintain the spiritual union desired by the Pontifical Council on the New Evangelization, a special emphasis should be given to the Mass taking place in parishes around 11 a.m. on June 2, 2013, (Corpus Christi). If your parish schedule is free at 11a.m., you are encouraged to hold a special Holy Hour at that time to be united in prayer with Pope Francis. (**PLEASE PUBLISH AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE IN BULLETINS AND PARISH WEBSITES**) EDITORS: THE BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW MUST BE PLACED IN YOUR PARISH BULLETIN REGULARLY AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH) Protecting God s Children The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults 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 For more information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse as well as to view the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please go to and click on Offices/Safe Environments. (**PLEASE PUBLISH AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE IN BULLETINS AND PARISH WEBSITES**) Pray for our Priests By popular request, we continue to maintain and update the monthly calendar which originally appeared on the diocesan website during the Year for Priests (June 2009 June 2010.) The prayers of all the faithful in support of the dedicated priests of the Diocese of Palm Beach are much appreciated by our priests. Please continue to pray daily, using the monthly calendar as a guide. The guide can be found on the Events Calendar of the website. Go to and click on the News and Events tab. 2

3 (**PLEASE PUBLISH AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE IN BULLETINS AND PARISH WEBSITES**) Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Promoting Life, Dignity and Justice Counseling, Elder Affairs, Guardianship Training, Immigration & Refugee Services, Office of Black Catholic Ministry, Outreach Information and Referral, Pregnancy Care Centers, Prison Ministry, Respect Life Ministry, Catholic Relief Services, Samaritan Center, Wellness and Interfaith Health & Wellness. For general or program information contact Volunteer opportunities are available. (**PLEASE PUBLISH AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE IN BULLETINS AND PARISH WEBSITES**) Watch the Catholic Mass Each Sunday Tune in each week for the televised Catholic Mass which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on Ion Television Networks (on most local cable it is Channel 8). Priests from around the five- county Diocese along with Bishop Babarito bring the Mass to the sick, homebound and all the people of God on a weekly basis. The televised Mass is produced by the Diocesan Office of Communications. Please visit to hear the weekly homilies. To support the televised Catholic Mass contact or write to Office of Communications, 9995 N. Military Trail, Post Office Box , Palm Beach Gardens, FL Rosary Service Held Every Month Catholic Charities Office of Respect Life conducts a Rosary Service the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. outside the Presidential Women's Center in West Palm Beach. The center is located at 100 Northpoint Parkway, just off 45th St and Village Blvd. Please join us across the street from the abortion center as we peacefully pray. For information, call the Respect Life Office at Prayer for Our New Priests With praise and thanks to Almighty God, the Diocese of Palm Beach ordained in May four transitional deacons to priesthood. The men ordained were: Rev. Michael Cairnes Rev. Pierre-Soul Estefont Rev. Dennis Gonzales Rev. Chamindra Williams Please pray for these men and their priestly ministry. **Please note: a PDF of this listing is available in the PDF announcement file. ** Rummage Sale to Benefit Youth Ministry The LifeTeen Youth Ministry program at St. Peter s Church in Jupiter is sponsoring a Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 1 from 7 a.m. 11 a.m. Come to shop or sell! You can purchase a table for $15.00 and keep the money you earn or just come by to shop for new treasures. The event will be in the airconditioned Parish Hall. Breakfast and snacks are available. For more information, call the parish at or visit Information is also on the Events Calendar under News and Events on the diocesan website at 3

4 Scouting Mass Awards The Annual Mass for our Catholic Scouting program will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. The celebrant will be Bishop Barbarito. Families and friends are invited. For more information contact Dr. Carroll Brennan at docmom4@aol.com Did you know that Scouting IS Youth Ministry, particularly when it is part of a Catholic parish or school s comprehensive youth ministry effort? The NCCS and NCCGSCF are affiliated with the USCCB and NFCYM. The values and ideals of scouting programs are closely aligned with the goals and components of comprehensive youth ministry as identified in Renewing The Vision. **Please note: a PDF of this listing is available in the PDF announcement file** Join us for Father Barron s Catholicism Series The showing of Catholicism, a ten-part documentary featuring Father Robert Barron, continues at St. Paul of the Cross in North Palm Beach. Journey around the world and deepen your faith as we view Catholicism together. We are offering two different sessions each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The series will end on July 9. Each session will last for approximately 90 minutes. Don t worry that you have not seen the previous episodes. There is no cost, no registration and no sequential requirement! For more information, call Reminder: Continuing Education for Deacons A Critical Conversations Workshop Serving Today s Church sponsored by Virtis is being offered to all Permanent Deacons in the Diocese of Palm Beach. The workshop will be offered on June 8 at Mary Immaculate Church and June 22 at Holy Family Church. The classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Deacons not registered yet should call Lynn Powell at **Please note: a PDF of this listing is available in the PDF announcement file** Workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion There will be a workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on.saturday, June 15 from 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at St. Lucie Church in Port St. Lucie. Last day for registration: Tuesday, June 11. This workshop will assist you in the training of both new and experienced Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Topics include: salvation history, sacramental theology, history of the Eucharist, origin and development of the Mass, principles of good liturgy, ministry to the sick, and up---to---date information on rubrics for Extraordinary Ministers. New ministers will have a brief hands---on practice with unconsecrated altar breads and wine. Classes offered in English and in Spanish St. Lucie is located at 425 SW Irving Street, Port St. Lucie, Phone is Mark Your Calendar for Big Lumen Christi Celebration! This year the Diocese of Palm Beach will celebrate the 25 th Anniversary of the Lumen Christi Gala. This gala is the Bishop's annual dinner dance held in December and benefits Catholic School Education. This year's event will be held on December 14, 2013, at The Breakers Palm Beach. Tickets are $ per person or $3, per table of ten. If you have not attended in the past and would like to join us for this festive evening with Bishop Barbarito, please your name and address to kwildes@diocesepb.org and we will be sure to send you an invitation. You may also call us at for further details. 4

5 **Please note: a PDF of this listing is available in the PDF announcement file** Catholic Charities Connection Catholic Charities Receives Grant for its Counseling Program Catholic Charities recently received a two-year grant totaling $90,000 from Allegany Franciscan Ministries to expand the Counseling Program to the St. Mary s Center in Pahokee.The new St. Mary s Center offers social services to the Glades Community through the following programs: Birthline/Lifeline Pregnancy Care Centers; Immigration Legal Services; Interfaith Health and Wellness; Outreach; and now Children and Family Counseling. We are grateful to the Allegany Franciscan Ministries for their support in helping Catholic Charities to expand this much needed assistance to the Pahokee community, said Sheila Gomez, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Congratulations Catholic Charities! Volunteer Opportunities Have you been wondering how you can help ease the suffering of God s most vulnerable people? Catholic Charities programs and ministries are developed to meet the most current and pressing needs of the communities that are served. There are various volunteer opportunities available with the 14 programs and ministries of Catholic Charities. Please contact Denise McOsker at or dmcosker@catholiccharitiesdpb.org for more information. Upcoming Training Are you interested in Health Ministry? Catholic Charities Interfaith Health & Wellness is announcing its annual Faith Community Nurse Basic Preparation Course, June 17-21, 2013 at Duncan Conference Center in Delray Beach. All nurses who complete the course will receive 33.5 credits and a certificate. To register, visit the website at or contact or wellness@catholiccharitiesdpb.org. Save the Date for Upcoming Events Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming Catholic Charities Events: October 5, 2013 Birthline/Lifeline 6th Annual Walk a thon and Praise and Worship Night October 18-19, 2013: Respect Life Conference November 7, 2013: Elder Affairs Annual Dinner November 16, 2013 Birthline/Lifeline 4th Annual Dinner Dance Gala January 30, 2014: Catholic Charities Caritas Dei Bishop s Gala Special National Masses to be Held for Fortnight for Freedom A Mass to open the Fortnight for Freedom will be offered on Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, Maryland, celebrated by Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore and Chairman of the USCCB s Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty. Similarly, a Mass to close the Fortnight will be offered on Wednesday, July 4 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C, celebrated by Cardinal Donald Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington. The Mass will be televised nationwide on the EWTN cable network. Check your local listings and the diocesan website ( for details. 5

6 USCCB Announces Second Fortnight for Freedom The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has called for a second Fortnight for Freedom that begins on June 21, the vigil of the Feasts of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, and ends with Independence Day on July 4. The first Fortnight took place during the same dates last year as an effort to educate the public about religious liberty, both at home and abroad. In 2013, we face many challenges to religious liberty, including the August 1, 2013, deadline for religious organizations to comply with the U.S. Health and Human Services mandate; potential Supreme Court rulings that could redefine marriage in June, causing serious religious liberty issues for Catholic adoption agencies and many others; and religious liberty concerns in other areas, such as immigration and humanitarian services. For more information about the Fortnight for Freedom, please visit The website hosts resources such as one-page fact sheets outlining current threats to religious freedom both in the United States and abroad; frequently asked questions about religious liberty and prayer resources. **Please note: a PDF of this listing is available in the PDF announcement file** Celebrate National NFP Awareness Week Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week is a national educational campaign by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to celebrate God s design for married love and the gift of life and to raise awareness of NFP methods. Here in the Diocese of Palm Beach, we will celebrate July NFP Awareness Week highlights the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love and responsible parenthood. The dates also mark the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother. For more information, contact the diocesan NFP Coordinator, Cindy Fulmer, at or cfulmer@diocesepb.org Sign Up to Receive Advocacy Alerts Are you receiving Advocacy Alerts from the Diocese of Palm Beach? Through the diocesan website, you can sign up to be a part of our Advocacy Alert E-News Group. Just go to and in the upper right corner of the web page, click on Receive E-News. It is that easy! An added note: when a person signs up to receive our E-Newsletter, he or she is given a menu option of six types of Electronic News to select to receive -- such as DPB News and Calendar; DPB Events Calendar, Advocacy Alerts and more. You can also sign up to receive Action Alerts from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops. Just visit or Latin Mass Offered at Holy Spirit Church The Mass celebrated in Latin at Holy Spirit Church in Lantana is now on its summer schedule. The Latin Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on the following Sundays: June 2 & 30; July 14 & 28; August 11 & 25; and September 8 & 22. For more information, call the parish at

7 Get the Florida Catholic E-Edition You read the printed Florida Catholic newspaper but did you know you can also receive it as an e-edition on a Smartphone, ipad, computer, tablet and other Internet-connected devices? Subscriptions are available for print or e-edition or both! This is perfect for those who love electronic news and especially for those who go out of town but still want the latest issue filled with diocesan news. With your subscription, you also have access to newspaper archives. Produced as another tool of evangelization, the Florida Catholic is the newspaper of the Diocese of Palm Beach. It covers the local activities of Bishop Barbarito, parishes and other local news. The paper also offers national, international and Vatican news, which gives a voice to the Church and provides witness of the faith communities and faithful sharing the love of Christ. Don't miss out on stories about our diocese and our faith! Start your subscription now! Sign up at or Customer Service at **Please note: a PDF of this listing is available in the PDF announcement file** Holy Land and Petra Trip Planned for October Join Fr. Chuck Notabartolo from St. Jude in Tequesta your Spiritual Director for a trip to the Holy Land and Petra October 10-21, Package includes 9-night accommodations at 4-star hotels; breakfast and dinner daily; air-conditioned touring bus throughout the tour as per itinerary; and much more! All-inclusive price is $3, Registration deadline is July 1, For more information, contact Croatian Mir Center at or via Croatia@mircenter.com **Please note: a PDF of this listing is available in the PDF announcement file** Pilgrimage Trip to Poland Planned for the Fall Join Father Don Finney from St. Peter s Church in Jupiter on the Pilgrimage to Poland and walk the steps of Blessed John Paul II, St. Maximillian Kolbe and St. Faustina. This will be an 11-day trip. Mass will be celebrated each day. The tour price includes bus transportation from parish to airport, airfare, hotel stay, private local guides and more. Cost is $ per person double occupancy. Single supplement is $ For more information, call or visit Publicize Your Event on the New Diocesan Website Would you like more people than just those in your parish or school to know about your special event, Mass, concert, bible study/class or fundraiser? Then check out the new Event Submission section on diocese s website at Enter your event information and there s even a place to include a poster or flyer. It s that simple! Information submitted is automatically sent to the Office of Communications and the Florida Catholic for inclusion on the diocesan website, in the newspaper and thoughtful consideration in E-News Communications and parish bulletin announcements. Anyone checking out the Calendar of Events section on the website could see your event. Just go to and look for the News and Events tab found on the home page. 7

8 Prayer to Avert Hurricanes The Most Reverend Gerald M. Bishop is asking all parishes and schools in the diocese to join him a united prayer effort in thanksgiving for the past several calm hurricane seasons and for our protection from devastating storms in the upcoming 2013 season. Below is a prayer to avert storms that you and your families can use throughout the hurricane season. Thank you for your support of our prayer effort to ask God to keep us safe from hurricanes in this upcoming season. (SUGGESTED PRAYER FOR PROTECTION FROM STORMS) God our Father, Creator of the Universe and Lord over all creation, we humbly stand before you as your children in thanksgiving for your loving care and protection. We ask that you keep us safe from all hurricanes which may threaten us in the coming seasons. Protect us from all fear and anxiety of storms and give us an ardent trust and hope in Your love and mercy. You alone have the power to command the sea, the wind and the rain. You alone bring peace, calm, and safety. Father, we thank you in advance, for you are our only Refuge. We ask this through Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Mary, Queen of the Apostles, and Patroness of our Diocese, pray for us. ******************************************************** Oración para pedir protección contra las tormentas Dios Padre nuestro, Creador del Universo y Señor de toda la creación, humildemente nos presentamos a ti, como hijos tuyos, en acción de gracias por tu amoroso cuidado y protección. Te pedimos que nos guardes de los huracanes que nos puedan amenazar en la próxima temporada. Protégenos de todo temor y de la ansiedad que nos causan las tormentas y danos confianza ardiente en Tu amor y misericordia. Solo Tú tienes el poder de mandar al mar, al viento y a la lluvia. Solo Tú traes paz, calma y seguridad. Padre, te agradecemos de antemano, pues tu eres nuestro único refugio. Te lo pedimos por Cristo, tu Hijo, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. María, Reina de los Apóstoles y Patrona de nuestra Diócesis, ruega por nosotros. **************************************** Bondye Papa nou, ou menm ki kreye syèl la ak tè a, ou menm ki Bondye kreyasyon an, nou kanpe devan w tou piti, nou menm ki 8oun an8, pou nou di w mèsi pou tout renmen ak pwoteksyon ou ban nou. Nou mande ou pou ou pwoteje 8oun an sezon siklon k ap vini an. Ban nou pwoteksyon ou kont tout sa ki vle fè nou pè, kont tout angwas e ban nou plis lafwa ak lesperans nan renmen ak mizerikod ou a. Se ou menm sèl ki gen pouvwa pou komande lanmè a, van ak lapli. Se ou menm sèl ki kapab bay lapè ak pwoteksyon. Papa, nou di w mèsi davans, paske se ou menm ki refij nou. Nou lapriyè ou konsa nan non Jezi-Kri pitit ou, li menm ki vivan e ki ap komande ansanm avèk ou, ansanm ak Lespri Sen an, yon sèl Bondye, kounye a e pou toutan. Amen. Mari, rèn Apot yo, ou menm ki patron Dyosèz nou an, lapriyè pou nou. 8

9 Seven Faith Habits for the Year of Faith 1. Offer prayer at mealtime 2. Call upon the Saints 3. Reach out to help a neighbor in need 4. Give thanks to God each night 5. Savor a few moments of peace 6. Ask God s blessing each morning 7. Receive the Holy Eucharist for strength and nourishment Word of Life : Intercessions for Life June 2013 June 2 nd That strengthened and nourished by the Eucharist, all Catholics will pray and work to defend life; Let us pray: THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST June 9 th TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME For those who are ill and for their caregivers: may they draw strength from the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who is always with us in our suffering; Let us pray: June 16 th ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME For fathers, especially those facing parenthood unexpectedly: that they, like Saint Joseph, will embrace the great privilege that God has entrusted to them; Let us pray: June 23 th For children with disabilities: that their spirit to overcome any challenge will be nurtured by family, teachers and peers; Let us pray: TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME June 30 th THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME For all legislators: that they uphold and enact laws protecting the sanctity of all human life, traditional marriage and religious liberty; Let us pray: Word of Life Bulletin Briefs June 2013 The right to life is the first among human rights. To abort a child is to kill someone who cannot defend himself. ~ Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, former Archbishop of Buenos Aires (now Pope Francis), Sobre el cielo y la tierra (On heaven and earth),

10 We must never tire of clarifying misunderstanding and shedding light where there is myth and confusion, demonstrating empathy and compassion and a deeper vision. Our task is to present the truth with civility, empathy and clarity. Being champions of the Gospel of Life is about building a civilization of love. ~ Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Boston, homily at the Opening Mass for the 2013 National Prayer Vigil for Life, January 24, 2013 As for those who work in the medical profession, they ought to neglect no means of making all their skill available to the sick and dying; but they should also remember how much more necessary it is to provide them with the comfort of boundless kindness and heartfelt charity. Such service to people is also service to Christ the Lord, who said: As you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me (Mt. 25:40) ~ The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Declaration on Euthanasia, May 5, 1980 All men, by their inherent paternal nature, are called to be fathers in a certain sense, if not in the flesh, then in the spirit by a pure and fruitful love that helps in the formation and growth of others as children of God. As with women, men find their dignity not in occupational pursuits, much less in the acquisition and exercise of power, but by virtue of loving relationship with others. ~ Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, Saint Joseph and the Vocation of the Pope and All Men to Fatherhood, Seek First the Kingdom: A Blog by Cardinal Donald Wuerl, March 19th, 2013 The most fundamental human freedom is that of practicing one s faith openly, which for human beings is their reason for living. ~ Blessed Pope John Paul II, Address to Diplomatic Corps, January 13, 1996 It is imperative that the entire Catholic community in the United States come to realize the grave threats to the Church s public moral witness. The seriousness of these threats needs to be clearly appreciated at every level of ecclesial life. Of particular concern are certain attempts being made to limit that most cherished of American freedoms, the freedom of religion. ~Pope Benedict XVI, Address to the Bishops of United States of America on their Ad Limina Visit, January 19, 2012 Copyright 2013, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Intercesiones por la Vida Junio de de junio SOLEMNIDAD DE EL CUERPO Y LA SANGRE DE CRISTO Para que fortalecidos y alimentados por la Eucaristía, todos los católicos recemos y trabajemos para defender la vida; Roguemos al Señor: 9 de junio 10º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Por los enfermos y por quienes los cuidan: para que obtengan fortaleza del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús; que siempre está con nosotros en nuestro sufrimiento; Roguemos al Señor: 10

11 16 de junio 11º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Por los padres, especialmente por aquellos que se enfrentan a una paternidad inesperada: para que, al igual que San José, abracen el gran privilegio que Dios les ha encomendado; Roguemos al Señor: 23 de junio 12º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Por los niños con discapacidades: para que su espíritu de superar todos los desafíos se vea alimentado por su familia, sus maestros y compañeros; Roguemos al Señor: 30 de junio 13º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Por todos los legisladores: para que defiendan y promulguen leyes que protejan la santidad de toda vida humana, del matrimonio tradicional y la libertad religiosa; Roguemos al Señor: Palabra de Vida Citas para el boletín Junio de 2013 El derecho a la vida es el primero de los derechos humanos. Abortar es matar a quien no puede defenderse. ~ Cardenal Jorge Bergoglio, ex Arzobispo de Buenos Aires (ahora Papa Francisco), Sobre el cielo y la tierra, 2011 Nunca podemos cansarnos de aclarar los malentendidos e iluminar los mitos y las confusiones, mostrando empatía y compasión y una visión más profunda. [ ] Nuestra tarea es presentar la verdad con amabilidad, empatía y claridad. Ser campeones del Evangelio de la Vida significa construir la civilización del amor. ~ Cardenal Seán Patrick O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Arzobispo de Boston, homilía en la Misa de apertura de la Vigilia Nacional de Oración por la Vida de 2013, 24 de enero de 2013 Los que se dedican al cuidado de la salud pública no omitan nada, a fin de poner al servicio de los enfermos y moribundos toda su competencia; y acuérdense también de prestarles el consuelo todavía más necesario de una inmensa bondad y de una caridad ardiente. Tal servicio prestado a los hombres es también un servicio prestado al mismo Señor, que ha dicho:...cuantas veces hicisteis eso a uno de estos mis hermanos menores, a mí me lo hicisteis (Mt 25, 40). ~ Congregación para la Doctrina de la Fe, Declaración sobre la eutanasia, 5 de mayo de 1980 Todos los hombres, por su naturaleza paternal inherente, están llamados a ser padres en cierto sentido, si no en la carne, en el espíritu por el amor puro y fructífero que ayude en la formación y crecimiento de las personas como hijos de Dios. Al igual que las mujeres, los hombres encuentran su dignidad no en la actividad laboral, mucho menos en la adquisición y el ejercicio del poder, sino en virtud de relaciones amorosas con los demás. ~ Cardenal Donald Wuerl, Arzobispo de Washington, San José y la vocación del Papa y todos los hombres a la paternidad, Seek First the Kingdom: Blog del Cardenal Donald Wuerl, 19 de marzo de

12 La libertad humana más fundamental es la de manifestar la propia fe, que es para el ser humano su razón de vida. ~ Beato Juan Pablo II, Discurso al cuerpo diplomático, 13 de enero de 1996 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2013 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 12