An Invitation from the Diocese: Be a "Christmas Angel" on Television

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1 An Invitation from the Diocese: Be a "Christmas Angel" on Television Bishop Barbarito invites you to the taping of the Diocese of Palm Beach's televised Christmas Mass on Monday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius in Palm Beach Gardens Bishop Barbarito will be the celebrant of this Mass that will air on Christmas Day morning on local television for the benefit of the sick, homebound and many others in our community so they can celebrate this Holy Mass. There will be great music performed by the choir. Please consider being a "Christmas Angel" and attending this Mass. It means so much to our viewers to see a large faith family of individuals and families sitting together in the Church pews. Please come dressed in your holiday finest attire and join us for this special celebration! Light holiday refreshments will be served afterward. We hope you will join us. For more information, contact the diocesan Office of Communications at

2 Be a Shining Christmas Star on TV Bishop Barbarito invites you to the taping of the Diocese of Palm Beach's televised Christmas Mass on Monday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m. (Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola) This Mass will be shown on TV on Christmas Day! Save the Date. Mark your calendars to join us! More information: or contact the Office of Communications at or dlaubert@diocesepb.org

3 *************************************************************************************************** Saturday, December 2, 2017 Holy Name of Jesus Church 345 S Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL (561) Saturday, January 27, 2018 Cathedral of St Ignatius Loyola 9999 N Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (561) These workshops will assist you in the training of both new and experienced Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Topics include: background theology, spiritual preparation, principles of good liturgy, ministry to the sick, and general procedures for Extraordinary Ministers. New ministers will get hands-on practice with unconsecrated altar breads and wine. *************************************************************************************************************************** The registration fee for all workshops is $12.00 per person, including materials. Parishes will be billed after the workshop for the actual number of attendees from the parish. PARISHES: Parishioners are to be sent to this session by their Pastors or ministry coordinators, so they should not contact the Office of Liturgy with individual reservations. Instead, please designate a ministry coordinator to keep track of reservations, and the Liturgy Office with the expected number of participants from your parish no later than two days before the workshop day. Jeanne Clark Office of Liturgy Coordinator jclark@diocesepb.org

4 Retirement Fund for Religious Please give to those who have given a lifetime. retiredreligious.org Photo (from left): Sister Gloria Rodríguez, MGSpS, 80; Father Albert Bunsic, OCD, 81; Sister Alfonsina Sanchez, OCD, 96; Sister Mary Ann Hanson, SND, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Photographer: Jim Judkis.

5 Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos Done a los que donaron su vida. Los religiosos ancianos necesitan su ayuda. Los religiosos que ven aquí representan a más de 32,000 hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes católicos de órdenes religiosas, de edad avanzada, que viven en los Estados Unidos. Mediante la oración, el amor y el sacrificio, ellos establecieron escuelas y hospitales católicos y más. Sin embargo, después de años de servicio con poco o ningún salario, no hay fondos suficientes para su jubilación. Su donativo ayudará a esas comunidades religiosas a responder a sus necesidades, tales como medicamentos y enfermeros. Esto también asegura que los miembros jóvenes puedan continuar las buenas obras de sus mayores. Les rogamos que sean generosos. Mi hermana iba a ser religiosa y yo iba a ser madre de familia, dice la Hermana Mary Ann Hanson, de Notre Dame (en primer plano), 79, pero Dios tenía otros planes. A lo largo de 61 años, ella siguió alegremente esos planes. Hoy, ella permanece activa visitando a los enfermos y tejiendo mantas para los niños rescatados del tráfico humano. Cerca de un 94 por ciento de los donativos ayuda a los religiosos ancianos. retiredreligious.org Para entregarlo a su parroquia: Haga su cheque pagadero a su parroquia. (Escriba RFR en la línea del Memo.) Para donar por correo: Haga su cheque pagadero a Retirement Fund for Religious. No envíe efectivo. Verifique con su empleador los donativos paralelos. Cantidad: q $1,000 q $500 q $250 q $100 q $50 q $25 q Otro $ Nombre Dirección Ciudad Estado Código postal Dirección electrónica (para boletines electrónicos) (Arqui)diócesis Foto (de izquierda a derecha): Hermana Gloria Rodríguez, MGSpS, 80; Padre Albert Bunsic, OCD, 81; Hermana Alfonsina Sanchez, OCD, 96; Hermana Mary Ann Hanson, SND, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Fotógrafo: Jim Judkis. National Religious Retirement Office 3211 Fourth Street NE Washington DC Teléfono (202) Fax (202) Impreso en papel reciclado con 30% de fibra posconsumo

6 Retirement Fund for Religious Please give to those who have given a lifetime. Elderly religious need your help. The religious pictured here represent more than 32,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests living in the United States. Through prayer, love, and sacrifice, they established Catholic schools, hospitals, and more. Yet years of serving for little or no pay have left a shortage in retirement funding. Your gift helps their religious communities furnish necessities such as medications and nursing care. It also helps ensure younger members can continue the good works of their elders. Please be generous. My sister was to be a nun, and I was to be a mother, says Notre Dame Sister Mary Ann Hanson (foreground), 79, but God had other plans. For 61 years, she has joyfully followed those plans. Today, she remains active by visiting the sick and knitting blankets for children rescued from human trafficking. Roughly 94 percent of donations aid senior religious. retiredreligious.org To give at your parish: Make your check payable to your parish. (Write RFR on the memo line.) Amount: q $1,000 q $500 q $250 q $100 q $50 q $25 q Other $ Name Address City State Zip code address (for e-newsletters) (Arch)diocese To donate by mail: Make your check payable to Retirement Fund for Religious. Please do not mail cash. Please check with your employer about matching gifts. National Religious Retirement Office 3211 Fourth Street NE Washington DC Telephone (202) Fax (202) Photo (from left): Sister Gloria Rodríguez, MGSpS, 80; Father Albert Bunsic, OCD, 81; Sister Alfonsina Sanchez, OCD, 96; Sister Mary Ann Hanson, SND, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Photographer: Jim Judkis. Printed on recycled paper, 30% post-consumer fiber

7 UNBOUND EVENING OF HEALING & FORGIVENESS COMING TO HOLY SPIRIT on December 4 "I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly!" John 10:10 Have you ever felt stuck, bound up, unable to move forward? Do you long to experience the love, freedom, and abundant life that Jesus talks about in the Gospels and that you see other Christians enjoying? The Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Marriage & Family Life invites you to an Evening of Healing & Forgiveness where you can encounter the healing power of Jesus Christ through adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Scripture reading & reflection, Unbound healing prayer and the sacrament of reconciliation. Come join us on December 4 at Holy Spirit Church located at 1000 West Lantana Road in Lantana in the main church at 7 PM and experience the healing power of Jesus Christ. For more information, call Cathy Loh in the Diocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life at or her at cloh@diocesepb.org.

8 Come to an Evening of Healing and Forgiveness Join us for Adoration, a Scripture Reflection & Healing Prayer. Confession available. Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1000 West Lantana Road Lantana, FL Monday, December 4, 7 P.M. 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? Come experience Healing and Forgiveness. Discover a way to freedom through Faith & Repentance, Forgiveness, Renunciation, Authority and receiving the Father s Blessing. Sponsored by Diocese of Palm Beach, Office of Marriage & Family Life. For more information, call Cathy Loh at

9 Please join us and support Catholic School Scholarships in the Diocese of Palm Beach Lumen Christi Scholarship Gala CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017 The Breakers Palm Beach Reception 7:00 p.m. ~ Dinner 7:30 p.m. Tickets $400 ~ Black Tie Contact: Liz Merizzi at emerizzi@diocesepb.org or (561) or visit diocesepb.org/lumenchristi

10 Bambinelli Sunday December 17, 2017 Mass For the past several decades, each year on Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, children (and adults) bring their Baby Jesus figures from the crib at their homes to St. Peter s Square where the Pope will bless both the people and the figurines during the Angelus. Name & Address of Pa r i s h This year we will celebrate Bambinelli Sunday at our Mass on Sunday, December 17. All are invited to bring the Baby Jesus figure from their homes to Mass that morning to be blessed. Families can even make their own bambinelli if they want. A suggestion is, following the blessing, take your bambinelli home and place it in a gift box, wrap it, and save it for Christmas. Let this be the first gift your family opens on Christmas, when together you place your Baby Jesus figure in the crib, and have a home blessing of the Nativity for your whole family.

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12 January 30 to February 1, 2018 Join fellow Catholics from around the state as they gather in Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. Participants attend a legislative briefing on issues prior to scheduled meetings with their elected officials. A luncheon on day two is attended by the bishops of Florida, legislators and Catholic Days participants. The day ends with the Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit (Red Mass) celebrated by the bishops of Florida for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. The third day is for travel. Pre-registration is required. The Capitol 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL Briefing 1/30 & Luncheon 1/31 Donald L. Tucker Civic Center 505 W. Pensacola St. Tallahassee, FL Red Mass 1/31 at 6:00pm Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More 900 W. Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL For more information, contact: Anna Hernandez-Diaz (561) ahernandezdiaz@diocesepb.org Don Kazimir, dkazimir@ccdpb.org Become an informed Catholic! Register for the Florida Catholic Advocacy Network on our website:

13 January 30 to February 1, 2018 Join fellow Catholics from around the state as they gather in Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. Participants attend a legislative briefing on issues prior to scheduled meetings with their elected officials. A luncheon on day two is attended by the bishops of Florida, legislators and Catholic Days participants. The day ends with the Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit (Red Mass) celebrated by the bishops of Florida for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. The third day is for travel. The Capitol 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL Briefing 1/30 & Luncheon 1/31 Donald L. Tucker Civic Center 505 W. Pensacola St. Tallahassee, FL Red Mass 1/31 at 6:00pm Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More 900 W. Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL Pre-registration is required for the briefing and luncheon. For more information, contact: Anna Hernandez-Diaz (561) ahernandezdiaz@diocesepb.org Don Kazimir, dkazimir@ccdpb.org Become an informed Catholic! Register for the FCC Advocacy Network on our website:

14 January 30 to February 1, 2018 Join fellow Catholics from around the state as they gather in Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. Participants attend a legislative briefing on issues prior to scheduled meetings with their elected officials. A luncheon on day two is attended by the bishops of Florida, legislators and Catholic Days participants. The day ends with the Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit (Red Mass) celebrated by the bishops of Florida for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. The third day is for travel. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact: Anna Hernandez-Diaz (561) ahernandezdiaz@diocesepb.org Don Kazimir, dkazimir@ccdpb.org The Capitol 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL Briefing 1/30 & Luncheon 1/31 Donald L. Tucker Civic Center 505 W. Pensacola St. Tallahassee, FL Red Mass 1/31 at 6:00pm Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More 900 W. Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL Become an informed Catholic! Register for the Florida Catholic Advocacy Network on our website:

15 January 30 to February 1, 2018 Join fellow Catholics from around the state as they gather in Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. Participants attend a legislative briefing on issues prior to scheduled meetings with their elected officials. A luncheon on day two is attended by the bishops of Florida, legislators and Catholic Days participants. The day ends with the Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit (Red Mass) celebrated by the bishops of Florida for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. The third day is for travel. Pre-registration is required. The Capitol 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL Briefing 1/30 & Luncheon 1/31 Donald L. Tucker Civic Center 505 W. Pensacola St. Tallahassee, FL Red Mass 1/31 at 6:00pm Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More 900 W. Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL For more information, contact: Anna Hernandez-Diaz (561) ahernandezdiaz@diocesepb.org Don Kazimir, dkazimir@ccdpb.org Become an informed Catholic! Register for the Florida Catholic Advocacy Network on our website: January 30 to February 1, 2018 Join fellow Catholics from around the state as they gather in Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. Participants attend a legislative briefing on issues prior to scheduled meetings with their elected officials. A luncheon on day two is attended by the bishops of Florida, legislators and Catholic Days participants. The day ends with the Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit (Red Mass) celebrated by the bishops of Florida for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. The third day is for travel. The Capitol 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL Briefing 1/30 & Luncheon 1/31 Donald L. Tucker Civic Center 505 W. Pensacola St. Tallahassee, FL Red Mass 1/31 at 6:00pm Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More 900 W. Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact: Anna Hernandez-Diaz (561) ahernandezdiaz@diocesepb.org Don Kazimir, dkazimir@ccdpb.org Become an informed Catholic! Register for the Florida Catholic Advocacy Network on our website: January 30 to February 1, 2018 Join fellow Catholics from around the state as they gather in Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. Participants attend a legislative briefing on issues prior to scheduled meetings with their elected officials. A luncheon on day two is attended by the bishops of Florida, legislators and Catholic Days participants. The day ends with the Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit (Red Mass) celebrated by the bishops of Florida for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. The third day is for travel. The Capitol 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL Briefing 1/30 & Luncheon 1/31 Donald L. Tucker Civic Center 505 W. Pensacola St. Tallahassee, FL Red Mass 1/31 at 6:00pm Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More 900 W. Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact: Anna Hernandez-Diaz (561) ahernandezdiaz@diocesepb.org Don Kazimir, dkazimir@ccdpb.org Become an informed Catholic! Register for the Florida Catholic Advocacy Network on our website: January 30 to February 1, 2018 Join fellow Catholics from around the state as they gather in Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. Participants attend a legislative briefing on issues prior to scheduled meetings with their elected officials. A luncheon on day two is attended by the bishops of Florida, legislators and Catholic Days participants. The day ends with the Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit (Red Mass) celebrated by the bishops of Florida for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. The third day is for travel. The Capitol 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL Briefing 1/30 & Luncheon 1/31 Donald L. Tucker Civic Center 505 W. Pensacola St. Tallahassee, FL Red Mass 1/31 at 6:00pm Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More 900 W. Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact: Anna Hernandez-Diaz (561) ahernandezdiaz@diocesepb.org Don Kazimir, dkazimir@ccdpb.org Become an informed Catholic! Register for the Florida Catholic Advocacy Network on our website:

16 Graduation Retreat For Courses Online Visit Our Website vs.com Program Information The entire Program comprises of 12 courses which are six, two-hour sessions taught during the Fall and Spring Semesters, and which may be completed in three years. At the end of these courses, the student receives a Certificate of Agent of Evangelization. The Diocese of Palm Beach strongly recommends these courses for all faithful, especially those serving in liturgical, educational and spiritual ministries. Students have to attend all six classes. If an urgent situation arises, the student could be excused from a class (up to two classes) only with the professor s approval and on the condition the student will write and turn in to the professor a make-up paper on the topics studied during the student s absence. The student will pay a registration fee of $10 and will have to purchase the textbook a cost of $10 to $20. Mary Immaculate Church 500 Spencer Dr. WPB, FL Saturday, April 28, :00 AM - 2:00 PM Graduation Class of 2018 Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola 9999 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL Wednesday, May 9, :00 PM For More Information If you wish to discuss some aspect of the program, request a class or if you are qualified and interested in becoming an instructor please contact: Rev. Duvan Bermudez Diocesan School of Christian Formation 9995 N. Military Trail, P.O. Box Palm Beach Gardens, FL Tel: Fax: burrea@diocesepb.org Diocese of Palm Beach Diocesan School of Christian Formation August May Class Schedule Faith on FIRE

17 NORTHERN DEANERY ST. HELEN, VERO BEACH Mondays, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM CATHEDRAL DEANERY ST. PATRICK, PBG Tuesdays, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM SOUTHERN DEANERY ASCENSION, BOCA RATON Wednesdays, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Liturgy & Sacraments: Christian Morality: Aug. 21, 28 Sept. 11, 18, 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 16, 23, 30 Nov. 6, 13, 20 History of the Church: Aug. 22, 29 Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Social Doctrine: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31 Nov. 7, 14 Old Testament: Aug. 23, 30 Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 New Testament: Oct. 11, 18, 25 Nov. 8, 15, 22 History of the Church: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb. 5, 12 Spirituality: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Feb. 6, 13 Christology: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb. 7,14 Social Doctrine: Feb. 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2 Pastoral Ministry: Feb. 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3 Vatican II: Feb. 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4 HOLY FAMILY, PORT ST. LUCIE Thursdays, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM CENTRAL DEANERY HOLY NAME, WPB Tuesdays, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM ST. JOAN OF ARC, BOCA RATON Tuesdays, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Old Testament: Aug. 24, 31 Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Social Doctrine: Aug. 22, 29 Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 History of the Church: Aug. 22, 29 Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 New Testament: Oct. 12, 19, 26 Nov. 2, 9, 16 Christology: Jan. 11, 18, 25 Feb. 1, 8, 15 Vatican II: March 1, 8, 15, 22 April 5, 12 Spirituality: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31 Nov. 7, 14 Pastoral Ministry: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Feb. 6, 13 Intro to the Bible: Feb. 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3 Social Doctrine: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31 Nov. 7, 14 Spirituality: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Feb. 6, 13 Pastoral Ministry: Feb. 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3

18 BELLE GLADE Viernes, 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Dig. Valores: Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6,13 Intro Biblia: Oct. 20,27; Nov 3,10, 17, 24 Antg. Testam: Enero 5,12,19,26 ; Feb. 2, 9 Nuevo Testam: Feb. 16,23; Mar. 2,9,16,23 GREENACRES Sábados, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Vaticano II: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14 Eclesiología: Oct. 21, 28; Nov.4, 11,18, 25 Liturg. Sacra: Enero 6,13,20,27; Feb.3,10 Hist. Iglesia: Feb. 17,24; Mar. 3, 10,17, 24 II NIVEL Para estudiantes graduados de la Escuela de Formación Cristiana St. Juliana / Cafetería Primer Sábado del mes 9:00 AM 12:00 M Retiro de Graduación Parroquia de Mary Immaculate 500 Spencer Dr. WPB, FL Sábado, Abril 28, :00 AM - 2:00 PM Graduación Clase 2018 Catedral de St. Ignatius Loyola 9999 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL Miercoles, Mayo 9, :00 PM Para más información comunicarse con: Rev. Duvan Bermudez, Director Beatriz Urrea, Coordinadora Oficina Pastoral Hispana 9995 N. Military Trail, P.O. Box Palm Beach Gardens, FL Tele: Fax: burrea@diocesepb.org Diócesis de Palm Beach Escuela Diocesana de Formación Cristiana/ Migrantes Agosto Mayo Horario de Clases Faith on FIRE

19 LAKE WORTH Sacred Heart, Lake Worth Lunes, 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Doctrina Social: Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct. 2, 8 Intro. a la Biblia: Antiguo Testamento: Nuevo Testamento: Oct. 16, 23, 30 Nov. 6, 13, 20 Enero. 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb. 5, 12 Feb. 19, 26 Marzo 5, 12, 19, 26 Nuevo Testamento: STUART # 2 Port Salerno Martes 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct. 3, 10 Cristología: Oct. 17, 24, 31 Nov. 7, 14, 21 Vaticano II: Enero. 9, 16, 23, 30 Feb. 6, 13 Eclesiología: Feb. 20, 27 Marzo 6, 13, 20, 27 Liturgia y Sacramentos: Doctrian Social: FELLSMERE Martes, 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Sept.5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3,10 Oct. 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21 Espiritualidad: Enero 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb.6, 13 Evangelización y Liderazgo: Feb ; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 OKEECHOBEE Martes, 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Eclesiología: Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct. 3, 10 Liturgia y Sacramentos: Historia de la Iglesia: Doctrina Social: Oct. 17, 24, 31 Nov. 7, 14, 21 Enero.9, 16, 23, 30 Feb. 6, 13 Feb. 20, 27 Marzo 6, 13, 20, 27 ST. MARK Boynton Beach Lunes, 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Cristología: Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct. 2, 9 Vaticano II: Oct. 16, 23, 30 Nov. 6, 13, 20 Eclesiología: Enero. 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb. 5, 12 Liturgia y Sacramentos: Feb. 19, 26 Marzo 5, 12, 19, 26 Liturgia/ Sacramentos: Historia de la Iglesia: JUPITER Jueve, 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Sept. 7,14, 21,28 Oct. 5, 12 Oct. 19, 26 Nov. 2, 9,16, 30 Moreal Cristiana: Enero. 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb. 1, 8 Espiritualidad: Feb. 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15, 22

20 II NIVEL Para estudiantes graduados de la Escuela de Formación Cristiana Tema: St. Juliana / Cafetería Primer Sábado del mes 9:00 AM 12:00 M Retiro de Graduación Parroquia de Mary Immaculate 500 Spencer Dr. WPB, FL Sábado, Abril 28, :00 AM - 2:00 PM Graduación Clase 2018 Cathedral de St. Ignatius Loyola 9999 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL Diócesis de Palm Beach Escuela Diocesana de Formación Cristiana Agosto Mayo Horario de Clases Para Cursos en línea Visite esta página para tomar cursos en Ingles Información sobre el Programa La Escuela de Formación Cristiana de la Diócesis de Palm Beach, busca hacer su programación asequible a todos los adultos católicos que estén interesados en conocer un poco más en profundidad los tesoros de la Fe Católica que aprendieron cuando eran niños. Miercoles, Mayo 9, :00 PM Para más información comunicarse con: Rev. Duvan Bermudez, Director Beatriz Urrea, Coordinadora Oficina Pastoral Hispana 9995 N. Military Trail, P.O. Box Palm Beach Gardens, FL Tele: Fax: burrea@diocesepb.org Faith on FIRE

21 DECANATO NORTE CENTRO PASTORAL ST. JUAN DIEGO FT. PIERCE Martes, 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Historia. Iglesia: Agosto.22, 29; Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Doctrina Social: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14 Espiritualidad: Enero 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13 Evag.& Lideraz.: Feb. 27;Marzo 6, 13,20, 27. Abril 3 DECANATO CATEDRAL HOLY CROSS, INDIANTOWN Jueves, 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Introduc. Biblia: Agosto 24, 31; Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Antig. Testamento: Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16 Nuevo Testament: Enero 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15 Cristología: Marzo 1, 8, 15, 22; Abril 5, 12 ST. PETER, JUPITER Martes, 7:30 PM 9:15 PM Introduc. Biblia: Agosto 22, 29; Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Antig. Testamento: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14 Nuevo Testament: Enero 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13 Cristología: Feb. 27; Marzo 6, 20, 27; Abril 3, 10 ST. JOHN FISHER, WPB Martes, 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Antig. Testamento: Agosto.22, 29; Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Nuevo Testament: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14 Cristología: Enero 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13 Vaticano II: Feb.27; Marzo 6, 13, 20, 27; Abril 3 ST. JOSEPH, STUART Miercoles, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Introduc. Biblia: Agosto 23, 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 Antig. Testamento: Oct. 11, 18, 25; Nov. 8, 15, 22 Nuevo Testamento: Enero 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14 Cristología: Feb. 28; Marzo 7, 14, 21, 28; Abril 4 DECANATO CENTRO HOLY NAME, WPB Lunes, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Liturg. & Sacrament: Agosto 21, 28; Sep.11, 18, 25 Oct. 2 Moral Cristiana: Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 Hist. Iglesia: Enero 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 Doctrina Social: Feb.26; Marzo 5,12, 19, 26; Abril 2 ST. LUKE, PALM SPRINGS Miércoles, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM Introduc. Biblia: Agosto 23, 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 Antig. Testamento: Oct. 11, 18, 25; Nov. 8, 15, 22 Nuevo Testamento: Enero 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14 Cristologia: Feb. 28; Marzo 7, 14, 21, 28; Abril 4 ST. ANN, WPB Lunes, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Intorduc. Biblia: Agosto 21, 28; Sep. 11, 18, 25 Oct. 2 Antiguo Testam: Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 Nuevo Testam: Enero 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 Cristología: Feb.26; Marzo 5,12,19,26; Abril 2 OURLADY QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES ROYAL PALM BEACH Martes, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Introduc. Biblia: Agosto.22, 29; Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Antig. Testamento: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14 Nuevo Testament: Enero 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13 Cristología: Feb.27; Marzo 6, 13, 20, 27; Abril 3 DECANATO SUR REINA DE LA PAZ, DELRAY BEACH Jueves, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Antig. Testamento: Agosto 24, 31; Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Nuevo Testament: Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16 Cristología: Enero 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15 Vaticano II: Marzo 1, 8, 15, 22; Abril 5, 12 ST. JUDE - BOCA RATON Lunes, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hist. Iglesia: Agosto 21, 28; Sept. 11, 18, 25 Oct. 2 Doctrina Social: Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 Espiritualidad: Enero 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 Evang. & Lideraz: Feb. 26; Marzo 5,12,19, 26; Abril 2 OUR LADY OF LOURDES BOCA RATON Jueves, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Vaticano II: Agosto 24, 31; Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Eclesiología: Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16 Liturg.& Sacrament: Enero 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15 Moral Cristiana: Marzo 1, 8, 15, 22; Abril 5, 12

22 Save the Date! Annual Anniversary Masses Bishop Gerald Barbarito will celebrate the Annual Anniversary Masses for Married Couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, 50 or more years of marriage during the year Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 10:30 AM ~ OR ~ Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM St. Lucie Catholic Church St. Paul of The Cross 280 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd Jack Nicklaus Dr. Port St. Lucie, FL North Palm Beach, FL Cake, Coffee and Punch reception following Mass Watch your Bulletin for details on how to register with your parish for one of these special celebrations. Sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life. For information: or nlafleur@diocesepb.org

23 Save the Date! Annual Anniversary Masses Bishop Gerald Barbarito will celebrate the 34th Annual Anniversary Masses for Married Couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, 50 or more years of marriage during the year Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 10:30 AM ~ OR ~ Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM St. Lucie Catholic Church St. Paul of The Cross 280 S. W. Prima Vista Blvd Jack Nicklaus Dr. Port St. Lucie, FL North Palm Beach, FL Cake, coffee & punch reception following Mass Watch your Bulletin for details on how to register with your parish for one of these special celebrations. Sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life. For information: call or nlafleur@diocesepb.org Save the Date! Annual Anniversary Mass on February 10, 2018 at St. Lucie Catholic Church Bishop Gerald Barbarito will celebrate the 34th Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, 50 or more years of marriage during the year Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 10:30 AM St. Lucie Catholic Church 280 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL Cake, coffee and punch reception following Mass Watch your Bulletin for details on how to register with your parish for this special celebration. Sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life. For information: call or nlafleur@diocesepb.org

24 Save the Date! Annual Anniversary Mass on February 17, 2018 at St. Paul of The Cross Bishop Gerald Barbarito will celebrate the 34th Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, 50 or more years of marriage during the year Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM St. Paul of The Cross Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach, FL Cake, Coffee and Punch reception following Mass Watch your Bulletin for details on how to register with your parish for this special celebration. Sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life. For information: call or

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26 KNOW THE RULES... I For Children Who Are Home Alone n today s busy society many children are caring for themselves before or after school and at other times during the day and throughout the year. 1 The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children may be left home alone for brief periods of time without adult supervision beginning in 4 th or 5 th grade as long as the child is comfortable being home alone. 2 Many families, however, face situations in which they must leave their children unsupervised for longer periods of time or at even younger ages. According to the National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center, most states do not have regulations or laws specifying the age at which a child is considered old enough to stay at home alone. Guidelines or recommendations, in states having them, are most often issued by Child Protective Services (CPS) and administered at the county level. For more specific information about your areas laws or guidelines, please contact your local CPS agency. If you need help contacting your local CPS agency, call Childhelp at A-CHILD ( ). 3 There are a number of important points families should consider prior to allowing their children to be self-supervised. Parents and guardians need to assess each child. Does he or she have the personality, self-confidence, and judgment skills to accept this responsibility? Will the experience be positive and help build and enhance the child s self-image, or will the experience promote additional anxiety in the child who may be afraid to stay alone? Having a family conference to discuss the arrangement is a good place to start. House rules, expectations of each family member, and a daily routine should be defined. At the end of the day, parents and guardians may also use the experience to have regular family meetings to help ensure the arrangement is still working and identify any needed changes. Here are some steps your family may take to help ensure children have a positive experience when home alone. Before allowing your child to stay home alone, you should Determine if there are community resources or organizations providing care or support for children who are home alone. Ask your child how he or she feels about being alone. Is your child afraid to be left alone, or does he or she have the maturity and initiative to want to assume that responsibility? Decide if you feel your child is able to follow directions and solve problems on his or her own. Determine how long your child will be alone, how accessible you or another trusted adult will be in case of an emergency, and the level of safety in your neighborhood. A trusted adult is a person parents/guardians have come to rely on and with whom they and their children feel comfortable. Your local law-enforcement agency may be able to provide information through crime reports including the types and incidence rates of crimes committed in your neighborhood. Set specific rules for your child to follow while he or she is alone, and give him or her specific instructions about how to reach you at all times. This should also include information about what to do if your child needs assistance and can t reach you right away. Create practice situations for your child showing what he or she may face when home alone including what to do if the telephone rings or the electricity goes out. Make sure your child is able to explain to you the steps he or she would take to safely handle each scenario. Remember you re in charge, even if it is from a distance. If you ve decided to allow your child to stay home alone, make sure he or she knows His or her full name, address, and telephone number. Your full name, the exact name of the places where you are when not at home, and all contact information that may be used to reach you when you are not at home. Appropriate ways to request help in an emergency using 911 or other emergency number(s) used in your area THE-LOST ( )

27 Appropriate ways to carry his or her key so it is hidden and secure. Your name and address should not be on the key, and it may be wise to leave an extra key with a trusted adult. Appropriate steps to take if approached or followed. If anyone tries to grab your child, tell him or her to draw attention to him- or herself and loudly yell This person is trying to take me, or This person is not my father/ mother. Instruct your child to make every effort to escape by walking, running, or pulling away; yelling; kicking; attracting attention; and/or otherwise resisting. Teach your child if he or she is ever followed by someone to get away from that person as quickly as possible. Your child should go in the opposite direction than the one in which that person is traveling and quickly try to get to a spot where a trusted adult may help him or her. Advise your child to tell you or another trusted adult what happened. Key safety tips including to Never walk or play alone. Make sure your child knows to always stay in well-lit areas, never take shortcuts, and never go into isolated areas. Always check out the home before entering looking for such things as open, ajar, or broken doors and windows or anything that doesn t look right. Go to a designated safe place to call for help if something doesn t seem right. Always lock the door after entering and make sure the house is secure. Immediately check in with you upon returning home to let you know he or she has arrived safely. If there is a change in plans or your child is running late teach him or her to inform you of that change. Have your child remind you if activities he or she participates in will cause a schedule change. Always tell callers you aren t available to take a telephone call and offer to take a message instead of letting people know he or she is home alone. Never open the door for or talk to anyone who calls or comes to the home unless that person is on a preapproved list of trusted adults you have provided to your child and you have approved the call or visit. Always stay alert for true emergencies such as a fire or gas leak that would require him or her to leave the home. Always check with you or another trusted adult if he or she has doubts about anything. As a parent or guardian, you should... Provide a daily schedule of homework, chores, and activities for your child to follow. Keep a list close to the telephone including numbers for you, law enforcement, the fire department, an ambulance service, your doctor, a poison-control center, and a trusted adult who s available in case of an emergency. Provide written instructions about which, if any, appliances may be used; what to do in case of fire; and how to get out of the home if there is a true emergency. Provide a plan in case you are detained and what to do if your child s plans change. Provide instructions about specific activities such as watching television; using a computer, gaming system, or wireless device; talking with others; and having friends in the home when you aren t there. Have a first-aid kit available for your child in case of injuries. Talk with your child about the supplies in the first-aid kit and how to safely use them. Make time to discuss the day s events with your child. Be sure your child knows it is OK to discuss anything with you, especially something that may have made him or her feel sad, scared, or confused in any way. 1 According to the National Center for Education Statistics 17 percent of kindergarteners through eighth graders spend time after school in self-care at least once a week, After-School Programs & Activities: Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics, May 2006, tables/table_2.asp, accessed March 15, Emily Harris, Safe at Home (Alone), Healthy Children Magazine, August 2010, Alone.aspx, accessed March 15, Leaving Your Child Home Alone. Washington, DC: Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2007, accessed March 15, THE-LOST ( ) Copyright 2000 and 2011 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. All rights reserved. This project was supported by Grant No MC-CX-K001 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. This document is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or professional opinion on specific facts. Information provided in this document may not remain current or accurate, so recipients should use this document only as a starting point for their own independent research and analysis. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Know the Rules, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and THE-LOST are registered trademarks of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. NCMEC Order #36.