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1 Diocese of Palm Beach (Revised 6/9/2017) The monthly announcements can be downloaded to your PC via the diocesan website at Special Collection Letter: The Special Collection letter for July is for Catholic Relief Services. The letter is to be read or printed in your bulletins the weekend of July 1 st & 2 nd with the collection taking place the weekend of July 8 th & 9 th. The letter has not been posted yet. I ll notify you when it is. It will then be available for download at The TV Mass Air Time has Changed: The time our weekly TV Mass airs changes effective July 2. Tune in to the same channel -- CW34 but the Mass will no longer air at 9 a.m. it will air at 10:30 a.m. Multiple wording options and graphics are included in these announcements. Please also be sure your parish staff and volunteers who minister to the homebound, at hospitals or nursing homes are aware of the change. Please give them a copy of the flier or even copies of the flier to hand out to those they visit. ATTENTION BULLETIN EDITORS! Bulletin Announcements July 2017 Fortnight for Freedom Materials: Our Church s annual Fortnight for Freedom end on July 2. In these announcements are just some of the materials available to you. Find more including Liturgy resources at Summer Workshop for Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion: The diocesan Liturgy Office is offering a training in July for Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion. There will be sessions in English and Spanish offered simultaneously. Those wishing to attend are instructed to register through their parish and not directly with the diocese. Important Dates: July 1-4: Fortnight for Freedom Continues July 2: First day of new airtime for weekly TV Mass July 4: Fortnight ends July 7-9: Young Adult Retreat July 8: Month's Mind Requiem Mass July 23-28: NFP Awareness Week July 29: Elder Affairs Guardianship Training Workshop July 29: Workshop for Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion 1

2 Monthly Diocesan & Around Events Calendar: Each month there I produce a one-page summary flier of our Events Calendar. There are two versions: Diocesan Events and Around the Diocese Events. These are great for posting on bulletin boards, inserts, placing at the back of the church, and handing out to your various ministry leaders to share. I hope you will utilize them 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. We would appreciate it 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. Quick Sneak Peek Pages 1-2: Bulletin highlights & Table of Contents Pages 3 4: Publish as often as possible announcements (Note: TV Mass copy is new & updated) Page 5: Air Time Change for TV Mass and Fortnight for Freedom Ends Page 6: Fortnight Special Masses; Young Adult Retreat; and Month's Mind Requiem Mass Page 7: Elder Affairs Guardianship Training; Workshop for Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion; and Catholic Charities Wish List Page 8: Summary Calendar of July Diocesan Events Page 9: School of Christian Formation Classes Begin; Find Catholic Mass while traveling; and Safety Tips for Kids & Families. Page 10: Going Out Checklist Page 11: Kids Home Alone; and DSA Materials Page 12: Subscriptions Florida Catholic; official Diocesan Facebook pages and How to Submission Events Page 13: Submitted "Around the Diocese" Events: Retreats at Spiritual Center; Our Lady of Fatima Monthly Rosary; and Ave Maria University Youth Conference. Page 14: Continued Submitted "Around" Events: Monthly Stations of the Cross for Priests; and Monthly Holy Hour of Prayer and Adoration. Pages 14-15: Summary Calendar of July Events Around the Diocese Page 16: Prayer to Avert Storms (in three languages) Page 17: Chapters of the Catholic Grandparents Associations; and Catholic Radio in DPB Page 18-22: Fillers Page 23: DSA Prayers of the Faithful Pages 24-30: Word of Life 2

3 (**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) (new headline) Protection of Children and Young People 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 Pray Daily for Priests wording in the left column. Or you can use the direct page address of (**PLEASE PUBLISH AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE IN BULLETINS AND PARISH WEBSITES**) Pray for Our Deacons The diocese maintains and updates a monthly calendar that you can use as a guide to pray daily for our deacons. The calendar also lists a specific prayer for deacons. The prayers of all the faithful in support of the dedicated deacons of the Diocese of Palm Beach are much appreciated by our deacons. The guide can be found on the Events Calendar of the website. Go to and click on the Pray Daily for Deacons wording in the left column or you can use the direct page address of : (**PLEASE PUBLISH AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE IN BULLETINS AND PARISH WEBSITES**) Pray for Our Priests and Deacons The diocese maintains and updates a monthly calendar that you can use as a guide to pray daily for our priests and deacons. The calendar also lists a specific prayer for each. The prayers of all the faithful in support of the dedicated priests and deacons of the Diocese of Palm Beach are much appreciated by priests and deacons. The daily guides can be found on the Events Calendar of the website. Go to and click on the Pray Daily for Priests or Pray Daily for Deacons wording in the left column. O you can use the direct web page addresses for each: and 3

4 (**PLEASE PUBLISH AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE IN BULLETINS AND PARISH WEBSITES**) **NEW COPY as of July 2, 2017** Watch the Catholic Mass Each Sunday Tune in each week on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for the televised Catholic Mass on local station CW34 WTVX. Each week, priests from around the five counties of the diocese along with Bishop Barbarito bring the Mass to the sick, homebound and all the people of God. The televised Mass is produced by the diocesan Office of Communications. For Mass information, please contact the diocese at or visit and to watch the weekly homilies, please visit To support the televised Catholic Mass or to request a free Mass missal for viewers, call the diocese or write to Office of Communications, 9995 N. Military Trail, Post Office Box , Palm Beach Gardens, FL Also visit (**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 Legal Services; Refugee Services; Outreach Information, Referrals and Assistance; Pregnancy Care Centers; Prison Ministry; Respect Life Ministry; Catholic Relief Services; Samaritan Center; 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**) **Please note: There are PDFs for this announcement in the PDF announcement file.** **NEW COPY as of July 2, 2017** Where to Watch the Diocese s TV Mass The Diocese of Palm Beach s weekly Sunday morning Mass for the homebound airs on CW34 WTVX and at its normal time 10:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. CW34 can be found on the following channels: On Comcast Channels 4 & 435HD On AT&T/U-Verse Channels 4 & 1004HD On Hometown Cable Plus Channels 4 & 304 HD On Direct TV & Dish Network Channel 4 On Digital Antennas Over-the-Air channel 34.1 If you have questions about the change, please contact the Office of Communications at or visit 4

5 *Please note: There is a PDF of this announcement with multiple options in the PDF related flier announcement file.* **Copy below to be used AFTER SUNDAY, June 25, 2017** Where to Watch the Diocese s TV Mass The Diocese of Palm Beach s weekly Sunday morning Mass for the homebound no longer airs 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. It airs on CW34 WTVX and at its new time - 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. The switch was made on Sunday, July 2. CW34 can be found on the following channels: Comcast: Channels 4 & 435 HD; AT&T/U-Verse: Channels 4 & 1004 HD; Direct TV & DISH Network: Channel 4; Hometown Cable Plus: Channel 4 & 304 and for those utilizing Digital Antennas Over-air-channel: 34.1 The time change is due to a programming change by CW34. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have questions about the change, please contact the diocese s Office of Communications at or visit *Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.* Annual Fortnight for Freedom Ends in July Our Catholic Church s Fortnight for Freedom: Freedom for Mission will end on July 4. The two-week time Fortnight, which began on June 21, is designed to place focus on religious liberty and religious freedom. The theme this year Freedom for Mission - calls on us to follow Christ as missionary disciples by seeking the truth, serving others, and living our faith in all that we do. Fortnight for Freedom promotes prayer, education and public action. It occurs annually at a time when our liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power, including St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. Fortnight for Freedom is designed to promote the importance of preserving the essential right of religious freedom, for now and the future, for Catholics and for those of all faiths. On the Fortnight website , the U.S. Bishops has a multitude of resources. A few new items this year are: Pray-Reflect-Act - A series of short, daily reflections on different aspects of freedom and Christian mission. How to Talk about Religious Liberty - In our polarized country, Christians can make a significant contribution by speaking with confidence and respect about issues that are important to us. This short, practical guide aims to help Christians talk about the topic of religious freedom. Some of the other resources are prayers; a series of examples of current threats to religious liberty in the U.S; high school lesson plans; a 14-day study guide on Dignitatis humanae; Freedom to.fact Sheets; videos and more. For more information, visit 5

6 Special Liturgies Bookend Fortnight for Freedom Traditionally there are two televised national liturgies that bookend the national celebration of Fortnight for Freedom: Freedom to Mission. For 2017, in lieu of a televised Closing Mass from Washington D.C. or Baltimore, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, will celebrate a Fortnight Mass on July 3 for those gathered at the Convocation of Catholic Leaders in Orlando. The Closing Mass and some of the Convocation events are expected to air on EWTN but at press time, there were no were official details available. When released by the USCCB, the Diocese of Palm Beach will place any additional information our diocesan website and web Events Calendar. Please keep checking or you can visit On June 21 there was a Fortnight Opening Mass celebrated by Archbishop Lori at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore Maryland. Fortnight for Freedom: Freedom for Mission will be observed from June 21 through July 4. *Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.* Lower Registration Cost for Annual Young Adults Retreat All Young Adults ages are invited to the Annual Young Adults Retreat to be held July 7-9 at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center in North Palm Beach. It will be led by Passionists and Peer Leaders with the Diocese of Palm Beach and is organized In collaboration with the Diocesan Office of Catechetical Leadership and Youth Formation. Thanks to the support of a generous donor, the original cost of $ per person has been partially paid. Now the cost each attendee has to pay is $100. Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center is deeply appreciative and gratefully acknowledges our anonymous donor. Your gift makes this retreat much more affordable for young adults to attend. To attend, registration & deposit are required. To register or for more information, please visit or call The retreat brochure can be found on the center s website or at Month s Mind Requiem Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery will celebrate the Month s Mind Requiem Mass on Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Held in the outdoor chapel, this memorial Mass is held the second Saturday of each month and 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. All of the faithful are welcome and encouraged to attend. The tradition of the Month s Mind Requiem dates back to the fifteenth century as a feast of prayerful remembrance for departed souls on or about the thirtieth day of their passing. Though it is still common in Ireland and England, few parishes in the United States continue the custom today. Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery is located exactly 1-mile west of State Road 7 (US-441) and 3- miles west of the Florida Turnpike at Southern Boulevard, in Royal Palm Beach. For additional information, please feel free to contact us at: Coming Soon from the Office of Marriage and Family Life: Materials and fliers for National NFP Awareness Week which is July 23-July 29. This year s slogan: It's time! Say "Yes" to God's plan for Marred Love. 6

7 ***Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.** Elder Affairs Guardianship Training Program in July On July 29 from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach will present its next Guardianship Training Course at the Embassy Suites on Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. The course is approved by the Circuit Court in Palm Beach County, sponsored by the PBC Bar Association and presented by Catholic Charities. As a guardian appointed by this Court, guardians are required to successfully complete this training course within four (4) months after your appointment as guardian. Registration is required. There will be admittance if not registered. Cost is $75. To register or for more information, contact Catholic Charities at extension 208 or visit The course will next be offered on October 28. *Please note: The PDF available is in the PDF announcement file is FOR PARISH CAPTAIN USE ONLY; NOT TO BE PRINTED AS IS IN THE BULLETIN! ** Workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion The diocese will offer a workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion this summer on Saturday, July 29 from 9:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Church in North Palm Beach. Doors will open for registration starting at 8:45 a.m. This workshop will offer simultaneous sessions in English and Spanish. This workshops will assist in training for 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 get hands-on practice with unconsecrated altar breads and wine. Sessions are offered simultaneously in English and Spanish. Currently serving Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion wishing to attend should call your parish office as they will be taking reservations and registering all participants with the diocesan Liturgy Office. 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 7

8 *Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.** July 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. Diocesan Catholic Sunday Mass on TV Dates & Time: July 2, 8, 16, 23 & 30 at 10:30 AM This diocesan Mass airs each Sunday on CW34 WTVX. Check your listings for the channel. Request a free missal. Contact or Young Adult Retreat Dates: July 7-9 Location: Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm Beach All Young Adults ages are invited to attend. It will be led by Passionists & Peer Leaders with the Diocese of Palm Beach. Cost is only $100. Registration & deposit are required. Contact: Month s Mind Requiem Mass Date & Time: July 8, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach 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: Natural NFP Awareness Week Dates: July Location: National & Diocesan Celebration Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week is an annual national educational campaign by the U.S. bishops to celebrate God's design for married love and the gift of life, and to raise awareness of NFP methods. Our diocese joins others nationwide in celebrating. This year s theme is It s Time! Say Yes to God s Plan for Married Love. Visit Contact: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Workshop Date & Time: July 29, 9:15 a.m. 11:45 am. (Doors open for registration at 8:45 a.m.) Location: St. Paul of the Cross Church, North Palm Beach Training for both new and experienced ministers. Sessions offered simultaneously in English and Spanish. Contact your parish coordinator to register. Guardianship Training Program Date & Time: July 29, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Embassy Suites, West Palm Beach This mandatory program for guardians is presented by Catholic Charities. Registration is required. There will be no admittance if not registered. Contact: ext

9 *Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.** SCF Classes Return in August The School of Christian Formation (SCF) is currently on its summer break but classes will resume at several Churches around the diocese during the week of August 21. The SCF seeks to make its programs accessible to adult Catholics in the diocese who are interested in taking a few classes to learn more about the faith we receive at baptism, enhancing their preparation for ministry. It offers many different classes and programs in English and Spanish on different days of the week. Classes cost just $10 and provide introductions to the major topics and historical periods of the Catholic faith. Classes will begin again in August. For more information, call or visit *Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.** Stay Catholic While Traveling As you travel for vacation this summer, remember to include in those plans finding a Church to attend Mass or listening to Catholic music. Use the Catholic Directory website ( or phone app to find times for a Catholic Mass at a Church where ever you may travel in the U.S. around the world. And if driving on the open road is part of your travel plans, you may want to tune in to Catholic radio stations along the way. You can find one within any area you re driving in using on the Catholic Radio Association's website ( **Please note: More Office of Safe Environments one-pagers and informational resources/handouts are available at **** Safety Tips for Kids & Families School is out and summer is here but that s not a time to forget to keep your children safe. There is likely to be fun family outings to parks or movie theaters, participation in sporting events or there may be even times when kids are left home alone. How can you keep your kids safe? The diocesan Office of Safe Environments provides safety tips to keep children safe in amusement or theme parks, when home alone, and online. Please check out our KidSmartz and other parenting tips at There you will find tips of what to tell your children before you go to the park and what you need to do as a parent/guardian; other tips & resources for online, gaming and texting safety; smart phone safety, bullying/prevention; and Safe to Compete for students and coaches. 9

10 **Please note: Below is TEXT ONLY from the PDF of this item that is in the PDF related flier announcement file.** Tips for Parents: Going Out Checklist Kids Staying Home Alone Heading out for some family fun at an amusement park, movie theater, mall or any other public place? Use this checklist to make your outing safer. REVIEW THE KIDSMARTZ RULES Make sure your children understand the basic rules of safety check first before going anywhere; take a friend everywhere you go; tell people NO if they try to touch or hurt you; and tell a trusted adult if anyone makes you feel sad, scared or confused. PLAN FOR EMERGENCIES Look at a map of the facilities and locate information booths or customer service centers. Carry recent pictures of your children in case they get lost. You can even take a picture of them on your cellphone just before leaving. CHARGE YOUR CELLPHONE Check that your cellphone is charged and your children have the number memorized. Consider giving older children a cellphone of their own so you can reach them more easily. PAY ATTENTION TO CLOTHING Remember what your children are wearing so you can describe their clothing to staff members in case they are lost. Tip: If your children are wearing bright colors, they will be easier to spot in crowds. IDENTIFY ADULTS WHO CAN HELP Teach younger children to look for people like security officers, store employees or park staff members who can help them look for you in case you are separated. CHOOSE A MEETING SPOT Instruct older children to go directly to a designated spot, like a store or an information booth, to meet you. They should never leave or go to the parking lot to try and find you. PLAN FOR BATHROOM BREAKS You should always go with younger children to the restroom. Make sure older children take a friend; it s safer than going alone. Find more helpful tips and resources at KidSmartz.org 10

11 **Please note: Below is TEXT ONLY from the PDF of this item that is in the PDF related flier announcement file.** Kids Staying Home Alone With everything parents have to juggle these days, the time may come when families have to leave a child home alone. There are a number of important things to consider before allowing your child to stay home without you. You should Assess your child. Make sure he or she is mature enough to handle this responsibility. Ask your child how he or she feels about being alone. Define rules and expectations to help ensure your child maintains a daily routine while home alone. Keep a list of numbers close to the telephone including those for you, other trusted adults, 911 and other emergency services. Create practice situations and be sure your child understands what to do in specific emergencies such as a fire or loss of electricity. Make sure your child knows His or her full name, address and telephone number along with your full name and how to reach you. He or she should never open the door for someone unless that person is on a preapproved list of trusted adults you have provided. Also make sure your child knows how to Contact 911 in case of an emergency. Carry his or her key so it is hidden and secure. Lock the door after entering and make sure the home is secure. Tell callers you re unavailable instead of saying he or she is home alone. Check with you immediately upon returning home to let you know he or she has safely arrived. Coming Soon: Catholic Charities Connection July 2017 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 these announcements near the end where the Word of Life Special Intentions can be found. Coming Soon: DSA July

12 The Florida Catholic Newspaper: A Must for Your Catholic Journey Let your Catholic newspaper help you grow in your faith. Subscribe now or renew your subscription to the Florida Catholic 24 issues of your home diocese for $26; or access to our e-edition, which includes Orlando, Palm Beach and Venice editions, via your PC or tablet, for $20. Want them both? Our combo price is $35. Visit or call toll free Into Recycling but Want to Read the Newspaper? Are you into recycling or have someone on your gift list that is? Look no further than the Florida Catholic s comprehensive and recycle-friendly e-edition! Delivered via cyberspace to your tablet and PC, our e-edition includes three diocesan editions of the newspaper. That s three for the price of one! Subscribe toll free at , or visit **There is a PDF of this announcement in the PDF related fliers file** Find & Follow Us! Did you know the Diocese of Palm Beach and some of its ministries are on Facebook? Look for our pages listed below and please Like and follow us! (new copy as of May 2017) Share Your Events - Submit Once; Reach Two Audiences Want to publicize your upcoming events like parish fairs, ministry meetings, guest speakers, fundraisers and other special events? Reach beyond your parish walls to the entire faith community via the diocesan Events Calendar. Submissions from our parishes, schools and lay ministries are welcomed! Information submitted online is automatically sent to the Office of Communications and the Florida Catholic for inclusion in the newspaper, on the diocesan website and for thoughtful consideration in E- News Communications, Social Media and Parish Bulletin Announcements sent to all parishes from the diocesan Office of Communications. Anyone checking out the Events Calendar section on the diocese's website will see your event. With just one visit & click, you can submit your item to TWO places! Submit now using our online Event Submission Form at Questions? Call the Director of Communications at

13 Upcoming Retreats at the Spiritual Center Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center in North Palm Beach has a number of retreats taking place during the month of July. For more information on any listed below or for any of our programs, please call the center at center at or visit the website: Young Adult Retreat will be held July 7-9. It will be led by Passionists & Peer Leaders with the Diocese of Palm Beach. Thanks to the support of a generous donor, the original cost of $ per person has been partially paid. Now the cost each attendee has to pay is $100. Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center is deeply appreciative and gratefully acknowledges our anonymous donor. Your gift makes this retreat much more affordable for young adults to attend. A Day of Reflection will be held July 12 from 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. with our Presenter Sister Roberta Popara, O. The theme will be Where Your Treasure is, There also will be Your Heart. Cost is $ Reservations are required. A Day of Prayer and Reflection is usually held on the first Wednesday of every month from October through July. Each session includes presentations, time for private reflection, opportunities for Confession, a meal and Mass. The topics are varied and relevant. Monthly Rosary Rally to Our Lady of Fatima In honor of the Centennial anniversary year of the appearance of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Martin de Porres parish in Jensen Beach will have a Rosary Rally each month on the 13th day from now until October. It will begin at noon. The next rally will be held on July 13. All are welcome to join us as we pray all four mysteries of the Holy Rosary and offer prayers and devotions to Our Lady of Fatima. We will begin at Noon on the front lawn of the Church. It is suggested that you bring lawn chairs or a blanket for your comfort. Water will be provided. In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors. For more information, please contact the parish at or via info@stmartindp.com. In 2017, May 13 th marked the 100 th anniversary of the appearance of Our Lady of Fatima s appearance to three peasant children named Jacinta, Francisco and Lucia near Fatima, Portugal. She appeared to six times between May 13 and October 13, 1917, and asked them to pray the rosary daily. She also asked for prayers for world peace and an end to World War I, prayers for sinners, and prayers for the conversion of Russia. **There is a PDF of this announcement in the PDF related fliers file** Annual Ave Maria University Youth Conference "PROCLAIM" All high school age youth are invited to join attend the 10th Annual Ave Maria University s Youth Conference PROCLAIM which will be held July at the university in Ava Maria, Florida on the state s west coast. The weekend is open to all incoming freshman through outgoing seniors and will be full of faith, fellowship and music with great nationally known speakers such as: Mike Gormley (Gomer), Mary Bielski, Righteous B (Bob Lefnesky) and Fr. Chris Argano, the Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of New York. The cost is $175 per person and includes lodging, meals, and the conference fee PLUS a cool t-shirt! For more information, please call us at or visit our website at: 13

14 Monthly Stations of the Cross for our Priests Each month on the last Saturday of the month, the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola hosts a monthly Stations of the Cross done as a sacrificial prayer for all priests. Our next Stations of the Cross will be on July 29 from 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. All those in attendance at Mass and Cathedral parishioners are encouraged to participate. The Cathedral also extends an invitation to people other Churches to attend. The Saturday morning 8:30 a.m. Mass is followed by the Stations of the Cross and will be completed by 9:30 a.m. Mass and prayer will take place in the Cathedral -- not the chapel. Organizers hope eventually a similar Stations of the Cross will be done at parishes across the diocese, state and country. If you want more information or assistance in bringing this to your parish, please contact Jim Fabyan at **There is a PDF of this announcement in the PDF related fliers file** Monthly Holy Hour of Prayer and Adoration Each month the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola has a Holy Hour of Prayer and Adoration which is held on the last Thursday of every month. The Holy Hour is a time of simple praise and worship of Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist. Priests will also be available for confession throughout the evening. The Holy Hour ends with Benediction. A social gathering will immediately follow. All are welcome to join us. During July it will be held be held on the 27 th from 7 p.m. 8 p.m. For more information, please call *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 July 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. Echoes of Faith (Plus Certification Course) Dates & Times: July 1; 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Location: St. Joseph Church, Stuart A course for any parish catechist/teacher who might be interested in completing, starting or working toward their certification. Also, members of any RCIA teams. This is the last day of this four-session course. You had to attend all 4 for certification. Refreshments & lunch will be served. $8/session. Child care available. Contact: ext. 107 Day of Reflection Date & Time: July 12, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm Beach Our presenter will be Sr. Roberta Popara, O.P. and our theme will be Where Your Treasure is, There also will be Your Heart. Cost is $ Reservations are required. Contact: (Copy continues on next page) 14

15 Monthly Rosary Rally to Our Lady of Fatima Date & Time: July 13, Noon Location: St. Martin de Porres Church, Jensen Beach All are welcome to join us as we pray all four mysteries of the Holy Rosary and offer prayers and devotions to Our Lady of Fatima. We will be on the front lawn of the Church. It is suggested that you bring lawn chairs or a blanket for your comfort. Water will be provided. In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors. In honor of the Centennial anniversary year of the appearance of Our Lady of Fatima, the parish will have a Rosary Rally each month on the 13th day from now until October. Contact: Ave Maria University Youth Conference "PROCLAIM" Date: July Location: Ava Maria University Join us for this year s 10th annual youth conference. The weekend is open to all incoming high school freshman through outgoing seniors and will be full of faith, fellowship and music with great nationally known speakers. Cost $175/pp and includes lodging, meals, and the conference fee PLUS a cool t-shirt! Contact: Monthly Holy Hour of Prayer and Adoration Date & Time: July 27, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, PBG 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: Monthly Stations of the Cross for our Priests Date & Time: July 29, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, PBG Held on the last Saturday of the month following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Join us as we pray for our priests. Contact:

16 *Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.** 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 2017 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 oun an, pou nou di w mèsi pou tout renmen ak pwoteksyon ou ban nou. Nou mande ou pou ou pwoteje oun 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. 16

17 **New Copy for Summer Months of June, July and August 2017** Pass on the Faith to Your Grandchildren There are now THREE local chapters of the Catholic Grandparents Association (CGA) located in the Diocese of Palm Beach to help grandparents pass on the faith to their grandchildren. All three meet monthly. During the summer months, the chapters that meet at Emmanuel Church in Delray Beach and at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens will take the summer off. Those groups will resume monthly meetings in September. For the summer meeting schedule of the Southern Deanery Chapter that meets the first Saturday of the month at Ascension Church in Boca Raton, please contact Kit Johansen via or call Regardless of where you live, all grandparents are welcome to attend any chapter meetings -- whether you grandchildren live near or far. The CGA is a private association of the faithful to provide support to grandparents and help as the pass on the faith in their families. Monthly chapter meetings are events filled with fellowship, prayer and discussion of passing on the faith. **Note: This submission below is from WPBV Radio** A New Catholic Radio Station There s a new faith-based radio station in Palm Beach County. Turn your dial to 98.3 FM, the Catholic Voice of the Palm Beaches. The station can also be listened to via the internet through the station s website and mobile app. Programming is from EWTN but the stations will be adding local programming very soon. Listen live at 98.3 FM or You will be blessed! **Note: The wording below is from the diocesan Office of Communications** A New Catholic Radio Station There s a new faith-based radio station in Palm Beach County. Radio station 98.3 FM WPBV - the Catholic Voice of the Palm Beaches. The station can be heard over-the-radio by more than 225,000 residents living in Northern Palm Beach County and Southern Martin County. The low-watt station can be heard from Tequesta to areas of northern Palm Beach County and south into northern West Palm Beach and as far west as Beeline Highway. Plus, the station can also be listened to via the internet through the station s website and mobile app. Programming is EWTN but the station plans to add local programming. Listen live at 98.3 FM or WPBV 98.3 FM joins two other Catholic radio stations located in the diocese: WJPP FM in Palm City-Stuart ( and WDMC 920 AM in Melbourne ( Find Catholic Churches and Radio Stations Listen to your Catholic faith on the radio, through the internet and on your mobile. There are three Catholic radio stations located in our diocese: WPBV 98.3 FM in Northern Palm Beach County and Southern Martin County ( WJPP FM in Palm City-Stuart ( and WDMC 920 AM in Melbourne ( Listen to the stations on your radio or visit their websites and apps: And as you travel away from home, you can find Catholic radio stations along the way through EWTN s radio locator web page at or the website of the Catholic Radio Association at You can also use the Catholic Directory website or phone app to find a Church and Mass times wherever you may travel. 17

18 **Please note: More Office of Safe Environments one-pagers and informational resources/handouts are available at **** Safety Tips for Kids & Families Family outings to parks may be wonderful opportunities for family members to bond and spend quality time together. How can you keep your kids safe? The diocesan Office of Safe Environments provides safety tips to keep children safe in amusement or theme parks, when home alone, and online. At you ll find tips of what to tell your children before you go to the park and what you need to do as a parent/guardian; other tips & resources for online, gaming and texting safety; smart phone safety, bullying/prevention; and Safe to Compete for students and coaches. **Please note: there are a few PDFs of this in the PDF announcement file. More one-pagers and informational resources/handouts are available at **** Safety Tips for Kids & Families Family outings to parks may be wonderful opportunities for family members to bond and spend quality time together. How can you keep your kids safe? The diocesan Office of Safe Environments provides safety tips to keep children safe in amusement or theme parks, when home alone, and online. Visit Here s just some of the valuable resources and tips you ll find: Park Safety: What to tell your children before you go to the amusement park & what you as parent/guardian need to do once there. Gaming Safety NetSmartz: age-appropriate resources to teach children ages 5-17 how to be safer online & offline. KidSmartz: educates families about preventing abduction and empowers kids in grades K-5 to practice safer behaviors. For Teens, Tweens, Parents and Educators: resources on using social media, sexting, and cyberbullying Safe to Compete: safety for student athletes and coaches. Visit the Office of Safe Environments resource page at or call Donna Eurich for information: Learn More About Catholic News in our Diocese Be in the know about what is happening in our diocesan schools, parishes and ministries when you subscribe to the diocese s Florida Catholic newspaper. The paper is available in print edition to be delivered to your home, OR you can get the e-edition of the paper on your PC/tablet/I-pad. As Catholics embark on a journey of faith, let the stories in the Florida Catholic serve as an educational and inspirational guide. Let us walk with you as you explore your faith. Please prayerfully consider subscribing to the newspaper or offering a loved one a gift subscription. Subscribe toll free at , or visit us at and subscribe day or night. 18

19 Do You Know Anyone Who is Separated or Divorced and Needs Support? The diocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life will offer its peer-led ministry to men and women who have suffered from divorce: The Catholic s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide. This is a 12-week program featuring weekly 30-minute DVD segments covering topics such as anger, guilt, forgiveness, money, co-parenting, the ex-spouse, annulment, sexuality, spirituality, finding peace, and more. Whether you were divorced ten days ago or ten years ago, the program offers valuable insight for everyone. The Catholic Church is not here to condemn but to console and to help you find peace, power, and renewed passion for life. If you are interested in attending the next session, please contact Cathy Loh at 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 45 th St. and Village Blvd. Please join us across the street from the abortion center as we peacefully pray. For information, call Catholic Charities Respect Life Office at Rosary Service Each Month in Western Community Join other parishioners from the western community Churches on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. 10 a.m. as they Pray the Rosary for Life on the sidewalk just north of Wellington Regional Medical Center, near an office of Planned Parenthood which performs abortions. For additional information, contact Bill or Melanie Hill at Publicize Your Event on the 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? Go beyond your parish walls! Check out the Event Submission section on the 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 for possible inclusion in the diocesan E-Newsletter 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. An Offer from You Did It For Me Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Relief Services have started "You Did It For Me, " brief stories for parish bulletins or parish, diocesan or organization websites any place you would like to share good news of the Church helping those in need across America and around the world. Catholic parishes can receive a 100 word story with graphics for its bulletin, Website, or newsletter detailing the good work of one of the two organizations every week. For more information about these weekly "good news" stories, contact Steve Herro at sherro@catholiccharitiesusa.org 19

20 Monthly Mass for Home Schooled Students & Families Please join us for a monthly Family Mass for our Home School Students at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center located on U.S. Highway 1 in North Palm Beach on the third Friday of each month! Holy Mass will begin at 11:30 a.m. Middle school and teen youth are also invited to spiritual reflection talks at 10:00 a.m. with Father Patrick Daugherty. For more information, please call Gabriella at Support Group for Family Members Encourage is a spiritual support group for family members of loved ones with same-sex attraction. For information about the location and meeting time for this group call or visit our website at All contacts are confidential. On the Diocesan Website The diocesan Office of Safe Environments now has posted on its web pages guidelines for those working in the ministry to Vulnerable Adults. These helpful guidelines help parishes train the people in the ministry. Visit then click on the Vulnerable Adults tab on the left of the page. If you want further information or training assistance, contact Kathy Casey at or kcasey@diocesepb.org 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. An Invitation to Host a Fair Trade Sale Catholic Charities Parish Social Ministry wants you to consider hosting a Catholic Relief Services (CRS) FAIR TRADE consignment sale in your parish, school or ministry group. FAIR TRADE respects human dignity, promotes the common good, advances economic justice, empowers disadvantaged people and cultivates global solidarity. For more information visit crsfairtrade.org or contact Elena Garcia at and egarcia@catholiccharitiesdpb.org 20

21 An Invitation to Hold a Good News People Program Catholic Charities Parish Social Ministry invites you to hold the Good News People, a program of JustFaith Ministries. Good News People is a fourteen-session program (seven sessions in the fall and seven sessions in the spring) designed for groups of ten participants. The program is a dynamic process engaging sacred scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, readings and reflections, and Church teaching. The purpose of the program is to communicate hope, love, and possibilities found in a faithful commitment to be "Good News" in the world today. This program is for: Young Adults Newly Married Parents with Young Children Working Professionals Active Retired Widows and Widowers New Parishioners And more! For more information contact: Elena Garcia at or egarcia@catholiccharitiesdpb.org No One Buried Alone Ministry at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery As Christians, we believe the body is sacred and as the temple of the Holy Spirit here on Earth, deserves repose in a consecrated dwelling as we await the coming of our Lord Jesus and the resurrection of our bodies. Guided by this truth, Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach accepts the remains of those who have no family or friends to bury them the loveless, the homeless, and the abandoned stillborns who possess inherent dignity because they are made in the image of God. Please consider volunteering to attend these charitable services which occur periodically throughout the year. If you would like to be added to our charitable committal service notification list, please contact Christina: christina@ourqueen.org Learn More About Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery As Catholics, We Respect Life From Conception Until Natural Death, However.not all Catholics are aware of: The respect that must be given to the human body after death Why this respect is due And how we show this respect The Catholic Church s teaching in this area is in logical agreement with the Church s teaching on life issues. Learn more about this teaching by contacting Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery and arranging for a representative to speak to your parish or ministry, either at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery or at a location you prefer. Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery Month s Mind Requiem Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery On the second Saturday of each month Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery celebrates the Month s Mind Requiem Mass. This Mass takes place 10 a.m. 11 a.m. in the cemetery s outdoor chapel. Prayers during this Requiem Mass are offered for those who have been laid to rest during the previous month, all of the deceased at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, and all of the holy souls in purgatory. All of the faithful are welcome and encouraged to attend. The tradition of the Month s Mind Requiem dates back to the fifteenth century as a feast of prayerful remembrance for departed souls on or about the thirtieth day of their passing. Though it is still common in Ireland and England, few parishes in the United States continue the custom today. Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery is located exactly 1-mile west of State Road 7 (US-441) and 3- miles west of the Florida Turnpike at Southern Boulevard, in Royal Palm Beach. For additional information, please feel free to contact us at: (561)

22 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 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 DSA Prayers of the Faithful begin on Page 23 July Word of Life Begins on Page 24 22