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1 ATTENTION BULLETIN EDITORS! Diocese of Palm Beach Bulletin Announcements November 2014 The monthly announcements can be downloaded to your PC via the diocesan website at Bishop Barbarito s special collection letter for the month of November is for the Campaign for Human Development. It is posted on the website and can be found at Early Voting begins the end of October and the General Election is Nov. 2. Be sure to share with your parishioner the Candidate Questionnaire Project (CQP) conducted by the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops. Wording and a PDF are again included in this month s announcements. Parishes are encouraged to print the announcements beginning before General Elections. Important Upcoming Election Dates are: GENERAL ELECTION November 4 a) Early voting begins October 25 b) Voter registration deadline October 6 Some November Events: Florida Catholic Sunday All Saints Mass All Souls Day Vocations Awareness Weekend First Sunday of Advent (Nov. 30) I ve built an election resources page in bulletin announcements. They can be found at I will continue to build this as more resources become available. November 8 & 9 is Florida Catholic Sunday. It is our newspaper s annual Renewal & Subscription drive. To help, the Florida Catholic has brought in two new staff members, Clip (a newspaper) and Chip (a computer), to help us interject some smiles into the appeal. Clip and Chip were designed to help get the word out about this year s appeal. They represent the options our readers have the printed newspaper delivered to their door or the electronic e- Edition available on any electronic device. There are some really cute PDFs and several announcement options to help with this. Please use them the entire month of November. The gift announcement is one you can also run in November. Hurricane Season end November first. This is the last month this year that I will include the Prayer for Protection from Storms (in three languages), and the special intentions. 1

2 The Pastoral Center will be closed three weekdays during the month of November: Tuesday, November 11; and on Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28 in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. 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. (**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. (**PLEASE PUBLISH AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE IN BULLETINS AND PARISH WEBSITES**) New Copy Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Promoting Life, Dignity and Justice Counseling, Elder Affairs, Guardianship Training, Immigration & Refugee Services, Outreach Information and Referral, 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. 2

3 (**PLEASE PUBLISH AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE IN BULLETINS AND PARISH WEBSITES**) Watch the Catholic Mass Each Sunday Tune in each week for the televised Catholic Mass which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on Ion Television Networks (on most local cable it is Channel 8). Priests from around the five counties of the diocese along with Bishop Babarito bring the Mass to the sick, homebound and all the people of God on a weekly basis. The televised Mass is produced by the diocesan Office of Communications. Please visit to hear the weekly homilies. To support the televised Catholic Mass contact or write to Office of Communications, 9995 N. Military Trail, Post Office Box , Palm Beach Gardens, FL Rosary Service Held Every Month Catholic Charities Office of Respect Life conducts a Rosary Service the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. outside the Presidential Women s Center in West Palm Beach. The center is located at 100 Northpoint Parkway, just off 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 *Please note: There are PDFs in English and Spanish includeed in the PDF announcement file or find it AND MORE in the Election Resources page filed under page* Editors: The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops recommends publishing the following announcements in parish bulletins beginning three Sundays before the General Election. Parishes may choose from the three sample announcements provided or use all three. Recommended publication before the General Election: Print October 19 November 2 CQP Announcement #1 - English 2014 Candidate Questionnaire Project: What s a Catholic voter to do? Catholic faithful are urged to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest. To help parishioners become informed on where candidates stand on key issues, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has polled those running for U.S. Congress, the Florida Legislature, and Florida Governor. To see how candidates appearing on the November 4 General Election ballot responded to the questionnaire, visit 3

4 CQP Announcement #2 - English 2014 Candidate Questionnaire Project: Let your conscience be your guide Catholic faithful are called to political engagement shaped by the moral convictions of well-formed consciences and focused on the dignity of every human being, the pursuit of the common good, and the protection of the weak and the vulnerable. To help parishioners become informed on where candidates stand on key issues, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has polled those running for U.S. Congress, the Florida Legislature, and Florida Governor. To see how candidates appearing on the November 4 General Election ballot responded to the questionnaire, visit CQP Announcement #3 - English 2014 Candidate Questionnaire Project: An informed voter is a responsible voter The U.S. bishops remind us, "In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. To help parishioners become informed on where candidates stand on key issues, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has polled those running for U.S. Congress, the Florida Legislature, and Florida Governor. To see how candidates appearing on the November 4 General Election ballot responded to the questionnaire, visit ***SPANISH VERSIONS**** La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de la Florida recomienda que los siguientes anuncios se publiquen en los boletines parroquiales comenzando tres domingos antes de ambas elecciones, las primarias y las generales. Las parroquias pueden escoger uno de los tres ejemplos proveídos o usarlos todos. Se recomienda que los anuncios antes de las elecciones generales se publiquen de octubre 19 a noviembre 2 CQP ANUNCIOS#1 Proyecto del Cuestionario de los Candidatos 2014: Qué debe hacer el votante católico? Los fieles católicos son urgidos a escoger sus líderes políticos basados en sus principios, no en la afiliación partidista o interés personal. La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de la Florida, para asistir a los feligreses que quieren conocer la posición de candidatos políticos sobre temas claves, ha encuestado aquellos postulándose para el congreso, la legislatura estatal, y el puesto gubernativo. Para ver como los candidatos, que aparecerán en la papeleta de la Elección General de noviembre 4, respondieron al cuestionario, visite CQP ANUNCIOS#2 Proyecto del Cuestionario de los Candidatos 2014: Que su conciencia sea su guía Los fieles católicos somos llamados a la participación política. Esta participación debe ser influida por las convicciones morales de conciencias bien formadas y enfocada en la dignidad de cada ser humano, la búsqueda del bien común, y las protección de los débiles y vulnerables. La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de la Florida, para asistir a los feligreses que quieren conocer la posición de candidatos políticos sobre temas claves, ha encuestado aquellos postulándose para el congreso, la legislatura estatal, y el puesto gubernativo. Para ver como los candidatos, que aparecerán en la papeleta de la Elección General de noviembre 4, respondieron al cuestionario, visite 4

5 CQP ANUNCIOS#3 Proyecto del Cuestionario de los Candidatos 2014: Un votante informado es un votante responsable Los obispos estadounidenses nos recuerdan que: En la Tradición católica, ser ciudadanos responsables es una virtud y la participación en la vida política es una obligación moral. La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de la Florida, para asistir a los feligreses que quieren conocer la posición de candidatos políticos sobre temas claves, ha encuestado aquellos postulándose para el congreso, la legislatura estatal, y el puesto gubernativo. Para ver como los candidatos, que aparecerán en la papeleta de la Elección General de noviembre 4, respondieron al cuestionario, visite **Please note: There are a few PDFs for this announcement in the PDF announcement file. Please use them in your bulletin and on your bulletin boards. Help us introduce Chip and Clip!** Announcement #1 Get Your Catholic News Anytime or Anywhere Throughout history, it has always been a good idea to subscribe to the Florida Catholic! For 76 years, the Florida Catholic has served to help families grow in faith. For just $26 a year (in state) you will receive 24 issues delivered to your home. For $20 a year (anywhere), receive our e-edition and get all three diocesan editions of the newspaper on your PC or tablet. Support Catholic communication! Subscribe toll free at , or visit us at and subscribe day or night. Announcement #2 **Please note: If you use this headline, I suggest also using the Chip and Clip image nearby. You ll find it in the PDF Announcement file** Chip and Clip Want You to be a Florida Catholic Reader! Florida Catholic newspaper Delivered via cyberspace to your tablet and PC! For $20 a year, receive our e-edition and get all three diocesan editions of the newspaper on your PC or tablet. Subscribe toll free at , or visit us at and subscribe day or night. Consider a gift subscription! Prefer our paper delivery? Announcement #3 Read All About It In the Florida Catholic Get 24 issues of the Florida Catholic delivered to your home for $26 a year. Visit or call toll free 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. Visit or call toll free Announcement #4 Looking for a Gift? Need a great gift? Try the Florida Catholic! For $26 a year, have 24 issues sent to a loved one s home. Or maybe your loved ones enjoy reading on their tablet or PC. A gift subscription to the e-edition of the Florida Catholic is a perfect, affordable gift at $20 a year. AND it includes three editions (Orlando, Venice and Palm Beach dioceses) for the price of one! Visit or call toll free

6 Announcement #5 - For Nov. 1-2 Florida Catholic Sunday Next weekend is Florida Catholic Sunday. As Catholics embark on a journey of faith, let the stories in the Florida Catholic serve as a educational and inspirational guide. Let us walk with you as you explore your faith. Prayerfully consider subscribing to the newspaper or offering a loved one a gift subscription. Print edition is available for home delivery; e-edition is available for PCs and tablets, including ipads. Subscribe online at or call toll free Announcement #6 - For Nov. 8-9 Florida Catholic Sunday campaign The Florida Catholic Sunday Campaign This weekend is Florida Catholic Sunday. As Catholics embark on a journey of faith, let the stories in the Florida Catholic serve as a educational and inspirational guide. Let us walk with you as you explore your faith. Prayerfully consider subscribing to the newspaper or offering a loved one a gift subscription. Print edition is available for home delivery; e-edition is available for PCs and tablets, including ipads. Subscribe online at or call toll free Remembrance Tree Ceremony to be Held on All Souls Day The Palm Beach Diocesan Council of Catholic Women in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Regional seminary will host the 5 th Annual Remembrance Tree Ceremony on Sunday, November 2. Mass celebrated by Bishop Barbarito will begin at Noon (12:00 p.m.) which will be followed by the Remembrance Tree Ceremony. You can honor your departed loved ones with this special memoriam. For a small donation, the names of your deceased loved ones are inscribed on a scroll which is buried at the base of The Remembrance Tree on seminary grounds. All named will be remembered during a prayer gathering presided over by Bishop Barbarito. Seminarians who walk the grounds offer prayers for those souls throughout the year. If you are interested in remembering your loved ones with a Remembrance Tree memoriam, call Barbara at Guests can also attend a lunch that will follow the Remembrance Tree Ceremony. Cost is $10 and reservations MUST BE MADE. To make reservations, call Barbara at the seminary at Days for Life Prayer Vigil Ends in November The "40 Days for Life" peaceful prayer vigil to end abortion comes to a close on November 2. It began on September 25. During these 40 days, prayer and rosary vigils occur each day at different times and locations in West Palm Beach, Wellington and the Treasure Coast. For more information and to find an prayer vigil location, visit 6

7 **Editors: note below is text only. There is a PDF with graphics in the PDF announcement file. If you should need it in a jpeg format or in the graphic in a different size, please contact the DPB Office of Communications so we can accommodate that** (DSA Text Only; Okay to run copy for November. Originally it was just for October ;) ATTENTION DSA SUPPORTERS: We want to hear from you! Share your witness and inspire others to support the shared ministries of our diocese. Tell us why you give and the importance it plays in the life of your family. Your Gift Transforms Lives Please Contact: Elizabeth Merizzi, Creative Arts Coordinator, Diocese of Palm Beach Development Office (561) or emerizzi@diocesepb.org **Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF announcement file.** Catholic Charities Connection Support Group for Families of People in Prison Catholic Charities Prison Ministry sponsors this Support Group for on the second Saturday of each month at the Christian Living Center of Saint Helen Church, th Avenue, Vero Beach. The one hour meetings begin at 9:30 am and are in the second floor Santa Maria room. All information is kept confidential. Call for further information. Family Caregiver Education Program A Family Caregiver education program for caregivers, relatives, or friends of adults with mental health issues will be held at NAMI Resource Center, Palm Healthcare Pavilion, 5205 Greenwood Avenue, West Palm Beach (on St. Mary's Medical Center Campus). Learn to improve communication, advocate for better treatments, and medication issues. Call (561) for more info. Volunteer Opportunities at St. Francis Center Catholic Charities has many volunteer opportunities at the St Francis Center in Riviera Beach. The following is a list of some current needs: visitors to the elderly, intake assistance for the Hunger, Homeless and Outreach program, and various clerical help. Those who speak Spanish or Creole are especially needed. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Denise McOsker, at or dmcosker@catholiccharitiesdpb.org. SAVE THE DATES November 1, 2014: Adoption Awareness Week November 10, 2014: Samaritan Center Soup Bowl Cocktail Party Kickoff November 13, 2014: Samaritan Center 22nd Annual Soup Bowl November 22, 2014: Birthline/Lifeline s Dinner Dance Gala December 9, 2014: Counseling Christmas Tea January 29, 2015: Caritas Dei Bishop s Gala 7

8 New Respect Life Resources Available In October on Respect Life Sunday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) began their Respect Life Program. The USCCB publishes a packet each year to call attention to numerous human life issues. In addition to new prayers and other resources, the Respect Life Program features six articles highlighting the respect due to each person as a "masterpiece of God's creation." A variety of topics is treated: adoption, miscarriage, healing within marriage after an abortion, advance medical directives, the treatment of children as commodities, and the connection between poverty and abortion. These packets are a great resource to help understand our Catholic faith and beliefs, and the materials are also helpful for priests, parish groups, school and other organizations. The new packet of information can be found at **Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF announcement file.** Vocation Awareness Weekend Set for November A Vocation Awareness Weekend will be held November 7-9 at St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami for young men considering a call to the priesthood. During the weekend, seminarians will give reflections on what brought them to the seminary and what seminary life is like. There will be opportunities for prayer and fellowship with the seminarians, fun social activities and great food! There is no cost and transportation is provided. All young men who are juniors in high school and above are invited. Please ask your parish priest for a registration form to attend the vocation weekend or the Office of Vocations for the application at vocations@diocesepb.org Save the Date for Rachel s Vineyard Retreats Struggling After an Abortion? You are NOT ALONE! There is hope after abortion. Catholic Charities Rachel s Vineyard program offers a healing retreat to help both men and women struggling after an abortion. The next retreat will be held November 7 9 and will be in Spanish. During the retreat, participants will experience the healing love of Jesus Christ. This retreat offers an opportunity to deeply enter into the grieving process and identify the ways your abortion(s) may have affected you or a loved one. This healing program is an apostolate of the Catholic Charities Office of Respect Life of the Diocese of Palm Beach; however, those from other faith backgrounds are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Donna Gardner at dgardner@catholiccharitiesdpb.org or From the Office of Parish Social Ministry The national Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection will take place November 8 and 9. There are various bulletin announcements and fliers available on the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Find it at 8

9 Cemetery to Honor Veterans You are invited to attend join us for our Veterans Day Mass on Tuesday, November 11, at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach. The Mass will be held in our outdoor chapel, offered by Fr. Julian Harris of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Boynton Beach. Directly following will be a dedication of our new Veterans Memorial and light refreshments will be served. 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 *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 fall schedule of workshops for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion is out. There will be three workshops held September through December. The second workshop will be Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. Noon (12:00 p.m.) at St. Patrick Church in Palm Beach Gardens. Last day to register is Tuesday, November 11. These workshops provide training for both new and experienced Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Topics include: salvation history, sacramental theology, history of 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. Date for future workshop: December 6, 2014 at St. Bernadette in St. Lucie **Please note: there is a PDF of this in the PDF announcement file.** This Month s The Family Fully Alive Newsletter The second edition of The Family Fully Alive newsletter is available. You can read the November issue on the diocesan website at Available in English and Spanish, each month the newsletter features a Catholic Family Discipleship Challenge and a brief summary of what Catholics believe about human purpose, marriage and the family. Look for this newsletter each month as a parish bulletin insert or on the diocesan website to discover simple ways for your family to Keep it Catholic! The Family Fully Alive newsletter is a new initiative begun in October by the DPB Office of Marriage & Family Life. It is designed as a simply, monthly bulletin for families to encourage them to Keep it Catholic. The underlying message supports the theme of the upcoming World Meeting of Families scheduled for September 22-27, 2015 in Philadelphia: Love is Our Mission- The Family Fully Alive. The Family Fully Alive newsletter is a great resource for parishes, schools, families and individuals. Also available on the web at is other helpful information on how to prepare the World Meeting of Families. Even if you do not plan to attend travel to Philadelphia next year, you can still prepare and celebrate the event. 9

10 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, coparenting, 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 Mark Your Calendar for the Taping of the Christmas Televised Mass All are invited to attend the taping of the Diocese of Palm Beach's televised Christmas Mass on Thursday, December 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius in Palm Beach Gardens. There will be great music performed by the choir and 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. 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 in the pews together in the Church. Please come dressed in your holiday finest attire and join us for this special celebration! Light holiday refreshments will be served afterward. For more information, contact the diocesan Office of Communications at or dlaubert@diocesepb.org Annual Family Christmas Concert Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery will hold its 5 th annual Christmas at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10. The concert will be held under the chapel pavilion and will feature performances by George Lower and the St. Luke's Catholic School Choir. There will also be a live Nativity scene with friendly animals and complimentary refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. Celebrate in Solidarity with Those All Over the World Observe Advent and celebrate Christmas in solidarity with our brothers and sisters the world over. Visit the CRS Fair Trade site with new resources for Advent at While you are there consider giving alternate gifts and/or organizing a CRS Fair Trade community sale to benefit your group or raise funds for a cause. For local diocesan information about CRS Fair Trade contact Elena M. Garcia at

11 **Please note: There is a pdf for this item in the PDF related fliers.** NEW COPY Plan to Attend the 26th Annual Lumen Christi Celebration! Invitations were recently mailed for the Lumen Christi Gala to be gala celebration to be held Saturday, December 13, 2014, at The Breakers Palm Beach. This is the Bishop's annual dinner dance for the benefit of our Diocesan Catholic Schools, both elementary and secondary. Please plan to join us for our gala celebration. The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Palm Beach provide for the education and formation of more than 6,000 students throughout the diocese's five counties. The Diocese of Palm Beach allocates 100% of the net proceeds of the Lumen Christi Gala to tuition scholarships which are shared equally among the schools. The schools distribute the funds within their school communities. Please plan to join us for our 2014 gala celebration. For more information and to receive an invitation, contact Kathy Wildes at or kwildes@diocesepb.org Diaconate Applications Due January 2015 Men interested in applying to become permanent deacons are asked to speak to their pastors for permission to apply and download the application from the diocesan website ( select Ministries, Diaconate Ministry and Deacon Formation. To be considered for next year s class the deadline for applications is January 3, For more information contact Lynn Powell at Take Classes at the Seminary Have you ever considered the benefits both personally and professionally of obtaining a master level degree in Theology? St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach offers an affordable and innovative program for laypersons which meets on Wednesday evenings and one weekend a month. Degree sessions begin in January. For more information call extension 151. Special Mass for National Migration Week Save the date: January 3, 2015, diocesan-wide observance of National Migration Week at St. Ignatius Cathedral. Eucharist at 4:30 p.m., Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, main celebrant. Reception will follow in the parish hall. For information call Elena M. Garcia at National Migration Week 2015 will take place January 4 10 with the theme, "We are One Family Under God." This highlights the importance of family in our daily lives. This is of particular importance when dealing with migration because the members of migrant families are too often separated from one another. For more information visit: 11

12 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. Magnificat Breakfast November 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Hilton Palm Beach Airport Phone: All Souls Day Mass November 2 at 10:00 a.m. Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery Phone: All Saints Day Mass November 3 at 1:30 p.m. Location: St. Anastasia Church Phone: Grief and Loss Support Group November 4 from 10:300 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola Phone: Holiday Fair at Holy Family Church November 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: Holy Family Church Phone: St. Anastasia School Endowment Gala November 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: St. Anastasia Parish Center Phone: Annual Festival of Crafts November 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Phone: Audrey Assad: Death, Be Not Proud Tour -- A Night of Worship November 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery Phone: th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair November 22 to 23; time varies each day Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola Phone: (more on next page) 12

13 7th Annual St. Francis of Assisi Fall Bazaar November 22 to 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: St. Francis of Assisi Church Phone: "Music at St. Patrick" - Orchid City Brass Band November 30 at 3:00 p.m. Location: St. Patrick Church Phone: SAVE THE DATES - March 2015 Catholic Days at the Capitol. Plan to join Catholics from throughout Florida March 3-5, 2015, to advocate for legislation that takes Catholic values into account. Bus transportation from three points within the Diocese. Activities in Tallahassee include a briefing by Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops staff; office visits with legislators; luncheon at Civic Center where awards are made to supportive legislators, and the Red Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Thomas More Co-Cathedral. Plan now to attend. 21For more information contact Betty McKinley, , bmckinley@diocesepb.org or Don Kazimir, , dk@catholiccharitiesdpb.org. **Please note: There is a PDF for this in the PDF related fliers file** Help Spread the Word About the Diocesan Women s Conference Want a day of faith and fellowship with other women in our diocese? Join us at the 6 th Annual Catholic Women of Faith, Women of Action Conference to be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius in Palm Beach Gardens. This inspiring day of worship will provide you with many opportunities to grow in your prayer life, faith and service. Our conference speaker will be Colleen Carroll Campbell which many may know as anchor of EWTN s News Nightly and Faith & Culture television and radio interview show. She is an author, print and broadcast journalist and former presidential speechwriter. Other conference highlights will include praise & worship, confession, rosary and Mass with the Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, and music with H.O.P.E. Ministry Music. Registration/check-in will be held from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.; Conference doors will open at 9 a.m. Please mark your calendars now to attend. Share the event flier with family, friends and other females you know. Find the flier and more on the websites of Palm Beach Diocese Council of Catholic Women at and the diocesan Events Calendar 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. 13

14 An Offer from You Did It For Me Offer 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 **Please note there are 4 versions of the text for this announcement. There is also a PDF available which each announcement in a text box just perfectly convenient for inserting into a bulletin** (text #1) Important Information about Florida Atlantic University Do you know someone who is going to FAU this year? Be sure to let them know that they are invited to live out their faith on campus by becoming part of the Catholic Campus Ministry Newman Club at the Boca Raton campus. Sunday Mass at 6:00 PM followed by pizza. Contact the Newman Club at or (text #2) Going to F.A.U. in Boca? Come and hangout in the Newman Lounge located near the Bookstore. Contact us at: or (text #3) Join the Catholic F.A.U. Owl Family... You re invited to Sunday evening Mass on the Boca Raton campus followed by pizza and good fellowship in the Newman Club Lounge. Contact us: or Everyone is welcome! (text #4) Attention Parents and Grandparents of F.A.U. Students How about encouraging your F.A.U. student to become part of our F.A.U. family by joining us for Sunday evening Mass and fellowship on the Boca Raton campus. Send us their names and contact info so we can invite them too! Contact us at: or 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. 14

15 ***Please note: a PDF of this listing is available in the PDF announcement file** New 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 Kit Johansen at or kjohansen@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 this fall 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@catholiccharitiesdp.org 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@catholiccharitiesdp.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. 15

16 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) 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 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 2014 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) 16

17 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 17oun an17, pou nou di w mèsi pou tout renmen ak pwoteksyon ou ban nou. Nou mande ou pou ou pwoteje 17oun 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. **Please note the below are the Prayers of the Faithful distributed on May 14 by Bishop Barbarito to all Pastors and School Administrators & can be used during Hurricane Season ( June 1 November 1)** SUGGESTED PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL In thanksgiving for protecting us from devastating storms during the past several years and in supplication for His protection again this year. That God would bring order out of chaos in His created elements and protect us from all hurricanes and storms this season, we pray to the Lord. That God would dispel all fear and anxiety that threatens our confidence and trust in Him, and protect us from all hurricanes and storms this season, we pray to the Lord. That we would receive the grace of physical protection from all storms, disaster and calamity this hurricane season, we pray to the Lord. 17

18 That in the midst of storms, we your people would be a source of solace in service to our brothers and sisters in need and that we be protected from all hurricanes and storms this season, we pray to the Lord. That we would recognize that it is in God alone that we receive our protection and security as we ask for safety from all hurricanes and storms this season, we pray to the Lord. For all those who have been adversely affected by storms and other natural disasters, that we may always be aware of their needs and assist them with our prayers and resources, we pray to the Lord. Prayers of the Faithful For the Florida Catholic For the ministry of the Florida Catholic... that God will continue to utilize this ministry as it has since 1939 as a tool for evangelization and communication for the years to come. We pray to the Lord. Intercessions for Life - For November November 2nd The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) For those who have lost a loved one: May they be comforted in praying for their loved one while trusting in the hope of eternal life; We pray to the Lord: November 9th Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome For all those grieving from the loss of a child: That they may find in our loving God strength, refuge and help in this time of distress; We pray to the Lord: November 16th Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time For families: That they may follow Jesus example and be witnesses of self-giving love; We pray to the Lord: November 23rd The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe For all people: That we may act with kindness and charity t November 23rd The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe For all people: That we may act with kindness and charity towards the elderly, migrants, the poor, and the unborn; We pray to the Lord: November 30th First Sunday of Advent For the shepherds of the Church: That they may support and promote the dignity of each person as they guide all people towards Christ; We pray to the Lord: 18

19 Bulletin Briefs - November 2014 [A]t the origin of every human being there is not something haphazard or chance, but a loving plan of God. Pope Benedict XVI, Homily, July 9, 2006 To defend and promote life, to show reverence and love for it, is a task which God entrusts to every man.... Pope John Paul II, Evangelium vitae, 42 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you. Jeremiah 1:5 (NABRE 2010 CCD. Used with permission.) Every human person - no matter how vulnerable or helpless, no matter how young or how old, no matter how healthy, handicapped or sick, no matter how useful or productive for society - is a being of inestimable worth created in the image and likeness of God. This is the dignity of America the ultimate test of her greatness: to respect every human person, especially the weakest and most defenseless ones, those as yet unborn. Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Journey to the United States and Canada: Farewell Ceremony, September 19, 1987 [T]he courage and grace shown by those women who choose life in the face of fear, uncertainty, parental or partner intimidation, seemingly insurmountable odds make them today's heroes. They are joined by the many who counsel, support and nurture them both before and after the birth of their child. Such self-giving love is powerfully transformative of mother, of child, of families, of cultures Respect Life Program (USCCB), Erika Bachiochi, Esq., Life Matters: Roe Plus 40 Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty. Visit or text FAST to Join the Movement! Copyright 2014, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Palabra de Vida - Noviembre de Intercesiones por la Vida 2 de noviembre Conmemoración de los Fieles Difuntos Por quienes han perdido a un ser querido: para que reciban consuelo al rezar por su ser querido a la vez que confían en la esperanza de la vida eterna; Roguemos al Señor: 9 de noviembre Fiesta de la Dedicación de la Basílica de San Juan de Letrán en Roma Por quienes lloran la pérdida de un hijo: para que encuentren en nuestro Dios amoroso fortaleza, refugio y ayuda en este tiempo de angustia; Roguemos al Señor: 16 de noviembre 33º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Por las familias: para que sigan el ejemplo de Jesús y sean testimonio de amor de entrega; Roguemos al Señor: 19

20 23 de noviembre Solemnidad de Cristo Rey Por todas las personas: para que actuemos con amabilidad y caridad con los ancianos, los migrantes, los pobres y los niños por nacer; Roguemos al Señor: 30 de noviembre 1º Domingo de Adviento Por los pastores de la Iglesia: para que puedan respaldar y promover la dignidad de cada persona al guiar a todos hacia Cristo; Roguemos al Señor: Citas para el boletín En el origen de todo ser humano no existe el azar o la casualidad, sino un proyecto del amor de Dios. Papa Benedicto XVI, Homilía, 9 de julio de 2006 Defender y promover, respetar y amar la vida es una tarea que Dios confía a cada hombre.. Papa Juan Pablo II, Evangelium vitae, 42 Desde antes de formarte en el seno materno, te conozco; desde antes de nacieras, te consagré como profeta para las naciones. Jeremías 1:5 ( Leccionario 2011Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano, se usa con permiso.) Cada persona humana sin importar lo vulnerable o indefensa que fuera, sin importar lo joven o anciana que es, sin importar si tiene salud, es discapacitada o está enferma, sin importar cuán útil o productiva sea para la sociedad es un ser de inestimable valor creado a imagen y semejanza de Dios. Esta es la dignidad de los Estados Unidos de América... la prueba primordial de su grandeza: respetar a cada ser humano, en especial a los más débiles y más indefensos, los que aún no han nacido. Papa Juan Pablo II, Viaje apostólico a los Estados Unidos y Canadá: Ceremonia de despedida, 19 de septiembre de 1987 El valor y la gracia demostrados por las mujeres que optan por la vida frente al miedo, la incertidumbre, la intimidación de los padres o la pareja aparentemente insuperables obstáculos, las hacen las heroínas de hoy. A ellas se suman los muchos que aconsejan, apoyan y mantienen a la madre y la criatura antes y después del nacimiento. Tal amor de entrega es poderosamente transformador de la madre, del niño, de las familias, de las culturas. Programa Respetemos la Vida (USCCB), Erika Bachiochi, Esq., La Vida Importa: Roe Cumple 40. Vida, matrimonio y libertad religiosa. Visite o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra FAST al Únase al Movimiento! Copyright 2014, Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. 20

21 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 21