ATTENTION BULLETIN EDITORS! Diocese of Palm Beach Additions for January 2017 Bulletin Announcements The monthly announcements can be downloaded to your PC via the diocesan website at www.diocesepb.org/bulletins National Migration Week Mass in Spanish: There is new wording this time in Spanish for the diocesan Mass in honor of National Migration Week. The Mass will be held in early January 2017. Previously released January 2017 Bulletin Announcements had wording for this event in English only. Remember you can find resources including prayer cards on the USCCB website at: www.usccb.org/about/migration-and-refugee-services/national-migration-week/index.cfm Updated copy for Anniversary Masses and Registration (new) This set of additions has new wording for the diocesan Anniversary Masses to be held in February for couples celebrating milestone anniversaries. This new wording has Parish Registration Instructions and Deadlines. Please share not only with congregations but also with your office staff coordinator for this event. Note: parish registration deadlines are the end of January. The Special Collection Letter: It is posted and on the website at www.diocesepb.org/collectionletters The letter for the month of January is for Catholic Schools and will take place Jan. 14 & 15. The letter is expected to be printed and/or read Jan. 7 & 8. Updated 6th Annual Caritas Dei Bishop s Gala This set of additions includes updates copy regarding Catholic Charities Caritas Dei Bishop s Gala. It is highlighted and noted as such at the top of the copy. DSA 2017 Save the Dates the 2017 DSA will have presentations and an official kick-off in January. These important dates to share are included. Catholic Schools Week Parish/school themes, suggested letters, web/social media/print graphics, marketing/planning guides and many more resources are available at www.ncea.org/csw I ve included in the related PDF file just a few. Go to that website to find more. January 2017 Word of Life still not released by the USCCB yet. Once it is, I will post it and notify you. Cancelled Event: The ministry that hosted the Monthly Holy Rosary to Save Our Country is ceasing this monthly event effective Dec. 12, 2016. Please remove this from any of your listings. 1
Quick Sneak Peek Table of Contents Pages 1-2: Bulletin highlights & Table of Contents Page 2 Spanish wording National Migration Mas; and Caritas Dei Gala Page 3 - Catholic Charities Connection; and 2017 DSA Page 4 - Anniversary Mass #1 & 2 Page 5 Anniversary Mass #3; DPB Events Calendar Summary Page 6 Continued DPB Events Summary Pages 7 & 8 Around the Diocese Events Calendar Summary (New copy or edits highlighted in yellow) **Editor: Please note there is a PDF in Spanish in the Bulletin Announcement Additions PDF of Related Fliers.** *The wording in English was provided in the first set of January 2017 Bulletin Announcements.** Eucarística de Apertura por Semana Nacional de la Migración La Semana Nacional de la Migración 2017 tendrá lugar del 8 al 14 de Enero. La Diócesis de Palm Beach iniciará la Semana de la Migración con una celebración eucarística Sábado, Enero 7, 2017 a las 4:30 p.m. en la Catedral de San Ignacio Loyola presidida por el Rev. Duván Bermúdez, Director de la Oficina de Pastoral Hispana. Después habrá una recepción en el salón parroquial de la Catedral. Se le pide a cada parroquia que envíe por lo menos dos representantes a esta celebración de apertura de la Semana de la Migración. Para más información llamar a la Oficina de Ministerio Social Parroquial de Caridades Católicas al 561-360-3327 o egarcia@ccdpb.org Este evento lo auspicia Caridades Católicas y la Oficina de Pastoral Hispana de la Diócesis de Palm Beach. *Please note: New Copy as of 12/7/2016*** 6th Annual Caritas Dei Bishop s Gala You are invited to attend the 6th Annual Gala on Thursday, January 26 at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. Join Honorary Chairmen, Raysa and Alfy Fanjul, Chairmen, Emilia and Pepe Fanjul, and Co-Chairmen Carol and Harold Baxter for Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction followed by Dinner, Dancing and an interactive and fun Live Auction. This year the following individuals will be honored during the gala: Marietta and Dale McNulty, Dedication Honorees; Reverend Peter Truong, Service Honoree; and Dennis O Kane, Volunteer Honoree. Tickets are $500/person and $350/juniors. Sponsorship Packages are available. Please call 561-630-2695 for more information or to join the Ladies Committee. 2
*Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file.** Catholic Charities Connection January 2017 6th Annual Caritas Dei Bishop s Gala You are invited to attend the 6th Annual Gala on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. Join Honorary Chairmen, Raysa and Alfy Fanjul, Chairmen, Emilia and Pepe Fanjul, and Co-Chairmen Carol and Harold Baxter for Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction followed by Dinner, Dancing and an interactive and fun Live Auction. This year the following individuals will be honored during the gala: Marietta and Dale McNulty, Dedication Honorees; Reverend Peter Truong, Service Honoree; and Dennis O Kane, Volunteer Honoree. Tickets are $500/person and $350/juniors. Sponsorship Packages are available. Please call 561-630-2695 for more information or to join the Ladies Committee. Special Mass for National Migration Week Save the date for January 7, 2017, for the diocesan-wide observance of National Migration Week to be held during the 4:30 p.m. Vigil at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. Reverend Duván Bermúdez will be the main celebrant. A light reception will follow in the parish hall. For information call Elena M. Garcia at 561-360-3327. National Migration Week 2017 will take place January 8 14 with the theme, "Creating a Culture of Encounter. This theme draws attention to Pope Francis' call to create a culture of encounter, and in doing so to look beyond our own needs and wants to those of others around us. For the history of this observance and more detailed description of its theme: www.usccb.org/about/migration-andrefugee-services/national-migration-week Roe v. Wade Anniversary Public Rosary Unite for prayer for the protection of the unborn child on Monday, January 23, 2017. Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will speak at the Old Courthouse in West Palm Beach. For more information, please contact the Respect Life Office at 561-360-3330 or dkazimir@ccdpb.org. Counseling s 7th Annual Easter Tea Save the date for April 4, 2017, at the Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach. This event supports Catholic Charities Counseling Program, which has five service locations throughout the diocese. Call 1-844- 848-6777 for more information about the Counseling Program. **Please note: There is a PDF for this announcement in the PDF related flier announcement file. The JPEG image for this announcement can be found on the Diocesan Management Resources (DMR) website for diocesan employees. Bulletin Announcements, inserts and other materials are available under the Development tab. **Below is text and layout only for both items for DSA January 2017** (DSA Image) 2017 Diocesan Services Appeal Together in Mission WE ARE CALLED DSA Announcement Weekend Jan. 14-15 DSA Presentation Weekend Jan. 21-22 DSA In-Pew Weekend Jan. 28-29 DSA.DIOCESEPB.ORG 3
**There are multiple PDF options of this announcement in the PDF related fliers file** Updated Wording Option #1 Anniversary Mass to be Held Feb. 11 Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will preside at the celebration of our 33 rd Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples on Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 AM at Ascension Church in Boca Raton. Cake, coffee and punch will be served in the parish hall after the Mass. All couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, or 50 or more years of marriage in the calendar year 2017 are invited to participate. To attend, please contact your own parish office and register your names as soon as possible but no later than Monday, January 23, 2017. We ask that all participating couples arrive at Ascension Church by 10:00 AM -- thirty minutes prior to the start of the Mass. Directions: Ascension Church 7250 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33487. From the north: Take I-95 South to Linton Blvd Exit & turn left (east) to U.S. Hwy 1. Turn right to head south. Church is on the left side just south of Hidden Valley Blvd. From the south: Take I-95 North to Yamato Rd Exit & travel east to U.S. Hwy 1. Turn left. Church is on the right side just past 72 nd Street. Updated Wording Option #2 Anniversary Mass to be Held Feb. 18, 2017 Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will preside at the celebration of our 33 rd Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at 10:30 AM, at St. Lucie Church in Port St. Lucie. Cake, coffee and punch will be served in the parish hall after the Mass. All couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, or 50 or more years of marriage in the calendar year 2017 are invited to participate. To attend, please contact your own parish office and register your names as soon as possible but no later than Monday, January 29, 2017. We ask that all participating couples arrive at St. Lucie Church by 10:00AM -- thirty minutes prior to the start of the Mass. Directions: St. Lucie Church, 280 SW Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 From I-95 take Exit 121 (St. Lucie West Blvd.) Travel east approximately 3.5 miles. (Please note: After crossing over the turnpike, St. Lucie West Blvd. name changes to Prima Vista Blvd.) Church is on the right at the traffic light at the intersection of Irving St. and Prima Vista Blvd. (Copy continued on next page) 4
Updated Wording Option #3 Married Couples Register Now for the Anniversary Masses The Diocese of Palm Beach will hold its 33 rd Annual Anniversary Masses at two different locations and on two different days in February. The first will be held Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Ascension Church in Boca Raton. Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. The second Mass will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lucie Church in Port St. Lucie. All couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, or 50 or more years of marriage in the calendar year 2017 are invited to participate. Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will preside at both celebrations. Cake, coffee and punch will be served in the parish hall after each Mass. To attend and be recognized, please contact your own parish office and register your names as soon as possible. For those attending the Feb. 11 th Mass at Ascension the deadline to register is no later than no later than Monday, January 23, 2017. For those attending the Feb. 18 th Mass at St. Lucie Church the deadline to register is no later than Monday, January 29, 2017. We ask that all participating couples arrive at Church by 10:00 AM -- thirty minutes prior to the start of the Mass. January 2017 Events in the Diocese For more information on any events listed below, please visit the diocesan online Events Calendar at www.diocesepb.org/events or call the phone number listed for each event. Our Diocesan Catholic Sunday Mass on TV Dates & Times: Jan. 1, 8, 22 & 29, 9:00 AM This airs on Sundays CW34 WTVX. Check your listings for the channel. For more information, make a missal request or to donate to the Mass visit www.diocesepb.org/tv-mass Contact 561-775-9529 The Beautiful Mess of the Family Date & Time: Jan. 6, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Location: St. Peter Church, Jupiter Bill Donaghy, teacher for the Theology of the Body Institute, will talk about the wonder, beauty and total insanity of family life. All are invited to attend. Contact: 561-775-9524 Leading & Loving for parents Date & Time: Jan. 7, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: St. Juliana Church, West Palm Beach Unique family-centered Catholic approach for parents who want to raise virtuous children. Open to parents only of children, newborn through early teens. Contact: 561-775-9524 Special Mass for National Migration Week Date & Time: Jan. 7 4:30 PM Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, PBG Held In recognition of National Migration Week 2017 (Jan. 8 14). A light reception will follow. All are invited. Contact:561-360-3327 School of Christian Formation Classes Dates: Week of Jan. 9 Location & Time: Classes are held at different parishes & times vary. New session of different classes in English & Spanish begin on different days of the week for adult Catholics who wish to learn more about their faith. Contact: 561-775-9544 (Copy continued on next page) 5
Divorce Survival Guide & Ministry Date & Time: Jan. 10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: St. Peter Church, Jupiter A support ministry for those that are separated and divorced. It offers the truth about love, marriage, divorce, & recovery from a faithfully Catholic perspective. Contact: 561-339-5709 Month s Mind Requiem Mass Date & Time: Jan. 14, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach Held in the outdoor chapel, this Mass is for those who have been laid to rest the previous month, all of the deceased at the cemetery and all the holy souls in Purgatory. Contact: 561-793-0711 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Dates & Times: Jan. 18-25, Times vary. Events & prayers will take place at various houses of worship as the diocese participates in this week when Christian Churches throughout the world join in prayer asking the Lord to restore oneness to the Christian community. Contact: 561-775-9540 Workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Date & Time: Jan. 28, 9:00 AM - Noon Location: St. Joseph, Stuart Workshop provides training for both new and experienced Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Contact your parish office, which is registering all participants with the diocesan Liturgy Office. Roe v. Wade Anniversary Public Rosary Date & Time: January 23 11 AM Location: Old Courthouse, West Palm Beach Unite for prayer for the protection of the unborn child. Bishop Barbarito will join us. Contact: 561-360-3330 Catholic Charities 6 th Annual Caritas Dei Bishop s Gala Date & time: January 26 6:30 PM Location: The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach The evening includes cocktails and a large silent auction followed by dinner and dancing. Join Honorary Chairmen, Raysa and Alfy Fanjul, Chairmen, Emilia and Pepe Fanjul, and Co-Chairmen Carol and Harold Baxter. Contact: 561-360-2695 Elder Affairs Guardianship Training Date & Time: Jan. 28, 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Location: Embassy Suites, WPB Required training course for court-appointed guardians. Course approved by the PBC Circuit Court and presented by Catholic Charities. Contact: 561-345-2000 ext. 208 Diaconate Application Deadline Date: Jan. 31 The last day of January is the deadline to turn in applications for men interested in becoming a Permanent Deacon. Applicants are asked to speak to their pastors for permission to apply. Applications are available via the diocesan website at www.diocesepb.org/deacon-formation Contact: 561-775-9540 6
**Editor: Please note you can copy more details & information on events listed below or others submitted online from our Events Calendar at www.diocesepb.org/events **Any additions to the Around the Diocese listing are highlighted below in yellow** January Events Around the Diocese For more information on any events listed below, please visit the diocesan online Events Calendar at www.diocesepb.org/events or call the phone number listed for each event. Day of Reflection Date & Time: Jan. 4, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm Beach The presenter will be Sister Roberta Popara, OP, with Nancy Hill on the topic Let Us Sing to the Lord. Cost is $30. Reservations required. Contact: 561-626-1300 Monthly Meeting of Catholic Grandparents Association (Southern Deanery Chapter) Date & Time: Jan. 7, 10 AM Location: Ascension Church, Boca Raton Monthly meeting takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Join us whether your grandkids live nearby or far away. We start with the 9 a.m. Mass followed by a Healing Service, and then meet in the parish hall at 10 a.m. Contact: 561-289-2640 Quarter Auction Date & Time: Jan. 13, 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Location: Holy Family Church, Port St. Lucie Hosted by the parish CCW, there will be about15 vendors (such as Tupperware, Avon, Pampered Chef, and more) offering their wares for auction. Admission is free. A paddle is $1, you may buy more than 1 paddle. Must be 18 and up to bid. Food will be available for $5 and soda for $1. Come join us for lots of laughs, a chance to win some your favorite products, and plenty of socializing. Door prizes will be drawn. Contact: 772-337-9739 Michael James Mette Concert Date & Time: Jan. 15, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Holy Spirit Church, Lantana Join us for this free evening of music and reflection presented by national Catholic musician and speaker, Michael James Mette, and his family. His music is a modern reflection of his faith, blending alternative rock with faith based lyrics. The concert offers free admission and will include lights, video, music and testimonies by Michael and Michelle. All ages are invited to attend this evening of music and reflection and to help support the Mette family ministry. Contact: 561-315-6751 Bingo Luncheon Date & Time: Jan. 20, Noon (Doors open 11:30 a.m.) Location: Holy Family Church, Port St. Lucie Join us in the parish hall for the fun! There will be door prizes, a Chinese auction and a 50-50 drawing. Lunch, dessert and coffee served. Tickets $7 advance/$8 at door. Contact: 772-335-2385 (Copy continued on next page) 7
Now Cancelled: Monthly Holy Rosary to Save Our Country Date & Time: Jan. 21, 9:00 AM Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens Join us as we pray the Rosary to Save Our Country, held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Prayer intention is for the protection of all human life, traditional marriage, religious freedom and the conversion of America. We meet at the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the patio after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Contact: 561-694-8953 Monthly Stations of the Cross for our Priests Date & Time: Jan. 28, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens Held on the last Saturday of the month. The 8:30 a.m. Mass is followed by the Stations of the Cross, and devoted to all of our priests. Contact: 561-371-1658 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 561-775-9529 or dlaubert@diocesepb.org At this time, the January Word of Life has not been released by the USCCB. Once it is, I will post it and notify you. 8