November 21, 2009

May 2008

Theologians to gather at Barry

Posted: 05.23.08

Fresh from their annual convention, prominent Catholic theologians will gather at Barry University June 8–9 for “The Conversations Continue: Engaging Contexts in Theology.”

The event is timed to coincide with the conclusion of the 63rd convention of the Catholic Theological Society of America, which was to be held June 5–8 at the Hyatt Regency in Miami. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the United States.

“Conversations Continue” is open to all community members who are interested in theology as well as members of both Catholic theological societies.

Speakers will include: Michelle González Maldonado of the University of Miami; Jesuit Father Allan Figueroa Deck of Loyola Institute; Hosffman Ospino of Boston College; Alex Mikulich of St. Joseph College, West Hartford, Conn.; and Sister Shawnee Daniels–Sykes of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and Mt. Mary College, Milwaukee, Wisc.

For more information, call 305-899-3944 or 305-899-4887, or e-mail: miozzio@mail.barry.edu or mdelapena@mail.barry.edu.

 

Jubilee video earns award

Posted: 05.21.08

The television production team of the Archdiocese of Miami was awarded the Hermes Creative Award for the video, “Walking in the Light of Christ,” which was produced for the kick-off of the archdiocese’s 50th anniversary celebration.

The Hermes Creative Award is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The award recognizes outstanding work in the industry while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals.

The archdiocesan production team was awarded the gold award, which is presented to those entries judged to exceed the high standards of the industry. Approximately 18 percent of the entries received this award.

 

Calling all musicians

Posted: 05.21.08

“Many Voices, One Song: Music Ministry in a Multicultural Church” is the theme of a one-day conference for anyone engaged in music ministry in the Archdiocese of Miami. The workshop will take place Saturday, June 14, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at Barry University, 11300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami Shores.

This bilingual event will benefit all who are engaged in music ministry, from pastors, music directors, catechists and cantors to choir members, instrumentalists and members of the singing assembly.

The keynote speaker will be Father Jim Marchionda, a gifted musician, published composer and Dominican preacher. Father Marchionda also will perform at a concert – “Family, Friends and God” – Friday, June 13, at 7 p.m. in Barry’s Cor Jesu Chapel. Admission to the concert is free and open to the public.

The conference will include a presentation on the new U.S. bishops’ document, “Sing to the Lord,” a panel discussion on pastoral issues and special interest sessions.

Early registration by June 6 is $20 per person, with group rates for five or more participants from the same parish. Registration at the door is $25. Clergy are invited to participate free of charge. For more information, call 305-458-9919.

 

Black Catholic census continues

Posted: 05.21.08

The archdiocesan Office of Black Catholics is continuing to take a census of those who identify themselves as black or African-American Catholics in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties, regardless of language or culture. Teams of volunteers will be at the following parishes on the following weekends:

• May 24-25: St. Charles Borromeo, Hallandale; St. Maximilian Kolbe, Pembroke Pines; St. Matthew, Hallandale; St. Maurice, Dania.

• June 6-7: St. Malachy, Tamarac; St. Mark, Southwest Ranches.

• June 14-15: Divine Mercy Mission, Fort Lauderdale; St. Joseph Mission, Pompano Beach; San Isidro Mission, Pompano Beach; St. Sebastian, Fort Lauderdale.

• June 21-22: Christ the King, Perrine; St. Philip, Miami Gardens; Holy Redeemer, Liberty City; St. Stephen, Miramar; St. Francis Xavier, Overtown.

• June 28-29: St. Monica, Miami Gardens; St. James, North Miami; Holy Family, North Miami; St. George, Fort Lauderdale.

Those who are too busy to participate in the census after Mass, or who might have missed the census-takers at church, may do so by telephone: 305-762-1120 or 305-758-8896 in Miami Dade; 954-792-8124 or 954-587-9067 in Broward; and 305-296-2283 in Monroe County.

 

Parish offers free pre-K

Posted: 05.21.08

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School in Homestead will provide Voluntary Pre-K summer school from June 9 to July 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enrollment is open to all south Dade children who turned 4 prior to Sept. 1, 2007, and are entering kindergarten in the fall.

There is no cost to the families and all classes are taught by certified teachers. The parish will be using an archdiocese-approved curriculum to provide each child with a Christ-centered educational experience. Space is limited.

For more information call 305-345-8252 or visit www.holyrosarymiami.org/development.

 

‘Front row’ at Mass

Posted: 05.02.08

 

Columbus names new principal

Posted: 05.01.08

Marist Brother Michael Brady, shown at left, will become principal of Christopher Columbus High School this July when Brother Patrick McNamara, the school’s current principal, leaves Miami for a new assignment as president of Marist High School in Chicago.

Brother Brady, a Marist Brother for 47 years, has been an integral part of Columbus’ life for the past 31 years, serving as a teacher, director of campus ministry, community service coordinator and, most recently, director of admissions. He also has served as teacher and assistant principal at Marist High School in New Jersey.

Brother Brady will take the reigns of Columbus at an exciting time as the school is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary and open the Mas Technology Complex on campus.

“Brother Michael is the perfect man for the position,” said Marist Brother Kevin Handibode, Columbus’ president.

“Brother Michael exemplifies the tradition of Columbus and the ideals of St. Marcellin Champagnat,” said faculty member Dalila Pita. “He is respected not only by our faculty, but by parents, students and alumni. The era of Brother Brady will add to the Columbus legacy of academic excellence, discipline and devotion to the principles that characterize the Marist Brothers.”

Brother Brady is originally from Covington, Ky. He holds a bachelor’s degree in social studies from Marist College in New York and a master’s degree in religious education from Providence College in Rhode Island. He also completed a Marist Spirituality Program which included extensive travel within Italy, France and Israel in 1998.

Brother McNamara, a Marist Brother for 35 years, had served Columbus as principal for the last seven years. Prior to his work at Columbus, he served for more than 30 years as a teacher and campus minister in various Marist ministries and has been the provincial of the Marist Brothers’ Poughkeepsie Province.

“I loved the years that I’ve spent at Columbus; it’s truly been a gift for me,” Brother McNamara said. “But when I joined the Marist Brothers I knew that I was taking a vow of obedience and this means that I need to serve where I am most needed. And right now, I’m needed in Chicago.”

“We are all going to miss Brother Patrick very much; he’s been a wonderful principal,” Brother Brady said. “I hope to continue the exceptional leadership that Brother Patrick brought to Columbus, reinforcing our Marist and Catholic identity.”

Christopher Columbus High School is at 3000 S.W. 87th Ave., Miami. For information call 305-223-5650, ext. 2256, or e-mail ccruz@columbushs.com.

 

Earthday Sub

Posted: 05.01.08

HOLLYWOOD | Nativity School students made a giant sub sandwich for Earth Day April 22. The 90–foot–long ham and cheese sub was touted as the largest sub ever made in Hollywood. Sold by the piece during the lunch period, the proceeds benefited Heifer International, which provides livestock and agricultural training that helps people around the world become self–reliant.

 

Learn about ‘Just Faith’

Posted: 05.01.08

JustFaith, a formation program for Catholics interested in Catholic social teaching and parish social ministry, will be offered at various churches throughout the archdiocese this fall. A dynamic introductory workshop will be presented by Dan Driscoll on Saturday, May 17, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at St. Thomas University, 16401 N.W. 37 Ave., Miami Gardens. The cost is $15. For more information, call Nicole Román at 305-762-1353.

 

Deepen your faith at WOW conference

Posted: 05.01.08

Women of Worship will host a charismatic conference for men and women June 5-8 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel, off I-95 at Griffin Road in Fort Lauderdale.

The goal of the conference is to help participants go deeper into faith, hope, love and the glory of Jesus. Four noted priests, as well as several lay speakers, will give presentations on topics such as “The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength,” “Pulling Down Strongholds,” and “Flowing in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.”

Speakers include Sister Bernadette Beamsley, a member of the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, a new charismatic Franciscan community; Valli Leone, a resident of Key Largo and lay minister in the Archdiocese of Miami; Carol Razza, a psychotherapist who serves as faculty member and formation advisor at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach; Greg and Lydia Trainor of West Palm Beach, founders of the Holy Spirit Missionary Association; Maria Vadia, founder of the “Jesus Is Lord” chapter of Magnificat in Miami; Father Tom DiLorenzo, host of “In Season and Out of Season,” a Catholic evangelical Bible outreach on radio; and Robbin Simons, founder of Disciples in Motion, a dance ministry at St. Louis Parish in Pinecrest.

The conference will include daily Mass and a healing service with the Blessed Sacrament on Saturday evening. For information and registration, go to www.catholicwow.org or call 305-453-7804.

 

Radio Peace raises $50,000

Posted: 05.01.08

For the first time ever, Radio Peace raised $50,210 in the spring fundraising marathon, surpassing the goal of $50,000.

“This is by far the largest amount ever raised for our English-language programming and is a very strong sign that Radio Peace is growing and that more people are tuning in on a regular basis,” said Bill Brown, coordinator of programming for Radio Peace.

Brown said the highest amount raised prior to this marathon was just over $37,000 in the fall of 2007.

The cost of airing Radio Peace is nearly $400 per hour, and Radio Peace is on the air 20 hours per week, 52 weeks a year: Monday through Friday from 7-10 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. The Mass that airs Sundays at 7:30 a.m. is broadcast free of charge by WLVJ 1040 AM, Family Values Radio.

Radio Peace’s programming includes: “Food for the Journey,” reflections on the daily Bible readings with Sister Ann Shields at 7:05 a.m.; “Conversations” with Archbishop John C. Favalora at 7:20 a.m.; “Breakfast for Your Spirit,” a live talk show hosted by Brown and Philip Carlton; “Religion, Politics and the Culture,” another live talk show hosted by Dennis O’Donovan at 8 a.m.; and the Mass at 9 a.m. and rosary at 9:30 a.m. Brown and a group of friends, including Father Manny Alvarez, archdiocesan vocations director, host “The Faith Factor” from 5 to 6 p.m. weekdays..

 

McCarthy High hires new coach

Posted: 05.01.08

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School has hired John Timmins as head coach of the Mavericks football team. Timmins formerly coached the Broncos at Palm Beach Central High School. He takes over for Mike Spencer, who will remain with the team as defensive coordinator. Tim Conrad, formerly St. Thomas Aquinas High School special teams coach, also joined the Maverick staff as the special teams coach.

 

‘Trauma’ talk precedes prom

Posted: 05.01.08

The SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) club at Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches hosted a “Tough Trauma Talk” presentation April 28 “in the hopes of minimizing and preventing prom-night tragedies,” according to SADD moderator and theology teacher Chris Covone.

The high school requires every student who wants to attend the prom — and their parents — to attend the Tough Trauma Talk.

“This may sound extreme to some, but we feel the possible alternatives warrant this type of action,” Covone said.

The talk is intentionally disturbing so that students can understand the damaging and life-threatening effects of drinking and driving. The presentation includes all that happens after a DUI accident: responses from police and emergency, the call for a trauma helicopter, emergency-room treatment, the long-term effect on auto insurance rates and availability, and, if death occurs, the tragic emotional consequences for those left behind and the need for funeral services.

Tough Trauma Talk is made possible with help from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, BSO Department of Fire Rescue, Memorial Regional Hospital, State Farm Insurance Co. and Boyd’s Family Funeral Homes.

 

St. Stephen triumphs

Posted: 05.01.08

The seventh-grade team from St. Stephen School in Miramar won both the seventh-grade competition as well as the overall second annual “Jeopardy Challenge” hosted by Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School in Hollywood. The team consisted of seventh-graders David Mantilla (captain), Patrick Arias and Sebastien Sterling-Adams. Team moderator was teacher Nelson Bonet. St. Stephen also fielded a sixth-grade team with members Romanda Santana, Cassandra Lemieux and Deeani Gonzalez (captain).

 

 

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