October 2008

A special monstrance for a special year

Posted: 10.28.08

Father Yves Francois gazes upon the Eucharist as he places the monstrance that was blessed for the Americas by Pope John Paul II on the altar at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola Oct. 28. The monstrance was received recently in the Diocese of Palm Beach and will be used for celebrations, Eucharistic adoration and holy hour events in all parishes during the diocese’s 25th anniversary year.

PALM BEACH GARDENS | Father Yves Francois gazes upon the Eucharist as he places the monstrance that was blessed for the Americas by Pope John Paul II on the altar at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola Oct. 28. The monstrance was received recently in the Diocese of Palm Beach and will be used for celebrations, Eucharistic adoration and holy hour events in all parishes during the diocese’s 25th anniversary year.
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One stop on the walk

Posted: 10.22.08

Ascension parishioners Esmeralda Pascucci and Monica Paez pray at the foot of a crucifix along the rosary path at Emmanuel parish during a benefit 1-mile walk Oct. 18. Organizers estimated more than 400 people took part in the benefit walk which raised $10,000 for Birthline/Lifeline pregnancy centers.

WEST PALM BEACH | Ascension parishioners Esmeralda Pascucci and Monica Paez pray at the foot of a crucifix along the rosary path at Emmanuel parish during a benefit 1-mile walk Oct. 18. Organizers estimated more than 400 people took part in the benefit walk which raised $10,000 for Birthline/Lifeline pregnancy centers. Read the full article here.
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Respect for life is interdenominational

Posted: 10.08.08

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PALM BEACH GARDENS | Jonathan Allen, 4, and his mother, Jenelle Giebus take part in a prayerful pro-life event along Military Trail on Respect Life Sunday Oct. 5. The mother and son are members of Christ Fellowship Church who decided to join the peaceful demonstration organized by the diocesan Respect Life Office.

Blessed pets

Posted: 10.08.08

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BOYNTON BEACH | Andrew Schreiber, 6, and his sister, Brooke Schreiber, 8, tend to their pet, Angel the guinea pig during pet blessing ceremonies at St. Mark Parish Oct. 4. People turned out at the parish with pets in crates, cages or bowls, or with animals in arms or on leashes to honor St. Francis of Assisi on his feast day and have their pets blessed.

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BOYNTON BEACH | Gizmo the friendly puppy participates in the pet blessing rite at St. Mark Parish on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi accompanied by his human companion, Bob Prainito.

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BOYNTON BEACH | Jeannie Taylor snuggles close to Morris after the gentle feline received his blessing on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. The earthly saint’s poem, the “Canticle of the Sun,” praised God for all of the creatures on earth. His motto was “My God and my all.”