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special around around the diocese Lay Leaders Complete Certification called to serve Bishop ordains three priests Special Front row (l-r): Guy Gallina, Jeannie Gallina, Rigoberto Millo, Jaime Mejia, Anthony Colichio, Ben Heise, Marshall Henrique, Danielle Stenli and Anita Kick. Second row: Bishop Victor Galeone, Margaret McCully, Sister Lucille Clynes, Mary Jo Antone, Evelyn Hinkle and William White. Back row: Robert Devereux, Douglas Conlon, Edward Fawcette, John Bailey, Francis Henderson and Gerald Turkowski. The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine was the scene for the closing ceremony of the Ministry Formation Program’s Class of 2007. In all 17 lay leaders representing 16 parishes completed the three-year certification program. The first to be certified by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Ministry Formation Program of the Diocese of Saint Augustine, provides a comprehensive program of academic, spiritual and pastoral formation for ecclesial leaders serving in parish and diocesan ministries. Knights of Peter Claver Junior Daughter Court Established Father Callistus Onwere, parochial vicar at St. Pius V Parish, installs the new Junior Daughter Court of the Knights of Peter Claver. 26 St. Augustine Catholic September 2007 On Saturday, June 23, Deacons David Ruchinski, Robert Trujillo and Steven Zehler were ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Victor Galeone. Seating was limited at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine as friends, family and clergy joined the celebration. In July, Fathers Robert Trujillo and Steven Zehler began their assignments at St. Catherine Parish in Orange Park and Christ the King Parish in Jacksonville, respectively. Father David Ruchinski provided coverage in a couple parishes this summer for vacationing pastors before heading back to Rome to complete his seminary studies. Father Ruchinski will receive his parish assignment when he returns next year. The three newest priests join 93 diocesan priests, 29 extern priests (diocesan priests from another diocese who are living or working in this diocese), 23 religious order priests and 45 permanent deacons that serve about 165,000 Catholics in the diocese. The diocese encompasses 17 counties of Northeast and North Central Florida. Priests of the diocese prayerfully lay hands on the newly ordained priests kneeling, from left, David Ruchinski, Robert Trujillo and Steven Zehler. The Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver established the first Junior Daughter Court in Jacksonville in May. Nine young ladies became charter members in a spirit-filled ceremony conducted by local and national members of the Fraternal Order. St. Pius V Parish hosted the event. The Junior Daughter Court is open to Catholic girls, ages 7-18. Lady Michelle Jones was appointed Junior Daughter Counselor. Supreme Lady Geralyn Shelvin of Lafayette, La., remarked, “I am so proud of these young ladies and truly humbled by the outpouring of support for Claverism in the Jacksonville area.” The Knights of Peter Claver, and Ladies Auxiliary, is the largest African-American lay Catholic organization. The order is named after St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit priest from Spain who ministered to African slaves in South America in the 1600s. The saint is said to have converted more than 300,000 slaves to Catholicism. Scott Smith
Susie Nguyen coming to America Catholic Charities assists Burmese Refugees Arriving to Jacksonville, July 3, from the Burmese State of Karen, are, from left: Father Myint Po (age 47), son Nay Htoo (age 10), Mother Ler Ku (age 37), son in his mother’s arms, Eh Gay (age 4) and daughter Ta Moo (age 12). Two Local Councils Honored around the diocese In June, the Jacksonville Regional Office of Catholic Charities began assisting about 90 Burmese refugees that fled their homeland due to persecution from a repressive military dictatorship. They are seeking safety in Jacksonville and an opportunity for a renewed quality of life. The Refugee Resettlement Program of Catholic Charities needs your help in providing the basic needs for these families. Imagine finding yourself thousands of miles from home where you must learn new customs, a different culture and a new language. These families are often bombarded with these challenges while still grieving for friends and family left behind. Catholic Charities needs donations of furniture and other basic household items and people willing to transport these items to families. Volunteers are also needed to serve as ambassadors to the refugees by helping to orient them to their new life in Jacksonville. Since 2000, the Refugee Resettlement Program has provided essential services to assist refugee individuals and families with basic needs and community integration so they can achieve economic selfsufficiency early after arrival. If you have the ability to help or need more information, call the Refugee Resettlement Office at (904) 354-4846, ext. 287. Free Healthcare for Migrant Farm Workers In May, the Farm Worker Ministry of the Diocese of Saint Augustine sponsored a Health Fair for migrant workers living in the Live Oak area. About 150 men, women and children attended the fair with local healthcare providers providing free services, such as health care information, testing, physicals and mini-self-care workshops for those who work in Florida’s fields, groves and nurseries. Many farm workers typically have no health insurance or access to Medicaid, KidCare, or other public programs requiring legal immigration status. Knights of Columbus members from throughout Florida gathered in Orlando over the Memorial Day weekend to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the organization’s birth. Father Michael J. McGivney, a parish priest from Connecticut, founded the Knights in 1882 to help struggling widows and orphans. Today the organization has grown into the largest lay Catholic society in the world, with more than one million members. At the convention, the Orange Park Council #7399, serving St. Catherine Parish, was selected as the Council of the Year for division three (membership of 151 or more). St. Thomas Moore Council #7121 of St. Augustine was also selected as the Council of the Year, with 76-150 members. Pictured in the center is Grand Knight Robert Wesselman and his wife Jan of St. Augustine. Presenting the award is James Schoenfeld, general program administrator of the Florida State Council. special Special Particular health concerns for the farm worker community include: diabetes, hypertension, obesity, pesticide exposure, eye/vision care, muscle and back pains due to heavy repetitive work and women’s health issues. This event was one of five Health Fairs conducted throughout Florida and was sponsored in part by the Florida Catholic Conference and a grant from Alleghany Franciscan Ministries. St. Augustine Catholic September 2007 27
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