2009 - 2010 CCW Newsletters - St. Raphael Catholic Church

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
September 2009
http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html
CCW Newsletter
St. Raphael Catholic Church
CCW OFFICERS
President:
Claudia M. Soucy
1st Vice President:
Rosemary Early
2nd Vice President:
Ava Abner
Recording Secretary:
Kathy Guckenberger
From Our Pastor
Please extend my sincerest gratitude
to all members of the St Raphael’s
Council of Catholic Women for their
generous building fund donation of
$3,113. The Council has been very
supportive of the activities of our
church and school during the past
year and this gift is another
reminder of that generosity and
kindness. ..May God bless you all,
Sincerely, yours in Christ,
Monsignor Caverly.
CRHP by Mary Stoft
The women of Christ Renew's His
Parish formation team extends an
invitation to you to experience a
"New Life in Christ." Come and enjoy
the love and warmth of Christ Jesus
as you join us Sept 12th & 13th for a
well deserved weekend of faith,
fellowship and spiritual renewal. You
will make new friends, rediscover
and rekindle the fire within, no
matter where you are in your faith
journey. Contact Kathleen Roache
(813) 732‐6645 or Chris Winstead
481‐3936 "Behold I make all things
new." Rev 21:5.
LPD
Conference
The Lower Pinellas
Deanery Fall Conference will
take place October 31st at St Paul’s
from 8:45 AM to 2 PM. Our speaker
will be Jackie Mallory on “Nourished
by the Eucharist”. Come for
fellowship, encouragement and fun
with other women from our Deanery.
Luncheon Cost: $12.00 per person.
Deadline for reservation is October
24. Please make checks payable to
LPD. Send to Bernadette Bailey 4701
Lansing Street NE, St. Petersburg FL
33703.
Corresponding Secretary:
Bernadine Quartetti
Treasurer:
Marty Foreman
Newsletter Editor:
Louise Barrett
Newsletter/Website Designer:
Theresa McCormick
President’s Message
Dear Sisters of the St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women, I hope you all had
a safe and blessed summer. I know I did. My husband and I traveled to Rapid
City, SD to visit with our grandkids, Brandon and Devin. What a trip, 4000 miles
from St. Pete and back again. We visited the “Gateway to the West” Arch in St.
Louis, MO and of course, a few water parks along the way. But now, it’s time to
get to work on a new Council Year. As your new president, I would like to thank
all of you. It is an honor to serve St. Raphael’s in such a special way. We have
some exciting plans for the coming year, and the entire Board of Directors
wishes to extend an invitation to you all to come and find out what we are all
about. Are we just women who bake cookies, play cards, help the priests, and
have meetings? Of course we are! But we’re so much more. We’re using our
time and talents to help our fellow man and to promote Jesus Christ in
everyone we meet. See you at our next meeting. I’m looking forward to
meeting with all of you. ~ Claudia Soucy, St Raphael’s CCW President

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CCW Calendar 2009-2010
Saturday, September 5 General Meeting
Sat‐Sun, September 12‐13 Christ Renews His Parish Weekend
Sept 22‐Nov 1 "40 Days for Life"
Tuesday, September 29 St. Raphael Feast Day
Saturday, October 3 General Meeting
Saturday, October 24 Game Day/Card Party
Thurs‐Sun, Oct 29‐Nov 1 Parish Fall Festival
Saturday, October 31 Lower Pinellas Deanery Fall Conference
Saturday, November 7 General Meeting
Saturday, December 5 Christmas Breakfast
Saturday, January 2 General Meeting
Saturday, January 16 Rummage Sale
Saturday, February General Meeting
Saturday, February 13 Fashion Show
Saturday, March6 Mini Lenten Retreat
Saturday, April 10 General Meeting
Thursday, April 15 Lower Pinellas Deanery Spring
Saturday, May 1, 2010 General Meeting
Mon‐Wed, May 3‐5 DCCW Convention Tampa
Saturday, May 15, 2010 Pot Luck Luncheon
General Meeting Schedule:
September‐May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Continental Breakfast, & Meeting
40 Days for Life
40 Days for Life draws attention to the evil of abortion
through the use of a three‐point program:
prayer and fasting, constant vigil, and community
outreach. 40 Days for Life takes a peaceful approach
to showing local communities the consequences of
abortion in their own neighborhoods. It puts into
action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying
out of His plan for the end of abortion in America.
40 Days for Life began in 2004, but seemed to
gain momentum in the fall of 2007. Presently, there
have been more than 466 campaigns, in 240 cities in
all 50 states plus Canada, Australia and Northern
Ireland. That is over 215,000 participants and 1,561
lives confirmed saved. 40 Days for Life should: reduce
the number of abortions in St. Petersburg, lead
post‐abortive women (and men) to healing programs
such as Project Rachel, develop new pro‐life
leadership and funding and become an interfaith
effort. Fall Campaign Dates: September 23 – November
1. Adapted from www.40daysforlife.com/
clearwater . Call Maggie Moren 525‐6873 for more
information.
September Papal Intentions
General: That the word of God may be better known, welcomed and lived as the source
of freedom and joy. Mission: That Christians in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, who
often meet with great difficulties, may not be discouraged from announcing the Gospel
to their brothers, trusting in the strength of the Holy Spirit.

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Two St Raphael Seminarians
(from the Diocesan Website) St. Raphael’s is blessed
to have TWO seminarians this year: Chris McBride
who will be returning for his second year and new
seminarian Bob Angel. Altogether there are 8 new
seminarians from our Diocese this year, bringing the
total diocesan seminarians to 32.
“Bob is a native of St. Petersburg who has one
younger brother. He attended Holy Family Catholic
School and then went to Northeast High School
where he was on the swim team. He then attended
the University of Florida where he received a Bachelors
of Arts in English and History. Bob then enrolled
in the Fire Academy and was subsequently hired by
the City of Tampa Fire Department. Looking to put
out eternal flames, he decided to give up his career
with the Fire Department in order to pursue the
priesthood. He will be starting Pre‐Theology I at St.
John Vianney College Seminary in August. In his free
time, he likes to play the guitar, lift weights, and go
to the movies.
“Chris McBride was born in Providence, Rhode Island,
but grew up in St. Petersburg. He has one
older brother and one younger brother. He has been
very involved in his parish of St. Raphael’s as well as
at his high school. He was a member of Student
Government for four years at St. Petersburg Catholic
High School. Chris graduated from St. Petersburg
Catholic in 2008 and is now a sophomore at St. John
Vianney College Seminary in Miami. In 2008 he also
became an Eagle Scout. He is an avid runner and
was on both his high school’s cross country and track
and field team as well as holding a black belt in martial
arts.” http://www.spvocation.org/
seminarians.php
Card Party/ Game Day
Mark your calendars for Oct 24.
Lunch and fun for only $10. Bring
your friends. Ruth Mattick is the
Chairman ‐ contact her at 526‐1258
more info or to help.
for
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
by Cherie Mainenti
Join us for the Wednesday Morning Bible Study beginning
September 9, 2009 from 9:15‐11:00 am. We
will be studying Jeff Cavins Great Adventure Bible
Timeline. It will run for 24 weeks. A schedule will
be given out at the first meeting. Contact Cherie
Mainenti at 642‐ 6468 or
fmainenti@tampabay.rr.com to sign up. Please contact
Lynn Denson for child care at
lynn_denson@yahoo.com or 821‐1131.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
by Suzanne Kelley
Our Wednesday Evening Bible Study will begin
Wednesday, September 16th 7:30‐ 9 PM in Room B.
We will begin the study with the Book of the Acts of
the Apostles and continue into the Gospel according
to Luke sometime around the first of December. The
format of the class will be as in the past with weekly
lessons/questions and in‐class group discussions
with Father Spillett leading the class. The price of
each study guide/answer sheet is $16. Checks made
out to St. Raphael Church or cash will be collected
the first night. Please let me know if you'd be interested
in the study. Looking forward to seeing everyone
again and to another interesting year of study!
Suzanne Kelley, 641‐6575.
Lighthouse Media Project
by Julie Musselman
We at Lighthouse are starting a new project. We are
creating discussion questions to go along with our
more than 100 CDs. The questions (and answers) will
be made available to over 2000 parishes so that
small groups can form to have discussions about the
CDs. Right now we are looking for generous souls
who enjoy our CDs to help create the discussion
questions. What is would involve is listening to any
CD you pick and writing down 10‐15 questions, noting
the track that the answer can be heard in. Benefits
include, getting to know your faith better and
helping others learn theirs better too. Contact Julie
at 526‐5229.

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A story from Mother Theresa of Calcutta
by Rosa Rodrigue
At a seminary in Bangalore, a nun once said to me,
"Mother Theresa you are spoiling the poor people by
giving them things free. They are losing their human
dignity." When everyone was quiet, I said
calmly, “No one spoils as much
as God himself. See the wonderful gifts he has given
us freely. All of you here have no glasses, yet you all
can see. If God were to take money for your sight
what would happen? Continually, we
are breathing and living on oxygen that we do
not pay for. What would happen if God were to say,
“If you work 4 hours you will get sunshine for two
hours.” How many of us would survive then?” Then, I
told them, “There are many congregations that
spoil the rich: it is good to have one that in the name
of the poor, spoil the poor."
There was profound silence: nobody
said a word after that. Like Jesus, we belong to the
whole world, living not for ourselves, but for others.
The joy of the Lord is our strength. Dear Lord, help
me spread your fragrance where I go. Flood my
soul with your spirit and life. Penetrate
and possess my whole being
so utterly that all my life may only be a radiance
of yours. Shine through me, and be in
me, so that every soul I come in contact with, may
feel your presence in my soul. Let
them look up and see no longer me, but only you.
CCW Art Field Trip
Terry Hamm, Claudia Soucy, Bernadette Bailey,
Cheryl Murphy (hubby and two friends), Louise Barrett,
Jane Winstead, Ann Kovach, Mary Carlomagno,
Joan Grayson and Maggie Moren enjoyed lunch together
and then went to “In a New Light”, the art exhibit
at FL International Museum on July 11. As
Maggie put it, “The theme of the show was very
eclectic. There were paintings, sculptures and mixed
media…a presentation and celebration of contemporary
Florida artists. Some of the over 125 pieces
were breath taking. It was a wonderful experience
and all of us had our own favorites. It is a collection
that will provoke a response from you.
Report from Africa Mission
by Brother John Bailanda
(Bro John is in the Congregation of the Holy Cross
and helps run a school in Uganda)
Living in Uganda, sometimes allows one to anticipate
the June 3 Uganda Martyrs Day with much more
vigor than elsewhere. Newspapers are getting more
stories of pilgrims heading to the martyrs shrine.
Some pilgrims walk 250 plus miles in a week or so.
The last time I attended, I could not get any closer
than a third of a mile to the Altar during the Martyrs
Day Mass. An estimate of over 1million pilgrims were
there by the eve of the day and the crowd was overwhelming.
On my part, I promise to take more time
at prayer, remembering the pilgrims and all the people
who long so much for the Lord's out powering.
St. Anne, Bless My Family
My family is the heart of my life.
It is my little church. St. Anne, guard the members of
my family against all physical and spiritual danger.
You lived in the presence of your husband Joachim
and your little daughter Mary.
Later you welcomed your son‐in‐law Joseph and
above all your beloved grandson Jesus, our Savior.
May your family inspire our families.
May we remain united in a deep mutual love.
If my family is broken by separation or divorce,
remain for us the saint of tenderness
and lead us to God.
St. Anne, you were a spouse, a mother, and a grandmother;
bless all the members of my family.
Keep us faithful to the Lord.
May we remain attentive to the needs of other
families. Protect all families. Amen.
(Prayer contributed by Amy Robison)
Vocation News
by Seminarian Bob Angel
"Greetings in Christ! It has been a wonderful and
formative experience despite the short time that I
have been at the seminary. God is truly at work here
through the priests, faculty, and brother seminarians.
Please keep us all in your prayers, as you all are
continually in mine."

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Thank You from Simoneau Family
"After the service for Mary, the ladies of CCW held a
lovely luncheon in her honor. The extraordinary efforts
made by the CCW members were both a comfort
to her family and a welcome acknowledgment of
all that Mary meant to the group. Her family wishes
to express to each member their eternal gratitude
for this gesture. It will always be remembered in
the spirit of love and fellowship in which it was offered.
Mary would have been proud."
CCW Member Death
CCW President elect, Mary Simoneau died after a
three month battle with thyroid cancer. Mary was
born in Caribou, ME, the oldest of five siblings. She
spent two years living in England before moving to
CT. She married and had her three children‐ Rose,
Michael and Lisa. As a military wife, she lived in Germany,
Kansas, and Kentucky. She also lived briefly
MA before moving to FL 12 years ago. Mary’s career
included working for the Kentuckiana Girl Scout
Council and as an insurance claims adjuster for
CIGNA and other companies. Mary’s proudest moments,
aside from her children and grandchildren,
were her many years of service to the community.
She volunteered in every capacity for the Girl Scouts
of America, PTA and served on the Fort Knox School
Board. Mary has also been involved in the life of
many a church parish. She has been an Extraordinary
Minister of the Holy Communion for many decades.
She has served most recently as 1st Vice President
and was also President‐elect for St. Raphael’s Council
of Catholic Women. She made CRHP and attended
Bible Study. She was on the LPD Board and part of
the Adoration and Nursing Home Ministries.
CCW Commission Chairmen 2009-10
Organization: Chris Winstead
Legislative: Lu Perrin
Spirituality: Ave Abner
International: Rosanna Costa
Family & Publicity: Adela Vidal
Community: Rosa Rodriguez
Respect Life: Winnie Young & Maggie Moren
Year for Priests by Pope Benedict
This is the beginning of a letter of his Holiness Pope Benedict proclaiming a “Year for Priests” on the 150th anniversary
of the death of the Curé of Ars, St John Vianney. “Dear Brother Priests, on the forthcoming Solemnity of the Most
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday 19 June 2009 – a day traditionally devoted to prayer for the sanctification of the clergy – I
have decided to inaugurate a “Year for Priests” in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the “dies natalis” of John
Mary Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests worldwide. This Year, meant to deepen the commitment of all priests
to interior renewal for the sake of a stronger and more incisive witness to the Gospel in today’s world, will conclude on
the same Solemnity in 2010. "The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus”, the saintly Curé of Ars would often say.
This touching expression makes us reflect, first of all, with heartfelt gratitude on the immense gift which priests
represent, not only for the Church, but also for humanity itself. I think of all those priests who quietly present Christ’s
words and actions each day to the faithful and to the whole world, striving to be one with the Lord in their thoughts
and their will, their sentiments and their style of life. How can I not pay tribute to their apostolic labors, their tireless
and hidden service, their universal charity? And how can I not praise the courageous fidelity of so many priests who,
even amid difficulties and incomprehension, remain faithful to their vocation as “friends of Christ”, whom he has called
by name, chosen and sent?
I still treasure the memory of the first parish priest at whose side I exercised my ministry as a young priest: he left me
an example of unreserved devotion to his pastoral duties, even to meeting his own death in the act of bringing
viaticum to a gravely ill person. I also recall the countless confreres whom I have met and continue to meet, not least in
my pastoral visits to different countries: men generously dedicated to the daily exercise of their priestly ministry. Yet
the expression of Saint John Mary also makes us think of Christ’s pierced Heart and the crown of thorns which
surrounds it. I also think, therefore, of the countless situations of suffering endured by many priests, either because
they themselves share in the manifold human experience of pain or because they encounter misunderstanding from
the very persons to whom they minister. How can we not also think of all those priests who are offended in their
dignity, obstructed in their mission and persecuted, even at times to offering the supreme testimony of their own
blood?” Full text and much more at the Vatican website‐ http://www.vatican.va/

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In Your Prayers . . .
Sick
by Lu Perrin
Please keep the following in your prayers: Bishop
Lynch, Ryleigh Russo, Margaret Swing, Kay Tolhoek,
Karen Cocker, Brad Hartley, and Beatriz Crespo,
Homebound and Nursing Home: Nellie and Charles
Bonitati , Truus Stuimer, Eileen Edwards, Esther La‐
Vangie, Ginny Hansen, Susan Neitz, Tom Kunkler, D
J Thompson, Catherine Vallette, Julie Schiavi, Lily
Riconda, Fran Davis, Martha Farrell, Dottie Soots,
Montile Sutterlin, and Ann Walsh.
Deceased by Bernadette Bailey
The following persons died during the months of
May, June, July and August. Nancye Barrett, Richard
Early, Andrea Thomson, Alma Henz, Irene Soden of
the DCCW, Bob Twitty, Joseph MacDougald, Susan
Thurston, Mary Simoneau, Diane Ludes, Patricia Gilbert,
John DeCosmo, Julie Taylor, Joe LoPreste, Raymond
DiSerafino, Mary Ann Smelter, John Moran,
Ralph Quartetti and Maryann Schmidhammer, May
the souls of and the souls of all the faithful departed,
rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto them,
O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May
the souls of the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
CCW Member Death
Alma Henz died May 2ns with the grace of the Sacrament
of the Sick and surrounded by her four living
children. Alma was born in MN. She entered the
business world as a fashion model in the 1930s and
representing her company in the St. Cloud pageant
was selected "Miss St. Cloud". Alma married William
in 1935 and raised five children. Alma was an active
volunteer with the Florida Orchestra Guild, St. Anthony's
Guild, St. Raphael's Guild and the Women's
Chamber of Commerce and PEO. For 15 yrs Alma
managed her daughter's fine clothing store Ten
Downing. Alma was a wonderful mother who
showed her children an example of abiding faith,
unconditional love, the meaning of sacrifice, the responsibility
of being good stewards
and citizens and, in the tradition
of St. Benedict, how to
"work and pray". She is survived
by her children and their
spouses: CCW member Yvonne
Thompson (Don J), William J.
Henz (Jacquelyn), Charles A.
Henz, Suzanne Ratledge (Jerry) and several grandchildren
and great‐grandchildren.
CCW Member Death
CCW Member Mary Ann Smelter was born in Cleveland,
OH, married Kenneth Gene Smelter, and had
three children. She was a registered nurse for many
years but left that profession to work for Eastern
Airlines ‐ so that she could travel the world. She
lived in Isla Del Sol for about 20 years before she
moved to Northeast, St. Petersburg. She joined St.
Raphael's Church in 2004. She was professed as a
Secular Franciscan in 1991 and worked at the
United Nations representing the Franciscans and
their way of life. She was a volunteer at Daystar for
many years until her stroke in 2001. She had suffered
greatly over the past 8 years but she always
had a smile on her face and loved being with people.
Getting to know the people from CCW and Bible
study meant a lot to her. She will be missed. A
memorial Mass will be said for her at St. Raphael's
Church on Sat., Nov. 7th, followed by interment at
Bay Pines National Cemetery.
CCW Member Relative Deaths
Our deepest sympathy to CCW 1st VP Rosemary
Early on the loss of her beloved husband, Richard on
May 16th and to CCW Corresponding Secretary Bernadine
Quartetti, on the death of her husband
Ralph, on August 29th. Our sympathy to CCW member
Mary Beth Finster on the loss of her father, Raymond
DiSerafino. Our sympathy to CCW member
Therese Johnson on the loss of her husband’s sister
Susan Thurston.

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Member News:
CCW member Barbara and her husband Greg
Creamer are the proud grandparent's of Peter
Gregory Devinny. Born 8/4/09, 8lbs 13 oz to
their daughter and husband Julie and Sean
Devinny in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Barbara just
returned home after babysitting the other 3 siblings.
CCW member Roseanna Costa and her husband
Bob have been in NY for the summer and will be
returning after Labor Day. While they have been
there they have been enjoying their stay visiting
family and old friends and traveling a little too.
CCW member Kim Loxton writes, “My daughter
Olivia made her 1st Holy Communion July 5th in
Fort Wayne, IN. My childhood priest graciously
welcomed her into his parish to perform the Sacrament
so that Olivia could celebrate with family.
CCW member Louise Barrett writes, “Thank you
so much to all who attended the funeral service
for my mother‐in‐law Nancye, and for the cards
and prayers. Nancye died May 6th in my home
with Hospice.”
Eileen Sousa writes, “I'm heading north to my
home in Salem N.H. on May 12th can't wait to
see my children and 8 grandchildren. See you in
the fall. Love and Prayers
CCW member Marlene D'Abramo writes, “This
past June, Sonny and I and Our granddaughter
Sarah Longino, who finished eighth grade at
Shorecrest, went on a motor trip to CT to see our
granddaughter and cousin graduate from eighth
from St. Bridget's School in Cheshire. We were
there for about two weeks, visiting with relatives
and many friends. It was a very nice trip except
for the rain. It rained every day, but two!
CCW member Linda Champion’s son, Chris,
graduated from St. Pete Catholic (SPC) in May
and attends the U of FL studying Finance with a
desire to attend law school. He and Kevin Steele
received SPC’s top St. John Bosco Award for exemplifying
the goal of Salesian education,
through “service to the school community
through kindness, humility, and selfless generosity.”
Chris was also the recipient of the St. Petersburg
Rotary Youth Award for outstanding
scholarship, character and service, as well as IN‐
VEST and Bright Futures scholarships. His classmates
voted him Most Likely to be President.
Congratulations, Chris!
Congratulations CCW member Cheryl Murhpy:
On Aug. 20 St. Raphael’s Church was honored to
have world famous Unkyoung Kim, Brent Douglas,
and Cheryl’s son, Brendan Murphy play the
viola, violin and piano in a free concert. The donations
went to Alpha house and the St. Peter
Free Clinic.
CCW member Theresa McCormick’s son, Joseph,
is leaving September 6th for a year long
(hopefully not longer) tour in Afghanistan. Sgt..
McCormick is an Army medic on the Blackhawk
helicopter (he is the one dangling from the
rope!). Joe’s mission will also be to provide
medical care to the poor Afghanistan children
and people. I will be spending more time in SC
visiting my 2 young grandchildren and daughterin‐law
who will be missing their dad/husband
tremendously! Let us keep those servicemen/
women in our prayers every day, wherever they
are; their sacrifice comes at a significant cost to
not only themselves but their families.
New Member by by Kim Early
I work as a relationship manager at Sabal Trust Company.
In addition to working with clients, I am also
the head of the personnel and marketing departments.
My husband is Richard Early, St. Raphael
Catholic School graduate. We have three children,
Alexandra (14), Rachel (9) and Elizabeth (8) University
of Florida Alumni I have been involved in St.
Raphael School over the past years by being elected
to SAC, President of the Home and School Association
and chairing several auctions. I have lived in St.
Petersburg since 1989. I joined CCW in order to become
more informed about the Parish and to help
bridge the church and the school.

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Year for Priests- an Interview with Fr. Karol
Fr. Karol Bujnowski first came to St Raphael’s in the
summer of 2002 to assist at our Parish while Monsignor
Caverly spent his summer vacation in Ireland.
Fr Karol assisted at St Timothy’s in Lutz the summer
of 2003, but has been back to St Raphael’s each
summer since 2004. Fr. Karol was born and raised in
Poland, with an older brother and a younger sister.
His father died when Fr Karol was 16. His mom and
brother family still work the farm where Fr Karol
grew up, which Fr Karol says, “Was a very nice life.”
In his very young years, when Poland was still under
Communist rule, the Catholic Church was the place
of freedom, the place where people could hear the
truth. 95% of the Polish people are Catholic and Fr.
Karol says the faith was always very strong. In those
days, the Communist government was afraid to do
anything against the Church in Poland, though they
sent spies to the Churches to listen to what was being
said in the homilies. Fr. Karol entered the seminary
right after finishing secondary school. He says,
“Each vocation is a mystery, each person quite different.”
He “just knew” the priesthood was “his
way”, and has never had a particular revelation as
much as a sense of knowing. After ordination, Fr.
Karol worked at a parish for one year. Fr Karol’s
Bishop sent him back to school where Fr. Karol obtained
his PH.D in Dogmatic Theology. His dissertation
was about the mystery of human nature. Fr
Karol now teaches at a seminary in Poland with 60
men in formation for the priesthood, where he is
also the prefect of students.
Fr. Karol’s favorite saint is Padre Pio because he was
a priest for whom the Holy Mass was the center of
his life and Mass meant everything to him. Padre Pio
said that without Mass he could not live a day.
Sometimes Padre Pio stood at the altar for two
hours while his stigmata were bleeding. The Mass is
truly a first and foremost a sacrifice as Jesus hung on
the cross for us and Padre Pio was conscious of that
great gift of supreme love. For Fr. Karol, his greatest
reward of his own priesthood comes from saying
Holy Mass, a mystery contained in the nature of
priesthood. Fr Karol also finds it very rewarding to
lead people to God.
What does Fr. Karol love about coming to Florida
during his two month summer break? “Beach,
weather, climate, and the people.” He added, “The
priests here are very special. I have gotten to know
Monsignor Caverly, Fr. Spillett, Fr. Anthony, Fr.
Smith, Fr Kovanis, and Fr. Gonzalez. They have welcomed
me and they are very good priests and kind
men.” We are very blessed that Fr. Karol responded
to God’s call to priesthood. Thank you, Father Karol
for all you have done for our Parish for the
past several summers. May God continue
to bless you as you shepherd his
people.
Vocation News
by Seminarian Chris McBride
First off it has been a joy to get
some time to reflect on the year. I be‐ gan
with a few weeks of relaxing and being around my
family. In the beginning of June I started to work at
Amir's Academy of Martial Arts for Summer Camp. I
have a long history there. I have been going there
ever since I was seven years old until I left to go to
the Seminary last year. This is the third year I have
worked at the Summer Camp. I really enjoyed working
with the kids. I love kids. They seem to bring out
the best in me, but I say that about people overall. I
am a people person. My last day of work will be August
18th. I will be leaving to the Seminary on August
20th.
I got a chance to take a week to take a vacation to
Philly to see one of my best friends. I had a blast and
it was refreshing to recollect myself since during the
summer I get out of normal routine. I must say
though the best part about this summer was being
around my family. I got to see my grandmother on
my father's side, my grandfather on my mother's
side, one of my Aunts, and Uncles. It has been a joy.
It is not until you’re away from your family that you
learn to appreciate what they mean to you. After
this summer I have realized exactly how important
family is to my life. I am excited to go back to the
Seminary this year. I appreciate all your prayers and
support. Thank you!

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
October 2009 - Respect Life Month
http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html
CCW Newsletter
St. Raphael Catholic Church
CCW OFFICERS
President:
Claudia M. Soucy
1st Vice President:
Rosemary Early
2nd Vice President:
Ava Abner
Recording Secretary:
Kathy Guckenberger
Corresponding Secretary:
Bernadine Quartetti
Treasurer:
Marty Foreman
Newsletter Editor:
Louise Barrett
Newsletter/Website Designer:
Theresa McCormick
Calling All Catholic Women
Celebrate the Eve of All Saints with
other Catholic women as the Lower
Pinellas Deanery of the Council of
Catholic Women gather for their Fall
Conference. Come and join the
other women for fellowship,
encouragement and fun and be
nourished by a delicious lunch and
an inspiring talk on the Eucharist
given by Jackie Mallory. The Rosary
and Holy Mass will also be a part of
the celebration. St. Paul Catholic
Church Cafeteria, 20th Ave N & 12th
Street N, St. Petersburg, Saturday,
October 31, 2009, 8:45 AM to 2 PM.
Lunch $12 per person. Checks
payable to CCW. Send to Bernadette
Bailey, 4701 Lansing Street NE, St.
Petersburg, FL 33703. See you there!
Card Party -
October 24
Bring your friends
and a game or
cards for a great
time on Saturday
October 24. Doors open in
the Parish Center at 11:30 AM.
Lunch is at noon and then, “Let the
games begin!” Everyone is welcome.
Many play bridge, board games and
scrabble. Lunch will be tropical
chicken salad on lettuce with
tomatoes, rolls and dessert. All this
for $10 to raise money for our CCW.
Send check payable to St. Raphael
CCW to Dolores Smith 3434
Bayshore Blvd. NE, St. Petersburg, FL
33704.
Register by October 24.
Fun Fest Rummage Sale
In conjunction with the Fun Fest at
St Raphael's
October 29‐31,
the St.
Raphael
School 5th
grade class
booth is having a
Rummage Sale, which
will be Saturday, October 31, 2009
from 8 AM to 2 PM. Please start
collecting items for sale from
friends, neighbors, work. Things that
sell are books, kitchen items,
furniture, bikes, handbags, bedding,
antiques, small appliances, etc. (no
computers). As of October 1, they
can be stored in the Parish Center.
From the Pastor’s Desk
by Monsignor Caverly
The priests of the Diocese will be
going to the annual convocation
October 5‐8th at Sabal Park in
Tampa. The theme of this year’s
convocation is “Sent by Christ,
Service and Justice”. The presenters
will be Rev. Timothy Radcliffe and
the Rector and President of St John
Vianney Seminary, Fr. Michael
Carruthers. It is always good to get
together with the other priests. The
Parish Fun Fest will be held Thursday,
October 29 ‐ Sunday, November 1. I
hope the ladies of the CCW will be
involved with helping. Our school has
218 students which is an increase of
8 from last year. Everything is going
very well at the school. Thank you

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CCW Calendar 2009-2010
Sept. 22 ‐ November 1 "40 Days for Life"
Saturday, October 24 Game Day/Card Party
Thurs‐Sun, Oct 29‐Nov 1 Parish Fall Festival
Saturday, October 31 Lower Pinellas Deanery Fall Conference
Saturday, November 7 General Meeting
Saturday, December 5 Christmas Breakfast
Thursday, December 10 Cook Dinner for Pinellas Hope
Saturday, January 2 General Meeting
Saturday, January 16 Rummage Sale
Saturday, February General Meeting
Saturday, February 13 Fashion Show
Saturday, March6 Mini Lenten Retreat
Saturday, April 10 General Meeting
Thursday, April 15 Lower Pinellas Deanery Spring
Saturday, May 1, 2010 General Meeting
Mon‐Wed, May 3‐5 DCCW Convention Tampa
Saturday, May 15, 2010 Pot Luck Luncheon
General Meeting Schedule:
September‐May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Continental Breakfast, & Meeting
President’s Message: Did You Know? By Claudia Soucy
Did you know: that the St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women supports abolishing international trafficking
of women and children? Did you know: that the St. Raphael’s CCW sends funds to Water for Life, a Catholic
Relief service for third world countries to dig water wells where there are none? Did you know: that the St.
Raphael’s CCW is sponsoring an evening meal at Pinellas Hope, a shelter run by St. Petersburg Catholic
Charities on December 10, 2009? Did you know: that the St. Raphael’s CCW is an affiliate of the National
Council of Catholic Women who has an observer at the United Nations and is a member of the World Union
of Catholic Women? Did you know: that the Council of Catholic Women began in 1920 – a history rich with
spirituality, leadership development, legislative and administrative reform , but above all, passion for
following in the steps of Christ as we serve one another? Did you know: that the Council of Catholic Women
is a million strong? Did you know: that October is Council of Catholic Women’s Month? Join us and be
counted. All women of the parish are invited to attend the next General Meeting to be held Sat. Nov 7th, at
7:30 AM Rosary, 8 AM Mass and our General Meeting immediately following in the Parish Center. A free
continental breakfast will be served. Thank you Sabrina Burton Schultz from St. Petersburg Catholic Charities
“Ministry for Life” who was our guest speaker in October. Come be a woman of faith, a woman of action!
October Papal Intentions
General: That Sunday may be lived as the day on which Christians gather to celebrate the
risen Lord, participating in the Eucharist.
Mission: That the entire People of God, to whom Christ entrusted the mandate to go and
preach the Gospel to every creature, may eagerly assume their own missionary
responsibility and consider it the highest service they can offer humanity.

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40 Days for Life Kick Off
CCW Members Mary Wilson, Bernadette Bailey,
Terry Hamm, Maggie Moren, Becky McBride, Jane
Winstead, Louise Barrett, Dani McCauliffe (and
hubby Jon and son) and Michelle Henriksson (and
family), and parishioner Thomas Feldhaus were able
to attend the 40 Days for Life Prayer Kick off
Sept .22. There were about 100 people present representing
many parishes and a few Protestant
Churches. Sabrina Burton Schultz, Director if Life
Ministries at the Diocese
suggested these following
ideas for fasting during
the 40 days from now
until Nov 1. Of course
there could be days of
bread and water (but few
of us will be able to do
that). Instead we might
give up meat certain
days, desserts, TV, internet
or Facebook, for example.
Spiritual Motherhood
There is a Vatican approved lay apostolate called
"Eucharistic Adoration for the Sanctification of
Priests and Spiritual Motherhood". The title of this
apostolate speaks for itself: women make a personal
commitment to spend time in Eucharistic Adoration
praying for priests and future priests...thus becoming
a "spiritual" mother for priests. Anyone who
feels called to pray for priests in this special way or
wants to pray for priestly vocations in their own
family to can prayerfully consider the apostolate.
There is a booklet online from the Congregation of
Clergy in Rome, "Adoration, Reparation, Spiritual
Motherhood for Priests." It is a beautiful read including
stories about spiritual mothers ‐ religious
and lay alike ‐ who have been instrumental in the
life of a priest. http://www.catholicculture.org/
culture/library/specialitems/
adoration_for_priests.pdf.
Contact Louise Barrett for more information. Tel.
821‐2561; Email: amblab@aol.com.
40 Days for Life
Please join us for the Diocese of St Pete second 40
Days for Life Prayer Campaign to be held from September
23 through November 1. 40 Days for Life
involves prayer for an end to abortion, fasting and a
40 Day Vigil in front of a local abortion center. Our
vigil will be held in front of All Women’s Health Center
4131 Central Ave. You can sign up to pray by calling
Maggie Moren 525‐6873.
Mass for Life
A Mass for Respect Life month will be held
in the Chapel of the Cathedral of St. Jude
the Apostle on Thursday, October 15,
2009; 7:00 P.M. This Mass will also mark
the mid‐way point for our 40 Days for Life
prayer campaign. Please contact Sabrina
with questions: 344‐1611 *325
Dictionary
Jesuits: An order of priests known for
their ability to find colleges with good
basketball teams.
Jonah: The original 'Jaws' story.
Justice: When kids have kids of their own.
Kyrie Eleison: The only Greek words that most
Catholics can recognize besides gyros and baklava.
Magi: The most famous trio to attend a baby
shower.
Manger: Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because
Joseph wasn't covered by an HMO.
Pew: A medieval torture device still found in
Catholic churches.
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in
battle, be our protection against the
wickedness and snares of the devil. May God
rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O
Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of
God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits
who wander through the world seeking the
ruin of souls. Amen.

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New CCW Members
We are thrilled to have four new CCW members
Margaret Bonanno, Nancy Angel, Joan Grayson, and
Maria Cianca.
New CCW Member Margaret Bonanno, born in
Boston, received a Catholic education ending
with doctoral studies in Biology. She went to the
Panama Canal Zone to teach for 2 years, but
stayed for 30! While there, Margaret met and
married Captain Justin Bonanno, a ship pilot,
who later ended his 30 year career in Panama as
the Deputy Marine Director of the Panama Canal.
In 1987, Margaret and her husband moved to
Sarasota where they became members of St
Mary’s Star of the Sea. Margaret and her husband
became members of the Equestrian Order
of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. After his
death, Margaret resettled in St Pete. Margaret
had been active in the Catholic Church in the Diocese
of Venice for many years as a lector and
President of the Guild, and head of the Christmas
Bazaar. A new parishioner, she is delighted to be
a member of St Raphael's Church and is especially
impressed with the weekly school Mass.
New CCW Member Nancy Angel was born in New
York City. She met her husband Dave in high
school in NYC and have been together ever
since. They've been married for 32 years and
have two wonderful boys. Nancy works full time
Member News:
in a physician's office and spends the rest of her
time caring for her family, her home and gardening.
Her oldest son, Bobby, is a graduate of UF,
nationally certified EMT and Firefighter, who just
resigned from Tampa Fire Rescue to enter the
Seminary. Her younger son, Danny, attends UCF
in Orlando full time, majoring in Biology, and is
employed by Sea World, working at Shamu Stadium
as an Associate Trainer.
Born in Hartford, CT, new CCW member Joan
Grayson moved to North Palm Beach FL, at the
age of 12 with her parents and brother. She attended
Riviera Beach High School and graduated
from Barry College in Miami with a degree in
English. After graduation she went to New York
City where she worked as a caseworker in Brooklyn.
This occurred during the turbulent late 60’s
and living in the Big Apple was an exciting experience
for a girl from what was then a small town
in FL. Eventually she moved back to CT, changed
careers and became a Registered Nurse. This led
to a career at the UCONN Health Center where
she worked in the field of Geriatric Psychiatry.
This past June, she retired and moved to St. Pete
to be near her family. Her interests are travel,
photography and art. She is an artist and some
of her work is displayed on her website.
WWW.JoanGrayson.Com. She is very happy to
be at St. Raphael's.
From CCW member Susan O’Gara “I have just finished shooting my scene as the mayor in Daniel's Lot,
a Christian film, being produced in central Florida with many shoots in Mount Dora. It hopefully will be
released in the 2010 to churches. It is very Christian so would not be grabbed up by movie theaters and it
is the first film produced by this church. It has been a great experience. The film's website is http://
www.danielslotmovie.com/
Also from Susan O’Gara regarding her son: After 4 yrs of college, 4 yrs medical school, 5 yrs orthopedic
residency in Brooklyn, 1 year of spinal surgery fellowship in Boston and 2 yrs of practice in NH and ME,
Tadhg has just passed the boards which he took in the middle of selling and moving his home, wife & 4
boys from Portsmouth to Dover, NH
CCW member Jean Fineberg moved to an Assisted Living Facility near Houston, Texas on July 23 to be
near her son. Her new address is 6611 Cypresswood, Spring, TX 77379. Phone (832)698‐1275
CCW member Debbi Reidy and hubby Bill are the proud first time grandparent's of Avery Grace. Born
9/7/09 ‐ 8lbs 7 oz to their son Isaac and wife Sasha. Isaac is a student at UF, and Sasha is here in St.
Petersburg. Congratulations!

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Vocation News
by Seminarian Bob Angel
Greetings in Christ! While I long struggled with letting
go of my life to give it to God, coming here to
the seminary is arguably the best decision I have
made so far in life. We have an
incredible quantity of quality men here, all seeking
deeper the call that Christ has placed on our
hearts. Christ is truly alive here, and it is an honor to
be representing the Diocese and the
Parish in this Year of the Priest. Please pray for me in
my journey, and you all shall remain in my constant
prayers.
Vocation News
by Seminarian Chris McBride
I am doing well so far this semester. It is a joy to be
back and continue growing with the Lord. My classes
are going well, but it is a lot. The hard part is managing
time around my 2 night classes this year. One of
the biggest joys for me this year is teaching an RCIA
class at Our Lady of Lourdes. I am teaching 7th and
8th graders along with another Catechist. This has
been a wonderful experience so far and I will be doing
it for the whole year. As some of you know, I too went
through RCIA back when I was in 6th grade, so this is a
personal experience for me. These kids and class
means a lot to me.
“Pray the Lord of the Harvest to Send Out Laborers!” by Pope Benedict
Speech given at a Meeting with the priests and deacons in Freising, Germany, Sept. 14, 2006
“Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers”. This means that the harvest is ready, but God wishes to
enlist helpers to bring it into the storehouse. God needs them. He needs people to say: Yes, I am ready to
become your harvest laborer; I am ready to offer help so that this harvest which is ripening in people’s hearts
may truly be brought into the storehouses of eternity and become an enduring, divine communion of joy and
love. “Pray the Lord of the harvest” also means that we cannot simply “produce” vocations; they must come
from God. This is not like other professions, we cannot simply recruit people by using the right kind of publicity
or the correct type of strategy. The call which comes from the heart of God must always find its way into the
heart of man. And yet, precisely so that it may reach into hearts, our cooperation is needed. To pray the Lord of
the harvest means above all to ask him for this, to stir his heart and say: “Please do this! Rouse laborers!
Enkindle in them enthusiasm and joy for the Gospel! Make them understand that this is a treasure greater than
any other, and that whoever has discovered it, must hand it on!” We stir the heart of God. But our prayer to
God does not consist of words alone; the words must lead to action so that from our praying heart a spark of
our joy in God and in the Gospel may arise, enkindling in the hearts of others a readiness to say “yes”. As
people of prayer, filled with his light, we reach out to others and bring them into our prayer and into the
presence of God, who will not fail to do his part. In this sense we must continue to pray the Lord of the harvest,
to stir his heart, and together with God touch the hearts of others through our prayer. And he, according to his
purpose, will bring to maturity their “yes”, their readiness to respond; the constancy, in other words, through
all this world’s perplexity, through the heat of the day and the darkness of the night, to persevere faithfully in
his service. Hence they will know that their efforts, however arduous, are noble and worthwhile because they
lead to what is essential, they ensure that people receive what they hope for: God’s light and God’s love.
Stormy Weather...
A young naval student was being put through the paces by an old sea captain. "What would
you do if a sudden storm sprang up on the starboard?" asked the captain. "Throw out an anchor,
sir." replied the naval student. "What would you do if another storm sprang up aft?" asked the
captain. "Throw out another anchor, sir." answered the student. "And if another terrific storm
sprang up forward, what would you do?" asked the captain. "Throw out another anchor." replied
the student. "Hold on," said the Captain. "Where are you getting all your anchors from?"
The naval student replied, "From the same place you're getting all of your storms, sir."

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In Your Prayers . . .
Sick
by Lu Perrin
Please keep the following in your
prayers: Ryleigh Russo, Margaret Swing,
Kay Tolhoek, Catherine Vallette, Bishop
Lynch, Lorraine Christiansen, Michael
Downs, Lucille Nofrady, Valerie Freeman,
John Abramo, Paul smith, Joe Kolb, Ginny Hansen,
Fran Davis, and Lu Perrin.
Homebound and nursing home: Nellie and Charles
Bonitati , Truus Stuimer, Eileen Edwards, , Susan
Neitz, Tom Kunkler, D J Thompson, Jean Dowling,
Julie Schiavi, Lily Riconda, Martha Farrell, Dottie
Soots, Montile Sutterlin, and Ann Walsh.
Deceased by Bernadette Bailey
May the souls of Esther LaVangie, Floyd Respole,
Patricia Barber, Jerry Snider, Kason Kraus and the
souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. Eternal
rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon them. Amen.
CCW Member Relative Deaths
Our sympathies to CCW member Joyce Kubala who
lost her grandpa, Floyd Respole. He was just shy of
his 102nd birthday. He was a faithful Catholic and
servant of Christ. Our sympathies to CCW member
Beth Scognamiglio who lost her father, Jerry Snider.
Dictionary, continued…
Procession: The ceremonial formation at the
beginning of Mass consisting of altar servers,
the celebrant, and late parishioners looking for
seats.
Recessional: The ceremonial procession at the conclusion
of Mass led by parishioners trying to beat
the crowd to the parking lot.
Relics: People who have been going to Mass for so
long, they actually know when to sit, kneel, and
stand.
Ten commandments: The most important Top Ten
list not given by David Letterman.
From the Kid’s Science Class
H2O is hot water, and CO2 is cold water. To collect
fumes of sulphur, hold a deacon over a flame in a
test tube. When you smell an oderless gas, it is
probably carbon monoxide. Water is composed of
two gins, Oxygin and Hydrogin. Oxygin is pure gin.
Hydrogin is water and gin. A super saturated solution
is one that holds more than it can hold. Liter: A
nest of young puppies. Magnet: Something you find
crawling all over a dead cat. Momentum: What you
give a person when they are
going
away. The pistol of the
flower is its only protection
against insects. A fossil is an
extinct animal. The older it
is, the more extinct it is. To
remove dust from the eye, pull
the eye down over the nose. For a
nosebleed: Put the nose much lower that the heart
until the heart stops. For head colds: use an agonizer
to spray the nose until it drops in your throat.
Germinate: To become a naturalized German. The
tides are a fight between the Earth and moon. All
water tends towards the moon, because there is no
water on the moon, and nature abhors a vacuum. I
forget where the sun joins in this fight. Blood flows
down one leg and up the other.
Pictorial Directory
Many thanks to CCW members Chris
Pelletier and Janie Winstead for their
work on the Parish Directory.
Chris headed the effort
and spent long hours
planning, scheduling, being
there with the photographer and putting the directory
together. Janie Winstead took many of the
group shots that graced the directory. It is a beautiful
product.
Without GOD, our every week would be:
Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday,
Thirstday, Fightday & Shatterday.

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
November 2009 - Year for the Priest
http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html
CCW Newsletter
St. Raphael Catholic Church
New Parishioner Party
New Pa rishione rs please join us on
Tuesday, November 10 for a Wi ne and
Cheese Pa rty, 7:00 unl 8:30 PM.
Meet fellow parishioners and learn
about wha t St. Raphael’s Church and
School have to offer to you and your
family. It is in the Pa rish Cente r. RSVP
Louise Ba rre 821‐2561 or
amblab@aol.com
the Shore Acres Nursing Home
Residents. Please wrap and ma rk a tag
wi th the item name and size so the y
can gi ve it to the ri ght resident. They
need shirts, sweaters, robes, slippers,
loon, and other clothing and toiletry
items. There are over 100 residents
and our goal is to get enough gi s for
everyone to have at least 1 Chris tmas
present.
CCW OFFICERS
President:
Claudia M. Soucy
1st Vice President:
Rosemary Early
2nd Vice President:
Ava Abner
Recording Secretary:
Kathy Guckenberger
Corresponding Secretary:
Bernadine Quartetti
Treasurer:
Marty Foreman
Newsletter Editor:
Louise Barrett
Newsletter/Website Designer:
Theresa McCormick
Parish Spaghetti Dinner
The Church Life Commiee
is sponsoring a spaghe
dinner Sunda y,
November 15. The cost is
$7 per person, $4 under 10 wi th a
family ma x of $25. Dinner starts at 6
PM. The proceeds will help pay for
the two new re frige ra tors purchased
for the kitchen. Our CCW re centl y
donated $1000 towards this
purchase, but the total cos t is over
$3000. Come have a night off from
cooking and enjoy the church famil y
community as we come toge the r to
help keep our kitchen funconing
wi th the addi on of these 2
refrigerators re centl y purchased.
Christmas Breakfast
Celeste Brown will be ca te ring our
CCW Christmas breakfast party,
Sa turda y, December 5 aer the 8 AM
Mass. RESERVATIONS are needed.
Please mail your check of $6.50
payable to CCW to Louise Barre 820
24 Ave N, St. Pete rsburg Fl 33704, or
drop an envelope ma rked “CCW
Chris tmas Breakfast” in the Sunday
collecon. We are collecng gi s for
CCW President’s Message
Hello to all my Sisters at St. Raphael's
Council of Catholic Women: I
miss you all so much and will
see you in December. I'm
currently looking out at 3 inches of
pure, whi te snow, wi th the prairie
wi nd blowing across the hills of South
Dakota; not at all like our home in St.
Pete, but God's Country as well. It's
so true, God is everywhere!!! He's in
the wa rmth of a St. Pe te summer day
and also the canyons and mountains
of a snowy Rushmore. I want to
thank you all so much for wha t you
are doing to make this Council yea r
such a success. We are the largest
Council of Catholic Women in the
Lower Pinellas Deanery and we have
each and every one of you to
thank. We've got a busy few months
to come, wi th the Chris tmas Pa rty,
and also the Pinellas Hope Evening
Meal on Dec 10th. Thank you all for
your support of all our acvi es.
Remember, "In the Lord's Servi ce"
means acve parcipaon or
prayerful support. We appreciate it
all! Love and Blessings, Claudia
Soucy

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CCW Calendar 2009-2010
Sa turda y, November 7 General Mee ng
Sunday, November 15 Spaghe Dinner, Pa rish Cente r 6PM
Sa turda y, December 5 Christmas Breakfast
Thursday, December 10 Cook Dinner for Pinellas Hope
Sa turda y, January 2 General Mee ng
Sa turda y, January 16 Rummage Sale
Monday, January 25 Ma hew Kell y Gues t Speaker
Sa turda y, Februa ry 6 General Mee ng
Tuesday, Februa ry 9 Pilgrimage to St John Vianney Seminary
Sa turda y, Februa ry 13 Fashion Show
Sa turda y, March6 Mini Lenten Retrea t
Sa turda y, April 10 General Mee ng
Thursday, April 15 Lower Pinellas Deanery Spring
Sa turda y, May 1, 2010 General Mee ng
Mon‐Wed, May 3‐5 DCCW Convenon Ta mpa
Sa turda y, May 15, 2010 Pot Luck Luncheon
General Mee ng Schedule:
September‐May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Connental Breakfast, & Mee ng
“Knit-Clickers” by Ann Kovach
The St. Raphael CCW “Knit‐Clickers” are busy at work. Mary Carlomagno, Terry Hamm, Angela Soucy
and Ann Kovach are again kni ng hats and scarves for the homeless. They will easily reach their goal of
100+. These hats are given to our Director of Religious Educaon, Lynn Edmonds, for distribuon to
those in need when the weather gets cooler. Last year hats were given to Pinellas Hope, St Vincent de
Paul and the migrants. Lynn tells us that they were very well received and many were happy with the
variety of color and paerns from which they could choose. These ladies happily knit away with much love and
compassion for several months. They also knit for other groups. You will also find them helping out for many CCW
projects i.e. donang door prizes for the recent card party;( Mary even made and donated the money tree.) They
also have been rosary makers, bullen stuffers, counters, nursing home visitors, coffee servers, and much more.
Like all our CCW members, they are a vital part of our St. Raphael Family.
SAFE training
Aenon: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)‐SAFE training for those working with Vulne rable
Adults, St. Raphael’s Church – Room B, Sat, November 14, 9AM – noon. If you work with vulnerable adults or visit
the homebound or hospitalized, and have unsupervised access to people in their home, nursing home, hospital or
assisted living facility then you are required to have this training. To register, call the church office at 821‐0155. The
cost of this workshop will be paid for by the church.
November Papal Intentions
General: That all the men and women in the world, especially those who have
responsibilies in the field of polics and economics, may never fail in their commitment
to safeguard creaon.
Mission: That believers in the different religions, through the tesmony of their lives and
fraternal dialogue, may clearly demonstrate that the name of God is a bearer of peace.

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LPD Fall Conference Thank You
Dear Ladies of St Raphael CCW: Thank you for your
amazing support of the Lowe r Pinellas Deanery Fall
Conference. Ava Abner was installed as the LPD Organi
zaon Chairman and Jeannee Abramo won several
prizes! Others who aended the LPD were Maggie
Moren (LPD legislave Chairman), Ursula Abner,
Lu Pe rrin, Bernadee Bailey (LPD Corresponding Secretary),
Ma ry Sto, Chris Winstead, Joann Burka rt,
Kay Yennie, Ma ry Ca rloma gno, Winnie Young,
Roseanna Costa, Ma rlene D'Abramo, Joan Grayson,
Ann Kova ch (LPD Parliamentarian) and Ruth Ma ck.
St Raphael’s provided an amazingly delicious and
abundant breakfast for the Conference whi ch was
held at St Paul ’s on October 31. There were 83 present
at the Confe rence whi ch included Mass, a Rosary,
lunch, a speaker, and informaon about the upcoming
DCCW Convenon Ma y 3rd ‐ 5th.
St. Raphael’s went all out supplying breakfast for
the LPD Fall Fesval at St. Paul ’s on October 31. Ma r‐
lene D’Abramo coordinated the effort. Helpers /
bakers included Cherie Mainen, Yolanda Gallagher,
Bernadee Bailey, Ann Kova ch, Louise Ba rre, Ma ry
Sto, Roseanna Costa, Chris Wins tead, Ma rlene
D'Abramo Joan Grayson, Joan Ba rkha rt, Jeannee
Abramo, Winnie Young and Ca rol Irwin. There was
enough food le over to help wi th the re cepon for
the Mass of Remembrance at St Raphael’s on November
1, and even more le over for our next CCW
breakfast! Thank you one and all who helped with
this tremendous effort. The ladies were the re at St.
Paul’s at 7:30 AM to have everything prepared and
beaufull y displayed.
Thank you to Bernadee Bailey for heading the
registraon for the LPD Fall Conference and to Ann
Kovach and Mary Carlomagno who helped wi th che ck
‐in at the Fall Confe rence .
To Those Who Have Recently Lost a
Loved One by Carol Irwin
Dear Friends, I am so sorry to hear of your re ce nt
loss. To lose someone you love is one of life’s mos t
di fficul t challenges. As a member of your parish fami ‐
ly I want you to know you are not alone during this
period of grief. In order to help support you through
ma ny of the emoons and transions you are experiencing
I will be starng a bereavement support
group in the new year. We will begin our firs t session
on Tuesda y, January 5, from 7:00 ‐ 8:30 p.m. in
Room A. The support group will meet weekly for the
next 7 weeks on Tuesdays and conclude on Tuesda y,
Februa ry 23. During this group process, you, your
fa mil y members , and other parish members who
have suffered a re cent loss, can come toge the r to
lean on each other as you learn about the process
and emoons of grief. Ea ch week I will present a
topic whi ch somemes will be followed by a twenty
mi nute vi deo pertaining to the topi c. Following the
video there will be an opportunity to share how the
topic pertains to wha t you are experiencing. As you
probably already know, me alone will not heal your
grief; it is wha t you do wi th your me that ca n ma ke
such a big difference. If you have any quesons or
concerns re ga rding the bereavement support group
please don’t hesita te to call and leave a message and
I will re turn your call as soon as possible. My home
number is 821‐7390. Remember one of the Bea ‐
tudes: “Blessed are those who mourn, for the y shall
be comforted.” It is my prayer tha t God will use the
bereavement minis try to comfort and support you
during this mos t di fficul t me. Please be assured of
my thoughts and prayers.
Coping with Grief as the Holidays Approach by Carol I rwin
Do you find yourself dreading the old familiar famil y tradions now tha t you loved one is gone? Grief consumes
so much of our available energy no maer wha t the season. However, facing the holidays without our loved
one places addional demands on our me, emoons, and psyche. Berea ved individuals who experience the
most difficul ty wi th the holiday season are those who have gi ven lile thought to the challenges they will
encounter. Come Tuesda y, Nov. 25th from 7‐8:30 in Room B. Let’s spend an hour or so sharing how it might be
best to prepare ourselves spiritually, emoonally and socially before the Chris tmas rush. Please call me if you
can come so I’ll have enough handouts and refreshments. Ca rol Irwin 821‐7390

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Member News
From CCW member Bonnie Condon: Jim and I
had a wonderful trip to London, England. We arrived
on Sa turda y aernoon and went searching
for a church. We came upon the mos t beauful
church in London, in my opinion, the London Oratory
(meaning a place of prayer) or it is also
called the Oratory of St. Philip Neri dedicated to
the Immaculate Heart of Ma ry. I was drawn to
this church because of the magni fice nce of the
architecture, art works , statuary and the te n or
so cha pels tha t run along the exterior sides of
the church. There was a choi r of men who sang
during the Mass and it was magni fice nt. We knelt
down to re ceive the Eucharist, jus t like many or
our Fi rs t Holy Communion.
From CCW member Lillian McClelland: My hus ‐
band and I celebra te d our 50th wedding anniversary
on October 3, 2009 on board a cruise ship in
the Mediterranean Sea . We visi ted Spain,
France, Italy, Turkey and Greece. We had wonderful
wea ther up unl the last day of the cruise.
We le Naples, Italy around 5 PM, heading for
Ba rcelona , Spain, when the Ca ptain told us that
the seas would be rough and we will probably be
a lile late in arriving in port the next morning.
At 6 AM the Captain made an announcement
telling us tha t we were in the middle of the
Mediterranean Sea , and tha t we would be 6
hours late in arriving in Spain, as there was some
wa ter damage during the night. We went up to
the top deck for breakfast and it was the re that
we heard the rest of the story. During the night,
the winds got up to 103 MPH, a wa ve came over
the front of the ship and it hit the 10th deck. It
knocked out three windows, causing wa ter to
enter the ship and flooding 25 cabins (My husband
and I slept through it all) Four people had
to be ta ken to the hospital and many others had
cuts and bruises. Because we were so late in arriving
in Spain, we missed the airplane to re turn
home. The cruise line was able to schedule us on
another flight the following day, and the y also
ma de arrangements for us to sleep in a hotel.
We were red, but it did gi ve us another day
to see Ba rcelona. The best part of this trip was
when we visite d Ma ry's House in Ephesus, Turkey.
From CCW member Julie Musselman: Jus t got
back from the Lighthouse Naonal Conference at
St. Ma ry of the La ke Semina ry in Mundelein IL. It
was announced tha t over 40,000 CDs were dis ‐
tributed in the state of Florida so fa r during 2009
in over 90 parishes!
From CCW member Addys Sasserath: My son,
Trevor passed his Ea gle re vie w board. The new
Eagle Scout woul d like to thank Msgr Ca ve rl y for
allowing him to make the mobile dividers for the
lile church and the parishioners for dona ng
their me and money towa rd the project. A special
thank you to Don Ma ck for providing advice
and support. Trevor also re ceive d news this
week tha t he was selected for membership into
the Na onal Honor Society. He will be inducted
in November. God is good all the me!
From CCW member Ma rty Foreman‐ I belong to
the GFWC Woman's Juniors cl ub and we had a
wonderful Pumpkin Palooza Fesval Oct 4 held at
the Snell Isle Woman's Club. There about 20 gals
in the club and we had record ‐breaking numbers
of kids and fun in our all day event.
Game Day Card Party Report
We had 52 people at our CCW Game Day Ca rd Pa rty
October 24. People played scrabble, dominoes, rummy
cube, cribbage and va rious ca rd games including
bridge. Thank you to our chairman Ruth Mack and
her daughter Pa t who collected an amazing number
of opportuni es and door prizes (Rosemary Ea rl y was
a big winner). Louise Ba rre and Ma ggie More n
cooked wi th helping hands from many others including
Celeste Brown. We made $562 profit and had tons
of fun whi ch is always a great combinaon. We had
several couples and hope you will think about aending
next yea r.
November Meeting
Thank you to Pa t Ba rcla y and Juani ta Galan of the
Migrant Workers Associaon who were the speakers
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Vocation News
by Seminarian Bob Angel
Hello all! Hope you're having a blessed (and wa rm)
Fall thus fa r. It's quite busy here in Miami , but
through all the daily ups‐and‐downs of life, we can
take solace in an unchanging God who
desires a sincere relaonship wi th us. Don't force
prayer‐‐let it flow naturally and honestly from your
hearts, however you ma y feel this parcular
day. Thank you for all your prayers. They
are ce rtainl y helping me to survive philosophy! Ma y
God bless you all this day.
Year for Priests
Monsignor J. Bernard Ca ve rl y was born in Ireland, the
middle child of 3 brothers and 1 sister. His famil y was
very devout, and he had another brother, Pa trick,
who later also became a priest. (Monsignor Pa trick
Caverly curre ntl y serves in the Diocese of Orlando).
Monsignor was aending a Catholic high school (De
La Salle) when his parish priest asked him directly if he
had ever considered becoming a priest. Monsignor
said yes and entered Mount Melleray Semina ry aer
high school to study Philosophy. Monsignor completed
his priestly studies at Saint Pa tri ck's College, Ca r‐
low.
Meanwhile, Archbishop Hurley from the Diocese of St
Augusne FL, (whose own parents were from Ireland)
had been in Ireland re cruing priests for pastoral
work in Florida . Archbishop Hurley had bought tracts
of land all over FL with the intent to build churches
and he needed priests. Monsignor Ca ve rl y agreed to
be ordained for the Diocese of St Augusne, and
came to Florida to help build up and shepherd the
growing Catholic Church. He was ordained in 1965
and his firs t assignment was in Port Orange FL, near
Daytona Beach at Epiphany Ca tholi c Church. He also
taught religion the re at Fr Lopez High School. Monsignor
then went to San Jose church in Jacksonville.
The Diocese of Miami had been newly formed in
1958, and the Diocese of St Pe te rsburg in 1968. Monsignor
parcipa ted in the work and excitement as our
Diocese was founded and began growing. Over his
years in the Diocese of St Pe te rsburg beginning in
1967, Monsignor was assigned to St Paul’s and St Je ‐
rome. He was pastor of Good Shepherd in Tampa , Holy
Cross in St Pe te and in 1976, was installed as pastor
of the Ca thedral of St Jude’s where he served for 20
years . We were blessed when Bishop Lynch assigned
Monsignor to St Raphael’s in 1996 where he has
served us now for 13 yea rs. Some other dues during
his yea rs in the Diocese of St Pe te included teaching
at St Petersburg Ca tholi c, serving on the Tribunal for 7
years , acng as Chaplain to the Serra Club, and being
the Director of the Cal va ry Catholic Ce me te ry for several
yea rs .
Monsignor’s fa vori te saint is St Berna rd. He says the
most sasfying experience in his life as a priest has
been building the new Church at St Raphael’s. He
would re commend the priesthood to any man considering
the priesthood as the greatest of all vocaons to
be a “Priest of Jesus Chris t”. For him, it has been a
most rewa rding and sasfying life. Thank you, Monsignor
Ca verl y for gi ving your life to bring the Ca tholi c
Church to the people of Florida . Thank you, for nourishing
us daily with the bread of life, tending to our
sick and dying, ca ring for our children’s souls, and
helping us in our vocaons. Your priesthood is a tremendous
gi to us at St Raphael’s.
Vocation News
by Seminarian Chris McBride
Hello CCW, The month of October has been busy. It
went by fas t. The mid semester break in the middle of
the month was a blessing. I had a great me with my
parish, famil y, and friends. I spent some me wi th St.
Raphael's school and youth group. I also visited St.
Pete Catholic, where I graduated in 2008. In the mids t
of all the pastoral work I did I had me to spend wi th
my famil y and friends, whi ch made it ve ry worthwhile.
I wish I had me to relax more, but it was a blessed
break.
Now I am back in the re gula r schedule and I am on
my wa y to preparing for the even busier November. I
am hoping to get my papers out of the wa y before the
50th Anniversary weekend and Vocaon Awareness
Weekend. Bob and I are going to be ve ry busy next
month wi th all the other seminarians and staff here.
Keep us in your prayers and remembe r you and all of
our St. Raphael famil y are in ours.
I hope all is going well for you and CCW. Thank you
for all your support!

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In Your Prayers . . .
Sick
by Lu Perrin
Please keep the following in your
prayers: Bishop Lynch, Mi chael
Downs, Ca therine Vallee, Ma rgaret
Bonano, Ruth McDonald, Sue
Brady, John Abra mo, Paul Smi th,
Mike Heraty, Joyce Kubala, Ryleigh
Russo, Ma rga re t Swing, Ka y Tolhoek, Ka ren Cocker,
Joe Kolbe, Ginny Hansen, Francis Halsmer, and Lily
Riconda.
Homebound and Nursing Home: Nellie and Charles
Bonita , Truus Stuimer, Eileen Edwa rds , D J Thompson,
Julie Schiavi, Fran Davis, Ma rtha Farrell, Mon‐
le Suerlin, and Ann Walsh
Deceased CCW Member Relatives Nov
2008-Oct 2009
CCW Member Relaves who died‐ Noemi Abad
(Fanny Abad’s daughter in law), Nancye Ba rre
(Louise Barre’s mother in law), Ra ymond DiSerafino
(Mary Beth Finster’s fa ther), Ri cha rd Earl y (Rosemary
Ea rl y’s husband), Patri cia Gilbert (Mary Dare’s mother),
Mildred High (Linda Champion’s mother), Ella
Neumann (Carol Zi mmerman’s mother), Jean Ma rie
Orts Mike nac (Amy Robison's mother), David Pe ‐
ters (Therese Johnson’s brother), Ralph Qua rte
(Bernadine Qua rte ’s husband), Floyd Respole
(Joyce Kubala’s grandfather), Jerry Snider (Beth Scognamiglio’s
fa ther), and Susan Thurston (Therese
Johnson’s sister in law), Billy Holsonback Jr. (Mary
Donatelli’s grandson)
Recent CCW Member Death
CCW member Ma rgare t Racila died Oct 28th in Tampa,
where she had moved to be close r to her fa mil y.
Margaret had been homebound for several yea rs
and lived next to CCW member Evelyn Smith who
helped ca re for her and CCW member Angela Soucy
who brought Ma rga re t Holy Communion each week
unl Ma rga re t moved to Tampa a few yea rs ago.
Margaret was a beauful woman who lived out her
fai th through much suffering. Ma y her soul rest in
Peace.
Recent CCW Member Relative Death
Our Sympathies to CCW member Cheryl Anderson
on the loss of her mother Muriel Anderson on all
Soul’s Day Nov 2. Muriel had been a resident at Ma ‐
ria Ma nor for several yea rs and had jus t celebra te d
her 87th birthday October 24.
In Memory . . .
CCW Member Deaths Nov. ‘08-Oct. ‘09
We remember our dear CCW sister who have died
in the past year‐ Adele Buchta , Ma ry Butson, Alma
Henz, Pa t Oa kle y, Ma rga re t Racila, Doe Santacaterina,
Ma ry Simoneau, and Ma ry Ann Smel ter.
Parishioner and Parishioner Relative
Deaths Nov. 2008-Oct. 2009
May these souls, through the mercy of God rest in
peace‐Edwin Babor, Gerald Baio, Thomas Bozeman,
Sr, Patricia Ba rber, Ninfa Ester Bermudez, Boni ta
Capra, Jessica Colihan, John DeCosmo, Ra y Ferron,
El mer Gouthro, Ronald Hadfield, Ca therine Higdon,
Clement Ki rk, Kason Ta ylor Kraus‐Theis, Norman Le ‐
Clair, Es ther LaVangie, Joe LoPres te, Diane Ludes, Joe
Lynch, Joseph Ma cDougald, Charloe Manion, Louis
Marnez, Edwa rd Ma rusarz, Alice McKaveney, John
Moran, Ma rgot Morcillo, Philip Muehleck, Ma ry Ka ye
Naill, Florence Neville, David Pe te rs , Ri chard
Petpren, Al Rami rez, Floyd Respole, Zdenek Routa ,
Ri cha rd Renaud, Rose Satchwell, Ma ryann
Schmidhammer, William Sha rp, Paul Shrenk, H. David
Smith, Robert Smi th, Jerry Snider, Caroline Somma ,
Hilda Ma ry Strome, Julie Ta ylor, Andrea Thomson,
Bob Twi y, Pedro Vales, Lillian Shrenk Williams, Jack
Vanderbleek, Ka thyrn Lee, Anastasia Russell, Ma ry
Agnes Ducker, and Frank Damato
We are so very rich!!!!
Sil ver in the Hair, Gold in the Teeth, Stones in the
Kidneys, Suga r in the Blood, Lead in the Feet, Iron in
the Arteries, And an inexhausble supply of Na tural
Gas . We never thought we'd accumulate
such wealth.

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Family Tree of Vincent Van Gogh
His dizzy aunt is Ver Gogh.
The brother who ate prunes ‐ Goa Gogh.
The brother who worked at a convenience store ‐‐ Stop N Gogh.
The grandfather from Yugoslavia ‐U Gogh.
His magician uncle ‐ Where‐diddy Gogh.
His Mexican cousin ‐A Mee Gogh.
The Mexican cousin's American half‐brother ‐ Gring Gogh.
The nephew who drove a stage coach ‐ Wells ‐far Gogh.
The conspated uncle ‐Can't Gogh.
The ballroom dancing aunt‐Tang Gogh.
The bird lover uncle ‐ Flamin Gogh.
The fruit‐loving cousin ‐ Man Gogh.
An aunt who ta ught posive thinking ‐ Way‐to‐Gogh.
The lile bouncy nephew ‐ Poe Gogh.
A sister who loved disco ‐Go Gogh.
And‐ his niece who travels the country in an RV ‐Winnie Bay Gogh.
Oh yeah..I saw you smiling (or was that a groan). There ya Gogh!
New Proverbs from the Internet submied by Ann Kovach
A first grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom with the firs t half of a well‐known proverb and asked them to
come up with the remainder of the proverb. It's ha rd to believe these were actua lly done by first graders. Their insight may surprise
you. While reading, keep in mind that these are 1st graders, 6‐year‐olds, because the last one is a classic! Don't change horses...unl
they stop running. Strike while the......bug is close. It's always darkest before...Daylight Saving Time. Never underes mate
the power of.........termites. You can lead a horse to water but.....how? Don't bite the hand that......looks dirty. No news
is.......impossible.
A miss is as good as a.......Mr. You can't teach an old dog new......math. If you lie down with dogs, you'll ......snk in the morning.
Love all, trust..... me. The pen is migher than the......pigs.
An idle mind is....the best way to relax. Where there's smoke there's......polluon. Happy the bride who.....gets all the presents. A
penny saved is ...not much. Two's company, three's ....the Musketeers. Don't put off ll tomorrow what ...you put on to go to bed.
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and..... You have to blow your nose. There are none so blind as ....Stevie Wonder.
Children should be seen and not.....spanked or grounded. If at first you don't succeed......get new baeries. You get out of something
only what you ...see in the picture on the box. When the blind lead the blind.....get out of the way. Beer late
than ..pregnant.
We are so very rich!!!!
Sil ver in the Hair, Gold in the Teeth, Stones in the Kidneys, Sugar in the Blood, Lea d in the Feet, Iron in the
Arteries, And an inexhausble supply of Natural Gas . We never thought we'd accumulate such wealth.
A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be
waing for you and will take care of you." The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy." God
said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy." Again the small child asked, "And how am I
going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beauful and sweet words you
will ever hear, and with much paence and care, your angel will teach you how to speak." "And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your
angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray." "Who will protect me?" God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to
Me, even though I will always be next to you." At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly
asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name." God said, You will simply call her, "Mom."

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
December 2009 - Year for Priests
http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html
CCW Newsletter
St. Raphael Catholic Church
CCW OFFICERS
President:
Claudia M. Soucy
1st Vice President:
Rosemary Early
2nd Vice President:
Ava Abner
Recording Secretary:
Kathy Guckenberger
Corresponding Secretary:
Bernadine Quartetti
Treasurer:
Marty Foreman
Newsletter Editor:
Louise Barrett
Newsletter/Website Designer:
Theresa McCormick
Joining St Raphael CCW
It’s easy to join St Raphael’s Council of
Catholic Women. Simply drop an
envelope marked CCW in the weekend
collection. We need your name,
address, phone, email address, birth
day and birth month and a check for
$15 payable to St. Raphael CCW. Dues
are payable after January 1 and late by
June. Membership gets you to be part
of a great group of women whose job
it is to serve God in our family, Parish,
community and world. We have a
Mass intention said for our members
monthly. You do what you can, when
you can and this way, with over 230
members, we get a lot done for St
Raphael’s. Women of all ages,
professions, interests and talents are
welcome and urged to join.
***
Life isn't fair, but it's still good. When in
doubt, just take the next small
step. When it comes to chocolate,
resistance is futile. Whatever doesn't kill
you really does make you stronger. The
best is yet to come. Life isn't tied with a
bow, but it's still a gift."
From the Pastor’s Desk
Monsignor Caverly wishes all the
ladies of St. Raphael’s Council of
Catholic Women a very blessed and
Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. The Fun Fest was a great
success. Thank you to all the ladies of
CCW who helped and supported the
festival. We will probably
make around $20,000 and
look forward to next year’s
festival. Bernadine
Quartetti had a very nice
celebration at the
Cathedral where she
was awarded the St
Jude medal for St
Raphael’s. Bishop
Lynch, following a long
illness, was able to pass out the
awards and have his picture taken
with each recipient. Bernadine was
very grateful to receive the award.
The Seminarians were home for
Thanksgiving and will be home
December 12 for the holidays. Both
are very happy at the Seminary and
doing well.
CCW President’s Message
Dear Sisters of St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women: We have many activities
planned in the next upcoming months and, of course, we cannot do it without your
help. Our Evening Meal at Pinellas Hope will be on Thursday, December 10th. We
have many volunteers to man our kitchen for the dinner to be served at 7:00. We
would appreciate any prayers for the benefit of all the clients at Pinellas Hope that
they receive our food for the nourishment of their bodies and also for their souls. Our
January 2nd, General Meeting will feature a speaker from Catholic Charities "Kinship
Care", a program that provides assistance to moms and their kids. Also, don't forget
our PackRat Rummage Sale on January 16th in the Parish Center from 8:00 A.M. to
1:00 P.M. Coffee and hotdogs will be available for purchase. So, collect all your
"treasures" and deliver them to the Parish Center on Friday, January 15th. Thanks to
all who made the Christmas Party so successful and especially St. Nick for his special
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CCW Calendar 2009-2010
Thursday, December 8 Holy Day of Obligation ‐ Immaculate Conception
Thursday, December 10 Cook Dinner for Pinellas Hope
Saturday, December 12 Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe 8am Mass
Friday, January 1 Holy Day of Obligation ‐ Mary, mother of God
Saturday, January 2 General Meeting
Saturday, January 16 Rummage Sale
Monday, January 25 Matthew Kelly Guest Speaker
Saturday, February 6 General Meeting
Tuesday, February 9 Pilgrimage to St John Vianney Seminary
Saturday, February 13 Fashion Show
Saturday, March6 Mini Lenten Retreat
Saturday, April 10 General Meeting
Thursday, April 15 Lower Pinellas Deanery Spring
Saturday, May 1, 2010 General Meeting
Mon‐Wed, May 3‐5 DCCW Convention Tampa
Saturday, May 15, 2010 Pot Luck Luncheon
General Meeting Schedule:
September‐May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Continental Breakfast, & Meeting
Holy Days
What is a Holy Day of Obligation? These are special days set aside in our Catholic Church which we are called
to celebrate by attending Mass according to Cannon Law. In the US there are 6 Holy Day of Obligation each
year. How privileged we are to belong to the Catholic Church with such special feast days. We have three
Holy Days of Obligation coming up in the next month. Dec 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the
patronal feast of the USA. December 25, Christmas, is always a holy day for obvious reasons. Jan. 1 is the
Feast of Mary, Mother of God. These days celebrate special events in the life of our Church, the liturgies are
always beautiful and it is a true privilege to be in Church on these Feast Days. It is following the law of LOVE
that “obliges” us to attend these Holy Days, as our Lord himself, through the Church He founded, invites us to
spend time with our God on these very special events in the life of all Christians. See you at Mass!
Rummage Sale by Suzanne Kelley
We will have the St. Raphael Catholic Church CCW Annual Pack Rat Rummage Sale on Sat. Jan. 16, 8am to
1pm. The setup/drop off will be Fri. Jan.15 from 4pm to 8pm. Volunteers are needed for setup and sorting
on Friday. Volunteers are needed for day of sale and clean up on Saturday. GoodWill will pick up our leftover
treasures by 2pm Saturday. Call Suzanne Kelley for questions/to volunteer at 641‐6575; or email
suzkelley101@yahoo.com.
December Papal Intentions
General: That children may be respected and loved and never be the victims of
exploitation in its various forms.
Mission: That at Christmas the peoples of the earth may recognize in the Word Incarnate
the light which illuminates every man and that the Nations may open their doors to Christ,
the Savior of the world.

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Dinner for Pinellas Hope by Celeste Brown
Plans are underway for the 'Dinner for Pinellas Hope'
on December 10th. Eighteen members have signed
up to help, and we are told to prepare for 300 people
at this time of year. So, there will be much cooking
going on beginning December 8. Members will be
asked at the Christmas breakfast to take home a pan
and a cake mix and return them baked on Dec. 9.
The menu is as follows: roasted loin of pork, cornbread
dressing, gravy, applesauce,
green beans, salad, rolls, and cake for dessert.
“Pinellas Hope is a temporary tent shelter facility for
street homeless men and women. Started in 2007,
the program has served more than 577 clients and
transitioned more than 49% out of homelessness. On
site case managers assess client’s needs and connect
them to essential support services to transition them
out of homelessness.” (Catholic Charities Web page)
Rummage Sale by Suzanne Kelley
We will have the St. Raphael Catholic Church CCW
Annual Pack Rat Rummage Sale on Sat. Jan. 16, 8am
to 1pm. The setup/drop off will be Fri. Jan.15 from
4pm to 8pm. Volunteers are needed for setup and
sorting on Friday. Volunteers are needed for day of
sale and clean up on Saturday. GoodWill will pick up
our leftover treasures by 2pm Saturday. Call Suzanne
Kelley for questions/to volunteer at 641‐6575; or
email suzkelley101@yahoo.com.
Spaghetti Dinner a Success
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Nov.15 spaghetti
dinner. 175 dinners were served and $1092
profit collected for the new refrigerators. Thanks to
the Parish Life Committee, Jack and Lisa Lyons, Allen
and Niki Smith, Ken and Lauren Dandar, CCW members
including Celeste Brown, THE COOK, Marty Foreman‐
ORGANIZER, Suzanne Kelley, Pat McGuire, Gail
(and Rod) Brazzell, Ursula and Ava Abner, and Jo
McFarlane, and parishioners Rick Brooks and Karen
Haraminac, and all who brought desserts or helped in
any way!
Fun Fest
Our second annual Fun Fest October 28‐ November
1 was a huge success. There was something for everyone
including rides, great food, entertainment, a
garage sale and bingo. The Fun Fest main organizers
were St Raphael School parents Andrea Vigrass and
Erica Ozkan. Some of the CCW members who
worked under Rosemary Early to help serve at the
delicious spaghetti dinner were Kathy Guckenberger,
Carol Kettlestrings, Jo Boyles, Mary Wilson, and
Maggie Moren. Marja Beaufait sold hotdogs and
Marty Foreman and assistants Ursula and Ava Abner
helped count the money. Also thanks to CCW members
Kim Early, Gay Hagaman, Donna Condon, Mary
Brophy, Therese Johnson, Angela Soucy and Chris
Pelletier. Thank you to all others who made this
huge event a great success. Early estimates put the
profits over $20,000.
Florida International Museum
Quilt Exhibit
Our CCW is organizing a luncheon and field trip to
the Florida International Museum Quilt Exhibit on
Thur. Jan 7. We will meet for lunch at noon and visit
the museum as a group around 1:15 PM. Group price
of ten or more is $5 per person. We will “view dozens
of quilts from the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum,
which chronicles the history of the art quilt
movement from 1980 to the present. Nationally recognized
quilt artists bring the quilt from the bed to
the wall. Also, see a selection of the best from Pinellas
County’s quilt guilds and explore the influences of
history and tradition as local quilters combine contemporary
materials and subject matter with age‐old
techniques. Both exhibits run Nov. 6‐Jan 10.” (FIM
website) Call Louise Barrett 821‐2561 to sign up for
this fun event.
***
Three retirees, each with a hearing loss, were playing
golf one fine March day. One remarked to the other,
'Windy, isn't it?' 'No,' the second man
replied, 'it's Thursday.' And the third
man chimed in, 'So am I. Let's have
a beer.'

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Member News
From CCW Member Roseanna Costa: Bob and I
will be spending our Thanksgiving in Sweetwater,
TN with Bob's Sister Gloria, her husband, son and
other family members who will be visiting. We
are looking forward to going.
From CCW Member Antoinette Falk: My daughter
Anne Falk, 27, a lawyer practicing in Fort
Lauderdale, will be married to Chris O'Connor on
December 12 this year in Reston, Virginia. We
will be flying there to attend the wedding.
From CCW Member Mary Wilson: I spent November
13‐15 at a festival retreat in St.
Augustine at Our Lady of Hope Community. It is
a wonderful place where people with addictions
live, work, and pray together. My son, Jason has
been there for eight months. It was such a blessing
to see him and the work he did on a beautiful
musical stage production of The Prodigal
Son. Our Lady of Hope Community began 23
years ago in Italy and was founded by Sister
Elvira who is still very active in this ministry. It is
free and all the guys and girls live on providence.
We are truly blessed to have this holy
place. The only one in the U.S. is right here in
Florida.
Welcome New Parishioner Wine and
Cheese Social
Thank you each and everyone who was able to participate.
Thank you for your time and the AWESOME
food. Thank you for those who were able to come
early to help and those who stayed late to pick up
and everyone in between who spent time talking to
the new parishioners and getting to know each other
even better!! We had 40 ministry leaders/active parishioners
and 17 new parishioners who attended.
Our CCW members who helped: Celeste Brown, Pat
McGuire, Marty Foreman, Suzanne Kelley, Gail
Brazzell, Ursula and Ava Abner, Bernadette Bailey,
Debbi Reidy, Rosemary Early, Kathy Guckenberger,
Carol Irwin, Barbara Miller, Maggie Moren, Chris
Pelletier, Barb O’Neil, Mary Poulin, Vicki Nelson,
Mary Stoft, Sue Ugan, Jane and Chris Winstead, Eileen
Brady and Louise Barrett . Thank you, CCW!
CCW General Meeting in January
Please attend the next CCW General Meeting on
January 2. Our speakers from Catholic Charities will
be talking about the "Kinship Care" program which
serves the needs of children and families. New members
are always welcome.
St Jude’s Medal 2009
The Saint Jude Medal was established in 1999 by our
Bishop Lynch to recognize the contributions of laity
throughout our diocese. The individuals (who are
recommended by their Pastor) have given “exemplary
service and shown extraordinary dedication to their
parish”. Congratulations to CCW member Bernadine
Quartetti who was awarded the 2009 St Jude Medal
for St Raphael’s Parish on the Feast of Christ the
King, Nov. 22. Bernadine has served St. Raphael’s
since 1972 when she and her husband Ralph, and 4
children moved here. Bernadine and Ralph did Baptism
preparation with new parents, and worked for
many years in RCIA. Bernadine now serves as a sacristan
and vacuums the Church each Sat. with a group of
women called the “Holy Hoovers”. Bernadine is the
corresponding secretary for CCW and recently was
commissioned as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy
Communion. Bernadine is a talented artist who has
studied iconography. Two of her beautiful icons are
displayed in the Old Church and Meeting Room B.
Bernadine is also a talented interior designer. She and
her husband Ralph planned the décor, built the window
dressings and painted Room B. Bernadine is also
responsible for the décor in the women’s restroom
and handicapped bathroom. Bernadine loves animals
and volunteers at Pet Pal, a rescue group for dogs.
Bernadine’s beloved husband Ralph, who died on
Aug. 29 was a part of all Bernadine did at St Raphael’s.
We are honored to have Bernadine recognized
for her faith filled love and service to St Raphael’s
Parish for over 35 years.
Past St Jude’s Medal Recipients include Don and Ruth
Mattick (08), Vivian Frank (07), Lu Perrin (06), Ofelia
Hoeppner (05), Terry Hamm (04), Bernadette Bailey
(03), Celeste Brown(02), Truus Stuimer (01), Ginny
Hansen (00), Jeanette Bolich (99).

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Vocation News
by Seminarian Bob Angel
As we walk on the path of hope and healing this Advent
season, let's keep Christ in focus amidst the
tornado of our daily responsibilities and distractions.
How hard it is to begin exercising again when
we let our muscles go un‐used, and so our prayer
"muscles" atrophy when we lose sight of our God
and His desire to spend time with us daily. As we
finish up with exams and papers here in Miami, you
will all be in my prayers this Advent. Christ is coming!
Vocation News
by Seminarian Chris McBride
As this semester is coming to a close I am looking
back on the differences between this year and last
year. I have recognized more maturity and growth in
my discernment. It is exciting. I have had a very good
semester and I am looking forward to spending time
with my family over Thanksgiving. Christmas is just
around the corner too, so I am gearing up to prepare
for the coming of Jesus. I have had
great conversations with my RCIA class. The kids are
doing well and they are getting excited for Christmas,
as I already am. I look forward to spending my Christmas
break at home with my family and parish. I hope
you are all doing well. God Bless.
I hope all is going well for you and CCW. Thank you
for all your support!
27th Annual Jingle Bell Run
Imagine thousands of people walking, running and
jogging along St. Petersburg’s waterfront. It’s nighttime,
the course glows with luminaries and the
sound of sleigh bells fills the air. Men, women and
children join in the holiday spirit at Boley Centers’
27th Annual Jingle Bell Run. Come early and stay
late! Live music will be played on the first floor rear
patio of the Pier and along the candlelit course.
Through December 8th, you may register in person
and receive your official Jingle Bell Run shirt and
bells at the locations Boley Center 445 31st St. N.,
821‐4819.
Year for Priests Pilgrimage to St. John
Vianney Seminary
There will be a pilgrimage to St John Vianney Seminary
in Miami on Tues. Feb. 9. Buses will be leaving
from St. Jude in St. Petersburg. The cost is only the
bus fee of $20. We will leave very early and eat
lunch at the Seminary, tour, attend Mass and
prayers. We return the same day. If interested, contact
the Louise Barrett at 821‐2561 so we can have a
large group from St Raphael’s to visit our Seminarians
Chris McBride and Bob Angel.
Celebration for Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is Saturday,
Dec. 12th. This day commemorates the 1531 appearance
of the Blessed Virgin to a
peasant, Saint Juan Diego, at Tepeyac,
a hill northwest of Mexico
City. The Blessed Mother miraculously
left a beautiful image
of herself wearing an Aztec
robe on a fiber tilma which resulted
many conversions. We
will celebrate this Feast Day at 8
AM daily Mass, followed by
blessing of your statues and pictures
of the Blessed Mother. Refreshments
will be served after Mass in Room B. All
are invited to honor the Mother of God.
Two elderly ladies had been friends for many
decades. Over the years, they had shared all kinds
of activities and adventures. Lately, their activities
had been limited to meeting a few times a week
to play cards. One day, they were playing cards
when one looked at the other and said, 'Now
don't get mad at me .. I know we've been friends
for a long time, but I just can't think of your
name! I've thought and thought, but I can't
remember it. Please tell me what your name is.'
Her friend glared at her. For at least three
minutes she just stared and glared at her. Finally
she said, 'How soon do you need to know?'

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In Your Prayers . . .
Sick
by Lu Perrin
Please keep the following in your
prayers: Bishop Lynch, John Lee, Joyce
Kubala, Karen Cocker, Jeannette
Abramo, Rachael Blair, Ryleigh
Russo, Margaret Swing, Kay Tolhoek, Joe Kolbe,
Catherine Vallette, Margaret Bonanno, Ruth
McDonald, Sue Brady, Mike Heraty, Francis Halsmer,
Leo Holland, and Tina Quintana.
Homebound and nursing home: Nellie and Charles
Bonitati , Truus Stuimer, Eileen Edwards, Ginny Hansen,
Susan Neitz, Tom Kunkler, D J Thompson, Julie
Schiavi, Lily Riconda, Montile Sutterlin, and Ann
Walsh
Deceased by Bernadette Bailey
May the souls of CCW member Martha Farrell,
Muriel Anderson, Alicia Mosher, Antonio Geronilla,
Geraldine Graffum, Ed Ronayne and Dottie Soots
and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in
peace. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let
perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.
CCW Member Dies
CCW Member Martha Farrell, 87, died Nov. 13. Martha
was born in Indianapolis, IN, and moved to FL in
1953. She was a nurse, and also had a career in real
estate and was a homemaker. Martha was preceded
in death by her husband, George, and her children,
Jeanne Farrell and Frank Farrell. Martha is survived
by her daughter, Kathi Farrell Ward of St. Petersburg
and son, Michael G. Farrell of Richmond, VA. Martha
was very active in our parish for many, many years
and was part of the founding group of families that
moved from St Joseph’s parish when St Raphael’s
began. Most recently, even when homebound,
Martha was a caller for our phone tree.
CCW Members Relative’s Deaths
Our deepest sympathy to CCW member Antoinette
Falk on the death of her father, Antonio Rivera
Geronilla, who died Nov.6. Antoinette was able to
make the trip to the Philippines to be with her dad
in the hospital prior to his death. CCW Member
Mary Hanlon was able to be with her mom, Geraldine
Graffum who passed away out of state on Dec.
1. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful
departed rest in peace.
A Hole in One
Father Norton woke up Sunday morning and realizing
it was an exceptionally beautiful and sunny
spring day, decided he just had to play golf. So... he
told the Associate Pastor that he was feeling sick
and persuaded him to say Mass for him that day. As
soon as the Associate Pastor left the room, Father
Norton headed out of town to a golf course about
forty miles away. This way he knew he wouldn't accidentally
meet anyone he knew from his parish. Setting
up on the first tee, he was alone. After all, it was
Sunday morning and everyone
else was in church! At
about this time, Saint Peter
leaned over to the Lord while
looking down from the heavens
and exclaimed, "You're
not going to let him get away
with this, are you?" The Lord
sighed, and said, "No, I guess not."
Just then Father Norton hit the ball and it shot
straight towards the pin, dropping just short of it,
rolled up and fell into the hole. IT WAS A 420 YARD
HOLE IN ONE! St. Peter was astonished. He looked at
the Lord and asked, "Why did you let him do that?"
The Lord smiled and replied, "Who's he going to
tell?"
As a
* * *
senior citizen was driving down the freeway,
his car phone rang. Answering, he
heard his wife's voice urgently
warning him, 'Herman, I just
heard on the news that there's a
car going the wrong way on Interstate 77.
Please be careful!' 'Heck,' said Herman,
'It's not just one car. It's hundreds of
them!'

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Matthew Kelly
Save the dates! Internationally acclaimed speaker Matthew Kelly will be at St
Stephens in Valrico, Sunday Jan.24 at 7 PM (Becoming the Best Version of Yourself),
St Raphael’s on Monday, January 25th at 7PM (Making Sense of Suffering)
and at St John Vianney on St. Pete Beach Tuesday, January 26th at 7PM (A Call to
Joy) . Matthew Kelly was born in Sydney, Australia, where he began his lay ministry
in 1993. Since that time he has travelled in more than 50 countries and spoken
to over three million people. He has written twelve books which have appeared
on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists. His
titles include: The Rhythm of Life, The Seven Levels of Intimacy, The Dream Manager,
Building Better Families, and Rediscovering Catholicism. The majority of his
work today is here in the United States speaking to students, lay adults, priests
and seminarians. He also leads numerous retreats every year, both in the United
States and abroad. In addition to his spiritual ministry, which occupies 80% of his
time, Kelly is also a partner at Floyd Consulting, a Chicago based management
consulting firm.
During his presentations on January 25 & 26, 2010, he will discuss the challenges and opportunities we experience
in our quest to become the‐best‐version‐of‐ourselves. Do you feel stressed? Overwhelmed? Have
trouble experiencing joy in your daily life? Have you ever wondered why? Are you just going through the motions?
Do you feel your world is in a delicate balance that would fall apart if you didn’t keep going at breakneck
speed? Are you wondering where your passion and energy have gone? Is everything just another obstacle
keeping you from living the life you want to live? Slow it down…pace yourself…take a deep breath…you are
not alone…and the life God has dreamt for you is waiting. All you have to do is show up. In his talks, Matthew
Kelly will share about a time in his life when he experienced this common and often unspoken struggle. He will
reveal what he has learned along his spiritual journey and how he overcame this battle that we all find ourselves
immersed in at one time or another. Most of all, he will share with us the deep, lasting joy he has found
and show us the way, recognizing the fact that it has been a tough year for many people in many ways. Many
have experienced unemployment, others have lost a love one, everyone has had some type of financial setback,
and nobody has been untouched by the growing effects of cancer in our society. Suffering is real. We live
in a culture that says ease the pain with medication, distraction of entertainment, or any number of addictions.
How do we make sense of suffering as Christians? How can it help us to become the‐best‐version‐ofourselves?
Matthew Kelly is devoted to inspiring people to become what he describes as the‐best‐versions‐ofthemselves
by attending to their legitimate needs in four areas: physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual.
He motivates people to see the challenges and opportunities of their everyday lives in a new light, looking
beyond the culture’s preoccupation with speed, noise and activity to pursue a life of deeper meaning, emphasizing
that "who you become is infinitely more important than what you do, or what you have."
Who should attend? People of all ages 12 years and up...parents and children, husbands and wives, boyfriends
and girlfriends...single or married...young or old...these presentations are about living every day with
passion and purpose! Kelly’s core message, invites listeners to become the‐best‐version‐of‐themselves. Kelly
convincingly communicates this message as God’s desire for each of us. And he insists it is also the desire of
parents for their children, husbands and wives for each other, CEOs for their companies and employees, pastors
for their parishes, and managers and lay ministers for those they lead and instruct. This message of becoming
the‐best‐version‐of‐yourself, inspired by Vatican II’s universal call to holiness, allows Kelly to present
the genius of Catholicism through his seminars and writings in a way that is disarmingly simple and yet, deeply
profound. To learn more about his work, please visit: www.matthewkelly.org; www.floydconsulting.com; and
www.dynamiccatholic.com. Contact Marybeth Finster (521‐1957 H) for questions.

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
January 2010 - Year for Priests
http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html
CCW Newsletter
St. Raphael Catholic Church
CCW OFFICERS
President:
Claudia M. Soucy
1st Vice President:
Rosemary Early
2nd Vice President:
Ava Abner
Recording Secretary:
Kathy Guckenberger
Corresponding Secretary:
Bernadine Quartetti
Treasurer:
Marty Foreman
Matt Maher Concert, Jan. 9 th
Matt Maher is coming to the
Cathedral of St. Jude for a free
concert hosted by the WTL Youth
Ministry! Matt is a worship leader, a
young adult minister and leads a
college Bible study at St Timothy’s
Catholic Church in Tempe AZ. He is a
nationally known contemporary
Christian songwriter and performer.
This event is for teens, families,
young adults, parents, basically
EVERYONE!!! A free will offering will
be collected! No tickets necessary!
Sat., Jan. 9th! Doors open at 7pm,
Concert begins at 7:30pm.
Joyce Jam Concert, Jan. 8 th
by Joey Talley
Here's a chance to help the Kubala
family! York Illustrations and Rock &
Blues Academy are sponsoring a
benefit concert, the Joyce Jam, on
Friday, January 8. The concert will be
held at the St. Raphael's Parish
Center; doors open at 7pm. You can
call ahead and reserve tickets for the
pre‐sale price of $8, or buy at the
door for $10. There will be
entertainment for the whole family
with performances by Ron Knight,
Bernadette Zeender and Daisy Ashe,
and members of LifeTeen, as well as
student rock bands from the Rock &
Blues Academy. Please join us to
Rock the Face off Cancer and help
the Kubalas! Tickets can be reserved
by calling me at 741‐3967 or email
joycejamstraphaels@gmail.com.
February CCW Meeting
Please attend the next CCW General
Meeting on February 6. New
members are always welcome.
Rummage Sale January 16
by Suzanne Kelley
We will have the St.
Raphael Catholic Church
CCW Annual Pack Rat
Rummage Sale on
Saturday, January 16, 8am to 1pm.
The setup/drop off will be Friday,
January 15 from 4pm to 8pm.
Volunteers are needed for setup and
sorting on Friday. Volunteers are
needed for day of sale and clean up
on Saturday. Goodwill will pick up
our leftover treasures by 2pm
Saturday. Call Suzanne Kelley for
questions/to volunteer at 641‐6575;
or email suzkelley101@yahoo.com.
Newsletter Editor:
Louise Barrett
Newsletter/Website Designer:
Theresa McCormick
St. Raphael CCW President’s Message
Dear Sisters of the St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women: St. Nick was so happy and
pleased to see all of you at the Christmas Party last month. He even told me that he
did not have any reason to bring his coal with him. You’re all angels. . . . just as I
thought. I’d like to wish you all a Happy and Blessed New Year. We have a busy month
coming up and I know all of you will do your best to help in any way you can. Prayers
and service are what we need to make this Council Year the best one of all.
Remember, we are Women of the Council, and we can make a difference in this world,
our community, our parish, and our families. Blessings, Claudia Soucy

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CCW Calendar 2010
Saturday, January 2 General Meeting
Thursday, January 7 Lunch & Field trip to FIM ‐ Quilt Exhibit
Friday, January 8 “Joyce Jam” Concert ‐ 7PM
Saturday, January 9 Matt Maher Cathedral of St. Jude ‐ 7:30 PM
Friday, January 15 Set up Rummage Sale 4‐8 PM
Saturday, January 16 Rummage Sale 8AM‐1PM
Wednesday, January 20 Pontifax‐ Holy Family 9:30 AM‐11:30
Sunday, January 24 Matthew Kelly Guest Speaker‐ St Stephens, Valrico
Monday, January 25 Matthew Kelly Guest Speaker
Tuesday, January 26 Matthew Kelly Guest Speaker‐ St John, SPB
Saturday, February 6 General Meeting
Tuesday, February 9 Pilgrimage to St John Vianney Seminary
Saturday, February 13 Fashion Show
Saturday, March6 Mini Lenten Retreat
Saturday, April 10 General Meeting
Thursday, April 15 Lower Pinellas Deanery Spring
Saturday, May 1 General Meeting
Mon‐Wed, May 3‐5 DCCW Convention Tampa
Saturday, May 15 Pot Luck Luncheon
General Meeting Schedule:
September‐May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Continental Breakfast, & Meeting
From the Pastor’s Desk
I wish all the members of St Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women a Blessed and Happy New Year. I hope you
had a very happy Christmas. Thank you for my Christmas Gift from the ladies of the CCW. Attendance was
great at all the Christmas Masses, especially the 4 PM and 6 PM Masses on Christmas Eve. I was happy to
have our seminarians, Chris McBride and Bob Angel, home for the Christmas break. Please keep them in your
prayers. Thank you for all you do for our Parish.
Florida International Museum Quilt Exhibit
Our CCW is organizing a luncheon and field trip to the Florida International Museum Quilt Exhibit on Thur.
Jan 7. We will meet for lunch at noon and visit the museum as a group around 1:15 PM. Group price of ten or
more is $5 per person. So far, we have the following ladies on the list‐ Lynn Edmonds, Claudia Soucy, Susan
Langston, Jane Winstead, Lillian McClelland, Margaret Peck, Cheryl Murphy, Carol Zimmerman, Terry Hamm,
Bernadette Bailey, Francine Mailhiot, and Louise Barrett. Call Louise Barrett 821‐2561 to sign up.
January Papal Intentions
General: That young people may learn to use modern means of social communication for
their personal growth and to better prepare themselves to serve society.
Mission: That every believer in Christ may be conscious that unity among all Christians is
a condition for more effective proclamation of the Gospel.

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Pontifax January 20
You are invited! On Wed. Jan. 20th, the St. Pete Diocesan
Council of Catholic Women, the Episcopal
Church Women of the Diocese of Southwest Florida,
and the Lutheran Synodical Women's Organization of
the Florida‐Bahamas Synod invite all clergy and members
of the congregations to join with others in our
area in the annual Pontifax Day of Prayer for Christian
Unity. Since 1989 these three groups, and their
respective Bishops, have worked together in sponsoring
this annual day of prayer to increase mutual understanding
and community service. The day will be
held and hosted by Holy Family Catholic Church, 200
78th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, Florida. Registration,
refreshments and fellowship at 9:30 AM with worship
at 10:30 AM. The homilist will be Lutheran
Bishop Edward Benoway on the theme: "You Are
Witnesses of These Things" Luke 24:48. Please plan
to attend.
Around Our Parish
We’ve all seen him tending the grounds
at St. Raphael Parish. Ralph Downs
“retired” 16 years ago, but he is still going
strong at 80+. Ralph was born in Ohio
where he later worked for the State Highway
Department. He also drove an oil tanker truck. He
bought 272 acres and had a working farm. In 1971,
Ralph moved to Florida where he worked for Kane’s
furniture, as a mechanic, in the warehouse, and doing
delivery. He worked 11 years with Fr. Dechering doing
maintenance and landscaping at St. Raphael’s. Ralph
went back to Ohio briefly to work on his farm (which
his son now owns and works), but ended up again at
St. Raphael’s caring for the grounds during Monsignor
Caverly’s tenure. Ralph’s first wife, Mildred, mother
of their 5 children, died of cancer several years ago.
Now, Ralph and his lovely wife Patricia enjoy travelling
up to Ohio each year when Ralph helps his son
with harvest. The highlight of Ralph’s life has been
raising his children and seeing them succeed in life.
Three are retired military and several of the grandchildren
are also in the military. Thank you, Ralph, for
your loving service spanning two pastors. Our landscaping
is beautiful and we appreciate all your work.
Matthew Kelly
Internationally acclaimed speaker Matthew Kelly will
be at St. Stephens in Valrico, Sun. Jan.24 at 7 PM
(Becoming the Best Version of Yourself), St Raphael’s
on Monday, January 25th at 7PM (Making Sense of
Suffering) and at St John Vianney on St. Pete Beach
Tuesday, January 26th at 7PM (A Call to Joy) . Matthew
Kelly was born in Sydney, Australia, where he
began his lay ministry in 1993. Since that time he has
travelled in more than 50 countries and spoken to
over three million people. During his presentations
on January 24, 25 and 26, he will discuss the challenges
and opportunities we experience in our quest
to become the‐best‐version‐of‐ourselves. Do you
feel stressed? Overwhelmed? Have trouble experiencing
joy in your daily life? Have you ever wondered
why? Are you just going through the motions?
Do you feel your world is in a delicate balance
that would fall apart if you didn’t keep going at
breakneck speed? Are you wondering where
your passion and energy have gone? Is everything
just another obstacle keeping you from
living the life you want to live? Slow it down…
pace yourself…take a deep breath…you are not
alone…and the life God has dreamt for you is
waiting. All you have to do is show up.
February 13 Fashion Show
“Fabulous Fashions for Faith”, a Fashion
Show featuring clothes from Patchington's
in Isla del Sol will be Saturday Feb
13. Doors open at 11:30, lunch at noon
and Fashion Show at 1 PM. Our models
are Kay Yennie, Ethelyn Henderson, Marty
Foreman, Mary Beth Finster, Roseanna Costa and
Susan O’Gara. We will have Chicken Pasta Salad and
Waldorf salad, with a dessert buffet. Tickets are $18
for adults and children 12 and under $10. Make
check payable to CCW and drop in the weekend collection
in an envelope marked “Fashion Show” or
send to Marlene D’Abramo 3800 Huntington St NE St
Pete FL 33703. We need helpers for cooking, making
desserts, setting up and clean up. We also need door
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Celebration for Our Lady of Guadalupe
Thank you to Adela Vidal for her efforts to make the
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12th a
very special day. We celebrated the Feast Day at 8
AM daily Mass, followed by blessing of statues and
pictures of the Blessed Mother. Refreshments were
served after Mass. This Feast commemorates the
1531 appearance of the Blessed Virgin to a peasant,
Saint Juan Diego, at Tepeyac, a hill northwest of Mexico
City. The Blessed Mother miraculously left a beautiful
image of herself wearing an Aztec robe on a fiber
tilma which resulted many conversions.
Cleaning for a Reason
If you know of any woman currently
undergoing Chemo for any type of
cancer, please pass the word to her
that there is a cleaning service that
provides FREE housecleaning ‐ 1 time
per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All
she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a
note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason
will have a participating maid service in her zip code
area arrange for the service. http://
www.cleaningforareason.org/ Please pass this information
on to a woman going through cancer treatment.
This organization serves the entire USA and
currently has 547 partners to help these women. So
pass the word and let them know that there are people
out there that care. Be a blessing to someone and
pass this information along.
DCCW Changes
DCCW President Roe Berardo spoke about the NCCW
Conference held in Jacksonville Florida September
2009 and about the upcoming changes in the DCCW.
In 2011, the following three “new” commissions will
be created‐ Spirituality, Leadership, and Service. They
will encompass the “old” six commission structure.
“Old” Church and Legislation Commissions will be
consolidated under “new” Spirituality. “Old” Organization
Commission will move under “new” Leadership.
“Old” Family, Community and International
Commissions will be consolidated under “new” Service.
Serving in Afghanistan
by Joe McCormick (Joe is CCW member Theresa
McCormick’s son) Just wanted to drop a line and
let everyone know that things are going well in Afghanistan.
Today was one of the coldest days we
have had this winter with a temp of ‐1. The platoon
was able to “smuggle in” 3 whole turkeys from Germany
courtesy of the Air Force CCAT Team. We had
the chow hall prepare the turkeys for us and were
able to feed 80 soldiers that stay with us in the
hanger and or help us in completing our medevac
mission on a daily basis. Things have not slowed
down much here, we are still getting a ton of missions
and it seems for me that the critical patients I
am getting are getting tougher to treat and keep
alive… I medevac'd a U.S soldier the other day
who was hit with a IED while on patrol (nothing too
major, hand had massive trauma, shrapnel in the
stomach, and some cuts on his face). Normally patients
like this are very easy for us to treat in flight
for 20 to 30 minutes. However this young man decided
to make me work a little bit with some very
odd vitals, and to add more pain, my equipment decided
to stop working. We ended up getting him to
the hospital alive and they were able to stabilize him
rather quickly. …I really try to separate myself from
the patient and try not to make things personal but
this was hard to avoid. So I decided to do something
I normally don't do at all, and that's check on my patients
at the hospital... So I went there and he was
fine was going to fly to Germany shortly. While I was
there, I saw several of the kids I had brought in over
the past few weeks, and they were playing in the
hospital, rolling around in their wheel chairs and
having a good time. One child who had an amputation
to the right hand and leg along with shrapnel in
the brain was playing with them, too. His injuries
were 3 weeks old and he was playing like nothing
had happened. Resilience is in the blood of these
young people and these are the hearts and minds we
must win over to bring this thing to an end. I wish
everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year! Thank you very much for all of the packages
and candy! The Tribe 3rd Platoon thanks you as
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Vocation News
by Seminarian Bob Angel
It has been a most joyous Christmas break spent
with family and catching up with close friends. The
Spirit is certainly alive and here for God's people. In
the wake of a new year, let us remain
here and vigilant with our God. To paraphrase the
wisdom of Kung Fu Panda, "yesterday is history, tomorrow
is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why
it is called the 'present.'"
Year for Priests Pilgrimage to St. John
Vianney Seminary
There will be a pilgrimage to St John Vianney Seminary
in Miami on Tues. Feb. 9. Buses will be leaving
from St. Jude in St. Petersburg. The cost is only the
bus fee of $20. We will leave very early and eat
lunch at the Seminary, tour, attend Mass and
prayers. We return the same day. If interested, contact
the Louise Barrett at 821‐2561 so we can have a
large group from St Raphael’s to visit our Seminarians
Chris McBride and Bob Angel.
Feeding the Homeless at Pinellas
Hope by Claudia Soucy
What a blessed night of service to our Lord, Jesus
Christ. On December 10th, our CCW fed the hungry
and fed our souls at the same time. There were 250
clients who were so appreciative and commented
what a pleasure it was to have us there. Thanks to
all who helped on the three previous nights preparing
our dinner: Louise Barrett, Susan O'Gara, Chris
Winstead and her daughter, Autumn, Linda Bragg,
Wesley Bragg, and Mary Lou Price. Our servers
were: Claudia Soucy, Linda Champion, Winnie
Young, Kay Yennie, Maggie Moran, Rod
Moran, Mary Stoft, Molly Sanger, Terry Hamm and
Anthony Fernandez, our student apprentice. We
packed up all the warmed food at 5:00 pm and arrived
at Pinellas Hope at 5:45 pm. It had down
poured steadily while we packed the four vehicles
but the sun returned just as we drove into Pinellas
Hope. Many of our volunteers came every night to
help. Of course, the biggest "thank you" goes to
Celeste Brown. Her dinner was a delightful mix of
deliciousness and perfect portions; roast pork, corn
bread stuffing, gravy, coleslaw, applesauce, green
beans, and of course, rolls and butter. For dessert
we served white, red velvet, yellow and chocolate
cakes made by other members of the Council of
Catholic Women and frosted with Celeste's secret
cream cheese frosting. She did all the planning and
shopping and the dinner was just perfect!! What a
delightful group of blessed women, and men, too,
doing the Lord's work. Thanks to all and let's do it
again soon!
Joining St Raphael CCW
It’s easy to join St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic
Women. Simply drop an envelope marked CCW in
the weekend collection. We need your name, address,
phone, email address, birth day and birth
month and a check for $15 payable to St. Raphael
CCW. Dues are payable after January 1 and late by
June. Membership gets you to be part of a great
group of women whose job it is to serve God in our
family, Parish, community and world. We have a
Mass intention said for our members monthly. You
do what you can, when you can and this way, with
over 230 members, we get a lot done for St. Raphael’s.
Women of all ages, professions, interests and
talents are welcome and urged to join.
Nursing Home Gifts
We collected a record 110 Christmas gifts for Shore
Acres Nursing Home Residents. Thank you everyone
who was able to help in some way. St Raphael First
Graders were a big hit when they visited the nursing
home with little decorated gift bags, Christmas songs
and poems. CCW member Robin Ahlquist’s daughter’s
Brownie Troop also visited the Nursing home to
bring Christmas cheer.
Three retirees, each with a hearing loss, were
playing golf one fine March day. One remarked
to the other, 'Windy, isn't it?' 'No,' the second
man replied, 'it's Thursday.' And the third man
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In Your Prayers . . .
Sick
by Lu Perrin
Please keep the following in your
prayers: Bishop Lynch, Bishop Ricard,
Bernice McCune, Ruth McDonald, Rebecca
Lettelleir, Louis Bonsey, Mary
Montecki, Betty Burke, Alice Leary,
John Lee, Joyce Kubala, Karen Cocker, Jeannette
Abramo, Rachael Blair, Ryleigh Russo, Margaret
Swing, Kay Tolhoek, Joe Kolbe, Catherine Vallette,
Margaret Bonanno, Sue Brady, and Francis Halsmer.
Homebound and Nursing Home: Nellie and Charles
Bonitati , Truus Stuimer, Eileen Edwards, Ginny Hansen,
Elsa Tugman, D J Thompson, Julie Schiavi, Lily
Riconda, Montile Sutterlin, and Ann Walsh
Member News
CCW member Mary Lou Price is helping with the
H1N1 clinics in the Pinellas County Schools.
From CCW member Anita Currier: I visit stroke
patients as a part of the Stoke Association's
Sharegiver’s Program. I go every Wednesday or
on a special call if one of the head nurses thinks
it necessary. My part is to answer their questions
as a stroke survivor myself. I share my experience
and can answer a lot of questions
about problems that go along with a stroke.
CCW member Susan O’Gara went to New Hampshire
for Christmas to be with her son, daughter
in law and four grandsons
Deceased by Bernadette Bailey
May the souls of CCW member Earl Layton
(Antoinette Falks step father) Geraldine Graffum
(Mary Hanlon’s mother), Francis Synott, (father of
Barbara Dippelhofer). Henry Carlomagno (Mary Carlomagno’s
husband) and the souls of all the faithful
departed, rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto
them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon
them. Amen. Our deepest sympathies to all who
have lost a beloved family member.
Sacristans by Maggie Moren
Many thanks to the ladies who
volunteered their time to serve the Lord at
the Christmas and New Year Masses
by insuring that each Mass was carefully
prepared and orchestrated, demonstrating
their devotion and love in serving the
Lord. The sacristans for the Christmas Masses
where: Cherie Mainenti, Maryann Miller,
Donna Condon, Marja Beaufait, Mary Lou
Price, and Ava Abner . Those who served at
the New Year Masses were Cherie Mainenti,
Ava Abner, Maryann Miller, and Mary
Stoft. Again, thank you.
Thanks to CCW member Amy Robison who
works at the Times and sponsored our ad for the
January 16th rummage sale. The ad will run Friday
and Saturday and will be part of the internet
interactive garage sale map on Saturday too.
DCCW President Roe Berardo will undergo colon
cancer surgery on Jan 8th. Please keep her in
your prayers.
From CCW Past President Marlene D’Abramo:
Our annual trip to Magnolia Ark., where the
highlight of the town is Super Walmart, was very
successful for my husband Sonny. He shot two
bucks. It is very laid back there in Ark. I read
two and half books and also did three Bible
study lessons. We had some good southern
cooking. We had a great time.
From Father Tom Spillett ‐ to all my friends at
the Council of Catholic Women ‐ thank you so
much for your generous gift. God bless you all.
From CCW member Cheryl Anderson: Thank you
so much for the beautiful sympathy card. My
mom would have loved the day lily bouquet on
the front of the card. (Muriel Anderson passed
away November 2nd)

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
February 2010 - Year for Priests
http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html
CCW Newsletter
St. Raphael Catholic Church
CCW OFFICERS
President:
Claudia M. Soucy
1st Vice President:
Rosemary Early
2nd Vice President:
Ava Abner
Recording Secretary:
Kathy Guckenberger
Corresponding Secretary:
Bernadine Quartetti
Treasurer:
Marty Foreman
Newsletter Editor:
Louise Barrett
Newsletter/Website Designer:
Theresa McCormick
Around Our Parish
Maria, or as she calls herself, “Ralph’s
elf”, is a parishioner who volunteers 20‐
30 hours per week assisting
our maintenance staff with
grounds beautification.
Maria has a green thumb
and we usually see her
weeding, pruning, or
carrying endless bags
of mulch. Maria says that
working at St. Raphael’s is like working
in heaven’s garden. Thank you, Maria,
for all you do for our Parish family.
February 13 Fashion Show
St. Raphael CCW President’s Message
March Mini Lenten Retreat
March Mini Lenten Retreat will feature
Fr. Julio from St. Mary’s Church. All men
and women are welcome. We will begin
with Rosary at 7:30 AM, Mass at 8 AM,
followed by a continental breakfast, our
mini Lenten Retreat, and lunch. The
Retreat will end at 2 PM. Cost for the
retreat is $10. Make check payable to
CCW and drop in the weekend
collection in an envelope marked
“Retreat” or send to Ann Kovach 4915
Bay St. NE #322 St. Petersburg FL 33703.
Looking forward to seeing you at the
retreat.
“Fabulous Fashions for Faith”, a Fashion Show featuring clothes from
Patchington's in Isla del Sol will be Saturday, February 13 th . Doors open at
11:30, lunch at noon and Fashion Show at 1 PM. We will have Chicken
Pasta Salad with a dessert buffet. Tickets are $18 for adults and children
12 and under $12. Make check payable to CCW and drop in the weekend
collection in an envelope marked “Fashion Show” or send to Marlene
D’Abramo, 3800 Huntington St. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703. We need helpers
for cooking, making desserts, setting up and clean up. We also need door prizes.
Contact Claudia Soucy 520‐8502.
Dear Sisters of St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women:
Our January Rummage Sale was a complete success and I want to thank everyone
who helped. We’re now well underway with the planning of our Fabulous Fashions
for Faith by Patchington of Isla Del Sol on February 13, 2010. I hope you all have
made your reservations for a fun‐filled afternoon of food, fashions, faith, family,
friends and fun.
I just can’t believe that February is upon us already. How does the saying go? “Thirty
Days has September, April, June and November, all the rest have 29 or 30, but
February has 28, sometimes?” Something like that, I guess, and of course, it’s also
the hardest to spell month. But more importantly, it is the month of Valentine’s Day,
the month of Love. I hope you feel the special Love of Christ in your heart and home
on Valentine’s Day and every day. I know with your help, we can spread this Love of
Christ to each and every one of our sisters in this special Council. See you at the
Fashion Show Luncheon. ~ Love to you all, Claudia Soucy

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CCW Calendar 2010
Tuesday, February 9 Pilgrimage to St John Vianney Seminary
Saturday, February 13 Fashion Show
Saturday, February 20 St. Raphael School Auction
Saturday, March 6 Mini Lenten Retreat
March 8‐11 Parish Retreat
Saturday, April 10 General Meeting
Thursday, April 15 Lower Pinellas Deanery Spring
Saturday, May 1 General Meeting
Mon‐Wed, May 3‐5 DCCW Convention Tampa
Saturday, May 15 Pot Luck Luncheon
General Meeting Schedule:
September‐May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Continental Breakfast, & Meeting
From the Pastor’s Desk
St. Raphael School began Catholic Schools Week (January 31 to February 6) with a special 9:30 Sunday Mass
on January 31st. The SRS children’s choir sang, SRS children did the readings and provided altar servers. The
School has many events planned for Catholic Schools week. On January 25, Matthew Kelly spoke on “The
Role of Suffering in Our Lives” to a full Church. There will be a Parish Mission at our Church. A Vincentian
Father, Fr. Robert Gielow, C.M., will speak at the March 6/7 weekend Masses. The Parish Mission will
conclude March 11. I hope many of the ladies of CCW will be able to attend.
Joining St. Raphael
It’s easy to join St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women. Simply drop an envelope marked CCW in the
weekend collection. We need your name, address, phone, email address, birth day and birth month and a
check for $15 payable to St. Raphael CCW. Dues are payable after Jan. 1 and late by June. Membership gets
you to be part of a great group of women whose job it is to serve God in our family, Parish, community and
world. We have a Mass intention said for our members monthly. You do what you can, when you can and
this way, with over 230 members, we get a lot done for St. Raphael’s. Women of all ages, professions,
interests and talents are welcome and urged to join.
DCCW Ad Campaign
Publicity Chairman Pat Farley is in charge of the ad campaign for the DCCW Convention. If anyone would be
able to help by putting an ad in the Convention Program, please contact Louise Barrett 821‐2561.
February Papal Intentions
General: For all scholars and intellectuals, that by means of sincere search for the truth
they may arrive at an understanding of the one true God.
Mission: That the Church, aware of its own missionary identity, may strive to follow Christ
faithfully and to proclaim His Gospel to all peoples.

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Vocation News
by Seminarian Chris McBride
December: I am enjoying my
time on break to spend with my
family. I just got back from seeing
my grandparents, aunt, and
cousins. It was a wonderful trip.
It has been a wonderful time to
reflect on my semester and recognize
how far I have come since my freshman year.
I have been wonderfully blessed by God. God has
blessed me with much hope this semester. I am very
grateful for your many prayers and thank you for
your Christmas gift to me.
January: Thus far, life is going ok for me in the seminary.
January was a hard month. I have a tough class
load this semester and I am having a slight spiritual
drought, but I am confident and know that God is
still with me. We all go through spiritual droughts in
our lives, but it is there when our faith is tested the
most. Do we run away? Do we lose faith in God? Or
do we return to God and tell him "God I am here
even if I am struggling in prayer." The worst thing
we can do is forget how much God loves us and desires
to be with us. One of the quotes that struck me
the most this month is this "The life of a Christian is
a process of remembering God's love for us." This is
fascinating knowledge. This is why we have the
Mass. The Mass is about remembering, remembering
God's love for us. Thank you for all your continued
support and prayers.
Vocation News
by Seminarian Bob Angel
Greetings in Christ! As the formational journey
marches on, I am reminded of the words in Psalm
46‐‐"Be still and know that I am God". Through the
distractions of our daily routines and obligations, we
have a Creator who wishes us to take time to be still
in Him, if only for a few minutes, to know His love
and be a herald for others. May we support each
other and be witnesses of a radical, compassionate
love, which the world so desperately needs. God
bless you all.
Visit our new St. Raphael Messenger
St. Raphael Messenger is a blog highlighting
the numerous ministries in St.
Raphael Catholic Church in St.
Petersburg, Florida, through
personal stories of parishioners
doing God's work. The blog features
ministries from seven areas: Faith
Formation, Youth Ministries, Community
Life & Outreach, Liturgy &
Spiritual Life, Parish Life, Temporal
Affairs and School Ministries. Articles may be submitted
by anyone participating in a St. Raphael ministry.
http://saintraphaelmessenger.blogspot.com/
This month the messenger highlights one of our
very own CCW members ‐ go see who it is!
Church Life Committee
The Church Life Committee will be hosting new
events throughout the year as we build our faith
community. All are welcome! Please visit our new
online parish calendar ‐ the link is in the drop down
link menu "Bulletin & News" at the top of our website
or off the bulletin page!
From the Student Desk
TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North
America. MARIA: Here it is. TEACHER: Correct.
Now class, who discovered America? CLASS:
Maria.
TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math
multiplication on the floor? JOHN: You told me
to do it without using tables.
TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell "crocodile?"
GLENN: K‐R‐O‐K‐O‐D‐I‐A‐L TEACHER: No, that's
wrong GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked
me how I spell it.
TEACHER:Donald, what is the chemical formula
for water? DONALD: H I J K L M N O. TEACHER:
What are you talking about? DONALD: Yesterday
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Joyce Jam Concert
January 8, the Parish Center was filled, bustling with
all ages ranging from infants, children, teens, to
adults and seniors. Monsignor began the night with
a prayer for Joyce Kubala who is fighting metastasized
breast cancer. Ron Knight opened the show,
followed by several groups including our own Bernadette
Zeender. Joey Talley, aged 16, initiated,
planned and ran the event to benefit our sister in
Christ, Joyce Kubala. The profits were $5855, and
we think it will pass $6,000 as there are still T shirt
sales. Joyce's family were present and felt very
loved.
DCCW Convention
DCCW Convention Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday,
May 3‐4‐5, 2010. This is a great event that is fun as
well as educational. Hotel reservations can be made
at Sheraton Suites, Tampa Airport, 4400 West Cypress
Street, Tampa, Florida 33607, phone (813) 879
‐7196. Rooms are suites with breakfast included.
Financial Report
by Marty Foreman, CCW treasurer
Every year we send a report to the DCCW This year,
reporting from March 1, 2009 ‐ February 28, 2010,
there were five categories adding together checks
written and goods and services donated. The totals
were: Church and Family Concerns ‐ $7254, Community
and International‐ $8853, Dues ‐ $1029, NCCW
Project“ Water for Life” ‐ $238 and Miscellaneous ‐
$1743. Included in these amounts are donations
besides cash donation to which we attach a
dollar value. These donations include
altar linen's made for the Church, over
30 coats collected for the homeless,
clothing sent to Haiti, donations
from the garage sale to Goodwill, 250
items made by the Knit Clickers, 107 gifts
collected for Shore Acres NH , over 1000 rosaries
made by our Rosary makers for international missions
and rosaries for use in our Parish, and the
value of the Pinellas Hope dinner we provided for
250 people.
The “Knit-Clickers” by Ann Kovach
The “knit‐clickers” have had a busy season. Jeanette Abramo, Mary Carlomagno, Terry
Hamm, Ann Kovach, and Angela Soucy produced over 250 knitted items in their outreach
to the homeless, nursing home patients, the grieving and the infirm. Several ‘hats for the
homeless’ and scarves were lovingly stitched. Many were given to the clients at Pinellas
Hope for Christmas. Other recipients were the homeless who camp out under the
overpass on 5th Avenue near St Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, migrants at San Jose
Mission, and ASAP Homeless Shelter. Jeanette would be happy to share with you her
Prayer shawl project. She knits these for the bereaved and for cancer patients. She says
that God just seems to find people that can use these comforting wraps. Terry also knits sweaters for
Guideposts. Ann knits lap robes and stoles for those in nursing homes. Presently, baby hats are being made
and will go to Pregnancy Plus, as well as blankets as soon as a pattern is acquired. We would like to thank
Ethelyn Henderson and Gabrielle Schneider who have donated yarn. Very special thanks to Lynn Edmonds, St
Raphael Faith Formation Director, who delivers to these items. By the way, Lynn takes several items
throughout the year to various agencies which care for those in need. She recently took several toys to ASAP
that harbors abused women, their children, and provides housing for a three month period so they can get
off the streets and into permanent housing. ASAP also provides a facility for showers and provides clean
clothing. They can use and are grateful for any donations, including bedding, toiletries, dishes, silverware
etc. Don’t throw away; send it their way! If any of you would like to join us “knit‐clickers”, we will be happy
to share patterns, You work at home at your own speed on your favorite knitting or crocheting projects. Ann
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Matthew Kelly by Marybeth Finster
1.2 billions Catholics on the planet, 65 million Catholics
in America… the sleeping giant was awake on
Monday evening, January 25 to hear Matthew Kelly
speak at St. Raphael’s Church. There were over 1000
people with some even sitting on the floor. It was a
wonderful event that bridged the old and young,
Catholic and non‐Catholic alike into one spot. The
praise band rocked and the energy was felt by all. On
the feast of St. Paul’s conversion, Thank you to all for
making this night truly a One body in Christ. Matthew
Kelly also spoke with capacity crowds at St.
Stephens in Valrico and St. John Vianney Church.
Pontifax a Success
On January 20th, Bernadette Bailey, Mary Beth Finster,
Beth Scognamiglo, Pat Merman, Mary Poulin,
Rosemary Early, Kathy Guckenberger, Claudia Soucy,
Maggie Moren, Sue Ugan and Louise Barrett attended
the annual Pontifax Day of Prayer for Christian
Unity. Monsignor Caverly was the presider and
we shared prayer with 11 clergy and about 120
Catholics, Episcopalians and Lutherans. Since 1989
these three groups, and their respective Bishops,
have worked together in sponsoring this annual day
of prayer to increase mutual understanding and
community service. The homilist was Lutheran
Bishop Edward Benoway on the theme: "You Are
Witnesses of These Things". He encouraged us to
tell others about Christ.
Community Concerns
Our Chairman for Community Concerns Commission,
Rosa Rodriguez, regretfully resigned as Commission
Chair due to health problems. Rosa served for several
terms as Community Concerns Commission
Chairman doing a fabulous job connecting us to the
migrant workers in Ruskin. She organized clothing
drives and our CCW helped provide several Thanksgiving
dinners to migrants. Thank you Rosa, for your
dedicated service.
Vocations Enrichment Team
We currently do not have a Parish Vocation Enrichment
Team at St. Raphael's. Is anyone able to serve
in this ministry to promote vocations and support
our two Seminarians? Contact Louise Barrett 821‐
2561.
Rummage Sale Great for “Pack Rat Syndrome”
So many people helped set up, made donations, helped worked the actual sale, and cleaned up
that it would be impossible to name everyone without accidentally forgetting someone, so thank you each
person who was able to help in any way. We netted $2843.87 and many, many shoppers went home with
treasures. Ladies connected to a Haitian Church in Tampa took clothing that will be sent directly to Haiti.
Mary Brophy Lee and helpers did an amazing job helping us with clean up. Goodwill took the leftovers and all
was cleaned up by about 3PM.
Special thanks to Suzanne Kelley‐ Chairman, Amy Robison who supplied the newspaper ad that drew in our
buyers, and of course, our CCW President Claudia Soucy who did a magnificent job coordinating the food and
keeping the whole thing running smoothly. A fine time was had by all.
Florida International Museum Quilt Exhibit
Our CCW luncheon and field trip to the Florida International Museum Quilt Exhibit on Jan 7 was a huge
success. We met for lunch at the Museum of Fine Arts Café. The food was superb, (we practically licked our
plates clean), and the desserts big enough to sink a ship. At the FIM, Lynn Edmonds, Claudia Soucy, Jane
Winstead, Lillian McClelland, Margaret Peck, Carol Zimmerman, Terry Hamm, Bernadette Bailey, Sue Koch
and Louise Barrett listened to a presentation by one of the quilt artists. The show had not only traditional
quilts, but also “textile art”. The pieces were stunning. Consider joining us on our next field trip to the Stage
Costume Show at the FIM this Spring. Date TBA.

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Member News
New CCW member: I'm Barb Alderfer. I moved
to St. Petersburg with my husband, Earl, 3 years
ago and we just joined St. Raphael's. We love the
parish, it is very much like our parish in Fort
Wayne, IN...active, friendly and deeply rooted,
spiritually. We have 3 daughters up North and 4
grandchildren. I work out of my house as an alterations
specialist and a toy designer, and have
developed a line of machine washable stuffed
toys. My company is ST PETE STYLE.
I love music and have cantered most of my
life. From time to time the Holy Spirit has inspired
me to write songs. Although we moved
here because we both lost our jobs, Earl and
I feel that God had a hand in it and has blessed us
abundantly. I like to thank Him every chance I
get. I am most grateful for the Wednesday Adoration.
What a blessing! We thank everyone for
making us feel welcome.
From CCW member Bernadette Bailey: I'll be in
Mission, KS (suburb of Kansas City) Feb 18‐25
with my three grands while their parents are in
Miami, FL on a business trip. On Jan 29 KC has a
high temperature of 20 degrees with snow! I've
already sent my snow boots, a big fleecy robe &
flannel pjs. Dana (15), Dorian (13), Liam (8) will
help me make cinnamon rolls, something chocolate
and, oh yeah, we might be shoveling snow
too. My Grandmom motto is, "Spoil them and
return them."
New CCW member: Sandy Imbriani: My birthday
is July 6th. I have been married for 45 years. I am
retired from Pinellas County Schools and working
part‐time at St. Raphael School. We have four
grown children, and one lovely granddaughter.
I'm blessed to be close to all of them.
From CCW member Cherie Mainenti‐ I started
harp lessons. I acquired a "traveling" or "Celtic"
harp that is quite lovely and stands about 3feet
tall. I'm re‐learning how to read music since it's
been about 28 years since I was a Jr Pitchfork
(9th grade chorus at St Pete High) and even
longer since I played clarinet in the 4th
grade. When I finally get comfortable playing, I
intend to enroll in a program called Harp for
Healing. It deals with harp therapy to help the
sick and dying. Taking Communion to Mary Simoneau
while she was dying of cancer really
changed my life. I saw God's grace so clearly and
wanted to do something in addition to taking
Communion that would make the dying process a
little easier.
From CCW member Mary Wilson: My husband,
Eric, surprised me with a short trip to New Orleans
for our anniversary in January. We were
married there 41 years ago. We had such a wonderful
time eating, shopping, visiting a few relatives,
and eating some more! We brought back a
couple of King Cakes & lots of great memories.
CCW Member Mary Wyatt Allen: Won an award
from the St. Petersburg Museum of History Guild
and which says “In Grateful Appreciation for Your
Years of Outstanding Dedication & Leadership.”
From CCW member Marty Foreman‐I'm going
skiing in Jackson Hole, WY. I'll be thinking of everyone
in the beautiful snowy mountains.
It was great seeing CCW members Margaret Bonanno
and Mary Montecki back in Church following
post hospital recuperations.
CCW Member Gina Longino will be in Haiti for
ten days with a team of doctors and nurses from
the Sarasota area to assist the victims of the
earthquake.
CCW Member Ginny Hansen has been moved to
a nursing home in Los Alamos NM to be near her
son and his family. Ginny served as Sacristan in
our Parish for many years
CCW Member Alex Ray has moved back to St
Pete to be close to her daughter after living a few
years in Bradenton. Welcome back, Alex!
CCW Member Lily Riconda has moved to an assisted
living facility. Her new address is Nurse's
Helping Hands 7191 71st St. N Pinellas Park,
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Statement of the Catholic Bishops on
the 37th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
January 22, 2010
Approaching the somber anniversary of the United
States Supreme Court decision that declared an unborn
child has no constitutional protection, we have
a glimmer of hope as surveys of the American public
indicate the overwhelming majority do not believe
in unrestricted access to abortion. Over 80% of
those polled in two surveys, one by the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the other
by the Knights of Columbus, believe abortion should
be illegal or significantly restricted.
Reflecting on a 2009 report by the pro‐abortion
Guttmacher Institute that over one billion babies in
the womb have died worldwide, averaging one
death by abortion for each second of the year, we
continue to work and pray for the day when every
unborn child will be welcomed. The growing numbers
of crisis pregnancy centers, predominately
staffed by volunteers, speaks to this vital outreach
to pregnant women and their children who need
our physical and spiritual support.
We reach out to you, our brothers and sisters, who
have participated in an abortion and urge you to
come back to full communion with the church. Just
as we all seek God’s forgiveness for our failures,
Project Rachel and Rachel’s Vineyard offer hope and
healing for those suffering from past life altering
decisions.
Our Holy Father, Benedict XVI, continues to speak
out about the life of a human person as a gift from
God and not a “mere human product”. In addressing
Brazilian bishops in November, 2009, the Pope explained,
“the conviction of right reason and the certainty
of faith that the life of the human being, from
conception to natural death, belongs to God and
not to men, confers on it that sacred character and
that personal dignity that arouses only one correct
legal and moral attitude, that is, one of profound
respect.”
In Florida, the rate of abortion has decreased for the
second year in a row. We will continue to advocate
for legislation that protects life including the requirement
for women to view an ultrasound of their
baby prior to an abortion and maturity standards for
judges hearing a minor’s request for a judicial bypass
of parental notice for an abortion.
Let us continue to pray unceasingly for the day
when Roe v. Wade will be overturned and all human
life will be protected from the moment of conception.
Archbishop John C. Favalora, and Bishops Victor
Galeone, Robert Lynch, Thomas Wenski, John Ricard,
SSJ, Gerald Barbarito, Frank Dewane, Felipe
Estévez, and John Noonan.
Exercise Tips
Begin by standing on a
comfortable surface, where
you have plenty of room at
each side. With a 5‐lb potato sack in
each hand, extend your arms straight out from your
sides, and hold them there as long as you can. Try to
reach a full minute, and then relax. Each day you'll
find that you can hold this position for just a bit
longer. After a couple of weeks, move up to 10‐lb
potato sacks. Then try 50‐lb potato sacks, and then
eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100‐lb
potato sack in each hand, and hold your arms
straight for more than a full minute. (I'm at this
level.) After you feel confident at that level, put a
potato in each sack.
Are you talking to me?
I pulled into the crowded parking lot at
the local shopping center and rolled
down the car windows to make sure
my Labrador Retriever Pup had fresh
air. She was stretched full‐out on the
back seat and I wanted to impress upon
her that she must remain there. I walked to
the curb backward, pointing my finger at the car and
saying emphatically, “Now you stay. Do you hear
me?' Stay! Stay!' The driver of a nearby car, a pretty
blonde young lady, gave me a strange look and
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In Your Prayers . . .
Sick
by Lu Perrin
Please keep the following in your prayers:
Bishop Lynch, Bernice McCune, Mary Montecki,
John Lee, Joyce Kubala, Karen Cocker,
Rachael Blair, Ryleigh Russo, Margaret
Swing, Kay Tolhoek, Joe Kolbe, Jack Nugent,
Mary Donatelli, Eileen Anemedro, Virginia Williams,
Dorothy Connor, Lillian Petrocco, Catherine
Valette, Sue Brady, and Francis Halsmer.
Homebound and nursing home: Nellie Bonitati,
Truus Stuimer, Eileen Edwards, Ginny Hansen, Elsa
Tugman, D J Thompson, Julie Schiavi, Lily Riconda,
Montile Sutterlin, and Ann Walsh
Deceased by Bernadette Bailey
May the souls of CCW member Ruth McDonald,
Francis Synott, (father of Barbara Dippelhofer).
Henry Carlomagno (Mary Carlomagno’s husband),
Elisa Rodriguez, Charlie Bonitati, Frank Coppins,
Marcella Miller, and William Uhler and the souls of
all the faithful departed, rest in peace. Eternal rest,
grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine upon them. Amen. Our deepest sympathies
to all who have lost a beloved family member.
CCW Family Members Die
CCW member Barbara Dippelhofer's lost her father,
Francis Synott on December 14th. His funeral service
was Jan 2. CCW member Mary Carlomagno's
lost her husband Henry on Dec. 26th. His funeral
Mass was Jan 30. CCW member Nellie Bonitati lost
her husband Charlie on January 10. His funeral
Mass was January 14th. Charlie was also CCW
member Judy Roberge’s father. Our deepest sympathies
to all of you on your tremendous loss. May
God comfort and console you.
CCW Member Dies
CCW Member Ruth McDonald, 84, died January 1 at
home after brief hospitalization. Ruth was born in
Cedarhurst, NY, she came here in 1980 from Bricktown,
NJ. She was an active member of St. Raphael’s
Parish and a volunteer at Bayfront Medical Center.
Ruth was a member of St. Raphael's Council of
Catholic Women for over 26 years. Ruth helped
CCW with innumerable functions. Ruth was a
member of "Christ Renews His Parish", a home Bible
study group for Renew 2000, a Reader, in the
hospitality and phone tree ministries, held offices on
the CCW Board and supported the Diocesan Council
of Catholic Women Conventions. She participated in
the Summer Talent Shows for many years. She was
a member of the Suncoast Classical Clowns. She and
her husband Jack volunteered at the Pier weekends
to entertain tourists and children. She was preceded
in death by her beloved Jack. Survivors include her
four sons Christopher, John Jr, Paul, and Rick, six
grandchildren and two great‐grandchildren. We will
miss Ruth’s smile, willing hands and kind heart.
Stormy Weather...
A young naval student was being put through the
paces by an old sea captain. "What would you do if a
sudden storm sprang up on the starboard?" asked
the captain. "Throw out an anchor, sir." replied the
naval student. "What would you do if another storm
sprang up aft?" asked the captain. "Throw out another
anchor, sir." answered the student. "And if another
terrific storm sprang up forward, what would
you do?" asked the captain. "Throw out another anchor."
replied the student. "Hold on," said the Captain.
"Where are you getting all your anchors from?"
The naval student replied, "From the same place
you're getting all of your storms, sir."
No Parking
A minister parked his car in a no‐parking zone in a
city because he was short of time and couldn't find a
space with a meter. Then he put a note under the
windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block
10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment.
Forgive us our trespasses."When he returned,
he found a citation from a police officer along with
this note "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't
give you a ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not into
temptation."

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
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http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html
CCW Newsletter
St. Raphael Catholic Church
CCW OFFICERS
President:
Claudia M. Soucy
1st Vice President:
Rosemary Early
2nd Vice President:
Ava Abner
Recording Secretary:
Kathy Guckenberger
Corresponding Secretary:
Bernadine Quartetti
Treasurer:
Marty Foreman
Newsletter Editor:
Louise Barrett
Newsletter/Website Designer:
Theresa McCormick
St. Raphael Fish Fry Dinners
On the first Fish Fry Dinner of this season,
the Parish Center was packed with people
of every age; both parishioners and non
parishioners. The kids had a glorious time
playing outside, and the everyone had
plenty of time to eat the delicious food
and visit with old friends and make new
friends. There is pizza as an alternative
for those who prefer it. There was a
50/50 and someone left $90 richer.
These Fish Fries are sponsored by the
Youth Group. Come eat with your parish
family on Friday Ma rch 12, 19 and 26
from 5 to 7:30 PM. Adult tickets cost $8
and children tickets are $4.50.
April Meeting, 2nd Saturday
Due to the Easter Holy days,
our usual meeting datethe
first Saturday of the
month in April will be
rescheduled to Apr 10th,
the 2nd Saturday. See
you then.
We will have a speaker
from the Free Clinic and
ask that you bring a non
perishable food item to
donate.
St. Raphael CCW President’s Message
Dear Sisters of St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women:
Happy Birthday to……….Us! The National Council of Catholic Women is ninety years old
on Ma rch 10, 2010. In the 1920’s, the National Council of Catholic Women was founded
under the umbrella of the U.S. Catholic Bishops who recognized the important work done
by Catholic women during World War I. In the 40’s, members volunteered and worked to
create the War Relief Services to help children in war‐torn Europe. In the 50’s, we
expanded our international ties with the World Union of Catholic Women and launched
the Military Council of Catholic Women to support military spouses during the Korean and
Cold War. In the 60’s, there was a church renewal and our members stepped forward to
take on leadership roles in the Church. Mother Theresa’s mission to God’s poorest was
our focus with the Ma donna Plan, allowing her to send many of her sisters to help in the
streets of Calcutta. The 70’s, were a time the Council reached out to improve women’s
health where we established a Breast Cancer Education Program. In the 80’s and 90’s, our
Council continued with programs addressing the concerns of Catholic women when the
Mothers Outreach to Mothers was formed. Today, the National Council of Catholic
Women is still committed to helping Catholic women work, pray and become an extended
network of service and support to one another and also the world in which we live.
(Taken from “A Brief History of NCCW” by Donna Sanders) So, Happy Birthday to us all
and may Mary, our Lady of Good Counsel, continue to guide us and be at our side to
nurture our organization and our souls as we inspire each other to work in the service of
our Lord, her Son. ~ Love to you all, Claudia Soucy
CRHP- Christ Renews His Parish Weekends
If you have never made a Christ Renews His Parish Weekend, this is a perfect opportunity.
There will be a women's weekend on Ma rch 13‐14. Please call Debbie Craig 580‐8040 for
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CCW Calendar 2010
Mon‐Thurs, March 8‐11 Parish Mission 7PM Mass
Thursday, March 11 The Light is On for You—Confessions 5‐8PM
Friday, March 12, 19, 26 Fish Fry, Parish Center
Sat‐Sun March 13‐14 Women’s CRHP Weekend
Sat‐Sun March 20‐21 Men’s CRHP Weekend
Sunday, March 28 Bunny Breakfast, Parish Center, Youth Group
Sunday, April 4 Happy Easter
Saturday, April 10 General Meeting (2 nd Saturday due to Easter Holy Days)
Thursday, April 15 Lower Pinellas Deanery Spring
Saturday, May 1 General Meeting
Mon‐Wed, May 3‐5 DCCW Convention Tampa
Saturday, May 15 Pot Luck Luncheon
General Meeting Schedule:
September‐May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Continental Breakfast, & Meeting
Visit our new St. Raphael Messenger
St. Raphael Messenger is a blog highlighting the numerous ministries in St. Raphael Catholic Church in St. Petersburg,
Florida, through personal stories of parishioners doing God's work. The blog features ministries from seven areas: Faith
Formation, Youth Ministries, Community Life & Outreach, Liturgy & Spiritual Life, Parish Life, Temporal Affairs and
School Ministries. Articles may be submitted by anyone participating in a St. Raphael ministry. http://
saintraphaelmessenger.blogspot.com. Parishioners that have been highlighted in the St. Raphael Messenger: Niki
Smith, Reader ministry; Jessica Cillian, Youth ministry; Bernadette Bailey, Bereavement ministry; Don Mattick, Cursillo
ministry; Louise Barrett, Hospitality ministry; and Theresa McCormick, Webmaster ministry.
Year for Priests Pilgrimage to St John Vianney Seminary
260 people in 6 buses from all over the Diocese to made a pilgrimage to St John Vianney Seminary in Miami on Feb. 9.
Our diocesan seminarians were incredibly excited about their “people” making this pilgrimage in their honor. They
made a special DVD on seminary life which we viewed on the bus. They were waiting for us when the busses arrived,
cheering and waving, and they escorted us to breakfast. We had an orientation, tours, lunch with the seminarians,
Mass and prayers. Louise Barrett and Becky McBride, mother of Seminarian Chris McBride had the honor of
representing St Raphael’s. St Raphael Seminarian Bob Angel was very happy to share the good news about his brother,
Danny, who has been accepted into the program and will also be studying at St John Vianney in August.
Focus 11 Cookies
Our Diocese puts on an annual vocation awareness program for kids in 5th grade called Focus 11. Thank you to
our cookie bakers from St. Raphaels: Robin Ahlquist, Saunya Talley, Linda Champion, and Amy Robison. Linda
Champion volunteered at the Focus 11 event and delivered cookies from all the Lower Pinellas Deanery
including our cookies.
March Papal Intentions
General: That the world economy may be managed according to the principles of justice and
equity, taking account of the real needs of peoples, especially the poorest.
Missionary: That the Churches in Africa may be signs and instruments of reconciliation and justice
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Shoes for the Poor by Kelsey Langston
I am a Junior at the Academy of the Holy Names High
School in Tampa. I will soon be leaving for a week‐long mission
trip to La Victoria, Dominican Republic. Every year, the
missionaries from Academy reach out the community, requesting
shoes for the children and adults of La Victoria.
Without these shoes, the adults cannot work and the children
cannot go to school. Thanks to your overwhelming
support I received over 200 pairs of shoes from all of you.
Thank you so much. I will tell you about my experience
when I return. This is the 11th year that Academy of the
Holy Names has sent a group of missionaries to La Victoria.
This is from the website:
www.SeedsofHopeforLaVictoria.org. On the first trip in
2000, “the group was shocked by the inhumane conditions
in which these families lived; many of the adults and children
were severely malnourished, the children had distended
stomachs due to parasites, hygiene was almost nonexistent,
rotting teeth ruined their smiles, they had no running
water, dirt floors huts were constructed with mismatched
pieces of tin full of holes and others were made of
palm fronds….most of them makeshift shelters barely fit to
shelter fa rm animals.” Thank you, Kelsey, for helping these
people at La Victoria.
March for Life by Maggie Moren
Despite the cloudy skies, cool weather and gusty winds, a
large number from St. Raphael's came to Crescent Lake
Park for the 2nd annual Walk for Life on Feb 6th, a fund
raiser for Pregnancy Plus. Special t‐shirts were handed out
to those who raised $100 or more. There were games for
children, “Tebow” patches on the faces of the walkers
with their favorite Scripture verse, fruit, donuts, coffee,
and water for the walkers, and wonderful fellowship before
and during the walk. Fr. Bob Gangolu from St. Paul's
led the March for Life and the Rosary (all four mysteries
were recited) as the walkers paraded around Crescent
Park two times. Many people witnessed us walking and
praying. It was like St. Francis and his friars who would
walk through the town of Assisi, their presence was a
teaching to the people. The amount raised was $4,300.
These funds help support the Pregnancy Plus Clinic which
helps mothers who are abortion minded by mentoring,
showing a sonogram of their baby, providing clothing,
toiletries, furniture and many other needs for the mom
and her baby. Ma ny gave generously and sponsored me
and other St. Raphael walkers. Know that your dollar is
keeping a child alive and saving the mother from making a
drastic mistake. God bless you all, thank you St. Raphael
family!
From the Pastor’s Desk
Our parish mission will begin with talks at the weekend
Masses March 6/7 by Father Robert Gielow, CM, a Vincentian
who conducts parish missions. Ea ch evening, beginning
Mon. Mar 8 to Thurs Mar. 11, there will be a special
Parish Mass at 7PM and homily designated to increase
our spirituality. On Thur. Mar 11, Bishop Lynch
has asked that every Catholic Church in the Diocese of St.
Petersburg turn on its lights and open its doors for the
Sacrament of Reconciliation between 5 PM and 8 PM. I
encourage the ladies to attend these events.
I will be the Pastor Emeritus, effective July 1. I am grateful
to the Lord for my 45 years in the Priesthood. We
have good news as a third young man from our Parish
will be entering St John Vianney Seminary in August
Danny Angel will join his brother Bob Angel and Chris
McBride as they continue the discernment and formation
process for Priesthood. I attended the Catholic
Foundation Banquet at the Grand Hyatt in Tampa with
Bishop Lynch and guest speaker Archbishop Dolan of NY.
There were over 500 in attendance. I was also able to
attend our St Raphael School Auction that same evening.
Our auction was very successful.
Member News
Surprise for CCW member Marlene D’Abramo on her
birthday: February 4th was my special birthday and
my best friend Anita and her husband John drove
down from CT to help celebrate my special day. Also,
that afternoon my door bell rang and there stood my
son Anthony and daughter‐in‐law, Zandra down from
CT. Thank the Lord I don't have heart problems! The
next day, my daughter Gina and son‐in‐law Mike
had a surprise party at their house, along with my
daughter Elisa and son‐in‐law Patrick also from CT
with a my grandkids and great grandkids and a few
friends. It was a wonderful party.
From CCW member and proud parent Robin
Ahlquist, My 12 year old daughter Raquel has joined
the Youth Praise Band. She has been in it for a few
months now.
CCW Member Lily Riconda would appreciate visitors.
She is at Nurse’s Helping Hands, 7191 71st Street/
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May DCCW Convention
The Annual DCCW Convention is Mon/Tues/Wed, May 3‐4
‐5 at the Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport. Please consider
attending this fun and informative event. Sun. Ma y 2 at 7
PM we will have the “Deanery Derby” with dinner
(Chicken) $28. Mon. May 3 registration is at 8 AM ($15
one day registration) with 9 AM Mass, a business meeting
and our keynote speaker, Judy Powers, 10:30‐ noon. The
first workshop is at 1:15‐ 2:30 Taking Care of the Caregiver,
Family and Community Workshop, followed at 2:45‐
3:30 with the International Workshop. The Rosary is at
3:45PM with a break until the 7 PM dinner $28.50 (Flank
steak/Vegetarian) and Monday Night Fun Night when we
wear “Jammies” and listen to old time radio entertainment.
Tues. May 4 registration is at 8 AM ($15 one day
registration) with 9 AM business meeting. 10:45‐ noon is
the Church and Legislation Workshop and 1:30‐ 3:00 is
the Organization Workshop. The Bishop’s Mass is at St
Patrick’s at 4:30 PM, followed by the 7 PM Bishop’s Banquet
$32.50 (Roast Pork/chicken/vegetarian). Wed. May
5 (three day registration is $35) we have 9:30 ‐11 AMclosing
business meeting and 11 AM closing Mass. Hotel
reservations can be made at Sheraton Suites, Ta mpa Airport,
4400 West Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida 33607,
phone (813) 879‐7196. Rooms are suites with breakfast
included. Call Louise Barrett 821‐2561 for more information.
Reservation deadline is April 12th.
Collections to Make a Difference
Boxtops for Education‐ Save your “Boxtops for Education”
for our St Raphael School. One of our members,
Marty Foreman, clips a baggie w/ a magnet right to
the front of your refrigerator and drops in the box top
every time you see one on a Betty Crocker or General
Mills box. When you collect a bunch, turn them into
the school office. Our school gets 10 cents per label
and that really adds up.
You can save greeting cards/Christmas cards‐ the
front and backs, empty medicine bottles, old glasses,
and used stamps for distribution to worthy causes.
Bring them to the CCW meeting or give them to Roseanna
Costa who delivers them.
Long sleeved shirts for farm workers‐ Donations will
be collected between Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday
. Help St. Raphael's Faith Formation Program
(CCD) collect long‐sleeve cotton shirts for men and
women who work in the fields in Florida. Farm workers
are regularly exposed to pesticides. Contact with
these pesticides causes skin irritation and can cause
more serious health problems if prolonged. They
wear long sleeves to protect themselves from these
pesticides as well as from the heat and the skin irritants
in the plants.
Fashion Show a Fabulous Success
What a great event, over 110 attended our show,
“Fabulous Fashions for Faith”, featuring fashions from
Patchington's. We enjoyed chicken pasta salad, spinach
strata, and assorted breads, with a dessert buffet. Our
models were Ma rybeth Finster, Ethelynn Henderson, Roseanna
Costa, Jo Burkhart, and Pat Merman. We had a special
appearance by Fr Spillett with little Mickey (Marty Foreman's
dog). Our children who modeled were Heather, Ashley,
Julia and Ryan Finster, Rachel Ea rly, Anna and Olivia
Loxton and Abigail Knepprath. We made $1,600 profit at
this community building event. So many signed up to help,
and many more just pitched in when they got there‐ and
we are so grateful. Thanks, Maggie Moren, Eileen Brady,
Marlene D'Abramo, Mary Wilson, Rosemary Early, Jo Ann
Burkhart, Celeste Brown, Claudia Soucy, Louise Barrett and
Terry Hamm for helping in the kitchen (a nd some of those
who stayed to set up as well). Thanks to the maintenance
men who stayed late to set up our tables, and Gail Brazzell,
Bernadine Qua rtetti, Bernadette Bailey, Kathy Guckenberger,
Jeanette Abramo and Ursula Abner who helped Claudia
Soucy transform the Parish Center which looked stunning.
We even have a runway for the models. Dessert bakers included
Toni Matthews, Bernadette Bailey, Gail Brazzell,
Mary Wilson, Ursula Abner, Adela Vidal, Ma ry Poulin, Bernadette
Zeender, Cheris Ma inenti, Yolanda Gallagher, Kathy
Condon, Ava Abner, Maggie Moren, Robin Ahlquist, Ma rybeth
Finster, Terry Hamm and Celeste Brown. Day of show
extra helpers in the kitchen saved the day‐ thanks to Pat
Merman, her sister Barbara Merma n from Philadelphia, and
Kathy Condon. Our leader for all this was CCW President
and Fashion Show Chairman Claudia Soucy. Kathy Guckenberger,
ably assisted by CCW 1st VP Rosemary Early, did an
amazingly professional job making our opportunity baskets.
Thanks to all our members who made donations for these
baskets‐ Robin Alquist, Bernadette Bailey, Jo Boyles, Rosemary
Ea rly, Ma rybeth Finster, Ma rty Foreman, Kathy Guckenburger,
Sandy Imbriani, Ann Kovach, Melissa Kraus, Denise
DuBord, Margaret Peck, Addys Sasserath, Claudia
Soucy, Bernadette Zeender, Kim Loxton, Ma ry Wilson, Gail
Brazzell, Melissa Kraus. Addys Sasserath provided make up
with Ma ry Kay products. Of course, teens Anthony Fernandez
and Trevor Sasserath looked great dressed up with suits
and ties as they stood by the runway to assist our models.
They also helped with serving and cleanup. Looking forward
to our Fashion Show next year.

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10 Books by Matthew Kelly
This is from an email by Matthew Kelly who recently spoke
at our Parish, “During my recent talks I spoke about the
importance of spiritual reading. I also offered to email a list
of ten books to anyone who was looking for some direction
in this area. A spiritual director has the opportunity and
the privilege to suggest books specifically to suit a person’s
place in the journey. In this case, I do not have that luxury
and have tried to put together a list for a very large group
of people at varying places in the journey. The criteria I
have used in putting this list together are as follows. I have
tried to suggest books that would: 1. Renew our spiritual
orientation by reminding us that we are each called to become
the‐best‐version‐of‐ourselves. 2. Give us the practical
tools to grow in the spiritual life. 3. Awaken our spiritual
senses and inspire us to focus more of our time and efforts
on the spiritual life. The list is not perfect, but these are
great books. Please try not to judge the list. On a practical
note, I would suggest reading them in the order presented
below. I have not ranked them in order of preference, but
rather, in the order I feel would be most beneficial to the
reader. I am assuming that you have already read The
Rhythm of Life and Rediscovering Catholicism, otherwise I
would encourage you to read them in order to understand
the context in which I am recommending these other titles.
Remember, fifteen minutes a day of good spiritual reading
a day... not two hours today and none for two weeks... Our
lives change when our habits change. 1. Let Your Life Speak
by Parker Palmer.
2. Back to Virtue by Peter Kreeft. 3. Three Philosophies of
Life by Peter Kreeft.
4. As a Man Thinketh by James Allen. 5. He Leadeth Me by
Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J.
6. Conversation with Christ by Peter Thomas Rohrbach. 7.
The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis. 8. Man's Search for
Meaning by Victor Frankl. 9. The Return of the Prodigal Son
by Henri Nouwen. 10. Abandonment to Divine Providence
by Jean‐Pierre De Caussade.
You can order all of these titles from the foundation by
calling 513‐221‐7700.
March for Life by Maggie Moren
Despite the cloudy skies, cool weather and gusty winds, a
large number from St. Raphael's came to Crescent Lake
Park for the 2nd annual Walk for Life on Feb 6th, a fund
raiser for Pregnancy Plus. Special t‐shirts were handed out
to those who raised $100 or more. There were games for
children, “Tebow” patches on the faces of the walkers
with their favorite Scripture verse, fruit, donuts, coffee,
and water for the walkers, and wonderful fellowship before
and during the walk. Fr. Bob Gangolu from St. Paul's
led the March for Life and the Rosary (all four mysteries
were recited) as the walkers paraded around Crescent
Park two times. Many people witnessed us walking and
praying. It was like St. Francis and his friars who would
walk through the town of Assisi, their presence was a
teaching to the people. The amount raised was $4,300.
These funds help support the Pregnancy Plus Clinic which
helps mothers who are abortion minded by mentoring,
showing a sonogram of their baby, providing clothing,
toiletries, furniture and many other needs for the mom
and her baby. Ma ny gave generously and sponsored me
and other St. Raphael walkers. Know that your dollar is
keeping a child alive and saving the mother from making a
drastic mistake. God bless you all, thank you St. Raphael
family!
New Members and Dues
Our annual $15 CCW dues are due in April. So far Fanny
Abad, Judy Birins, Fran Clendenin, Jean Feldhaus, Gay
Hagaman, Lynne Hensley, Alex Ray, and Jane Scarpino
have paid their 2010 dues early. Last year we had 212
people pay their dues to become CCW members in
addition to our life and honorary members. These dues
cover many items in our yearly budget. The CCW dues
envelope will be in the April envelopes from church. You
can also pay the dues early in any envelope marked “CCW
Dues”. One of the main advantages of being a life
member is that Louise Barrett, Antoinette Falk, Vivian
Frank, Madelon Healy, Ann Kovach, Colleen Lally, Melissa
LeClair, Irene Lewis, Grace Ma tos, Ruth Ma ttick, Bernice
McCune, Linda Mims , Charlotte Overbey, Anastasia Rossi,
Gerry Sweet, Ma ry Margaret Winning, and Winnie Young
do not have to remember to pay dues ever again! Those
in nursing homes are exempt from dues and are honorary
members. If you cannot afford the $15 dues please
contact President Claudia Soucy. Thank you in advance
for paying your dues as soon as possible.
We love our members and hope you can get a friend to
join this April. We are conducting our annual membership
drive. Ideally, we would like all the women of St Raphael’s
to consider becoming a CCW member. We welcome “New
Members” Barbara Alderfer , Sandy Imbriani, Pat Merman
and Jocelyn Pedalino who have also paid the 2010 dues.
Please consider asking a parish friend to join our ranks.
We have great meetings and events, and most
importantly, we want our women to feel the advantages
of “belonging” to a group that cares about and nurtures
them. Let’s all try to bring in one new member each!

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In Your Prayers . . .
Sick by Lu Perrin
Please keep the following in your
prayers: Bishop Lynch, Bernice
McCune, Rebecca Lettelleir, Louis Bonsey,
Betty Burke, Alice Leary, John Lee,
Jane Ellis, Joyce Kubala, Karen Cocker,
Ryleigh Russo, Margaret Swing, Kay
Tolhoek, Joe Kolbe, D J Thompson, Joan Priest, Chris
Winstead, Elba Todd.
Homebound and nursing home: Nellie Bonitati , Truus
Stuimer, Eileen Edwards, Ginny Hansen, Elsa Tugman,
Julie Schiavi, Lily Riconda, Montile Sutterlin, and Ann
Walsh .
Deceased by Bernadette Bailey
Please pray for those who have died during February‐
Michael Nusca, Ann Theresa Coppola (mother of Fr
Anthony), members of the Tellechea family‐ Marta and
Alberto, Rosa, and Francisco, Eileen Amedro, and CCW
member Catherine Valette. May the souls of all the
faithful departed rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto
them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Amen. Our deepest sympathies to all who have lost a
beloved family member.
CCW Member Dies
CCW member Catherine Valette, 91, died Feb. 9. Born in
Walhalla, ND, she came here in 1988 from Los Angeles.
Catherine was a member of St. Raphael's, our CCW and
Sigma Delta Chi. She is survived by daughters, CCW
member Denise DeBord, Jeanne M. Breunig, and Renee
Valette, nine grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.
Catherine had a great sense of humor and
a deep faith. We will miss her.
CCW Family Members Die
Our condolences to CCW member Beatriz Crespo who
lost several family members in a short time. Her sister
Rosa Tellechea died, and shortly after, Beatriz also lost
her nephew, 46 year old “Pac” Tellechea and then Pac’s
parents, Marta and Alberto Tellechea died shortly after.
This is a tremendous amount of grief for one family and
our prayers are with you.
Nursing Home Ministry by Linda Champion
I have been involved in various ministries and this has
been the most rewarding despite my reluctance since it
put me completely out of my comfort zone. When asked
to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion by
Fr. Mike Smith, my initial response was only at Mass as I
couldn’t possibly visit the homebound or nursing home.
Within a few months, I was asked to visit someone recovering
from surgery. I reluctantly agreed and enjoyed
my visits. Next, God asked me to see an elderly woman
who I visited every Sunday for more than a year until her
death. I grew close and was very sad when she died. I
needed a break but God didn’t let me stay away for long.
I have been participating in our ministry at Shore Acres
Nursing Home for several years and have grown close to
these friends. Some have died and I am thankful that I
could bring the Eucharist and pray with them during their
final days on earth; others I have enjoyed knowing for
years. Ma ny roommates, who initially didn’t want to
pray when I visited a Catholic resident, now join in our
prayers and asked to be blessed. We’ve experienced
baptisms and confirmations. I know my residents look
forward to my visit and I am amazed at the self satisfaction
and peace I enjoy on my Sundays. These folks are
truly some of the “least of my brethren” that Jesus calls
us to serve. Jesus asked his disciples to pray with Him
during His last hours. We are given this unique opportunity
to do the same. I pray that you will open your heart
to this ministry that only requires a couple of hours each
month. You will be richly blessed too.Call Louise Barrett
821‐2561 to volunteer.
April 15 LPD Spring Conference
Sign up for a great day Thursday, April 15 at Blessed
Trinity (1600 54th Av S, St Pete) for the Lower Pinellas
Deanery Spring Conference. The theme is “Sent to
Serve” and our guest speaker will be speaking about
human trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors.
Registration is $13 and includes a continental breakfast
and lunch. Gathering together with women from other
Parishes in the Lower Pinellas Deanery is always an
enriching experience. Plan to attend this day of
friendship, fun and spiritual growth. Send your $13 check
payable to St Raphael CCW to Bernadette Bailey 4701
Lansing St NE St Pete FL 33703, or drop in it the
collection in an envelope marked LPD Conference. See
you there!

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
April 2010 - Year for Priests
http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html
CCW Newsletter
St. Raphael Catholic Church
Gala Weekend to Honor Monsignor Caverly
Mark your calendars for the weekend of
May 22/23. We will begin the weekend at
the Vinoy on Saturday, May 22 at 7 PM.
The event will be a banquet at the Vinoy.
The $55 dollar per person ticket is for a
four course meal with a chicken entree (a
vegetarian alternate meal possible). There
will be a cash bar. On Pentecost Sunday,
May 23, we will have a Reception in our
own Parish Center to honor Monsignor’s
45 years in the Priesthood and his retirement
after lovingly serving as our shepherd
since July 1996. All Parishioners are
welcomed to attend these events. More
details in the bulletin.
CCW OFFICERS
President:
Claudia M. Soucy
1st Vice President:
Rosemary Early
2nd Vice President:
Ava Abner
Recording Secretary:
Kathy Guckenberger
Corresponding Secretary:
Bernadine Quartetti
Treasurer:
Marty Foreman
Newsletter Editor:
Louise Barrett
Newsletter/Website Designer:
Theresa McCormick
From the Pastor’s Desk by Monsignor Caverly
We are pleased Bishop Robert Lynch has appointed Father Timothy Sherwood to be
Pastor of St. Raphael’s Church effective July 1. Father has been
the Pastor at St. Joseph’s for the past seven years. We are very
happy with his new assignment. The attendance for Easter was
very, very good. Thursday, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper and
Friday’s Solemn service at 3 PM were well attended. The Easter
Vigil on Saturday, and all the Sunday Masses, especially the 9:30
Mass (which was standing room only) had many in attendance. I
hope all of our people had a blessed and Happy Easter.
St. Raphael CCW President’s Message
Dear Sisters of the St. Raphael’s Council of
Catholic Women: April Showers bring May
Flowers…we’ve had enough of the showers
and are awaiting a new rebirth in the
risen Jesus. Halleluiah..I hope all of my
sisters in the Council had a holy and
blessed Easter Season.
Can you believe, we have only one more
General Meeting for this year of our Lord,
2010. And what a fantastic year it has
been. For me personally, you have all
been my strength.
We are now conducting our annual membership
drive and have a goal of recruiting
many more sisters to our Council Family. I
would personally like to see “every”
woman of our parish become active or
prayerful members. It’s so easy!! Fifteen
Dollars a year…..what a bargain! And look
what you get….Fellowship with women of
like mind, make new friends, share new
experiences, to be a member of the St.
Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women. Use
your special skills and talents effectively in
Service to the church and the larger community.
Develop your Spirituality: as a
member of the St. Raphael’s Council of
Catholic Women you may devote your
time to the council, your family, church or
your work. Develop Leadership qualities
to enhance St. Raphael’s Parish. Remembrance
in Prayers with a monthly Mass
said for our members, their families and
any special intentions. Whatever God’s
plan for you: you may join us in prayerful
support or active participation. ~ Love to
you all, Claudia Soucy

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CCW Calendar 2010
Saturday, April 10 General Meeting (2 nd Saturday due to Easter Holy Days)
Thursday, April 15 Lower Pinellas Deanery Spring
Saturday, May 1 General Meeting
Mon‐Wed, May 3‐5 DCCW Convention Tampa
Thursday, May 13 8 AM Mass Our Lady of Fatima/Reception
Sat‐Sun May 22‐23 Banquet & Reception honoring Monsignor Calvery
General Meeting Schedule:
September‐May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Continental Breakfast, & Meeting
Visit Our St. Raphael Messenger
St. Raphael Messenger is a blog highlighting the numerous ministries (Faith Formation, Youth Ministries, Community Life
& Outreach, Liturgy & Spiritual Life, Parish Life, Temporal Affairs and School Ministries) in St. Raphael Catholic Church in
St. Petersburg, Florida, through personal stories of parishioners doing God's work. Articles may be submitted by anyone
participating in a St. Raphael ministry. Visit: www.saintraphaelmessenger.blogspot.com (the link to the blog is also
accessible through St. Raphael’s website, www.st‐raphaels.com (bulletin webpage and drop down menu).
LPD Spring Conference
Come celebrate with other Catholic women as the Lower Pinellas Deanery of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
gets together for our annual Spring Conference. Thursday, April 15 th at Blessed Trinity Church 1600 54th Ave South, St.
Petersburg. Registration begins at 8:45AM, we will have Mass and the program ends at 2 PM. Our guest speaker is a
member of Tampa Daughters and she will speak on “The Sexual Exploitation of American Girls in Our Backyard”.
Registration for luncheon is $13 (deadline is April 12 th so call Bernadette at 521‐0924 right away to make a reservation).
Checks payable to: CCW. Mail reservations to Bernadette Bailey at 4701 Lansing St. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703. For
more info call: Louise Barrett at 821‐2561.
DCCW Convention
DCCW Convention will be Monday/Tuesday May 3rd and 4th. Hotel reservations can be made at Sheraton Suites,
Tampa Airport, 4400 West Cypress Street, Tampa, (813) 879‐7196. Rooms are suites with breakfast included. Monday
there will be a Mass, keynote speaker Judy Powers, Taking Care of the Caregiver (Family and Community) Workshop, an
International Workshop, and a Living Rosary. The 7 PM Dinner is $28.50 (Flank steak/Vegetarian) and for Monday Night
Fun Night‐ we are wearing “Jammies” and being entertained by an old time radio themed presentation. Tuesday there
will be a Church and Legislation Workshop, the Organization Workshop, and the Bishop’s Mass at St. Patrick’s Church.
The 7 PM Bishop’s Banquet costs $32.50 (Roast Pork/chicken/vegetarian). Day registration is $15. For more details and
to register, call Louise Barrett at 821‐2561.
Our New Pastor July 1
Bishop Lynch has appointed Father Timothy Sherwood as our new Pastor, effective July 1st. Father Timothy Sherwood is
currently Pastor of St Joseph's where he has been for the past seven years. Previously he served at Holy Family and St
Paul's. Father Timothy Sherwood is the author of The Preaching of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (Mar., $60, Lexington
Books) which examines how and why Sheen's preaching was so influential. Father Tim has studied homiletics
extensively. We are looking forward to welcoming Father Sherwood with open hearts.
April Papal Intentions
General: That every tendency to fundamentalism and extremism may be countered by constant
respect, by tolerance and by dialogue among all believers.
Missionary: That Christians persecuted for the sake of the Gospel may persevere, sustained by the Holy
Spirit, in faithfully witnessing to the love of God for the entire human race.

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Parish Mission a Huge Success
From CCW member Susan Ugan: “The Parish Mission was
truly a beautiful evening. Father Bob related to all of us
and was an engaging speaker with many memorable stories
that we can easily apply to our lives. I'll remember
the Stations of the Cross as they show us how to come to
the Lord. The reception after the mission allowed us to
touch base with fellow parishioners and celebrate the
gift of this pre‐Easter mission.” Fr. Robert Gielow, a Vincentian
priest led us March 8‐11, with an evening Mass
with the homily centering on his mission themes. Many
of our CCW members brought food for the reception and
helped either set up or clean up. Thanks to everyone
who helped with the liturgies and the receptions.
Walking in the Divine Life of God
We held our annual CCW Lenten Retreat on March 6th
featuring Fr. Julio Rivero, TOR, from St. Mary’s Church.
We had about 67 attend the retreat, which began with a
rosary and Mass. We had several talks, a Holy Hour and
confession. Thanks to CCW member Celeste Brown who
catered our continental breakfast and lunch. Fr. Julio did
an excellent job opening our hearts to the Father, Son
and Holy Spirit.
Coming Home Group
From one of our members, "Could we join together with
ongoing daily prayer petitions for our friends and family
who have turned away from God and/or the Church? Is
there anything more important?!" Are there any CCW
members who would like to do something special together
to pray for our "fallen away" kids, relatives, and
friends? After we find out who is interested, we will figure
out the format. Call Louise Barrett 821‐2561.
Join the Conference (FCC) Advocacy
Network
The bishops of Florida have established the Florida
Catholic Conference (FCC) Advocacy Network to develop
a strong, clear, moral voice for life and justice
in our state. You are encouraged to join this electronic
network that provides opportunities to
stay informed and become engaged in areas of
public policy that relate to Church teaching.
There is no cost to participate. For additional information
visit www.flacathconf.org.
Joining St. Raphael CCW
It’s easy to join St Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women.
Simply drop an envelope marked CCW in the weekend
collection. We need your name, address, phone, email
address, birth day and birth month and a check for $15
payable to St Raphael CCW. Dues are payable after Jan. 1
and late by June. Membership gets you to be part of a
great group of women whose job it is to serve God in our
family, Parish, community and world. We have a Mass
intention said for our members monthly. You do what
you can, when you can and this way, with over 230
members, we get a lot done for St Raphael’s. Women of
all ages, professions, interests and talents are welcome
and urged to join.
Dues are Due
We welcome the following 2010 new members: Barbara
Aldefer, Evelyn Farragher, Sharon Gremald, Pat Merman,
Jocelyn Pedalino, and Sandy Imbriani.
How exciting that the following ladies have paid their
dues ahead of time: Abad, Aldefer, Birins, Carlomagno,
Clendenin, D’Abarmo, Kim Early, Farragher, Feldhaus,
Gremald, Hagaman, Louise and Roseanne Halsmer,
Hensley, Imbriani, Loxton, Merman, Miller, Pedalino,
Priest, Ray, Jane Scarpino, Scognamiglio, Angela Soucy,
Driscoll, Bailey, Hamm, Leuchs and Quartetti.
We are in the midst of our membership drive and seek
all active women of our parish to become members of St.
Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women.
"Cool School"
St Raphael School won the voting to become the "Cool
School" featured on the morning show of Fox 13 with
Charley Belcher, on March 16th. There were three segments
on during the news.
School parents and students stayed online for hours and
cast over 90,000 votes for St Raphael School! Now, that
is dedication to our cool school.
Church Cleaning Angels
A big thank you to all the Church Cleaning Angels
who helped head Sacristan Maggie Moren clean
the church for Easter. CCW members Mary Kay
Heraty, Fanny Abad, Bernadette Bailey, Mary Lou
Price, Terri Hamm, Mary Poulin, and Eileen Brady
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Member News
From CCW Member Ursula Abner: Kay Yennie and I
are going on a Pilgrimage Tour. We have two Priests
out of Penn. for our daily private Masses. We are going
to Rome, the Vatican, Lisbon, Portugal,
Fatima, Valladolid, Spain, and Lourdes in France. We
will be on the TVG train, cable car and a flight to Lisbon
Portugal. The itinerary is for 10 days from morning
to dinner time. We will need a vacation to rest up
when we get back. We are both very excited, Kay has
been to Rome in the 50's but eager to see it again, I
am sure there will be a lot of changes.
From CCW Member Bernadette Bailey: I will return
again to Kansas City for two events with grandchildren‐
a Grandmother's Tea with Dana at St. Teresa's
Academy, where she is a freshman, and for Liam's
First Holy Communion. It is always good to be there
and participate in family life. I will make an effort to
prepare Liam to receive Jesus, and to help
with practical things like baking, cooking, etc. I am
really looking forward to seeing beautiful dogwood
blossoms, azalea, daffodils and all the other glorious
spring flowers.
From CCW member Marty Foreman: CCW member
Gail Brazzell and I were able to have a chance to visit
the Vatican and St Peter's in Rome. We climbed all
the way to the top of the Duoma, too, for a breathtaking
view of the city of Rome. How amazing to be in
the midst of the Holy City.
From former CCW Member Judy Eggerling: Bob and I
are moving permanently to Nebraska this week end
to be closer to my 94 year old father who has Alzheimers.
My 3 sisters, 2 brothers and their families
are all close there, too. Most of Bob's large family of
8 siblings and families are in NE area also. Our daughter
Kara, Joe & 2 granddaughters Abby, age 9 & Dallas,
age 8 moved to Castle Rock, Colorado 3 years
ago. So, we'll also be closer to them; about an 8‐10
hr. drive from the Neligh‐Norfolk area where we'll be
now. We've been in FL for 19 years so this has been
"home" for a good deal of our lives & we've enjoyed
many great times here. I'll continue to think of all of
my good women St. Raphael friends in FL. My address
in NE for now: 105 "D" St. Ste. 3 Neligh,
NE 68756 C:727‐744‐7371.
From CCW member Van Rourk: Will and I got back
from the Holy Land March 23. We visited Nazareth,
Cana, Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee, Church of the
Beatitudes and Bethlehem, before arriving in Jerusalem
where we saw Mount of Olives, Garden Of Gethsemane
and followed the Stations of the Cross into
the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Later we visited
the "wailing" wall, but did not get to go up to the
Dome of the Rock since it was closed to Christians and
Jews because tensions escalated over dedication of a
newly rebuilt Synagogue. We left the day the rock
throwing started. We also went to Jordan where we
were atop Mt. Nebo where Moses saw the Promised
Land before he died and traveled on to Petra. Both
Israel and Jordan have "Lot's wife" in salt by the Dead
Sea and both claim John the Baptist baptized Jesus on
their side of the Jordan. One interesting story that I
had never heard before, was in the old port of Jaffa
outside Tel Aviv. There is a house where St. Peter
stayed when an angle appeared to him with food that
was forbidden to Jews. They claim it was the beginning
of the split between Christian and Jewish dietary
laws. There is a Catholic (Franciscan) church next to it
where we tried to go to Mass at 5:30 Saturday
night. Unfortunately, the taxi driver didn't understand
and took us to St. Anthony's which had 5:00
p.m. mass and the taxi arrived as Mass ended.
From CCW member Adela Vidal: In March, I flew to
New York to visit Helena and Mark, my daughter and
son‐in‐law, and my three year old grandson, Javier.
The motive of my visit was the birth of a new baby to
the family. Ava Sophia was born March 14 in NYC. She
is a beautiful and healthy girl and we are so thankful
to God for this miracle of life. I was there for two
weeks and spots of snow were all over. Also, we all
witnessed the extraordinary force of a big storm,
causing a lot of damage all over. I am happy to be
home now after spending a lovely time there.
CCW member Joyce Kubala was able to go home from
Hospice on March 9. Joyce is grateful for everyone’s
prayers. She was hospitalized after Christmas and it
has been a miraculous journey.
CCW member Mary Brophy was in the cast of “You
Can't Take it with You” a comedy at the
Catherine Hickman Theater in Gulfport in March. She
did a great job in her role as a parent of one of the
main characters. CCW members Marlene D’Abramo
and Barbara Dippelhofer enjoyed a performance with
their hubbies, and a group of twelve including CCW
members Louise Barrett, Cheryl Murphy, Rose York,
Susan O’Gara, Ursula Abner and Kay Yennie had dinner
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Vocation News
Seminarian Chris McBride
I have enjoyed my Easter break. It is always a joy to
spend time with the parish and my family. The end
of a great year and semester is coming to a close. It
has been a year filled with joy and pain. This is not an
easy road to take, but it is one that God has given me the
strength to take. Amidst the pain there is love. I have
found that pain allows love to take place. The reality of
pain gives a deeper meaning to love. We are a broken
people, which is why we need to love and to be loved.
This semester has been one of healing and love for me.
Those are the two graces I have received the most this
year.I look forward to seeing many of you for Easter Sunday.
~ Chris McBride
Seminarian Bob Angel
Seminarian Bobby Angel's uncle, Robert "Bobby" Jockers
died Friday, March 26. Along with playing gigs as a guitarist
and singer, Bobby was an attorney in St Petersburg
and was a mounted NY City Police officer in the
80's. Bobby was predeceased by his mother Agnes. He is
survived by his father, Thomas Jockers (wife Delores, his
older brother Thomas "Tommy" Jockers, sisters Nancy
Angel (husband Dave, sons Bobby and Danny), sister Carol
Boulay (husband Joseph, sons Bryson & Barrett), brother
St Petersburg Officer Michael Jockers (Wife Michelle,
daughter Tiffany and son Tommy. Please lift them up in
prayer as they go through this sorrowful time. . Eternal
Life grant unto him O Lord, and may perpetual light shine
upon him.
“Eulogy for Ginny” by Julie Musselman
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud
of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and
the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance
the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on
Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the
joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame,
and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Heb
12:1‐2 I became a daily communicant the fall of 1997
when our oldest son Bobby started Kindergarten at St.
Raphael School. Since the children had to be there at 7:55
am, I started attending the 8 am mass.
Ginny Hansen was the faithful sacristan. She trained my
older boys to serve daily mass. She trained many children
to serve mass. She had been in the military and brought
discipline and order to our church. She was a constant,
reliable presence. So were many others, like Claire
Schatz who lead the rosary after each mass. I remember
thinking to myself, “Boy, that will get you straight to
heaven.” An 80+ year old lady named Mary Marcinko,
sat in the front left side. She had to sit close because
she used a walker and couldn’t get around very
easily. Just behind her were Ruth and Don Mattick, always
fixing something, tidying something, making the church
nicer. Mr. and Mrs Jerry Walsh sat in the last pew on the
right, near Matt Matsumoto. James and Suzanne Flatley
sat on the left back side. Mr. Flatley and Mr. Walsh were
unofficial door holders when we all left mass. They would
always shoot the breeze with Bob Morley and his wife
Irene. Helen Bishop sat front and left. She sometimes
brought her elderly husband. Ed and Terry Hamm sat middle
to front right. They had an easy “commute” as they just
walked across the street from their condo. This made it
possible for Ed to oversee and help out with all of the
building of the new church.
I was perpetually in the cry room, often joined by Bonnie
Condon, Lisa Richard, Donna Condon, Annina Plummer and
Marybeth Finster. We always joked about how many sons
we had between us (Musselman 4, Condon 4, Condon 2,
Richard 5, Plummer 4+). We prayed that some of them
would become priests. At first I was there with just a new
born and a toddler and then with 3 more babies as the
years passed. Mrs. Flatley knitted baby bonnets for my
children. Dolores Smith and Maggie Moren and Bernadette
Bailey were the first to see each of the infants, at 8 am
Mass. Charlotte Overbey and Lynne Douglas always had a
kind word.
Over the years I have had to shift to 6:45 AM Mass in order
to get all the kids out to school on time. We have our own
nice circle of a dozen or so; Della Uber, Joan Priest, Joan
Malone, Winnie Young, Chris Youmans, Matt Matsumoto,
Michael Faye, Scott Matirne, John Forney, Terry Hamm,
Helene Payne, Kathy Guckenberger and Rosemary Early.
But it is smaller and quieter and certainly darker. We all
dash out quicker to get on with our day. Msgr. Caverly has
been the constant presence, presider and priest through
these many years. He is a great shepherd to us all.
Now many of these wonderful friends are with the Lord. I
was sad to see that Ginny Hansen has passed away, but
not really. She is welcomed by so many good friends from
St. Raphael and the 8 AM Mass. We are indeed surrounded
by so great a cloud of witnesses. Let those of us here on
earth, persevere in running the race set before us with our
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In Your Prayers . . .
Sick by Lu Perrin
Please keep the following in your prayers: Louise
and Francis Halsmer, Steve Albritton, Bishop
Lynch, John Lee, Jane Ellis, Joyce Kubala, Karen
Cocker, Ryleigh Russo, Margaret Swing, Joe Kolbe, D J Thompson,
Joan Priest, Mary Calabro, Paul Smith, Chris Winstead,
Elba Todd, Francis Gately, Alice Baio, and Virginia Workman.
Homebound and nursing home: Nellie Bonitati ,
Truus Stuimer, Eileen Edwards, Elsa Tugman, Julie
Schiavi, Lily Riconda, Montile Sutterlin, and Ann
Walsh
Deceased by Bernadette Bailey
Please pray for those who have died during March
‐ Ginny Hansen, Jennie Zellny, Olga Michaels, Bobby Jockers,
Brett Starnes, Pat Sayer, Betty Jean Louden, and Sr Mary William
Nadicksbernd. May the souls of all the faithful departed
rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon them. Amen. Our deepest sympathies
go to all who have lost a beloved family member.
CCW members Relative Deaths
Our sympathies go to CCW members Judy Geier and
Linda Mims. Shortly before her death, Linda and Judy
went to Cincinnati to say their goodbyes to their aunt, Sr
Mary William Nadicksbernd, who was dying from cancer.
They were happy to see her when she was still able
to respond to them. Sr Mary William died March 14. She
had been in the convent, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur,
since 1940. She was born in 1915, was Linda and
Judy’s mother's maid of honor in November, 1939 and
went into the convent in January, 1940. She served in
Chicago, Dayton, Ohio and Glendale, Arizona.
Our sympathies go also to CCW member Jo Ann Burkhart
lost her mother, Olga Michael’s, on Feb. 23. Jo Ann and
her husband were able to travel north to be with Olga
during her passing. Sympathy also to CCW member Ava
Abner who lost her beloved cousin and best friend, Betty
Jean Louden on March 31. Ava and “Betsy Bean” grew up
together as close as sisters.
Sympathy to parishioner Jo Ann Devine who lost her dear
sister Pat Sayer to breast cancer in Ohio. Jo Ann was able
to fly up to Ohio for Pat's last week. Jo Ann writes, "Pat
passed away at 7 pm on Holy Saturday...what a beautiful
time to pass into the arms of our Risen Lord. My 94 year
old mom is doing amazingly well. It hurts a lot, but I know
God will give us all strength and grace.
CCW Member Death
CCW Member Death Ginny Hansen died March 6 in Los
Alamos with her family and was buried in Arlington
Cemetery beside her dear Walter on March 25. CCW
Member Lynne Douglas was able to attend the internment.
Ginny became a CCW member in 1989. She was
honored to receive the 2000 Diocesan St Jude Award,
and in 2005, Ginny was the LPD Handmaiden of the Lord
recipient for our Parish. Ginny was Sacristan for many
years. Ginny's dedication to our Lord, his mother, and his
church was a blessing to us all. May Ginny's soul, and
the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace. If you want to send CCW
member Ginny Hansen's family a sympathy card: Walter
and Jeanne Hansen 1370 Los Pueblos St Los Alamos NM
87544.
Miscellaneous
Justice: When kids have kids of
their own.
Jonah: The original 'Jaws' story.
Magi: The most famous trio to attend
a baby shower.
Pew: A medieval torture device still found in
Catholic churches.
Jesuits: An order of priests known for their ability
to find colleges with good basketball teams.
Kyrie Eleison: The only Greek words that most
Catholics can recognize besides gyros and baklava.
Manger: Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because
Joseph wasn't covered by an HMO.
Procession: The ceremonial formation at the beginning
of Mass consisting of altar servers,
the celebrant, and late parishioners looking for
seats.
Recessional: The ceremonial procession at the conclusion
of Mass led by parishioners trying to beat
the crowd to the parking lot.
Relics: People who have been going to Mass for so
long, they actually know when to sit, kneel, and
stand.
Ten commandments: The most important Top Ten
list not given by David Letterman.

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
May 2010 - Year for Priests
http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html
CCW Newsletter
St. Raphael Catholic Church
Gala Weekend to Honor Monsignor Caverly
Mark your calendars for the weekend of
May 22/23. We will begin the weekend at
the Vinoy on Saturday May 22 at 7 PM.
The event will be a banquet at the Vinoy.
The $55 dollar per person ticket is for a
four course meal with a chicken entree (a
vegetarian alternate meal possible). There
will be a cash bar. On Pentecost Sunday,
May 23, we will have a Reception in our
own Parish Center to honor Monsignor’s
45 years in the
Priesthood and his
retirement after lovingly
serving as our
shepherd since July
1996. All Parishioners
are welcomed to attend
these events.
More details in the
bulletin.
CCW OFFICERS
President:
Claudia M. Soucy
1st Vice President:
Rosemary Early
2nd Vice President:
Ava Abner
Recording Secretary:
Kathy Guckenberger
Corresponding Secretary:
Bernadine Quartetti
Treasurer:
Marty Foreman
Newsletter Editor:
Louise Barrett
Newsletter & Website Designer:
Theresa McCormick
From the Pastor’s Desk by Monsignor Caverly
On April 18th, I administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to thirty eight ninth graders
at the 11:30 Mass. The Mass and ceremony went very well. The students were well
prepared. On May 2nd, we will have a large group of second graders make their First
Holy Communion at the 11:30 Mass. This will be a very special day. I would like to wish
all the women of our Parish a very Happy Mother’s Day on May 9th. I hope you all
have a very happy summer.
St. Raphael CCW President’s Message
Dear Sisters of the St. Raphael’s Council
of Catholic Women: How can it possibly
be……Our last General Meeting of the
2009‐2010 season. I sincerely wish you
all a blessed summer. We’ll see you all
bright and refreshed at our September
meeting and ready for a new season of
service to our Lord, Jesus Christ. Our
membership drive was a total success.
Thank you to all new members and welcome
to our sisterhood. Our St. Raphael
Council of Catholic Women will support
you in your life’s journey. We’ll keep you
Ordinations
connected to each other and offer support
through prayers and friendships. I
want to thank my Board Members for all
their help and support this past year. And
also a special thank you to our beloved
Monsignor Caverly. We’re so very lucky
to have him available to us even in his
well‐deserved retirement. I hope he will
be visiting us often at our monthly meetings.
I can’t think of conducting our
meetings without his special blessings.
Have a sacred and safe summer, Claudia
Soucy, President
You are invited to the Priestly Ordination for Dominic Corona and Dayan Machado who
will be ordained by Bishop Lynch for the Diocese of St Petersburg at 11 AM on Saturday,
May 15 at the Cathedral of St. Jude. All are welcome to attend this amazing and
moving Mass.

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CCW Calendar 2010
Mon‐Wed, May 3‐5 DCCW Convention Tampa
Sat‐Sunday May 8‐9 Collection of baby items for Pregnancy Plus
Thursday, May 13 8AM Mass Our Lady of Fatima/Reception
Friday, May 14 Buddy Freeman Annual Golf Tournament
Saturday, May 15 Corona & Machado Oridination, Cathedral of St. Jude’s @ 11 AM
Sat‐Sun May 22‐23 Banquet & Reception honoring Monsignor Calvery
General Meeting Schedule:
September‐May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Continental Breakfast, & Meeting
Pregnancy Plus Spring for Life by Marty Foreman
Join St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women in our Spring for Life! This is an event to benefit the Pregnancy plus Medical
Center. Celebrate Mother's Day by donating to Pregnancy Plus Bring your donations to drop off after any Mass on Sunday,
Mother's Day, May 9 th.
Items needed: Diaper, baby wipes, new bottles, clothes for Newborn‐24 months, lotions, powders, blankets, gift cards to
grocery stores, cribs, strollers, high chairs. Pregnancy Plus offers services that foster self‐sufficiency, healthy life skills, pre
‐natal education, mentoring, supplies and childbirth education.
May Crowning
Thursday, May 13 th at the 8 AM Mass we will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. It is the children’s school 8 AM
Mass and the students will receive a Holy Card to commemorate Our Lady of Fatima. There will be a May Crowning by
the children followed by a reception in Meeting Room B.
May Papal Intentions
General: That the shameful and monstrous commerce in human beings, which sadly involves millions of women and
children, may be ended.
Missionary: That ordained ministers, religious women and men, and lay people involved in apostolic work may
understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care.
June Papal Intentions
General: That every national and transnational institution may strive to guarantee respect for human life from
conception to natural death.
Missionary: That the Churches in Asia, which constitute a “little flock” among non‐Christian populations, may know how
to communicate the Gospel and give joyful witness to their adherence to Christ.
July Papal Intentions
General: That in every nation of the world the election of officials may be carried out with justice, transparency and
honesty, respecting the free decisions of citizens.
Missionary: That Christians may strive to offer everywhere, but especially in great urban centers, an effective
contribution to the promotion of education, justice, solidarity and peace.
August Papal Intentions
General: That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find
understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.
Missionary: That the Church may be a “home” for all people, ready to open its doors to any who are
suffering from racial or religious discrimination, hunger, or wars forcing them to emigrate to other
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“A Crooked Path to the Priesthood”, Article
from Dialogue Magazine, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary
Summer 2007; Alumni Profile ‐ Fr. Tim Sherwood (Used
with Permission and edited with more current info)
The path to the priesthood for Father Tim Sherwood of the
Diocese of St. Pete rsburg was in his words “crooked” since it
included several directional changes and a range of experiences.
He was ordained in 1993 and currently serves as pastor
of St. Joseph Church in St. Pete rsburg, his first pastorate. Father
Sherwood grew up in rural America. “They were happy
years of country life and small town values,” he notes. The son
of Laurence Ludwig and Gwendolyn Ludwig Sherwood, Father
Sherwood’s biological father, Randolph Sherwood, passed
away before he was born. His mother then married La urence
Ludwig, who died in 2005 just six months short of his 100th
birthday. “My half‐brother was killed in 1976 and my mother is
still alive, but struggling with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).
(Note: Gwendolyn passed away October 28, 2007)
The Ludwig family moved to St. Petersburg in 1980 shortly
after Father Sherwood graduated from Union High School in
Missouri. Father Tim came to Florida in 1983 after a four year
enlistment in the Navy. He then attended St. John Vianney
College Seminary in Miami for two years.
“I am a convert,” said Father Sherwood. “I became a Catholic
at 18 years of age, right before joining the Navy. Yet, my first
memories of considering priesthood was as a boy watching my
step‐father pray the rosary and going to Mass with him. My
first serious discernment was in the Navy. Our chaplain on ship
was a priest, and he would have me do various things for him.
One day he asked me if I ha d ever considered becoming a
priest. I started seriously considering it from that day forward.
“My path was somewhat crooked. I entered college seminary
at St. John Vianney in Miami after a four year enlistment in the
Navy. After two years, I left the seminary thinking that priesthood
was not for me. I went back to Missouri and had a number
of jobs, like police work, landscaping and house painting. I
eventually went back to school on my own for a time and even
became a seminarian for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. I graduated
from St. Louis Univers ity as a St. Louis seminarian, but
transferred back to the Diocese of St. Pete rsburg and spent
one year at St. Vincent de Paul Regiona l Seminary. I then requested
a one year leave of absence and worked at a hospital
in Washington, Missouri for that year to further discern my
vocation. Finally, after tha t year, I came back and finished my
studies. I graduated from St. Vincent in 1993 and was ordained
on May 22nd of tha t same year at the Cathedral of St. Jude the
Apostle in St. Petersburg.” In addition to his undergraduate
degree from St. Louis University with dual majors in Philosophy
& Letters and Theological Studies and Master of Divinity
from St. Vincent, Father Sherwood has a Master of Arts in
Story Arts and Reading from East Tennessee State University,
Johnson City, TN, and a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching from
Seabury‐Western Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL. He is a
doctoral candidate in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University,
Spokane, WA, and plans to gradu‐ ate in May
of 2008. (Note: Fr Tim completed
doctorate
in Leadership studies with a concen‐
tration in
Rhetoric in May 2008)
“All of my post‐ordination studies
h a v e
focused on preaching. My motivation for advanced
studies was, and continues to
be, very
simple: self‐improvement and continued
growth. I enjoy the challenge
and want to be the best
priest I can be, with God’s
help.” With responsibilities as
a pastor and student Father
Sherwood has limited free
time, but he enjoys
“listening to music, playing guitar, movies, books, friends,
walking, travel, magic tricks and of course, storytelling. “I find
my work at St. Joseph’s particularly fulfilling. It is one of only
two parishes in our diocese with a significant black Catholic
population. Sunday Mass is an energetic and uplifting experience.
We have a fantastic Gospel Choir that gets everyone on
their feet clapping, singing and moving to the music. Our liturgy
is normally 1 1/2 to 2 hours long, but the time seems to fly
by and nobody even notices.” Father Sherwood has “good
memories of my time at St. Vincent. I formed strong bonds of
friendship with many seminarians, most who are now priests,
that will last a lifetime. My experience with the faculty and
staff of the seminary was also very positive.
Added info: Since his ordination in 1993, Father Tim’s parish
assignments as Parochial Vicar have been at St. Paul Church in
St. Pete 1993 to 1997, Espiritu Santo Church in Safety Harbor
1997 to 1999, and Holy Family Church in St. Pete 1999 to
2003. Fr. Tim served as the Pastor of St. Joseph Church in St.
Pete from 2003 to 2010 and Fr. Tim will become our Pastor at
St Raphael’s beginning July 1, 2010. Fr. Tim is the author of a
book published March 2010 from Lexington Books. The title is
“The Preaching of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: The Gospel
Meets the Cold War”. It is a rhetorical critical study on the
persuasive influence of Sheen’s preaching in the 20th century
on both secular and religious society in the U.S. It is available
for sale at Barnes and Noble.
Random Thoughts to Ponder….
If you try to fail......and succeed......which have
you done?
Why is there an expiration date on 'sour cream'?
How is it possible to have a civil war?

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Member News
Congratulations to the rela tives of our CCW members who
made their Confirmation on April 18 th at St Raphael’s‐
Lindsey Armstrong, Sarah Longino, Courtney Condon, Alexandra
Early, Elias Sasserath, and Kyle Kubala.
From CCW Member Anita Currier: April 19 th at the Bayfront
Hospital Volunteer Banquet I rece ived a 100 hour
pin. It was a complete surprise tha t I had put in that much
time. I speak with stroke patients and their caregivers.
As stroke survivor I understand their feelings and give
assurance.
Wendell and CCW Member Jane Winstead's daughter,
Melissa, is engaged to Thomas Grant and their wedding
will be next year at St. Raphael's on June 11 th , 2011 with
Fr. Anthony Coppola officiating. The Winstead’s are so
excited for Melissa and Thomas. Melissa and Jane are
having fun talking about the wedding plans!
From CCW Member Mary Poulin: David and I recently
enjoyed a visit from Ct. family members‐ a granddaughter,
her husband and our 3 great granddaughters. Fortunately
our Fl. weather was just perfect for them.
From CCW Member Gail Brazzell: "thank you" to the parishioners
at St. Raphael who prayed for and helped make
possible the wedding of our son, Brian to Kerry Brazzell by
Monsignor Caverly in January. Now a similar request goes
out for my daughter, Natalie and her fiancé Jeff who have
announced their intentions to marry in November this
year! Thanks again to all.
From CCW Member Kim Early: Alexandra Early, Granddaughter
of Rosemary Early and daughter of Kim Early
was confirmed on April 18th at St. Raphael Ca tholic
Church. Monsignor Caverly presided over the Mass and
the Praise Band did a lovely job (as usual) with the music.
Richard and Kim Early will be going on a cruise to
the Bahamas leaving May 7th. This is to celebrate Kim's
youngest sibling turning 40! What a great reason to party!
Spring for New Life Banquet 2010
Thanks to the efforts of Maggie Moren who is on the boa rd of
Pregnancy Plus, St Raphael’s had a great presence on April 15
at Saint Paul’s for the Pregnancy Plus Baquet. Bernadine Quartetti,
Louise Barrett, The Langstons, the Ugans, Roy Bubb, Winnie
Young, and the Moren’s had a great time together. Bernadine
painted a beautiful icon and Maggie painted a gorgeous
picture of Mother Theresa which they donated to the Silent
Auction. There were cocktails and appetizers followed by dinner.
Olivia from Spirit FM was the MC and the guest speaker
was Gus Lloyd of Seize the Day on Sirius Satellite Radio’s
Catholic Channel. This annual fundraiser benefited Pregnancy
Plus Medical Pinellas of Ca tholic Charities that assists women
in crisis pregnancy .
Lower Pinellas Deanery Conference
by Julie Musselman
I attended the Lower Pinellas Deanery Meeting April 15th at
Blessed Trinity in south St. Pe tersburg. I was delighted to meet
so many wonderful women from southern Pinellas County.
Deacon Joe Grote, who works at St. John Vianney on St. Pete
Beach was our spiritual m oderator. Msgr. Dechering, our immediate
past pastor, now pastor at Blessed Trinity, opened the
meeting with a prayer and concelebrated mass with Fr. John
McEvoy, DCCW Moderator, of St. Anne’s in Ruskin.
Louise Ba rre tt, Ann Kovach and Bernadette Bailey, along with
the other members of the LPD Board made the meeting very
fun with great visual props, ha ts, bathrobes and even a horse!
Also in attendance from St. Raphael’s were Vicki Nelson,
Maggie Moren, Lu Perrin, Claudia Soucy, Julie Musselman,
Marleen D’Abramo, Kathy Grote and Kathy Guckenberger. Sr.
Kathleen of St. Paul’s was a helpful assistant with all the abbreviations
for the different g roups. She held up signs for each
of the different groups that gave re ports and had announcements.
“A” for Affiliates (like our CCW from St. Raphael’s)
“LPD” for Lower Pinellas Deanery (the dea nery or grouping to
which St. Raphael’s belongs), “DCCW” (Diocesan Council of
Catholic Women, all the CCWs join together from the Diocese
of St. Pete rsburg), and even “FCCW” (Florida Council of Catholic
Women, the state organization.) The DCCW is getting ready
to have their spring meeting in Tampa, May 2, 3 and 4. All
CCW members are invited. If you would like to lea rn more
about the great work that the CCW does as well as have fun
meeting great women who love Our Lord, His Mother and His
Holy, Catholic Church, turn in your dues today and join us in
CCW!
Thank You to the Ladies of St. Raphael’s
CCW by LPD President Louise Barrett
This is a special thank you note to the women of St. Raphael
CCW from the President (that is me, Louise Barre tt) of the LPD
more formally known as the Lower Pinellas Deanery. Thank
you dear ladies for supporting for the LPD over the past year
and for helping with the LPD Spring Conference on April 15th.
The Deanery is very proud of St Raphael’s and your many accomplishments.
St. Ra phael’s won a special commendation for
an “Extraordinary Board of Directors”. With the death last year
of President elect Mary Simoneau, Claudia Soucy came forward
to lead the St. Raphael CCW, aided by a tremendous
board of women who have supported her efforts and leadership.
The members of St. Ra phael’s CCW reflect God’s light and
love. Special thanks to Kathy Guckenberger who made 16 table
centerpieces for the LPD Spring Conference. St. Raphael
CCW also supplied a beautiful head table centerpiece which
was delivered to DCCW President Roe Be rardo who was once
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Vocation News
Seminarian Chris McBride
This year has gone by fast, but it has been a blessing.
God has showered many graces upon me this
year and also on the Seminary. As the semester
comes to a close I look forward to staying in St. Pete
for the next month. It will be a joy to spend time with the
parish and my family.
My summer assignment will start June 6 and it will be at
Our Lady of Good Counsel. I will be working the summer
camp there until August 1st. I will not be alone either!
Two of my brother seminarians will be working the camp
with me. I would like to close by thanking you for all your
prayers and support this year. My parish is my family. You
are my family.
Seminarian Bob Angel
Hard to believe that I'm wrapping up my first year of
seminary. It's been quite a year (and a very challenging
semester), but many blessings through it all, and I am
very much looking forward to my summer assignment
with Fr. Malley at St. Catherine's in Clearwater. And our
new pastor, Fr. Sherwood, was truly the most influential
priest in my life growing up at Holy Family, and it is in
God's providence that he can walk with us now in our
journey of faith. Your prayers have gotten me through
this year, and you all continue to be in mine. ‐B ob Angel
Catholic Lighthouse Media - A "Papal Packet"
by Julie Musselman
In the month of April, Pope John Paul II went to his eternal
rest (4‐2‐05), Pope Benedict XVI was elected (4‐19‐
05), and Pope Benedict XVI also has his birthday (4‐16‐
27). In addition to celebrating the beginning of the
Church at Pentecost this month, we can celebrate the
beginning of the Papacy / Priesthood ‐ all the way
through the end of the Year for Priests ‐ with these inspiring
titles. All CDs are just $3 and the brochures are $.50.
The prayer cards are free, with donations gratefully accepted.
CDs include: Year for Priests by Michael Barber,
Why Do We Have a Pope? by Dr. Scott Hahn, Salt of the
Earth by Pope Benedict XVI, Charity in Truth by Pope
Benedict XVI, Untold Stories of the Last Three Popes by
Bishop John Magee, and Catechism of the Catholic
Church: A Sure Guide for the Modern World by Cardinal
Arinze. Pamphlets include: Five Ways to Support My Parish
Priest, John Paul II's Encyclical on the Eucharist, Pope
Benedict XVI.
Joining St. Raphael CCW
It’s easy to join St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic
Women. Simply drop an envelope marked CCW in the
weekend collection. We need your name, address,
phone, email address, birth day and birth month
and a check for $15 payable to St Raphael CCW. Dues
are payable after January 1 and late by June. Membership
gets you to be part of a great group of women whose
job it is to serve God in our family, Parish, community and
world. We have a Ma ss intention said for our members
monthly. You do what you can, when you can and this
way, with over 230 members, we get a lot done for St.
Raphael’s. Women of all ages, professions, interests and
talents are welcome and urged to join.
Dues due in April
Thanks to the lovely ladies who have already paid their
yearly $15 CCW dues which are due in April every year.
(This list includes dues paid up to April 22).
Abad, Abentroth‐Sherry, Abner‐Ursula, Abramo, Alagood,
*Alderfer, Allen, Anderson, Androulakis, Armstrong, Bach,
Baecher, Bailey, Barrett (life), Barry, Bello, Birins, Bonitati,
Boyles, Brady, Bragg, Brazzell, Brown, Bytner, Carlomagno,
Casadante, Champion, Charleton, *Cianca, Clendenin, Condon‐
Bonnie, Condon‐Donna, Condon‐Kathleen, Condon‐
Mary, Costa, Crespo, Currier, D’Abarmo, Debord, *Devine,
Dinapoli, Dippelhofer, Driscoll, *DuPont, Early‐Kim, Ellie,
Falk (life), *Farragher, Feldhaus, Foerster, Foreman, Frank
(life), Galiger, Gallagher, Geier (New life), Graham,
*Gremald, Grote, Guckenberger, Hagaman, Halsmer‐
Louise, Halsmer‐Roseanne, Hamm, Hanlon, Healy (life),
Heraty, Henderson, Hensley, Hoeppner, *Imbriani, Irwin,
Janick‐Jane, Janicki‐Susan, Johnson‐Karen, Johnson‐
Theresa, *Kipp, Kovach (life), Lally (life), Langston, Leuchs,
Lewis (life), Longino, Loxton, Leuchs, Ma lone, Malusa , Ma r‐
lowe, Ma tos (life), Ma ttick (life), Matthews, McBride,
McClelland, McCormick, McCune (life), McFarlane, McGuire,
*Merman, Miller, Mims (life), Moren, Mulhstadt, Murphy,
Musselman, Nelson,*Nusca, O’Gara, O’Neil, Overbey (life),
Peck,*Pedalino, Pelletier, Perrin, Phillips‐Phyllis, *Pivec,
Price, Priest, Quartetti, Quintana, Ray, Roberge, Rodriguez,
Rossi (life), Rourk, Ruberto, Sanger, Santi, *Satchwell, Saylor,
Scanlon (new life), Scarpino‐Jane Scognamiglio, Sebesta,
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Reflections about Monsignor Caverly
by CCW members
Monsignor Caverly will be retiring June 30th, but he will
still be present at our parish as Pastor Emeritus which
means he will assist with Masses from time to time.
Never the less, we are all sad for the loss of seeing him
less often. Here are some reflections from our CCW
members about Monsignor’s impact on our lives.
Thank you, Monsignor, for your many blessings to St
Raphael’s Parish. I am comforted knowing that you will
continue to pray for us and that you will be around occasionally.
Ma ry Wyatt Allen
Msgr Caverly is a wonderful pastor, priest and spiritual
father. I will never forget being in the hospital at the
births of my younger children and hearing the knock on
the door and Ms gr’s voice. The power of that Holy
Communion in my hospital bed was amazing. He has
been there for baptisms to welcome my children into
the faith, at reconciliations and at confirmations. He
drove all the way to Bradenton to concelebrate the
funeral mass of my mother. He has faithfully gotten up
early every Tuesday for the 6:45 am mass. He is a very
special man. I thank God for
Msgr and all our priests, without whom we could not
have the holy sacraments. Ma y God grant you many
years Msgr, in health and happiness! Julie and Bob
Musselman and family
Dear Monsignor Caverly: We have only been in this
parish 8 years, but we want to thank you for being a
wonderful Pastor and being there to support all the
Church ministries. God Bless,Anthony and Marlene
D'Abramo
Thank you, Monsignor for being such a wonderful Pastor.
Thank you for helping us grow in our faith and for
encouraging Steve to be confirmed in the Church. For
our almost 11 years at St. Raphael’s, you have been
there for us. We will miss you. We pray you will be
happy in your retirement. The Armstrong Family
I will miss Monsignor Caverly and the way he made an
effort to learn peoples names and how he stood at the
door after Mass to greet each one. He never missed
sending personal thank you notes. Ma ry Poulin
To Monsignor: Thank you for being our good shepherd
on earth and a great inspiration to our family. Jim and
Bonnie Condon and family
Dear Monsignor, I am going to miss taking photos of
you. You have been a blessing to all of us at St. Raphael's.
Thank you for being a fantastic Pastor. You are in
our thoughts and prayers. God Bless! Love and Prayers,
Wendell and Jane Winstead
I relish the times that Monsignor would call the children
up for Children’s Liturgy. He would talk to them
so lovingly, asking them questions and commenting
about their answers. I could tell, that meant a lot to
them. When he came into the meeting room during
children’s liturgy, he always spoke to them with interest
and concern. He always left them with his blessing.
Sandy Imbriani
I would like Monsignor to know that we appreciate all
the years he has been a part of the Flatley Family. From
the days he taught my brother, Dan at Bishop Barry
high School to ministering to my Mother, Suzanne during
her illness. Last but not least I even worked for him
at St Raphael’s School for two years. A kind and wonderful
man who will be missed. Peggy Flatley
I realized during the Easter Vigil Mass this year that I
have heard Mons ignor say Ma ss for about 14
years. My family and I will miss him dearly. He is St.
Raphael Church for us. We must accept change
and Msgr. certainly deserves a nice retirement, but his
presence will be missed! Ma ry Beth Sebesta
Dear Monsignor, You’ll never know how much your
loving kindness and support has meant to our family!
Thanks for being such a wonderful pastor and a great
friend. May God bless you with a long and happy retirement!
With love, from Mike and Therese Johnson and
family
Dear Monsignor Caverly, We wish to thank you for all
your service and dedication to our parish. We have
moved into a vibrant Christian parish and that is because
you have been at the helm. Richard and Yolanda
Gallagher
Dear Mons ignor Caverly, you have stood by our fa mily
for the past 14 years. Your patience, kindness and love
means the world to us. You have been a great leader
for our parish where you truly care about your parishioners
and you miss us when we are not there. Your
words of advice led to me begin praying the daily Rosary
which is an amazing great treasure and brought
me a deepened relationship with the Blessed Mother. I
will always be grateful for that life changing gift! Thank
you, Louise and Allen Barrett
We are new members, but in the short time we
have been here, my husband and I have grown to appreciate
and love Ms gr. Caverly. His life is an example
for us to follow. You can be holy and joyful. Thank
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Monsignor, thank you for being such
an wonderful pastor! I think it has been over 15 years
at St Raphael Church! You have always been there for
my family and you will be greatly missed. I will especially
miss your warm greetings after Mass ! Susan
Langston
God truly blessed St. Raphael's when Monsignor
Caverly was assigned as our pastor. He has been a
wonderful shepherd caring for his flock. I will never
forget in September 2004 how he rushed to administer
the Sacrament of the Sick at Northside Hospital Emergency
when my husband was dying. He brought comfort
to our entire fa mily during the funeral Mass of my
husband and most recently the funeral Mass of my
Mom in November 2009. I will miss his thoughtful, caring
manner which has earned his parishioner's deepest
respect. Congratulations to Monsignor Caverly on his
retirement! Cheryl Anderson
So many fond memories of Monsignor…. I remember
when my daughter Sarah was little, each weekend
Monsignor would greet her by saying “What a lovely
little girl!” in his Irish brogue! He is such a fatherly figure,
he will be missed! So glad he will still be a part of
our community! Gina Longino
We have been at Saint Raphael’s for 5 years now and
Monsignor is the rock of our church. He has always
been so gentle and kind to us as a family, but always
has a Jesus presence with our 7 children! We will truly
miss his gentle spirit but wish him the very best as we
have truly enjoyed him. God has blessed our parish in
such a special way, we will always be grateful for his
devotion to us. The Leary Family
Most Reverand Monsignor Caverly, It seems like yesterday
when you arrived at St. Raphael's and we met
while I was working for the church and school. You
wrote a letter to the parishioners and we sat at the
meeting room table and you hand signed all of them
personally. That spoke one million words to me. My
family has been very blessed knowing you and appreciate
the work you do for the Lord and our community.
May God continue to Bless You and Bestow his Grace
upon you. Your flock will surely miss you. Donna and
Kevin Daley and Family.
Monsignor Caverly is truly a wonderful priest. From
our days together back at St. Jude’s when he gave me
my First Communion as I came into the faith to our
days together here at St. Raphael’s as he aided in not
only the formation of my children but also as he helped
my mother come into the fa ith, I have watched him
grow into the kind, loving, caring and gentle man that
we all know and love. I know that God must surely be
smiling down upon His good and fa ithful servant, and it
is my prayer that Monsignor will enjoy his retirement
to the fullest. Beth Scognamiglio
I'd like to thank Monsignor Caverly for his Marriage
Preparation & performing the Sacrament of Matrimony
for our son Brian & his wife Kerry Brazzell. They are off
too a very good start in their new life together. We all
also appreciate Monsignor's years of service and leadership
to our parish. Gail Brazzell
2010 Handmaiden of the Lord by Claudia Soucy
This award was established in 1985 by the Lower Pinellas
Deanery of the St. Petersburg Diocesan Council of Catholic
Women. It honors a member who demonstrates by
life and action the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.
St. Raphael’s Catholic Church proudly nominates
Marlene D’Abramo for the 2010 Handmaiden of the Lord
Award. This wonderful lady was born Feb. 4 in
Waterbury, CT. Her mom and dad were proud Italian
immigrants, who happen to have the names of Joseph
and Mary. Marlene attended St. Lucy’s Catholic Church
and being the dutiful child of faithful parents, made all
her sacraments there. Marlene met and married her
spouse of 49 years, Anthony “Sonny” D’Abramo in June
of 1961. She then became a parishioner of Our Lady of
Lourdes Catholic Church. She sang in the choir and participated
in many church activities, always mindful of her
three lovely children, Gina, Anthony, Jr. and Elisa, taking
them along and teaching them their faith, which was so
dear to her heart. Marlene and Anthony sacrificed to put
all three of their children through Catholic Schools.
Marlene came to St. Raphael’s Parish in 2001 and joined
the Council of Catholic Women in 2004. She has served
as President of the Council for the years 2007 through
2009. She is a grandmother of seven, Melissa, Michele,
Julia, Sarah, Anthony, Annelise and Michael and also a
great‐grandmother to Tyler & Ethan with another blessing
coming to her this October. She is also a Church
Greeter and a Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
at St. Raphael’s. This special, quiet lady has a heart of
gold and has an unselfish attitude in all her duties with
the CCW. She has been a confidant, advisor and friend to
the CCW each and every year she has been a member.
God works through his servant, Marlene, to touch each
person she has contact with. She is loving and patient,
kind and enduring, always ready to say a nice word to
everyone she has contact with, to bring them closer to
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In Your Prayers . . .
Sick by Lu Perrin
Please keep the following in your prayers: John
Lee, Joyce Kubala, Karen Cocker, Jane Ellis, Ryleigh
Russo, Margaret Swing, Kay Tolhoek, Steve Albritton,
Joe Kolbe, Louise and Francis Halsmer, Montile Sutterlin,
Bernice McCune, D J Thompson, Tom Lanning, Alice Baio, and
Mary Calabro. Homebound and Nursing Home: Nellie
Bonitati, D J Thompson T ruus Stuimer, Eileen Edwards,
Elsa Tugman, Julie Schiavi, Lily Riconda, and
Ann Walsh
Deceased by Bernadette Bailey
May the souls of Ellie Duhamel, Janet Marks, Mark Nichter,
Jennifer and Doug Hake and the souls of all the faithful
departed, rest in peace. Eternal rest, grant unto
them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Amen. Our deepest sympathies to all who have lost a
beloved family member or friend.
CCW Member Relative Death
Our Sympathy to CCW member Kim Loxton on the loss of
her sister and her sister’s husband April 25 th . Jennifer and
Doug Hake were killed in a motorcycle accident in
Alabama. They were in their early 40's with 4 children.
Please keep them in your prayers.
CCW Member’s Friend Dies
From CCW member Barbara Dipelhofer: Thank you for all
the prayers for my friend Ellie Duhamel who died on April
13 th we just returned from CT for her funeral her cancer
was so severe and fast moving we didn't get there in time
even after getting there earlier than planned thank God
she only suffered a short time and is with the Lord now
for eternal life.
An Essay by Courtney Kubala, daughter of
CCW member Joyce Kubala
The greatest challenge I’ve ever had to face, and am still
facing is my mom having cancer. Before all of this started I
just felt like a normal child who wasn’t special in any particular
way. I had a few friends, I liked to draw, and I slept
on weekends. I was just an average kid living an average life,
but the beginning of my 6th grade year was the start of a
chapter in my life that wouldn‘t be so average. She was diagnosed
with cancer and it changed my family’s lives. The
transition into middle school was already arduous as it was
without the worry of her dying. With the new school schedule,
the stress of wondering what will happen to her, and
the responsibilities I had to take on, that year was not very
enjoyable for me. Because I was the oldest out of three children,
I had to learn how to do things such as laundry, cooking,
and cleaning things I had never cleaned before. I had to
take on the role of “mom” for my younger siblings while my
dad was at work and would come home late. When she
started getting chemotherapy, things got worse. The house
became a morbid place without my mother’s smiling face to
brighten up the household. She was always sick and it was
different to us because she had always been happy and on
top of things. When I went into 9th grade, again a very new
transition to me, my mom was found with cancer once
again. Because I was in the same private Catholic school
since kindergarten, going to a public high school for the first
time was frightening. The lunches, buses, and classes were
all new to me. The strange people I encountered that would
never have been accepted in my private school made my
first days there quite interesting. This time she had a double
mastectomy and it seemed to have worked out for her until
recently. After we had thought she was totally cured and rid
of this horrid disease, her cancer came back and it had
spread throughout her body. She currently has brain, lung,
liver, and kidney cancer. The stresses of senior year consists
of worrying about getting the grades to get into college and
obtaining scholarships to make that possible, and her illness
adds even more grief to my burden. She has been fighting
this disease for many years of my life, but from this experience
I’ve grown in faith because I’ve prayed for her healing
twice before and it was successful. I think that the third
time is the charm. Even on days that I just don’t want to
deal with it anymore, I think about how much she has to go
through, and I think, “If she can do it, why can’t I?“. I know I
have to show her that I’m strong and that I’m in this with
her to the end. Everyone can keep moving forward if they
believe in a better tomorrow. I always say to myself “and
this, too, shall pass”, and it has helped me get through some
pretty tough times by just believing that I could. I’ve grown
in endurance because I feel I can handle much more than I
would have been able to if I was never in such a situation
where I had to learn to be on my own. Therefore I have become
less dependent on others and more responsible, so I
guess you could say that it changed me for the better. I have
learned how to do things that I couldn’t do before. After
being at hospice for a few months, we are now blessed to
have her back home. Her immobility and need of constant
supervision has made it a struggle these past few weeks,
but I think its worth it just to have her back in my life again.
This disease has brought my family closer than ever and that
is all anyone could ever really ask for. I look back and remember
how I used to feel like I wasn’t special, but now I
see there’s no one more special than I am. Because I have
her as my mom.
Note: Courtney was awarded a scholarship from Derby Lane
as a result of this essay.