2013 Spring Peacemaker - National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia

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The PeaCeMakeRspring, 2013 Publication of thenational shrine of saint Rita of CasciaShrine Director:fr. Joseph Genito, o.s.a.Development Director:Deborah binder, M.ed.Photography:fr. Dan Mclaughlin, o.s.a.Design:accent communications, inc.Printer:Gerald o’neill, fast formsContact us for a free subscriptionnational shrine of st. Rita1166 so. broad st., Phila. Pa 19146215-546-8333www.saintRitashrine.orgritashrine@aol.comShrine Hours of Operation:Weekdays: 7:30 aM - 5:25 PMWednesday: 7:30 aM - 7:30 PMsaturday:7:30 aM - 6:00 PMsunday:8:00 aM - 2:00 PMMasses:Weekday:8 aM, 12 PMWednesday: 8 aM, 12 PM, 7:00 PMnovena after all Masses on Wed.saturday:8 aM, 12 noon, 5 PMsunday:9 aM, 11 aM MassesConfessions: Monday-saturdayEucharistic Adoration: DailyshRIne boaRD MeMbeRs:fr. Joseph Genito, o.s.a.Executive DirectorJay agnesJohn Cannonedward Carusoanthony DeCarlofr. John Deegan, o.s.a.Dina DellaDucataRon Donatuccibishop Michael fitzgeraldfr. Mickey Genovese, o.s.a.Dominic liberiJudge louis Presenza, Ret.Judge Timothy RiceIssue TheMe:ShARinG OUR GiFTS AnD TALenTSFOR heALinG is a theme consistentwith the example of Saint Rita,whose life exemplified doing justthat. As a wife and mother, widowand religious sister, she dedicatedher life to reconciling woundedand alienated spirits. in this issuewe offer examples of her legacypracticed by her followersand admirers.– Fr.JosephA.Genito,O.S.A.Table of ConTenTsletter, fr. Joseph Genito, o.s.a. 3st. Rita novena schedule 4st. Rita feast Day schedule 5article , fr. M. DiGregorio, o.s.a. 6-7Reflection, fr. D. Mclaughlin, o.s.a. 8-9article, Michael sheeran 10-11Pictorial of shrine 12-13Interview, anthony Visco 14-15article, fr. Joseph Genito, o.s.a. 17Development, Deborah binder 22Cover Photo: Collegiate Choir and DirectorMichael sheeran performing at st. Rita’s Church,11:00 aM Mass, each sunday.2
wORDS fromFATheR JOeDeAR FRienDS,We are again at that time of year when the SolemnNovena and Feast are soon upon us, inviting us toconvene at the Shrine. The ministries of the CasciaCenter have begun a second year, as Fr. Jim Paradiscontinues to offer opportunities for those who arewounded and grieving to find ways to heal. Although we are stillchallenged by a lack of space for large gatherings, the groups andindividuals who have responded to his invitations have found a safehaven here in whatever rooms are available in the Augustinianresidence and parish office. We have not let obstacles defeat ordeter our desire to provide quality service in the important areasof peacemaking and reconciliation.This year’s Peace Award recipientsshare our values and determinationnot to let difficulties prevail over thegood work that needs to be done.The founders of Dawn’s Place, alsoa safe haven for those who havebeen exploited and wounded, haveworked hard to establish a meansof ministering to vulnerable womenand giving them another chance atlife. Many of them found themselvesmanipulated and abusedbecause they were looking for abetter life, only to be enslaved inprostitution and drugs. Now throughthe good work of Dawn’s Place theyhave that opportunity.May the celebration of Saint Rita’sfeast renew in each of us our determinationto make our world morepeaceful as we work to make thingsright. Whatever gifts and talents wehave can always be used in serviceto others if our motivation is to dowhat is right and just. Following ourgreat Saint Rita’s example, may webe good stewards of those gifts andcontribute to the good of the worldby sharing them generously.Fr.JosephGenito,O.S.A.Shrine Director3
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