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F A I T H
A NEWSLETTER FOR CHANCERY STAFF
Message from the Chancellor
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Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled. — Luke 1:45
ENKINDLING DEEPER FAITH...
To keep the community informed of ways to participate in
the Jubilee of Mercy, the Diocese of Orlando has created a
webpage dedicated to related news, updates and resources
found at www.orlandodiocese.org/yearofmercy.
During the Jubilee of Mercy
How beautiful the image of Mary greeting Elizabeth: two
pregnant women extolling the glory of God by the children who
stir in their womb; two cousins
greeting each other as precious
sisters; two mothers laughing and
giggling about their pregnancies;
in wonderment about God’s gift;
furrowing their brows together
about any uncertainty.
It is a perfect image of rejoicing
in God our savior; in the life
He has given us and the life He
breathes into our world. The two
of them may have considered
the difficulties of their world;
the violence, the persecution or they may have considered their
own circumstances; their age, their lack of knowledge about
child-raising. I imagine they gave each other God’s comfort and
acknowledged God as the source of all things.
I cannot help but smile when I read this Scripture passage. It is
an example to me for what we hope — that God is the center of
our universe, 365/24/7. Mary and Elizabeth are filled with great
joy because of the immensity of God’s love. When we, like Mary
and Elizabeth, consent to God’s will, we offer the greatest charity
as we bring forth God into our daily living. “May it be done to me
according to your word.”
Bishop John Noonan prayed before the opening of the Holy Door of Mercy at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe on Dec. 13.
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From the Magic Kingdom to building God’s Kingdom
Diana Anderson moved a lot during her
younger years. Anderson, her parents
and three younger sisters traveled from
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Santa Ana,
California, to Hastings, Minnesota, where
Anderson would graduate from Inver Hills
Community College with a degree in Fashion
Merchandising.
Anderson wanted to work in the fashion
industry and her wish came true when she
earned a job working for the “Mouse.”
“On my own I moved to Florida to work
at Disney Village Marketplace as a Buyers
Assistant. I later assisted in the grand
opening of EPCOT Center with all the shops
inside the theme park,” said Anderson.
She would later marry the love of her life
at St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Altamonte
Springs and take a sabbatical on her career
once her son was born. During this time
of motherhood, Anderson involved herself
at her parish in numerous ministries and
activities.
“I’ve been part of the personnel for the Fall
Festival, the Council of Catholic Women,
religious education and an Extraordinary
Minister of Holy Communion,” said
Anderson proudly.
However, one of Anderson’s biggest
accomplishments is her participation in her
church’s annual Thanksgiving meal for the
hungry.
“It started out very small and simple in
the social hall of the parish with turkey,
mashed potatoes, green beans and a few
volunteers,” said Anderson. “Now 19
years later, we serve 200 people every
Thanksgiving, and I have had the same
volunteers come back every time to help out
with this incredible ministry.”
Anderson continued to serve her parish
in other ministries until one day the Lord
guided her to an opportunity of serving the
Diocese of Orlando in a different capacity.
For Anderson, “working and guiding people
back to the Church,” made accepting the
position of Tribunal Head Notary for the
Tribunal Office even easier.
“I love this office. Many people have been
away from the Church for so long because
of their marriage and want to get back. It
is my responsibility to help them come back
into the Church so they may once again
receive the Sacraments,” said Anderson.
Anderson believes with the new changes
being implemented around the Declaration
of Nullity, it will perhaps bring people back
to the Church who once thought it was
impossible due to a divorce.
“The stories I hear aren’t easy ones, but it’s
just like with the children I used to teach;
I’m helping them in their process of growth
and discovery. It is a hard thing to make the
decision to seek a Declaration of Nullity,
but our department is here willing to serve
those who want to heal and reunite with the
Church,” said Anderson.
After working for the Church for a
combination of 27 years, Anderson can’t
picture her life any other way.
EMPLOYEE PROFILEDiana Anderson
Diana Anderson, Tribunal Head Notary, assists those who gather for a Tribunal Workshop at the Chancery Office on Nov. 18. This workshop better prepares clergy and individuals on the new changes to the Declaration of Nullity.
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JUBILEE OF MERCY AT SAN PEDROAs we grow in faith and carry out spiritual
and corporal acts of mercy, there are many
educational activities and retreats that may
further assist us during this Jubilee Year.
San Pedro Center in Winter Park “serves the
people, priests and parishes of the Diocese
of Orlando and is a place, set apart, for
human, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral
development.” The following activities are
designed for anyone seeking to deepen their
faith and grow closer to our Lord.
Senior Day 2016, Working Mercifully on the Works of Mercy with Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P.
On Thursday, Feb. 11, a discussion will
better reveal the ways in which we can
practice the corporal and spiritual works of
mercy. Pope Francis said, “It is my burning
desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian
people may reflect on the corporal and
spiritual works of mercy. It will be a way to
reawaken our conscience, too often grown
dull in the face of poverty.”
Walking to the Font, A Lenten Weekend Retreat with Fr. Giles Schinelli, TOR:
From Feb. 26-28, Catholics are invited to
focus on the Lenten season and enter into
a deeper relationship with the Lord. The
disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving
point the way. During Lent, individuals
prepare for Baptism and so we explore our
rich baptismal tradition. Together we will
share our thirst for living water and the
need to have our spiritual sight restored in
order to become better leaders in Christ.
A Lenten Day of Reflection with Father Vianney Cunningham, TOR: On Tuesday, March 22, Father Cunningham
will have a day to examine Pope Francis’
words that, “mercy is the beating heart of
the Gospel” (Misericordiae Vultus). We will
reflect on the meaning of living mercy as
we discover it in the spiritual and corporal
works of mercy.
Senior Day 2016, Jesus in the Face of the Father’s Mercy with Father Cunningham: On Thursday, April 14, a retreat is offered to
focus on how Jesus reveals the mercy of God
by his words, actions and person. How can
we open ourselves to the Father’s mercy?
How can we help those who have been
Forming Leaders in Christ
denied their dignity?
Family Camp 2016
On July 9-10, there will be a Family Camp
Out Weekend. This weekend overnight
experience on the beautiful grounds of
San Pedro will allow families to reconnect
with one another while growing in their
relationship with God and one another.
Activities include canoeing, camp games,
bonfires and time for prayer. Campers stay
in air conditioned cabins. This weekend is a
wonderful way for a family to grow in faith
and love.
For more information, fee details or to
register for these retreat/activities, please
visit http://www.sanpedrocenter.org/
retreats-programs/ or call the office at 407-
671-6322.
San Pedro Center in Winter Park is a wonderful place for prayerful reflection and retreat.
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FAITH...
Catholics have easy access to a variety of
resources throughout the webpages that
include the Prayer of Pope Francis for the
Jubilee of Mercy, the definition of “Jubilee of
Mercy Indulgence,” the five-step process on
how to properly obtain the indulgence and a
printable Year of Mercy Resources Packet.
Throughout the Jubilee of Mercy, parishes
and school communities are encouraged
to participate in the Sacraments of Holy
Eucharist and Penance — since the
consoling and deep mystery of God’s mercy
permeates the public worship of the Church.
The website features a video by Bishop John
Noonan who speaks about the beautiful
gift of God’s mercy for us all. There are also
suggestions for books and articles available
as a mercy resource such as “The Church
of Mercy” by Pope Francis and “Healing:
Bringing the Gift of God’s Mercy to the
World” by Mary Healy.
Please visit www.orlandodiocese.org/
yearofmercy to be up to date with every
celebration and stories of mercy throughout
this Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Diocese of Orlando Jubilee of Mercy
Events:
All are invited.
Prayer Service for Persecuted
Christians
January 22, 7 p.m.
St. Jude Maronite Church, 5555 Dr. Phillips
Blvd., Orlando.
Churches from the following faith traditions
will participate: Maronite Rite, Ukranian
Catholic Church, Byzantine Catholic Church,
Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter
Choir Festival
March 4, 7 p.m.
St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave.,
Orlando.
A choir festival with the theme of mercy will
be held. Additional details to come.
24 Hours for the Lord
March 4-5
Every parish around the world will open
its doors for 24 hours so that the faithful
might encounter Jesus Christ anew in the
Sacrament of Penance.
Holy Saturday Helper’s Mass and
Rosary
March 26, 8 a.m.
St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave.,
Orlando.
Join Bishop Noonan to pray for the unborn,
healing for the mothers and fathers, and the
conversion of staff and doctors.
Vigil to Dry Tears
May 5 (multiple locations — time TBA)
Bishop Noonan will celebrate a Mass
to observe the Vigil to Dry Tears, an
opportunity to “dry the tears” of those who
are suffering and in need of consoling.
Statewide Respect Life Conference
October 14-15
Holy Family Parish, 5125 S. Apopka Vineland
Rd., Orlando.
Theme: “Merciful like the Father.”
Comfort!
O Lord, we seek comfort
the warmth of a home
the beauty of friendship
the forgiveness of a fault
We ask You
to soothe our need
to breathe Your mercy into our bones
to carry us to the heavens
We offer You
all our energy
our thoughts
our words
that the hymns on our lips
may enthrone Your holy people
with Your exquisite
Comfort!
Amen
cbrinati
Prayer from the Chancellor
“Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God.”
Isaiah 40:1
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Please save the date for the Chancery Lenten Retreat: Monday, March 14, 2016 SAVE THE DATE
New technology is enabling the Diocese
of Orlando to establish an Internet radio
station that offers Catholic programming
that is both educational and inspirational.
A unique combination of national and local
programming will be offered that will help
fulfill one of Bishop Noonan’s priorities:
enkindle a deeper faith in the hearts and
minds of our brothers and sisters.
Faith Fit Radio is named after the Faith Fit app,
which was launched in 2014 to promote the
health of body, mind and soul. The Internet
radio station will have a similar goal of creating
a positive impact on each person’s life —
which cannot be viewed through one single
lens but through the lens of the entire person
— body, mind and soul.
Listeners will be able to hear popular EWTN
programs such as Women of Grace, Catholic
Answers and Catholic Connection. Plus, local
shows will be streamed that feature local
clergy, sisters, and other members of the
community who will share how they live their
faith and overcome challenges.
Plus, there will be news updates about local
Catholic events and activities in Central Florida,
and daily reflections on how each person can
strive to improve their physical, spiritual and
intellectual health.
Faith Fit Radio is available now, but is still in
the development stages. It will be introduced
to the community at large in late January or
early February. We hope you will become an
advocate for Faith Fit Radio to help people
strengthen their faith and center their lives
more on Jesus Christ.
How to Listen:
www.orlandodiocese.org/faithfitradio
Download the Tune In App and search: Faith
Fit Radio
Coming soon: Apple and Google Apps
Harmonizing Ministries
Faith Fit Radio – Online All the Time
Rick Tuano, Systems Technician, assists in the installation of the new Internet Radio Station called Faith Fit Radio which is located in the same area as Buena Nueva FM.
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The following Chancery employees are new hires from the 4th Quarter 2015
Have something to contribute to Faith Outlook?
Contact Elizabeth Wilson at ewilson@orlandodiocese.org
Faith Outlook is a publication of the Diocese of Orlando Office of Communications published quarterly for Chancery staff.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
January08 – Diana Jimenez
11 – Sr. Kathleen Power
12 – Kimmy Zeiler
16 – Sheila Henry
20 – Teresa Peterson
20 – Maria Del Amo
22 – Carol Brinati
23 – Fr. Cromwell Cabrisos
24 – Catherine Macina
28 – Maria Michaud FEBRUARY01 – Terry Gridley
03 – Jean Gonzalez
04 – Marta Sweeney
10 – Linda Caldwell
15 – Ann Borowski-Slade
23 – Valerie Casko
25 – Mike Becker
26 – Bishop John Noonan
26 – Katherine Laguna
29 –Doris Quiñones
MARCH04 – Rick Tuano
11 – Elizabeth Ruiz
25 – Debra Daly
21 – Robert Diaz
Birthday Blessings!
• Maria Del Amo – Marketing Director
– Western Region for the Office of Catholic
Schools
• Evelyn Monge – Ecclesiastical Notary for
the Office of the Tribunal
• Catherine Macina – Vice President of
Finance for the Catholic Foundation of Central
Florida
• Jessica Garrett – Maintenance Associate
in the Maintenance Department for St. James
Cathedral
• Terri Gridley – Director of Benefits for the
Office of Human Resources
We thank our Temporary Employees
who have helped with all of our
endeavors here at the Chancery this
past year:
• Martha Hernandez for the Bishop’s Office
• Nellie Solis for the Mission Office
• Bridgette Barrera for the Mission Office
• Liz Aquino for the Office of the Tribunal
• Stephanie Patel for the Catholic Foundation
of Central Florida
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More than 100 employees from the Diocese
of Orlando Chancery, The Catholic Foundation,
St. James Cathedral and the Florida Catholic
gathered with Bishop John Noonan for the
celebration of Mass at St. James Cathedral
and to recognize their fellow co-workers at
the annual employee luncheon held in the St.
James Parish Center on Dec. 18. During the
awards ceremony, Bishop Noonan presented
plaques to those employees who had been
serving for five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years.
Employee Service Awards:
5 YEARS
Maureen Fitzgerald
Dawn Melcher
Isabel Menjura
Gigi Santiago
Michael Zirkle
10 YEARS
Tomas Evans
Ana Lugo
Kathy Martin
Jack Paige
Mary Rose Denaro
15 YEARS
Renee Jones
Deborah Stafford Shearer
Ann Borowski Slade
20 YEARS
Phyllis Mann
25 YEARS
Ralph Brown
SERVICE AWARDS
Phyllis Mann receives her Service Award from Bishop John Noonan for the 20 years of service she’s provided for the Diocese of Orlando.
Bishop Noonan congratulates Emmett Sapp, a new hire of the Diocese of Or-lando who works for the Mission Office.
Chancery employees join togeth-er in singing Christmas carols during the annual Christmas Mass and Luncheon on Dec. 18.
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(-: GOOD NEWS :-)
Carly Matthews married Michael Matthews at St. Patrick Parish
in Palm Beach Gardens on Oct. 30, 2015. Carly and Matthew are
high school sweethearts who also attended Ave Maria University
in Southwest Florida together. Carly is Manager of Mission
Effectiveness/Development at Catholic Charities of Central Florida,
while Michael is currently studying to become a Speech Language
Pathologist at UCF and teaches faith formation at Sts. Peter and Paul
Parish in Winter Park.
Jim Cooney, Associate Superintendent of the Office of Schools,
leaves a personal message for those who have kept him in their
prayers during his time of recovery. “I would like to take this
opportunity to thank everyone for the myriad of best wishes and
prayers for the recovery from my recent spinal surgery. I received
so many kind messages. It has now been three months since the
surgery and I am feeling wonderful. This is a good example of the
power of prayer and the goodness of the Lord.”
Terri Gridley, Director of Benefits, welcomed her first grandchild,
Grayson David Rauenzahn, on Nov. 3, 2015, 10:24 a.m., weighing
8lbs., 6oz, 21 inches long, from daughter and son-in-law Mandi &
Matt Rauenzahn. The Rauenzahn’s live in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Gridley’s son David Slagle is a proud uncle!
Far left, Carly Matthews and her new hus-band, Michael; Above, Terri Gridley’s new grandchild, Grayson; Left, Jim Cooney.
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Throughout history, many Catholic leaders
have noted the significance of prayer:
“True prayer is nothing but love.” –
St. Augustine
“Prayer is the inner bath of love into which
the soul plunges itself.” – St. John Vianney
“Every one of us needs half an hour of
prayer each day; except when we are busy
– then we need an hour.” – St. Francis de
Sales
“Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and
heart to God or the requesting of good
things from God.” – St. John Damascene
This year during the Advent season, the
Chancery staff participated in Project VIP
(Very Important Prayer). Throughout the
season staff members prayed continuously
for a specific person selected through the
box of names Claire Brothers prepared.
Some of the staff found it enlightening to
pray for fellow co-workers they might not
know.
“Participating in Project VIP is a thoughtful
idea. It gave me the opportunity to keep this
person in my prayers for a lengthy period
of time. I now know a little more about this
person as I needed to do a little research
on her to make sure I understand what her
daily duties are here in the Chancery Office,”
said Ida Jimenez, Fingerprinting Assistant.
During Advent, Ida took time during her
break, at least once a day, to visit the chapel
and pray.
Others have taken this spiritual activity as a
form of retreat.
“Project VIP gives us the opportunity to
lift up in prayer our fellow ‘laborers in the
Vineyard’ during this Advent season. Aside
from fostering unity among the Chancery
staff, the project also helps us to keep
present the spiritual component of our
ministry as we work to serve the people
of our Diocese,” said Michael Mendoza,
Human Resources Manager.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
defines prayer as a “vital and personal
relationship with the living and true God”
(2558).
In one way or another, Project VIP reminded
the Chancery staff to spiritually minister to
those we come in contact with on a daily
basis.
Let us Pray
“Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord,
your grace into our hearts,
that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ
your Son
was made known by the message of an
Angel,
may by his Passion and Cross
be brought to the glory of his Resurrection.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of
the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”
The English translation of Collects from
The Roman Missal © 2010, International
Commission on English in the Liturgy
Corporation. All rights reserved.
Treating Coworkers with VIP — ‘Very Important Prayer”
At least once a day Ida Jimenez, Fingerprinting Assistant, walks down to the chapel at the Chancery and spends time in prayer. This allows her to have personal and quiet moments with the Lord in between her daily duties at the office.