TV Mass Notice Where to Watch the Diocese`s TV

TV Mass Notice Where to Watch the Diocese`s TV

TV Mass Notice
Where to Watch the Diocese’s TV Mass
The Diocese of Palm Beach’s weekly Sunday
morning Mass for the homebound airs on CW34
WTVX from 9 a.m. -9:30 a.m.
CW34 can be found on the following channels:
 On Comcast Channels 4 & 435HD
 On AT&T/U-Verse Channels 4 & 1004HD
 On Hometown Cable Plus Channels 4 & 304
HD
 On Direct TV & Dish Network Channel 4
 On Digital Antennas Over-the-Air channel 34.1
If you have questions, please contact the Office of
Communications at 561-775-9529 or visit
www.diocesepb.org/tv-mass
WORLD DAY OF PEACE 2016
Every day, we hear of issues—such as war, poverty, or
persecution—that affect our brothers and sisters around the world.
The problems can seem so large, complex, and remote that they
can leave us paralyzed, overwhelmed, or even numb. We may
wonder, “What can I possibly do?”
In his Message for the 49th World Day of Peace, celebrated on
Jan. 1, 2016, Pope Francis urges us to overcome such challenges
by replacing isolation with community, and indifference with
solidarity.
In the Archdiocese of San
Antonio, 275 middleschoolers gathered for a
global solidarity day focused
on prayer and learning. One
activity focused on families’
difficulty obtaining clean
water. The students are now
planning action to help.
Find more stories like this
at WeAreSaltAndLight.org
In our families, schools, and institutions, we must foster
awareness about problems such as intolerance, religious
persecution, slavery, war, and the plight of refugees. We must
encounter our neighbors, engage in civil dialogue, cooperate, and
build skills to together address these problems in meaningful
ways.
Working together, we can creatively overcome inaction and
indifference and work toward peace and respect for the lives and
dignity of all people.
YOU CAN BE A PEACEMAKER.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
1. Pray. Use the Prayer to Overcome Indifference (below)
with your family, school, faith community, or in other
settings.
2. Get inspired. Visit WeAreSaltAndLight.org and click on
“Success Stories” in the menu for real examples of what
communities are doing around the U.S. Then explore the
site’s Pray Together, Reach Out Together, Learn Together,
Act Together process to overcome indifference. Gather with
others and ask: How might the Holy Spirit be calling our
faith community to respond?
In the Archdiocese of
Hartford, immigration
teams at 15 parishes
work to train leaders,
educate and engage the
community, and improve
laws and policies on
immigration. Find more
stories like this:
WeAreSaltAndLight.org
3. Reach out. Use this resource to foster a spirit of encounter
in your community: http://bit.ly/reach-out-faith. Contact
your diocesan representative for the Catholic Campaign for
Human Development or your regional representative for
Catholic Relief Services to explore opportunities to
encounter your neighbors locally and globally.
4. Take action. Join tens of thousands of others to advocate
for policies that address issues that impact our brothers and
sisters at home and around the world. For current action
alerts, visit ConfrontGlobalPoverty.org and the
www.usccb.org “Take Action Now” page (under “Issues and
Action”).
PRAYER TO OVERCOME INDIFFERENCE
All too often, Lord, we turn away from the world’s many problems,
which seem too big, too complex, or too far away.
Forgive us our indifference.
It is easier, Lord, to see only what is around us:
our lives, our homes, our challenges.
Forgive us our isolation.
Help us to see with your eyes:
eyes which notice one another
and help us understand.
Help us to dream your dream:
of communities that reach out and dialogue
and where diverse people creatively cooperate.
Help us to be people of solidarity and action,
so moved by prayer, encounter, and understanding
that peace can become a reality.
Amen.
Men interested in applying to become permanent deacons are asked to speak
to their pastors for permission to apply and download the application from the
diocesan website (www.diocesepb.org ) select Ministries, Diaconate
Ministry and Deacon Formation. To be considered for next year’s class
the deadline for applications is January 31. For more information contact
Lynn Powell at 561-775-9540.
BULLETIN NOTICE
Pass on the faith to your grandchildren
That is the Mission of the
CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS ASSOCIATION
A private Association of the Faithful
If you would like to find out more about it and how you could start a Chapter in your Parish, please
contact:
KIT JOHANSEN
561-289-2640
I’d be happy to come out and talk to a Group in your Parish about how to become a member and even
start a Chapter in your Parish.
The Catholic Grandparent Association(CGA) is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for
grandparents to connect with their grandchildren through Masses, workshops, prayer services,
resources, newsletters and activities that they can pass along even as long distance grandparents.
FELLSMERE
Viernes, 7:30 PM -9:30 PM
Intro a la Biblia: Sept.4,11,18,25. Oct. 2,9
Antg. Test.: Oct. 16,23,30. Nov. 6,13, 20
Nuevo Test.: Enero 8,15,22,29. Feb.5,12
Cristología: Feb. 19, 26. Mar. 4,11,18, 25
BELLE GLADE
Viernes, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Critologia: Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25. Oct. 2, 9
Retiro de Graduación
Parroquia de Mary Immaculate
500 Spencer Dr.
WPB, FL 33409
Sábado, Abril 23, 2016
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Graduación
Clase 2016
Catedral de St. Ignatius Loyola
9999 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Vaticano II: Oct. 16, 23,30. Nov. 6,13, 20
Eclesiología: Ener. 8,15, 22, 29. Feb. 5,12
Hist./Iglesia: Feb. 19, 26. Mar.4,11,18, 25
GREENACRES
Sábados, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Intro a la Biblia: Sept. 5,12, 19. Oct. 3, 10
Diócesis de
Palm Beach
Escuela Diocesana de
Formación Cristiana/
Migrantes
Agosto – Mayo
2015 - 2016
Horario de Clases
Miercoles, Mayo 11, 2016
7:00 PM
Para más información
comunicarse con:
Diácono Jaime Zapata, Director
Beatriz Urrea, Coordinadora
Doctrina Social:Oct.17,24,31.Nov.7,14,21
Espiritualidad:Enero 9,16,23,30. Feb.6,13
Evang./Lider: Feb. 20,27. Mar. 5,12,19,26
II NIVEL
Para estudiantes graduados de la Escuela de
Formación Cristiana
St. Juliana / Cafetería
Primer Sábado del mes
9:00 AM—12:00 M
Oficina Pastoral Hispana
9995 N. Military Trail,
P.O. Box 109650
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Tele: 561-775-9544
Fax: 561-775-9556
[email protected]
www.diocesepb.org/School-of-Christian-Formation
Faith on FIRE
LAKE WORTH
STUART # 2
Sacred Heart, Lake Worth
Lunes, 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Port Salerno
Martes 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
STUART
Stuart
Jueves, 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Agosto. 31
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
Oct. 5
Oct. 12, 19, 26
Nov. 2, 9, 16
Vaticano II:
Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6
Dignidad/
Religiosidad:
Sept. 3, 10,17, 24
Oct. 1, 8
Historia de la
Iglesia:
Oct. 13, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17
Historia de la
Iglesia:
Oct. 15, 22, 29
Nov. 5, 12, 19
Espiritualidad:
Enero. 11, 18, 25
Feb. 1, 8, 15
Liturgia y
Sacramentos:
Enero. 12, 19, 26
Feb. 2, 9, 16
Doctrina Social:
Enero. 7,14, 21, 28
Feb. 4, 11
Evangelización
y Liderazgo:
Feb. 22, 29
Marzo 7, 14, 21, 28
Moral Crisina:
Feb. 23
Marzo 1, 8,15, 22, 29
Moral Cristiana:
Feb. 18, 25
March 3, 10, 17, 24
Historia de la
Iglesia:
Liturgia/
Sacramentos:
INDIANTOWN
OKEECHOBEE
Martes, 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
JUPITER
Jueve, 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
St. Lucie Trailer Park
Miercoles, 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Evangelización/
Liderazgo:
Sept. 1, 8,15, 22, 29
Oct. 6
Cristología:
Espiritualidad:
Oct. 13, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17
Vatican II:
Dignidad/
Religiosidad:
Enero. 12, 19, 26
Feb. 2, 9, 16
Eclesiología:
Intro a la Biblia:
Feb. 23.
Marzo 1,8,15,22, 29
Historia de la
Iglesia:
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct. 7, 14
Oct. 21, 28
Nov.4, 11, 18, 25
Enero. 13, 20, 27
Feb. 3, 10, 17
Feb. 24
Marzo 2, 9,16, 23, 30
Vaticano II:
Sept. 3, 10,17, 24
Oct. 1, 8
Doctrina Social:
Oct. 15, 22, 29
Nov. 5, 12, 19
Dignidad/
Religiosidad:
Enero. 7, 14, 2, 28
Feb. 4, 11
Intro a la Biblia:
Feb. 18, 25
March 3,10, 17, 24
ST. JUDE - BOCA RATON
Lunes, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Intro/Biblia:
Agosto 24, 31;
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
Antig.Testamento: Oct. 12, 19, 26;
Nov. 2, 9, 16
Nuev.Testamento: Enero 11, 18, 25;
Feb. 1, 8, 22
Cristología:
Feb. 29; Marzo 7, 14, 28
Abril 4, 11
II NIVEL
Para estudiantes graduados de la
Escuela de Formación Cristiana
Retiro de Graduación
Parroquia de Mary Immaculate
500 Spencer Dr.
WPB, FL 33409
Sábado, Abril 23, 2016
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Graduación
Clase 2016
Cathedral de St. Ignatius Loyola
9999 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
St. Juliana / Cafetería
Primer Sábado del mes
9:00 AM—12:00 M
Para más información comunicarse con:
www.searchlightvs.com
Diácono Jaime Zapata, Director
Beatriz Urrea, Coordinadora
La Escuela de Formación Cristiana de la
Diócesis de Palm Beach, busca hacer su
programación asequible a todos los adultos
católicos que estén interesados en conocer
un poco más en profundidad los tesoros de
la Fe Católica que aprendieron cuando eran
niños.
Escuela Diocesana
de Formación
Cristiana
Agosto – Mayo
2015 - 2016
Horario de Clases
Miercoles, Mayo 11, 2016
7:00 PM
Para Cursos en línea
Visite esta página para
tomar cursos en Ingles
Información sobre el Programa
Diócesis de
Palm Beach
Oficina Pastoral Hispana
9995 N. Military Trail,
P.O. Box 109650
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Tele: 561-775-9544
Fax: 561-775-9556
[email protected]
www.diocesepb.org/School-of-Christian-Formation
Faith on FIRE
DECANATO NORTE
DECANATO CATEDRAL
CENTRO PASTORAL ST. JUAN DIEGO
FT. PIERCE
Martes, 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
HOLY CROSS, INDIANTOWN
Jueves, 7:30 PM— 9:30 PM
Intro a la Biblia: Agosto.25; Sept.1,8, 15, 22, 29
Ant. Testamento: Oct. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17
Nuev.Testament: Enero 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16
Cristología:
Marzo 1, 8, 15, 29. Abril 5, 12
ST. HELEN, VERO BEACH
Jueves, 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Intro a la Biblia: Agosto 27; Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24.
Vaticano II:
Agosto 27; Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1
Eclesiología:
Oct. 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19
Liturg./Sacramentos: Enero 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18
Moral Cristiana:
Marzo 3, 10, 17, 31; Abril 7, 14
ST. JOHN FISHER, WPB
Martes, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Vaticano II:
Agosto.25; Sept.1,8, 15, 22, 29
Liturg./Sacramentos: Oct. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17
Moral Cristiana:
Enero 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16
Historia / Iglesia:
Marzo 1, 8, 15, 29. Abril 5, 12
Oct. 1.
Ant. Testamento: Oct. 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19
DECANATO CENTRO
Nuev. Testament: Enero 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4,11,18
Cristología:
ST. LUCIE, PORT ST. LUCIE
Sábados, 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Espiritualidad:
Agosto 29; Sept. 5, 12, 19
Evang. & Liderazg.: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24
Intro a la Biblia:
Enero 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6
Antig. Testamento:
Feb. 20, 27; Marzo 5, 12
ST. PETER, JUPITER
Martes, 7:30 PM— 9:30 PM
Vaticano II:
Eclesiología:
Espiritualidad:
Agosto 24, 31; Sep. 7, 14, 21, 28
Evang. & Liderazg.: Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16
Intro a la Biblia:
Enero 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 22
Antig. Testamento: Feb.29; Marzo 7,14,21; Abril 4, 11
ST. LUKE, PALM SPRINGS
Miércoles, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Agosto 25; Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Vaticano II:
Oct. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17
Liturg./Sacramentos:
Liturg/Sacramt: Enero 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9,16
Moral Crist.:
HOLY NAME, WPB
Lunes, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Marzo 3, 10, 17, 31; Abril 7, 14
Marzo 1, 8, 15, 29; Abril 5, 12
Agosto 26; Sept. 2, 9 16, 23, 30
Oct. 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18
Moral Cristiana:
Enero 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17
Historia / Iglesia:
Marzo 2, 9, 16, 30; Abril. 6, 13
ST. JULIANA, WPB
Miércoles, 7:30 PM—9:30 PM
Vaticano II:
Agosto 26; Sept. 2, 9 16, 23, 30
Eclesiología:
Oct. 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18
Liturg./Sacramentos: Enero 13,20, 27; Feb. 3,10,17
Moral Cristiana:
Marzo 2, 9, 16, 30; Abril. 6, 13
ST. ANN, WPB
Lunes, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Vaticano II:
Agosto 24, 31; Sep. 7, 14, 21, 28
Eclesiología:
Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16
Liturg/Sacramentos: Enero 11,18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 22
Moral Cristiana:Feb.29; Marzo 7,14,21; Abril 4, 11
OURLADY QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES
ROYAL PALM BEACH
Martes, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Vaticano II:
Agosto.25; Sept.1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Eclesiología:
Oct. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17
Litug/Sacramentos: Enero 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16
Moral Cristiana:
Marzo 1, 8, 15, 29. Abril 5, 12
DECANATO SUR
REINA DE LA PAZ, DELRAY BEACH
Jueves, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Vaticano II:
Agosto 27; Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1
Litug/Sacramentos: Oct. 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19
Moral Cristiana:
Enero 14,21, 8; Feb. 4,11, 18
Historia/ Iglesia : Marzo 3, 10, 17, 31; Abril 7, 14
LEVEL II
Graduation Retreat
Students graduated from the School of
Christian Formation
Mary Immaculate Church
500 Spencer Dr.
WPB, FL 33409
Diocese of
Palm Beach
HOLY NAME OF JESUS, WPB
2nd & 4th Wednesday
7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Saturday, April 23, 2016
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Graduation
Class of 2016
For Courses Online
Visit Our Website
www.searchlightvs.com
Program Information
The entire Program comprises of 12
courses which are six, two-hour sessions
taught during the Fall and Spring
Semesters, and which may be completed in
three years. At the end of these courses,
the student receives a Certificate of Agent
of Evangelization. The Diocese of Palm
Beach strongly recommends these courses
for all faithful, especially those serving in
liturgical, educational and spiritual
ministries.
Students have to attend all six classes. If
an urgent situation arises, the student could
be excused from a class (up to two classes)
only with the professor’s approval and on
the condition the student will write and
turn in to the professor a make-up paper on
the topics studied during the student’s
absence.
The student will pay a registration fee of
$10 and will have to purchase the textbook
a cost of $10 to $20.
Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola
9999 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Diocesan School of
Christian Formation
August – May
2015 - 2016
Class Schedule
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
7:00 PM
For More
Information
If you wish to discuss
some aspect of the
program, request a
class or if you are
qualified and interested
in becoming an instructor
please contact:
Deacon Jaime Zapata, Director
Diocesan School of Christian Formation
9995 N. Military Trail, P.O. Box 109650
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Tel: 561-775-9544
Fax: 561-775-9556
[email protected]
www.diocesepb.org/School-Christian-Formation
Faith on FIRE
NORTHERN DEANERY
CATHEDRAL DEANERY
SOUTHERN DEANERY
ST. HELEN, VERO BEACH
ST. PATRICK, PBG
ASCENSION, BOCA RATON
Mondays, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Spirituality:
Aug. 24, 31
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
Intro to the Bible:
Aug. 25
Sept.1,8, 15, 22, 29
Vatican II:
Aug. 26
Sept. 2, 9,16, 23,30
Pastoral
Ministry:
Oct. 12, 19, 26
Nov. 2, 9, 16
Old Testament:
Oct. 13, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17
Liturgy &
Sacraments:
Oct. 14, 21, 28
Nov. 4, 11, 18
Intro to the Bible:
Jan. 11, 18, 25
Feb. 1, 8, 22
New Testament:
Jan. 12, 19, 26
Feb. 2, 9, 23
Christian
Morality
Jan. 13, 20, 27
Feb. 3, 10, 17.
Old Testament:
Feb. 29
March 7, 14, 28
April 4, 11
Chistology:
March 1, 8, 15, 29
April 5, 12
History of the
Church:
March 2, 9, 16, 30
April 6, 13.
CENTRAL DEANERY
ST. LUCIE, PORT ST. LUCIE
HOLY SPIRIT, LANTANA
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
ST. JOAN OF ARC, BOCA RATON
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Vatican II:
Aug. 26
Sept. 2, 9,16, 23, 30
Old Testament:
Aug. 25.
Sept.1,8, 15, 22, 29
Intro to the Bible:
Aug. 25
Sept.1,8, 15, 22, 29
Liturgy &
Sacraments:
Oct. 14, 21, 28
Nov. 4, 11, 18
New Testament:
Oct. 13, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17
Old Testament:
Oct. 13, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17
Christian
Morality:
Jan. 13, 20, 27
Feb. 3, 10, 17
Christology:
Jan. 12, 19, 26
Feb. 2, 9, 16
New Testament:
Jan. 12, 19, 26
Feb. 2, 9, 16
History of the
Church:
March 2, 9, 16, 30
April 6, 13
Vatican II:
March 1, 8, 15, 29
April 5, 12
Christology:
March 8, 15, 22, 29
April 5, 12
Do you have questions about
divorce, annulments, and marriage in the Church?
You are invited to come find the truth and get
clear answers to your questions in a
welcoming environment.
Information Night on Church Annulments
Tuesday, January 19
7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Cathedral of St. Ignatius—Parish Hall
9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens
Rev. Albert Dello Russo, J.C.L., Tribunal Judge of the Diocese of
Palm Beach, will provide accurate information about annulments in
the Catholic Church.
“Can a divorced person receive Holy Communion?” “Can
a divorced person marry in the Catholic Church?” “If my
spouse and I are married outside the Catholic Church,
how can we celebrate Marriage as a Sacrament?” “Why
might a non-Catholic want to consider an annulment?”
Come find hope for a New Beginning…
for you, a family member or a friend. No reservations required.
For more information call 561-775-9557
Roe v. Wade Anniversary
Public Rosary
Unite for prayer for the protection of the unborn child.
Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach,
will speak at the Old Courthouse in West Palm Beach.
Friday, January 22, 2016
11 a.m.
Free Bus Transportation from Various Locations:
For those who would like to ride the bus, call Don Kazimir at 561-360-3330
(mornings). Bring lunch and a drink.
Parking Garage
Open Parking
N. Olive Ave.
N. Dixie
P
_______________________________________4th Street_________
St. Ann Bus Parking
I-95
_______________________________________ 3rd Street_________
New
Courthouse
X
Old
Courthouse
P
_______________________________________Banyan Blvd.______
Parking Garage
__________________________________________________
Okeechobee Blvd
Driving Directions: Take I-95 to
Okeechobee Blvd. Exit and travel
east. Turn north onto N. Olive Ave.
th
Turn west onto 4 St.
More information:
Contact the Respect Life Office 561-360-3330 or
www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org/respect-life
Saturday, October 24, 2015 St Paul of the Cross, North Palm Bch Last d ay for registration – Thursday, October 22 10970 Jack Nicklaus Dr, NPB 33408 Saturday, November 21, 2015 Ascension Church, Boca Raton Last d ay for registration – Thursday, November 19 7250 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton 33487 Saturday, January 23, 2016 St Martin de Porres, Jensen Bch Last d ay for registration – Thursday, January 21 2555 NE Savanna R d, Jensen Bch 34957 Saturday, February 20, 2016 St Patrick Church, Palm Bch Gardens Last d ay for registration – Thursday, February 18 13591 Prosperity Farms Rd, Palm Bch Gdns 33410 These workshops will assist you in the training of both new and experienced Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Topics include: background theology, spiritual preparation, principles of good liturgy, ministry to the sick, and general procedures for Extraordinary Ministers. New Ministers will get hands-­‐
on practice with unconsecrated altar breads and wine. ********************************************************************************************************* The registration fee for all workshops is $12 per person, which includes books, refreshments, and supplies. Parishes will be billed after the workshop for the actual number of attendees from the parish. PARISHES: Parishioners are to be sent to the session by their Pastor or ministry coordinator, so they should not contact the Office of Liturgy with individual registrations. Instead, please designate a parish representative to keep track of registrations, and email the Liturgy Office with the expected number of participants from your parish no later than two days prior to the workshop day. Jeanne Clark, Office of Liturgy Coordinator [email protected] PLEASE JOIN US FOR
Holy Mass Celebrated by Bishop Barbarito
to honor Married Love and the gift of New Life
Bishop will invite all expecting moms to come
forward for a blessing of babies in the womb
Saturday, January 23, 2016 4:30 P.M. Vigil
Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, PBG
Light Reception Following
Sponsored by Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Marriage & Family Life and Catholic Charities Office of Respect Life
and Catholic Charities Birthline/Lifeline Pregnancy Care Centers
For information: 561-775-9557 or [email protected]
Bulletin Announcements – January 2016
Are You Blessed with Time on Your Hands?
Catholic Charities always needs volunteers for our many programs and ministries
including: Birthline/Lifeline; Elder Affairs; Hunger, Homeless and Outreach;
Parish Social Ministry; and others. Please come share your time and talents with
us at Catholic Charities! For information please contact Rosie, Volunteer
Coordinator, at [email protected] or 561-345-2005.
Save the Dates for 2016
January 22
January 28
March 15
April 8
Roe v. Wade Anniversary Public Rosary
Location: Old Courthouse in West Palm Beach
Details: Unite for prayer for the protection of the unborn child.
Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm
Beach, will speak. Event begins at 11AM. Free bus
transportation available. Bring your lunch and a drink.
Contact: 561-360-3330
Catholic Charities 5th Annual Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala
Location: The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach
Tickets: $500; $350/junior level
Details: The evening includes cocktails and a large silent auction
followed by dinner and dancing. Cathie and Andres
Fanjul, Honorary Chairpersons; Raysa and Alfy Fanjul,
Chairpersons; Emilia and Pepe Fanjul, Co-Chairpersons.
Contact: 561-630-2695
Counseling’s 6th Annual Easter Tea
Location: The Chesterfield Hotel, Palm Beach
Tickets: $100
Details: Kit Johansen, Chair; and Allegra Fanjul, Co-Chair
Contact: 561-630-2695
Interfaith Health and Wellness 12th Annual Luncheon
Location: The National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach
Tickets: $100
Details: This event supports outreach to the homeless, families in
transition and those in need, and presentation of the
Mother Teresa Humanitarian award. The event is open to
the public.
Contact: 561-345-2006
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THE STATE OF FLORIDA OR VISITING WWW.800HELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT,
APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.”
2016 Diocesan
Services Appeal
“WE ARE CALLED”
DSA Announcement Weekend Jan.16 & 17
DSA Presentation Weekend
Jan. 23 & 24
DSA In-Pew Weekend
Jan. 30 & 31
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Oración para
EL AÑO
DE LA VIDA
CONSAGRADA
WAKE UP THE WORLD !
2015 Year of Consecrated Life
Oración para el Año de la
Vida Consagrada
Oh Dios, tú que a través de los tiempos has
llamado a mujeres y hombres a fin de que
vivan la caridad perfecta por medio de los
consejos evangélicos de la pobreza, la castidad
y la obediencia. Durante este Año de la Vida
Consagrada te damos gracias por estos valientes
testigos de la fe, que son también modelos de
inspiración. Con su empeño por lograr la santidad ellos nos enseñan a ofrecerte nuestra vida
de una manera más perfecta. Te pedimos que
continúes enriqueciendo a tu Iglesia con hijos
e hijas que, habiendo encontrado la perla de
gran valor, atesoran el Reino de los cielos por
encima de todas las cosas. Por nuestro Señor
Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que vive y reina contigo en
la unidad del Espíritu Santo y es Dios por los
siglos de los siglos, Amén.
Secretariado del
Clero, la Vida Consagrada y las Vocaciones
www.usccb.org/cclv • www.usccb.org
© 2014, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. El logotipo es por cortesía de la Conferencia
Nacional de Vocaciones Religiosas. Usado con permiso.
Prayer for the
YEAR OF
CONSECRATED
LIFE
WAKE UP THE WORLD !
2015 Year of Consecrated Life
Prayer for the Year of
Consecrated Life
O God, throughout the ages you have called
women and men to pursue lives of perfect
charity through the evangelical counsels of
poverty, chastity, and obedience. During this
Year of Consecrated Life, we give you thanks
for these courageous witnesses of Faith and
models of inspiration. Their pursuit of holy
lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of ourselves to you. Continue to enrich
your Church by calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the pearl of great
price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above
all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ,
your Son, who lives and reigns with you in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever. Amen.
Secretariat of
Clergy, Consecrated Life And Vocations
www.usccb.org/cclv • www.usccb.org
© 2014, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Logo courtesy of National Religious Vocation
Conference. Used with permission.
Florida Catholic Conference
Catholic Days at the Capitol
Diocese of Palm Beach – Registration Form
February 16-18, 2016
Name:___________________________________
State Senate District No.______
State House District No. ______
(IMPORTANT: Located on your Voter Registration Card)
Check if first-time attendee ______
E-mail Address: ___________________________
Tel. No.:____________________________ Cell Phone No.:____________________________
(as you want it on your name badge – first and last name)
Address:__________________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________
Emergency Contact: Name_________________________________ Phone _______________
Parish ____________________________Affiliation, if any (KofC, CCW, etc.) ____________________
Agenda
Tues., Feb. 16 - Depart St. Vincent Ferrer, St. Ignatius Loyola, or St. Bernadette
(CIRCLE)
Wed., Feb, 17 – Visit Legislators, attend Legislator Luncheon (optional), and Red Mass
Thurs., Feb. 18 – Visit Legislators in the morning; Depart Tallahassee at 1:00 pm
FCC Registration:
Hotel: Quality Inn
2020 Apalachee Pkwy
Tallahassee, Fl. 32301
Phone: 850-877-4437
Tues., Feb, 16 - 2:30 pm, Legislative Briefing and Reception
Wed., Feb. 17 - Luncheon Arch/Bishops & Catholic Legislators
IF YOU PLAN TO RIDE ON THE BUS, PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE HOTEL FOR
RESERVATIONS. HOTEL RATE INCLUDES BREAKFAST.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND REFUNDS: February 2, 2016
Please check all that apply and return with check made payable to DIOCESE OF PALM
BEACH for the total amount to: Betty McKinley, Diocese of Palm Beach, PO Box 109650,
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. For information: [email protected] ~ 772-342-0837
_____ FCC Legislative Briefing/Reception Fee $30.00
$ ___________
_____ FCC Legislator Luncheon $35.00
$ ___________
Less credit
- 8.00
_____ Hotel Double Occupancy; Bus; & Bus Gratuity $107.00
$ ___________
_____ Roommate’s name: ________________________________
_____ Single Rooms are available; contact Betty McKinley
$ ___________
_____ Lunch on bus $6.00 (optional)
$ ___________
Total Enclosed
$ ___________
NOTE: BUS TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO AND FROM ALL EVENTS.
HOWEVER, THERE ARE MANY STEPS AT THE CAPITOL AND THE HANDICAP ENTRANCE
AT THE BACK OF THE BUILDING MUST BE ACCESSED ON FOOT. EXTENSIVE
WALKING IS REQUIRED WHEN MEETING WITH LEGISLATORS. PLEASE TAKE THIS
INTO ACCOUNT WHEN CONSIDERING THE TRIP.
Florida Catholic Conference
Catholic Days at the Capitol
Diocese of Palm Beach – Registration Form
February 16-18, 2016
Capitol Days
Participant Reservation Information
Name ________________________________
Phone ___________________________
BUS STOP: I will be boarding at the following bus stop:
_____ St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach
(Please park at the SE corner of the property, east of the Gift Shop. The bus will
load in this area as well.)
_____ St. Ignatius Loyola Cathedral, 9995 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens
(Bus will load behind the Pastoral Center. Please park in the grassy area.)
_____ St. Bernadette Church, 350 NW California Blvd., Port St. Lucie
(Please park at the northeast corner of the parking lot by the hedge.)
CHURCHES BEAR NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR VEHICLES OR THEIR CONTENTS
WHILE PARKED ON CHURCH PROPERTY.
BOXED LUNCH CHOICES:
Boxed lunches will consist of a sandwich, chips, cookie or brownie, and a juice pack. You may
bring your own lunch or other snacks if you wish. There will not be an opportunity to purchase
lunch on the trip to Tallahassee. Please choose one item from the following list if you wish to
order a lunch.
_____ Ham and Swiss Cheese
_____ Turkey and American Cheese
_____ Roast Beef and American Cheese
_____ No cheese!
(Sandwiches will be on white or wheat
bread, LUCK OF THE DRAW.)
SPECIAL NEEDS:
Please tell us of any special needs, and we will attempt to accommodate.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Find & Follow Us!
Did you know the Diocese of Palm Beach and some of its ministries are on Facebook?
Look for our official pages listed below and please “Like” and follow us!
www.facebook.com/DiocesePB
www.facebook.com/PalmBeachVocations
www.facebook.com/CatholicCharitiesPalmBeach
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SAMPLE OF THE BULLETIN COVER
Below is an example of a bulletin cover your parish could use to promote the Florida Catholic subscription appeal.
There are three sizes available for the bulletin cover—full page, half-page horizontal, and half-page vertical.
All these covers are available as jpegs and can be retrieved online at the Florida Catholic website —
www.thefloridacatholic.org/iv/parish_information.
FLORIDACatholic
What do you prefer for your renewal?
e-Edition
in Print
or Both?
Support YOUR CAtHoLIC NEWSpApEr
SUBScRiBe TOdaY
1-888-275-9953
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An Opportunity to Grow in Your Faith!
Presents
ValLimar Jansen
Hear this Noted Singer, Speaker &
Story teller in two sessions:
Women Taking a Walk with Jesus
and
Woman on the Road to Emmaus
Saturday, March 19, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.*
Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola
Palm Beach Gardens
All women of faith and of all ages throughout the Diocese of Palm
Beach are invited to attend the 7th Annual Catholic Women of
Faith, Women of Action Conference which is hosted by the Palm
Beach Diocesan Council of Catholic Women.
This inspiring day of worship includes:
 Keynote Guest Speaker: Two sessions with ValLimar Jansen.
Plus, she’ll be our Mass Cantor.
 Mass with Celebrant Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito,
Bishop of Palm Beach.
 Spirit-filled music by Thomas Bold and the Young Spiritz from St. Bernadette Church in
Port St. Lucie.
 Shop at the many vendor tables and Cathedral religious store.
 Opportunities to grow in our prayer life and faith & more!
Registration is now open! Cost: $30 received before 2/29/16; $35.00 thereafter; Walk-ins
welcome! Students: $15. Cost includes meals. Registration/check-in/Continental Breakfast 8 – 9 a.m.
Get forms & schedule at:
www.pbdccw.org or www.diocesepb.org/womensconference
call Patti Amann at 561-662-4780 or Vivian Rogers 561-799-1975
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We suggest keeping this page for your
records and for the driving directions.
Women of all faiths and all ages are invited to
attend the 7th Annual Catholic Women of Faith,
Women of Action Conference.
Please join us for this opportunity of solidarity to
grow in your prayer life, faith and service. Women
and young adults are invited to attend this day
hosted by the Palm Beach Diocesan Council of
Catholic Women.
Conference highlights include:
 Two sessions with noted singer, speaker and
story teller ValLimar Jansen. Plus ValLimar will
be our Mass Cantor.
 The day begins with Eucharistic Procession and
later includes Confessions and Rosary Service.
 Liturgy Celebrated by Most Reverend Gerald M.
Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach.
 Music by Thomas Bold, Music Director at St.
Bernadette Catholic Church in Port St. Lucie, and
the Young Spiritz.
 Vendors will be available for your shopping
pleasure. Also shop at our parish store.
Bring a Friend!
More information & registration forms are available
on our websites. Share these links with family,
friends & co-workers:
www.pbdccw.org &
www.diocesepb.org/womensconference
Follow us on Facebook for the
latest Women’s Conference news!
Facebook/nationalcouncilofcatholicwomen
Facebook/DiocesePB
Event: Catholic Women of Faith, Women
of Action Conference
Date: Sat., March 19, 2016
Time: 8 a.m. — 3 p.m.*
Where: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola
9995 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
FL
(corner of Military Trail & Holly Drive, just south
of PGA Blvd. & North of Northlake Blvd).
* Check-in/Registration & Continental
Breakfast begin 8 a.m.; Conference program
begins 9 a.m.
Driving Directions
From North via I-95: Head South. Exit at
Military Trail (Exit #79C). Travel south (right)
on Military for approximately 1.4 miles. At
Holly Drive, turn west (right). The Cathedral
will be on your left. Turn left into the Church
parking lot.
A N N UA L
C AT H O L I C WO M E N ’ S
CONFERENCE — 2016
presents
ValLimar Jansen
Noted Singer, Speaker and Storyteller
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016
Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola
From South via I-95: Head North. Exit at
Northlake Blvd. (Exit #77). Head west (left). At
Military Trail, turn north (right). Travel for
approximately 1 mile. At Holly Drive, turn west
(left). The Cathedral will be on your left. Turn
left into the Church parking lot..
From Turnpike North or South: Take the
turnpike to PGA Blvd. (Exit #109). Travel east
(right) on PGA. At Military Trail, turn south
(right). Travel for approximately 1 mile. At
Holly Drive, turn west (right). The Cathedral
will be on your left. Turn left into the Church
parking lot.
Got Questions? Contact
Patti Amann: 561-662-4780 &
[email protected] or Vivian Rogers:
561-799-1975 & [email protected]
Grow in your faith with
ValLimar’s TWO sessions
and
Biographies
Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito,
Bishop of Palm Beach
The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito was
installed as the fifth Bishop of
the Diocese of Palm Beach on
August 28, 2003. Prior, he was
installed in 2000 as the 12th
Bishop of the Diocese of
Ogdensburg, N.Y. In 1994 he
was ordained a Bishop and
served as the Auxiliary Bishop
of Brooklyn, N.Y.
He is a member of the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
and has served on many USCCB Committees
and as a Board of Directors Member for the
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.
(CLINIC).
Bishop Barbarito is currently Vice President of
the Florida Catholic Conference and Episcopal
Liaison for its Education Committee.
ValLimar Jansen
Blessed with an extraordinary voice, ValLimar
Jansen is a highly regarded
singer, com poser and
recording artist. She has
sung
and
toured
professionally throughout the
U.S., Europe and the
Caribbean Islands. Known
especially for her work with
gospel,
contemporary
Christian and gospel-jazz
styles, she sings a wide range of music. She coauthored a one-woman musical about the life of
Ethel Waters that received a special
commendation from the Kennedy Center in
Washington, D.C.
ValLimar is an experienced university/college
professor, a leader of worship and prayer and a
conference workshop presenter. In her ministry,
she uses music, storytelling, Scripture, reflection
and poetry to weave a tapestry of faith, hope and
love! Her website is www.vallimar.com.
Catholic Women of Faith,
Women of Action Conference
This one-day conference will bring together
women of all faiths and all ages for spiritual
renewal, solidarity and opportunities to grow in
prayer life, faith and service.
Program Agenda/Schedule
8 a.m.— 9 a.m. Registration Check-in &
Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Cathedral doors open (please enter
the Cathedral in silence)
9:00 a.m. Eucharistic Procession begins
9:20 a.m. Welcome by Barbara Lutton,
President, Palm Beach Diocesan
Council of Catholic Women
9:30 a.m. Guest Speaker ValLimar Jansen
Presentation #1: Women Taking a
Walk with Jesus
10:30 a.m. Personal Choice: Confession,
Adoration or Meditation
11:30 a.m. Guest Speaker ValLimar Jansen
(Dramatic) Presentation #2: Woman
on the Road to Emmaus
12:00 p.m. Lunch & Personal Choice:
Confession/Adoration/Meditation; or
Visit Vendors;
1:15 p.m. Confessions end; Rosary begins
(please enter the Cathedral in
silence)
2:00 p.m. Mass with celebrant
Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito.
Mass Cantor: ValLimar Jansen
Liturgical Music: Thomas Bold, Music
Director at St. Bernadette Catholic
Church in Port St. Lucie, and the
Young Spiritz.
3:00 p.m. Conference ends
Conference Registration Form
Catholic Women of Faith,
Women of Action Conference
Sat., March 19, 2016
Registration cost: $30 (received before
2/29/16; $35 thereafter); Student registration
cost: $15.
Make checks payable to:
PBDCCW (Palm Beach Diocesan Council of
Catholic Women)
and Mail check & this page to:
Paula Barto, 7707 162nd Ct. N., Palm
Beach Gardens, FL 33418
For more information, contact Patti Amann at
561-662-4780 or Vivian Rogers 561-799-1975
Name: ____________________________
Address: _________________________
__________________________________
City: ___________________ State:_____
Zip Code: __________
Phone: __________________
E-Mail*: __________________________
(*By providing your e-mail, we’ll send only
info. about next year’s conference. Your
e-mail address will not be shared)
Parish Name:
__________________________________
Please tell us any parish organizations
that you belong to (check all that apply):
CCW________
WOMEN’S GUILD______
LEGION OF MARY________
COLUMBIETTES_________
OTHER _______________________
presents
Family Fully Alive in Christ Conference
February 20, 2016
The Most Reverend Gerald Barbarito
will be the Lead Celebrant at the
4 p.m. closing Mass.
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd. • West Palm Beach, FL 33401
9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., with confessions from 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Buy your tickets today at www.catholicmenforjesuschristofflorida.org
$10 per person • $25 per family
A youth track is available for those ages 12-18 years old.
Age-appropriate activities are available for children ages 3 to 11 years old.
Lila Rose, an International
spokesperson for pro-life matters will
speak. She has been interviewed on
CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox.
Event program advertisement space is still available!
Full page: $500 • Half page: $250 • Quarter page: $125 • Patron: $50
Email artwork to [email protected] by February 1, 2016
Mail payment to Tom Frederick at 1605 Majorca Place • Vero Beach, FL 32967
Tables for vendors and ministry opportunities are available.
Contact Jim Manhardt at [email protected] or call 772-321-3886.
Mike Piazza, an All-Star former
baseball player and a faithful Catholic
husband and father, will speak.
[email protected]
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, known as
the "Dynamic Deacon," will share how to
"put on the armor of God."
Ike Ndolo, a Nigerian born
missionary, will use his musical
gifts for the glory of God.
Paul Ponce, a world-class juggler
(who performed for Pope Benedict)
with a compelling Catholic
testimony, will perform.
catholicmenforjesuschristofflorida.org
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CONOZCA LAS REGLAS...
L
para la seguridad de los niños en
LOS PARQUES DE DIVERSIONES O TEMÁTICOS
as salidas de la familia a los parques de diversiones o temáticos pueden ofrecer oportunidades maravillosas
para estrechar vínculos y divertirse juntos. Las visitas a los parques de diversiones pueden ser momentos
especiales que dejan en los niños recuerdos inolvidables de haber “conocido” a su personaje favorito de
historieta o de haber vivido su propia aventura de acción “verdadera”.
Para un padre o guardián esas salidas pueden ser también motivo de tensión y de preocupación. Tanto los
adultos como los niños pueden distraerse con toda la excitación de los juegos y las atracciones. Haga que su
ida al parque sea más segura y agradable desde el principio hasta el final dedicando tiempo a planificar su
viaje e incluya a sus hijos en ese proceso. Las siguientes son algunas de las cosas que su familia puede hacer
para asegurar recuerdos felices.
Antes de ir al parque, dígales a sus hijos que...
■ PRESTEN ATENCIÓN CUIDADOSA con quién están y dónde están en el parque.
■ PERMANEZCAN con otros y que nunca estén solos en el parque o se queden solos con alguien, aunque
sean personajes disfrazados. Dígales a sus hijos que no deben aceptar ningún premio, ofrecimiento ni
regalo de nadie hasta que lo hayan CONSULTADO PRIMERO con usted. Adviértales que no entren
en conversación ni ofrezcan ayuda a nadie hasta que lo hayan consultado primero con usted.
■ Le DIGAN a usted si alguien se les aproxima o los hace sentir tristes, asustados o confusos.
Enséñeles a sus hijos que si se les aproxima alguien que trata de llevárselos, griten “¡Esta persona
está tratando de llevarme!” o “¡Esta persona no es mi padre/madre!”.
■ ENSEÑE a sus hijos que si se pierden o quedan separados del grupo mientras están en el parque deben
IR al “Centro de Ayuda/Información” (Help/Information Center) más cercano y pedirles a los empleados
del parque que “encuentren a mis padres/guardianes y háganlos venir a buscarme”. En el caso de niños
de más edad, arreglar para que el “Centro de Ayuda/Información” sea el
lugar de reunión establecido. Asegúrese de que sus niños saben que nunca
deberían salir a buscarle a usted por su cuenta o ir a buscarle fuera del
parque, especialmente en el área de estacionamiento.
Usted puede aplicar estas mismas reglas cuando sus hijos participan en una
excursión con la escuela o su grupo juvenil. Si usted no los acompaña en esa
excursión, instrúyalos para que le digan al adulto responsable a cargo o al
cuidador designado si algo los hace sentir tristes, asustados o confusos.
Como padre o guardián usted debería…
■ Obtener información sobre el parque antes del viaje y examinar las
normas del parque, particularmente las que se refieren a niños perdidos.
Comparta esta información con su familia, incluso lo que deben hacer si se
pierden o quedan separados. Pregúnteles a los niños qué harían en ciertas
situaciones y practique con ellos las acciones y respuestas apropiadas.
1-800-THE-LOST® (1-800-843-5678)
www.missingkids.com
■ Obtener un mapa del parque e identificar todos los “Centros de Ayuda/Información”, recordando
a sus hijos que estos son los lugares a los cuales deben ir en caso de que se pierdan o queden
separados. Tener un plan de antemano debería ayudar a un reencuentro más rápido y seguro.
■ Hablar con sus hijos sobre el personal del parque que puede ayudarles si se pierden o quedan
separados, si necesitan ayuda o si se encuentran en dificultades. Los miembros del personal pueden
ser oficiales de policía uniformados o agentes de seguridad y empleados del parque con tarjeta
de identidad.
■ Instruir a sus hijos a no usar ropas o llevar artículos en los que se muestre su nombre.
■ Asegurarse de que sus hijos saben cómo comunicarse con usted si se separan. Enséñeles a llevar
una tarjeta de contacto con el nombre de usted y números de teléfono, como los de su celular o
del lugar donde trabaja, para el caso de que se pierdan o necesiten ayuda. Esta tarjeta no debería
estar a la vista. Si sus hijos tienen teléfonos celulares, asegúrese de que esos aparatos tengan
programada cierta información de contacto con usted y otros adultos de confianza. Un adulto de
confianza es una persona en la que usted confía y con quien usted y sus hijos se sienten cómodos.
Explique a sus hijos quien es un adulto de confianza y cómo los adultos de confianza les pueden
ayudar a comunicarse con usted.
■ Considerar que sus hijos vistan ropas de colores brillantes para que sea más fácil ubicarlos en el parque.
■ Acompañar a los niños más pequeños en los juegos en el parque. Los niños de más edad deberían
permanecer en grupos y LLEVAR UN AMIGO con ellos a cualquier lugar que vayan en el parque. Si
usted decide que los niños pequeños suban a los juegos sin usted, espere con ellos en la fila, asegúrese
de que entren y júntese de inmediato con ellos cuando salen.
■ Acompañar a los niños más pequeños a los baños en el parque.
Los niños de más edad deberían LLEVAR UN AMIGO con ellos
cuando van al baño.
■ Informar a las autoridades inmediatamente de toda conducta
sospechosa o impropia.
■ Informar inmediatamente de su desaparición si sus hijos se
pierden o se separan de usted mientras están en el parque, y
estar preparado a suministrar una descripción precisa y detallada
de los niños. Debería tener también con usted una fotografía
en colores reciente y poder describir con precisión las ropas
que visten sus hijos. Si dispone de una cámara fotográfica en
el parque considere la posibilidad de fotografiar a cada uno de
los niños cuando llegan.
■ Asegurarse de que sus hijos tendrán supervisión calificada por
adultos de confianza si usted está considerando dar permiso a
sus hijos para que participen en una excursión a un parque de
diversiones o temático.
1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
www.missingkids.com
Copyright © 2000 y 2011 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children®. Todos los derechos reservados.
Este proyecto fue financiado por el subsidio Nº 2011-MC-CX-K001 otorgado por la Oficina de Justicia Juvenil y de Prevención
de la Delincuencia (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - OJJDP), Oficina de Programas de Justicia
(Office of Justice Programs - OJP), Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos (U.S. Department of Justice - DOJ).
Los puntos de vista u opiniones en este documento son los del autor y no representan necesariamente la posición oficial o
las políticas del Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos (U.S. Department of Justice - DOJ). National Center for
Missing & Exploited Children ® y 1-800-THE-LOST ® son marcas registradas de comercio del Centro Nacional para Menores
Desaparecidos y Explotados (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - NCMEC). Orden Nº 145 del NCMEC.
KNOW THE RULES...
®
For Child Safety in
AMUSEMENT OR THEME PARKS
F
amily outings to amusement and theme parks may be wonderful opportunities for family members to bond
and spend quality time together. Visits to amusement parks often provide children with lifelong memories
of “meeting” their favorite cartoon character or having their own “real-life” action adventure.
For a parent or guardian these outings may also be sources of stress and concern. Both adults and children
may become distracted by the excitement of the rides and attractions. Taking the time to plan your trip
with your children may help make your outing to the amusement or theme park safer and more enjoyable.
Here are a few steps your family may take to help ensure happy memories.
Before going to the park, tell your children to...
■ PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION to who they are with and where they are located in the park.
■ STAY with others and never be alone in the park or become isolated with anyone, even characters
in costume. Tell your children not to accept any prizes, offers, or gifts from anyone until they have
CHECKED FIRST with you. Caution your children not to engage in conversation with or offer
assistance to anyone until they have checked first with you.
■ TELL you if anyone approaches them or makes them feel sad, scared, or confused. Teach your
children if anyone tries to grab them to loudly yell, “This person is trying to take me” or “This
person is not my father/mother.”
■ TEACH your children to GO to the closest “Help/Information Center” if they become lost or
separated while in the park and ask the park staff members to “find my parents/guardians, and
have them meet me.” In the case of older children, make the “Help/
Information Center” the designated meeting place. Make sure your
children understand they should never search for you on their own or
look for you outside the park, especially in the parking lot.
You can apply these same rules when your children are taking part in a field
trip with their school or youth group. If you are not joining your children
for the trip, instruct them to tell the responsible adult in charge or
designated chaperone if anything makes them feel sad, scared, or confused.
As a parent or guardian you should…
■ Get information about the park prior to your trip and review the park
guidelines, particularly those regarding lost children. Discuss the
information as a family, including what to do if lost or separated. Ask
your children what they would do in certain situations and practice
appropriate actions and responses with your children.
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■ Get a map of the park and identify the “Help/Information Centers” throughout, reminding your
children these are places to go if they become lost or separated. Planning ahead can assist in a
speedy and safe reunion.
■ Talk to your children about park staff members who may be able to help them should they become
lost or separated, need assistance, or are in trouble. Staff members may include uniformed
law-enforcement or security officers and park employees with nametags.
■ Instruct your children not to wear clothing or accessories displaying their names.
■ Make sure your children know how to reach you if separated. Instruct your children to carry a
contact card with your name and telephone numbers, such as work and cell, in case they become
lost or otherwise need assistance. This card should be hidden from plain view. If your children have
cell phones, make certain contact information for you and other trusted adults is programmed into
those devices. A trusted adult is a person you have come to rely on and with whom you and your
children feel comfortable. Talk with your children about who is a trusted adult, and how trusted
adults may help them contact you.
■ Consider having your children wear brightly colored clothes so they may be easier to spot in the park.
■ Accompany young children on rides in the park. Older children should stay in groups and TAKE A
FRIEND with them wherever they are in the park. If you decide to let young children go on rides
without you, wait with them in line, watch them enter the ride, and immediately meet them when
they exit the ride.
■ Accompany younger children to restrooms in the park. Older
children should TAKE A FRIEND with them when going to
the restroom.
■ Report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior immediately
to authorities.
■ Report your children missing immediately if they become lost or
are separated in the park, and be prepared to give an accurate
and detailed description of your children. You should carry a
current color photograph and be able to describe the clothes
your children are wearing. If you carry a camera with you in the
park, consider taking each child’s photograph when arriving.
■ Make certain there will be qualified supervision of your children
by trusted adults if you are considering granting permission for
them to take part in a field trip to an amusement or theme park.
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