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Home My WebLink AboutSubmittal-Sovraya Faas-Documents in Support of Making St. jude a historic siteRug 23 2012 8:01RM HP LRSERJET FAX p.1 2 2013 OffICERS PRESIDENT • Olga Vieirs MIST VICE PRESIDENT/.. . Brian Alonso 8EOOND VICE PRISIDENtTN T/ MEMBERSHIP Judy Pruitt Francena Koch AT LARGE DbIly Maclntyre Enid C. Putney PAST PRESIDENT Bertram "Chico" Goldsmith' TRUSTEES Marcia Anderson HRario Candela Federico Fernandez Joseph Furst Matthew Greer Linda Corms Hertz Dwight Hill Ruth Jacobs Megan Kelly Lois Randag Susan Shelley. . ScottSilver Sandra Suarez VennyTorre Ligon Walby BA. 'Mandy- Witt ADlfNORS WalterAlverez Bay Bondurant Ann Made Clyatt Gary Held Adolfo Henriques Jorge Hernandez Sallye Jude Penny Lambeth Nancy Liabman Bruce Matheson Thomas J. Metlkov W+16am Murphy George Hoary Leslie Partin Aura Moore Packs Rafael Penaiver Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk Jeanette Poole Norah Schaefer Don Slesnick II Herb Sosa Ellen tlguccioni Mary Young CEO Becky Roper Matkov DADS HERITAGE TRUST • ....,:, August 22, 2012 City of Miami Commission Miami City. Hall 3500.Pon American Drive Miami,'FL 33133 . Honorable Commissioners: It is with great pleasure that Dade Heritage Trust, the largest and.most comprehensive non-profit histOric preservation organization in hf aimi- 1 ade County, supports the historic designation of the Saint Jude Melkite Catholic Church of Miami. . This 1946 budding, designed by the notable arehitectlual firm ofHenry D. Iyagit and Sons, who designed and built numerous other historic , isa beautiful example of Romanesque architecture. Juxtaposed against abackdrop di modem Miami high-rise skyline, this church stands eut as -a tranquil oasis,' betoved by parishioners and the . co mriwity at large. - . Since our founding is 1972, Dade.ueritage Trust has worked tirelessly to preserve Miami's.architectural, cultural and -environmental ham. In this capacity, Dade Heritage Trust believes the significance of'Saint Jude's .architecture cannot be overstated. • Dade Heritage Trust has actively supported other historic designation initiatives of the City, such as designation of the MiMo Historic District along Biscayne Boulevard. Dade.Heritagre Trust was able to secure .historic designation by the City oflvfiami for the 1963 Commodore • . Munroe Marine Stadium and Basin located on Virginia Key, which exemplifies the exciting architecture of Md•Century Modern. With the historic designation of Saint Jude, Miami would be honoring and promoting another important era and style of architectural accomplishment in the ongoing history of om amity. • 190 S,E. 12th Terrace, Miami, FL 33131 • Phone 1305) 358-9572 • Fax (305) 358-1162 itadoheritage@dht.camoestblz.net • www dadeheritaoetrust.ora Aug 23 2012 8:O1AM HP LASERJET FAX p.2 AOL Read - Windows Internet Explorer ht tp /Nati aacorni '37614- 1 Ifaol kA.15popup=tr tie REPLY REPLY ALL FORWARD ACTION DELETE SPAM —OnginalMessage— From Rev Mac& NeAni <drimazdil-totmail corn> Sent:Tue. Oct 9,2012 6:5S am Subject: Today's Scripture Date 10-09-2012 - Before Creation Lord. as Your servant St Paul said; "I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes." (Romans 1:16) Help me to do my best to give a more personal perspective of Your Gospel messaRes, so that others may also come to believe. Amen. One of you sent me this e-mail: Dear Dn. Magdi. I don-t think you should continue sending these emails unless: 1)You're willing to follow their teachings 2) Stop promoting and advocating dissent from Rome and the Pontifical pope. our ultimate religious leader. Myanswer to that person is as follow: "'follow the teaching of my Lord and King who has never died my Savior Jesus Christ" Who is still breathing on His Church. Who is my ultimate King and Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who lives in me and I in Him. I am His Vicar on earth through the Sacraments of baptism and confirmation according to the Holy Fathers of the East Amen? Amen. My dear brothers and sisters of the Eastern Church you need to learn and understand the faith of your Eastern Church according to the first millennium_ Vatican ll has ask all the Eastern Churches in full communion with the Bishop of Rome- must return to their old respected traditions of their Churches; any Latin tradition thatwas,enforce on their Church must be thrown out from their respected Churches and follow their own tradition. We the Greek Melkite Catholic Church are a Full Church with it's own Head Our Patriarch 'egorios ffl Laham is our Pope and his respected Archbishops whom they all are members of the Holy Synod; they are the governing body of the Greek Melkite Catholic Church. The Bishop of Rome is first among equal to all Bishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches according to the first millennium before the schism. Pope Paul VI of blessed memory at Vatican Council LI called The Greek Melkite Catholic Church the bridge of East & West. So we can work closer with the Orthodox Church and bring them in full communion in unity with the Bishop of Rome. I have the feeling and God's waling we 're going to hear in my life time the reunification of the Russian Orthodox Church with us soon. Thanks be to God. If for some reason you don't want to receive Rev. Magdi Negm's Today's Scripture; just send an e-mail to dnmagdicithotmail_com subject: "tusubscribe me from Today's Scripture" your name and your e-mail. Fil be glad to take your e-mail out from Today's Scripture list. Thanks, May God Bless each one of you. I remain, Fraternally in Christ God, Rev Magdi Todd 8.Hannon Submitted into the public record in connection with item PZ.10 on 07/25/13 Todd B. Hannon Magdi City Clerk wouki every # Christian to not support Susie F a on her .shin to $ .k Jude Melkite CathoIcChurch! fo . Assumptlon y HavenHistoric Site. Number o. F_.. she's doing that for all the wrong reason and disobeying the Church. I was in p port of her action... timer but once it historical sitethen no r do ,., :_ ' or alters any construction or beaut our Church without the approval of the histoiical regulation at our own expense. The Church is not for sal... and has never 12.i nor sate, But if �s a historlcal then I w Tz,R<;HS' Oi:NEWTON .b. September 11, 2012 Pastoral Letter To the parishioners and friends of St. Jude Parish: Since the .establishment of Saint Jude Melkite Greek Catholic Church more than fifty years ago, the parish . has been a welcoming and prayerful community where hundreds of persons from: all walks -of -life have gathered to venerate and seek the intercession of Saint Jude Thi ddeus.,due patron of the most difficuf causes. The parish has been staffed from its begiiitiiitayAalented and welcoming priests who have tended to the spiritual heeda o*:all who Come ta:ti *solace and spiritual direction. Your current pastor, Rt. Rev. Arches Dili airtt Geiger, is one of the most respected priests of our diocese and has my Bell support. :► Recently, a small group of misguided persons has been spreading false and malicious rumors concerning the future of St. Jude Parish. Let me state categorically that there are no plans to close St. Jude Church or to sell the property. Additionally, we have not authorized the formation of any other corporation using the good name , of St. Jude. This small group has formed and .registered a corporation with the State of Florida under the name of "St. Jude Middle Eastern Catholic Church, Inc." This corporation dues not have Church recognition; l call upon its organizers and those who support them to cease and desist. Anyone who attempts to disturb t tO peace of a parish or who incites hatred or ill feelings toward the lawful hierar * 'the Church places themselves in great spiritual jeopardy. Church law provi most serious penalties for those who engage in such reprehensible behav'. '; ccordingly, I issue this warning and moniturn to any and all persons ;:r _e in such behavior and to all who support them in any way. Their contin vior can have serious consequences. Submitted into the public record in connection with item PZ.10 on 07/25/13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk Saint Jude parish has been a welcoming oasis of spiritual healing and peace for many people who make St. Jude their spiritual home. 1 asic the faithful and loyal Catholics who enjoy Saint Jude Church to continue their support of the parish and to pray for the continued prosperity of the parish, itspastor and his valuable work. The parish will continue to welcome everyone who comes with good will. Asking God's blessing on you at this time, I remain, Yours in Christ, b Most Reverend Nicholas J. Samra, 13parchial Bishop of Newton Submitted into the public record in connection with item PZ.10 on 07/25/13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk E 1)4 RCM of: NEw-ror.: ..•• Septanber I I, 2012 Pastoral Letter To the parishioners and friends of St. Jude Parish: Since the .establishment of Saint Jude Melkite Greek Catholic Church more than fifty years ago, the parish has been a welcoming and prayerful community where hundreds of persons ftomall.vailcs-of-life have gathered to venerate and seek the intercession of Saint Jude Thaddeus, ;.the patron of the most difficult causes. The parish has been staffed from its begtinettolented and welcoming priests who have tended to the spiritualiteedpfall who cantoiso1e and spiritual direction. Your current pastor, Rt. Rev. ArchiMandrite Diatitit is one of the most respected priests of our diocese and has my full support. . Recently, a small group of misguided persons has been spreading false and malicious rumors concerning the future of St. Jude Parish. Let me state categorically that there are no plans to close St. Jude Church or to sell the property. Additionally, we have not authorized the formation ofimy other corporation using the good name of St. Jude. This small group has formed and registered a corporation with the State of Florida under the name of "St. Jude Middle Eastern Catholic Church, Inc." This corporation does not have Church recognition; 1 call upon its organizers and those whosupportthem to cease and desist. • Anyone who attempts to disturb **race of a parish or who incites hatred or ill feelings toward the lawful hierard*#f the Church places themselves in great spiritual jeopardy. Church law provi' most serious penalties for those who engage in such reprehensible behaviC,4 ccordingly, I issue this warning and monition to any and all persons - in such behavior and to all who support them in any viay. Their contin... vior can have serious consequences. Submitted into the public record in connection with item PZ.10 on 07/25/13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk Saint Jude parish has been a welcoming oasis of spiritual healing and peace for many people who make St.. Jude their spiritual home. 1 ask the faithful and loyal Catholics who enjoy Saint Jude Church to continue their support of the parish and to pray for the continued prosperity of the parish, its pastor and his valuable . work. The parish will continue to welcome everyone who comes with good will: Asking God's blessing on you at this time, I remain, Yours in Christ, Most Reverend Nicholas J. Samra, l:parchiai Bishop of Newton Submitted into the public record in connection with item PZ.10 on 07/25/13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk IDENT TRUMANPASSING ASSUMPTION Omits? 19th, Pmidiana Trtrattl pandas ht Mt echoed, Aft Iened up to wattuR. Timm MLeea Lath esicd it i IdlIic a .1161149i American IC>�, la wag a rot diy. Submitted into the public record in connection with item PZ.10 on 07/25/13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk MELKITE CATHOLIC CHURCH Miami, Florida FEW OF THE IMPORTANT EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE AT ST. JUDE EDIFICE. 1) October 19t. 1948 President Truman was welcomed by the school alumni, the nuns and the neighbors. 2) In 1966, Cristina Saralegui de Avila, famous Cuban American journalist, actress and talk show host of the Spanish - language show, Cristina graduated from Academy of the Assumption. 3) In 1984 and 1986, his beatitude Maximos IX Hakim, visited the church of St. Jude, by then. 4) January 3, 1997, Madonna and Carlos Leon baptized their daughter, Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon. 5) January 29, 2005 Famous Baseball Hall of Fame Catcher for the Mets Mike Piazza married former Playmate Alicia Ricker at St Jude. 6) June 2010, John Ellis Bush, Jr. aka "Jebby" and Sandra Algudady a Jordanian Girl, celebrated their wedding at St. Jude. 7) 2011, the Haitian dignitary Francois and Carolina celebrated their wedding at St. Jude. 8) July 13th 2012, the Nigerian dignitary Ed and Maureen celebrated their wedding at St. Jude. (See Attached Exhibit "G" — "I" for more History) u_ • M . Ne .n .3 '-1a Q. = N O'U d O .F, u O c d C U C 0 • O X -d ' m Pj=a O -0 • O O u V1 cis VI. Designation Summary Based on the above history and the countless important events, that took place at this mystical and beautiful edifice, that is surrounded by a concrete jungle, which was designed by a most prominent architect who belonged to a family line of architects and creators of famous historical buildings and churches, such as St. Jude, that even in 1977 the Miami Herald Dade News and Miami Herald Local News, called it an "Historic" Church, and the fact that St. Jude has been a peaceful, mystical haven of rest to parishioners and visitors of all nomination and religious believes, we; "THE PARISHIONERS and NEIGHBORS OF ST. JUDE" find it important and necessary to designate it as an HISTORICAL SITE, and we beg for your support and cooperation, in accomplishing our request. iten Page 7 1 A Gpt hlowsooper Mo...9,v Aftwmoon, July 17. 1978 40 P•ccs Monday Metropolitan * Edition 15' 4A t • The Miami News • Monday. Jury 17, 127R Liquidation sale clears out Academy of the Assumption EL1OTT ROORIGUEZ Miami M,*$ ttspiarllt Another sign that the end is near for the Academy of the Assumption school at 1517 llrickell Ave. came this weekend when its few remain- ing furnishings were sold at a three-day liquidation sale. "We sold pretty much everything left In the school, said Harris Sam- uels. a volunteer who organized the 'weekend sale of school articles. About 1,000 people came shopping for equipment and furniture. he said. The school, built as an all -girls academy In 1943 by the Catholic order Religious of the Assumption, is being sold to an unnamed New York investor and will probably be torn down, said Sister Martha Hen- riquez. The Indiana limestone church In front of the school. built in 1948, was sold to the Meikite Catholic Church last year and renamed St. Jude the Apostle "We didn't want anything to happen to the church," Sister Mar- tha said. "We're very happy they (the Melkites) bought it." The five -acre school site. with Its five buildings. tennis and basketball courts overcooking Biscayne Bay. was closed to high school students two years ago. A nursery was opened but closed last month. It was the victim of economics, too few students and a shortage of nuns. the latter being the main rea- son It was forced to close, Sister Martha said.. The sister shortage came about "because of the times," she said. "You don't need anyone to explain that and we felt we couldn't con- tinue our philosophy of teaching with so few sisters." Five of the eight sisters still liv- ing In one of the school's buildings may move to Philadelphia, head- giarters for the religious order. next month. Three elderly sisters will remain In a small home next to the church owned by the Melkltes, Sister Martha said Academy of the Assumption school building on Brickell Avenue -c 0 u iv c c 0 0 .c 0 0 a The Miami News • MFCMELLE 80G14E m e-I to N O c 0 O E tv Todd B. Hannon 111IAMI DAILY NEWS sFcoho SECTION SPORTS cussIFlm MIAMI 30, FLA., FRIIDAY EVEN ICHAPEL CORNERSTONE S LAID AT Procession Precedes Ceremony Conducted At Site Of Edifice On Brickcll Ave. Cornerstone of the chapel of the Ar4derny of the Assumption, Brick - ell ave. and 1Mh road, was laid this morning by the Very Rev. Mon- signor Thomas McDonough, chan- cellor of the St. Augustine dio- cese. who represented Bishop Jo- seph Patrick Hurley at the cere- mony. He was assisted by the Rev. William McKeever, also of St. Augustine, and the Rev. John Nawn, chaplain at the aradamy. Altar boys were Joseph Manoguc and Robert Masterson. Present at the ceremony were the Very Rev. Mother Veronica and Sister Mary Ambrose, visiting Sisters of Mercy., Also present were members of the community of the Academy of the Assump- tion. which included the Very Rev. Mother Ann :Elizabeth. Mother Elizabeth and sisters and students. Others present were Charles Cul- len and Howard Swope, representa- tives of McCloskey & Co., Phila- delphia, builders, and the workers engaged in constructing the chapel. A procession from the little chapel facing the bay to the new chapel preceded the ceremony. The chapel, which is Roman- esque Gothic in,►style, was designed ,by the architectural firm of Henry Dagit & Sons, 'Philadelphia. It is being constructed of reinforced concrete and will be faced inside and out with Indiana limestone. TONE LAVING recor&&, u 0. a, c0 a, 4 E V) L c 0 v a, c c 0 u c 0 u M N n 0 c 0 0 N d 0) Todd B. Hannon tures of the churches of the r die ages carried out In modern diurn. It will be a private eh; for members of the community Dedication ceremonies will held at the chapel when it is c pleted, probably in August or c; in September. a, V Magdi Negm Page 1 of 1 Magdi Negm shared a link. 8 October Is this kind of burden you want for your St Jude Melkite Catholic Church of Miami, FL the Church that you all say: you love so much? What kind of love is that? It really keep me wonder what kind of community have I been serving? http: //news. ya hoo. com/fisherma n-men-church-wash i ngton-d c- fig hts-religious-freedom-133038310. html 0! Share Fisherman of Men Church of Washington, DC Fights For Religious Freedom news.yahoo.com Interposition and Nullification of Both the Federal Law Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and the DC Law Cynthia Stephen Mazzawl Wes this. Magda Negm Go ahead make St Jude a Historical Site and we want have Church anymore. R will become a Land Mark and not a House of Worship 9 October at 20:34 via mobile Submitted into the public record in connection with item PZ.10 on 07/25/13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk http://www.facebook.com/ 10/13/2012 Submitted into the public record in connection with item PZ.10 on 07/25/13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk Submitted into the public record in connection with item PZ.10 on 07 25 13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk V,? /79 ‘' lL° y /-?'0 J-) s .cfielrep, tip