Serving those in need in Green Bay and in Haiti

	BACK IN THE SADDLE: Fr. Larry Canavera shows off the saddle he acquired to bring with him on his twice yearly visits to Haiti. (Rick Evans photo)

Tenth in a series on priests

By Sarah Malcore
Compass Correspondent

Humble and committed are two accurate ways to describe Fr. Larry Canavera, pastor of St. Philip the Apostle Parish, Green Bay.

He prefers to work quietly, out of the spotlight, to make a difference in the lives of countless people in Green Bay, where his parish has added rapidly growing services to Hispanics, and to Haiti through a twinning program that helps the poor.

The Canada native moved to the U.S. in 1945 with his parents, an older sister, a younger brother and a grandfather, settling in Niagara, where his father worked as a fire chief at the paper mill. Fr. Canavera also worked at the mill for eight summers, plus holidays, while growing up.

There was also the family farm. "We worked hard," he said. "We never took for granted what we did have; life and everything in it is a gift."

He decided early on to follow his call into the priesthood.

"I have always had a respect and interest in faith and the Catholic religion," he said. "I had many questions about religion, and that coupled with my desire to be of service to people lead me into this direction."   Full story ...

	Mass Times 2004-05 Fall/Winter Mass Schedules (from Sept. 3 issue)

 • Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --
    Guess who's coming to dinner (Advent)

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    December 5, 2004: God is with us and for us and in us (Advent)

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
    December 5, 2004: The glory of God must be the motive (Advent)

 • Editorial -- Push for changes
    Catholics unhappy with their choices in the election need to take some
    positive steps

 • Editorial -- Remembering our patron
    Exposition points to common background

 • Foundations of Faith --
    Living signs of Christ's coming into our world (Advent)
    Saints of Advent reveal the light of Christ

 • Saint of the Day --
    Many legends surround Nicholas (Advent)
    All we truly know is that he served as a bishop in Asia Minor, now Turkey

 • Tom Rinkoski --
    Children serve as spiritual teachers (Advent)

 • Calendar of Events

Articles on Bishop's Appeal 2004: • Bishop's Appeal hits $4.67 million (September 3, 2004) • Giving to Bishop's Appeal makes some major gains (May 21, 2004) • Gifts to annual Bishop's Appeal top $4 million (May 14, 2004) • Gifts to annual Bishop's Appeal near $4 million (Apr. 30, 2004) • Appeal tops $3.4 million (Apr. 2, 2004) • Diocese offers helping hands in many ways (Mar. 26, 2004)     Sidebar: Bishop's Appeal     Sidebar: Topping $3 million • Providing an escape from financial quagmire (Mar. 19, 2004)     Sidebar: Nearing $3 million • Parish finds help from diocese only a phone call away (Mar. 12, 2004)     Sidebar: Appeal giving up • Consultant helps parishes tune up Sunday liturgies (Mar. 5, 2004)     Sidebar: Appeal tops $2 million • Camp draws generations of diocesan youth (Feb. 27, 2004)     Sidebar: Appeal at 30% • Befriending persons in need (Feb. 20, 2004) • Diocese helps engaged prepare for marriage (Feb. 13, 2004) • Appeal theme mirrors Catholic way of life (Feb. 6, 2004)     Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use • Bridging the Gap by Bishop David A. Zubik --     Blockbuster action and beyond (Feb. 6, 2004)