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Important
Announcements
Annual Chrism Mass
scheduled for Tuesday, March 30, 10 a.m. at the Cathedral
of the Sacred Heart, Pensacola. The Chrism Mass is the
diocesan-wide Mass at which the holy oils that will be used in
the administration of the sacraments throughout the diocese in
the coming year are blessed. The Oil of Initiation is used in
baptisms and in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults,
the Oil of the Sick is used to anoint those facing serious or
chronic illness or death, the Sacred Chrism is used to anoint
those being confirmed and ordained, and to anoint newly
constructed churches at their dedication. At this Mass the
priests of the diocese also review their commitment to their
priestly ministry. All are welcome.
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Events
Happenings throughout the
Diocese:
To find out about major events of interest
to parishes throughout the diocese, scroll starting here, or use the links below
to jump to areas of interest:
Masses & Services
For a
listing of Lenten Masses, services and other
activities, please log onto www.ptdiocese.org and click on the
Lenten Information button.
Retreats,
Workshops & Conferences
"Everything you wanted to know
about the Bible but were afraid to ask." Parish
Mission with Fr. William Meninger, a Trappist Monk from
Snowmass,
Colorado, March 14 –
March 18, 2010, Resurrection Catholic Church, Miramar Beach.
Fr. Meninger will preach at the weekend
Masses, at the 8:30 daily morning Mass, and give a talk every
evening. Topic: For more information, contact
Barbara Rezmer,
850-654-1046.
"Googling God: A Weekend Workshop
for Young Adults and Those Who Minister With Them"
presented by Mike Hayes, founder of BustedHalo.com, a young
adult ministry sponsored by the Paulist Fathers, and author of
Googling God: The Religious Landscape of People in their 20s
and 30s (Paulist Press/Busted Halo Books, 2007).
Free
public lecture 7PM Friday March 26th, 2010, Audubon Room,
Danna Student Center, Loyola University of New Orleans.
Workshop/Day of Reflection, Saturday March 27th, 2010. $25
Registration, lunch provided. Graduate and CEU credits
available. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. To
register and for more information, please contact Diane Blair,
Loyola University Ministry Extension Program, at
504-865-3399 or dblair@loyno.edu.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter, June 11-13,
Hilton Garden Inn Airport, Pensacola. October
1-3, Springhill Suites, Pensacola Beach. A
weekend to help couples with good marriages become couples
with great marriages. Contact Dan and Giulia
Gerencser 850-994-9637 or wwmeregister@mchsi.com
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Events &
Performances
March 20, Osceola Golf
Course, Pensacola. $75 entrance fee includes greens fees,
cart, lunch and prizes. Contact Steve Guttmann, 850-432-9759
or sguttmann@aol.com.
St.
Mary School, Fort Walton Beach, Spring Fling, Northwest
Florida Fairgrounds, Fort Walton Beach. April 14 - 18
Times: Wed-Thurs: 5pm - 10pm, Friday: 5pm - 11pm, Saturday:
11am - 11pm, Sunday: 11am - 6pm.
LYRA:
performing linve at Holy Spirit Catholic Church,
Pensacola, April 28, 7 p.m. Tickets: $10, available from
Michael Losee at 850-492-0837, ext. 210. From Saint
Petersburg, Russia. Established in 1994, LYRA is a community
of professional musicians who are students or postgraduates of
Saint Petersburg Conservatoire. LYRA’s performances
introduce the audience to the enormous musical heritage of the
Russian Orthodox Church, as well as traditions of Russian folk
music. Their repertoire consists of ancient Russian sacred
music to the remarkable works of Dmitry Bortniansky, Peter
Tchaikovsky, Pavel Tchesnokov, Alexander Gretchaninov, Sergei
Rachmaninoff, and Igor Stravinsky and others. Secular works
showcasing LYRA’s creativity include classics by Sergei
Taneev, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. LYRA has given concerts
in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Holland, Great Britain,
Ireland, Sweden and the United States of America. In 2001,
LYRA was awarded the Montreux (Switzerland) International
Choral Festival diploma and in 2005, LYRA was the winner of
Coleraine International Choral Festival (Northern Ireland).
LYRA will be performing live at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on
Wednesday, April 28th at 7PM. Tickets are $10.00 which can be
purchased through by calling Michael Losee at 492-0837
ext.210.
11th Annual Spring Golf Tournament,
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 12 noon. Shalimar Pointe Golf &
Country Club, Shalimar. One of Fort Walton Beach regional
office of Catholic Charities major fundraisers.
Enter individually or as a team. Lots of prizes. Proceeds
benefit Catholic Charities Fort Walton Beach regional
services. Contact info: Jean Jordan at 850-499-0884 or Evelyn
at 850-244-2825
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Volunteers/Donations
Needed/Available:
South Woodstock Music
& Arts Festival, Saturday, March 20, Noon to 8 p.m. John
Paul II Catholic High, South Wood, Tallahassee. Get in a
groovy mood while enjoying a variety of live music presenters
all day, fine arts displays, fun games, hot air balloon rides,
and yummy food. Wear tie-dye clothes and step back
into the time of the flower children. Buy tickets at http://www.southwoodstock.org/.
$12 in advance, $15 at the gate; children under 10 free.
Golf Tournament benefitting Sacred Heart Cathedral
School,
Pensacola/Fort Walton
Beach Area: Upcoming Events
What's going
on in the Pensacola area? To find out, scroll starting here, or use the links below
to jump to areas of interest:
Masses &
Services
For a listing of Lenten Masses, services
and other activities, log onto http://www.ptdiocese.org/
and click on the Lenten Information button.
Stations of
the Cross, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 1300 East Hayes
Street, Pensacola, every Friday during Lent at noon.
Deacon Steve Wulf will lead this prayer and welcoms all to
join him.
Televised Mass is available in the Pensacola area at
10:30 a.m. Sundays on Cox cable channel 12, (WJTC/UPN
Mobile). Tridentine Mass, Sundays, 10:30 a.m. with
rosary beginning at 10 a.m.; St. Stephen Church, Pensacola.
850-432-9362. Adoration, Praise &
WorshipDaily Guided Holy Hour, Weekdays, Noon – 1
p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church, Pensacola. Devotions, hymns,
moments of silence and adoration. Specific intentions
for each day. For more information, contact the parish office,
850-434-2551, ext. 100. Adoration, Fridays, following
the 8 a.m. Mass until 12:00 noon. Cathedral of the Sacred
Heart, Pensacola. Held in the chapel. Perpetual
adoration of the Eucharist, St. Mary perpetual Eucharistic
Adoration Chapel, 401 Van Pelt Lane, Pensacola. Open
24/7. Participate in this devotion anytime. Goal: two
adorers per hour. Those able to commit to late night hours are
especially needed. Call Ruby Schuetz, 850-478-7051 or visit
the chapel and sign up. First Love. First Fridays of
every month, 8-9:30 p.m. St. Mary Parish, Fort Walton Beach,
in the Chapel. Adoration accompanied by praise and
worship, prayer and readings. All welcome.
435-3523. St. Ann Community of Praise, Mondays, 7 p.m.,
St. Ann Parish, Chapel, Gulf Breeze. Deborah Cross,
934-3011. ~ Back to Top, Pensacola Area Events or Regularly Occurring Groups/MassesPrayer GroupsBible
Study: James: Pearls for Wise Living, 11 week study
begins April 11, Sessions offered: Sunday 10:45am-12:15,
Monday 9:00-11:00am, Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm, Saint Mary
Catholic Church, Parish Life Center, Fort Walton Beach.
This 11 week study offers pearls for wise living by applying
the wisdom of James to the present. For anyone who has
struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a
wealth of practical solutions for handling and even
sanctifying everyday circumstances. Contact info: Will
Waller 850-864-2564 biblestudy@saintmarychurchfwb.org,
Parish website: http://www.saintmarychurchfwb.org/,
or parish office 850-243-3742 The Men of St
Joseph, Tuesday mornings, 6am – 7am, St. Paul
Catholic Church (in the Cafetorium) The Men of St.
Joseph is a group of active Catholic men dedicated to becoming
the spiritual leaders of our families. Through prayer
and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Men of St. Joseph
have dedicated themselves to the following proposition:
“Put the family back in the hands of the Father.” The
men meet weekly to read from the Magnificat, pray for the
intentions of various members of the group, read and discuss
the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday and dismiss.
In the course of the prayer intentions and scripture
discussion, we support one another in our effort to become the
“best version of ourselves” and to be the spiritual leaders of
our family and faith community. Mike Mangrum (850)
748-2264, mmangrum1@cox.netCentering
Prayer Group, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., Resurrection Parish,
Miramar Beach. Barbara Rezmer 850-654-1046. St.
Paul People of Praise, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., St. Paul School,
Pensacola. Charismatic Prayer Group. Meets in the Marian Room,
located in the gym. For more information contact Margaret,
850-470-9180. Centering Prayer Group, Wednesdays and
Saturdays, 9 a.m., St. Mary Parish, Fort Walton Beach, in the
Father Sherman Room. Deacon Dan McAuliffe,
850-582-1877. Ignatian Exercises. Small group
format. Christ Our
Redeemer Parish, Niceville.
September-May. Thursdays 9:10-11:00 A.M. Maurie Ockerman
850 897-1463, mauriedon@juno.com. The Prayer Shawl
Ministry: Resurrection Parish, Destin, meets on
Thursdays, 1:45-3:30 PM. Anyone who can knit or crochet
will be welcomed with open arms. Last year the group
completed 40 shawls which were blessed by Father Tom Guido and
donated to the needy. Call Eileen at 850-650-6188 for
more information. Intercessors of the Lamb prayer
group, Christ Our Redeemer Parish, Niceville. The group is
under the authority of the Intercessors of the Lamb based in
Omaha, NE. It involves both contemplative and charismatic
prayer, with the umbrella of Mary, Our Lady, as a role model
for intercession. The formation takes two to three years to
really begin the prayers of intercession in the format and
discipline of life they teach. For more information,
contact Mary Schwartz, 850-729-2194. Maliit na
bulaklak Filipino prayer group of Little Flower Catholic
Church meets every Friday at 5:30 p.m.
850-455-5641. ~ Back to Top, Pensacola Area Events or Regularly Occurring Groups/MassesClasses &
Studies Catholics United for the Faith
Presentation, March 25, 7 p.m., Family Life Center
of Little Flower Parish, Pensacola. Speaker: Msgr. Michael
Reed -- "Caritatis in Veritate - Part II" Contact: Michael F.
Brady (453-2450) or BradyMF@cox.net'' “Catholic
Basics for Parents” Wednesdays, April 14, 21, 28,
2010. 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., St. Sylvester
Parish, Navarre. Cost: $10 for text, A Well-built Faith,
A Guide For Catholics by Joe Paprocki. Co-sponsored by
the diocesan Department of Parish and School
Ministries. Contact: Sandy Nicholas, DRE for St.
Sylvester to register. Nicholas@StSylv.org
Bible Study: Father
Pat's Bible Class at St. Joseph Parish, downtown Pensacola.
Parish Hall, Mondays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Now studying the Book
of Exodus. You can call Gail Rothschild at 850-436-6461 ext.17
for more information, or simply show up with Bible in hand.
Seconds Please - Vatican II Potlucks: If you think you
know what Vatican II was all about, now is the time to take a
second look. You may be surprised! We’ll be studying the
Second Vatican Council documents on the second Monday of each
month at St. Mary, Pensacola 6:00pm in the parish hall October
12, 2009; November 9, 2009; December 14, 2009; January 11,
2010; February 8, 2010; March 8, 2010; April 12, 2010; and May
10, 2010. Speakers are Katinka Ritz and Fr. Bob Johnson. Bring
a favorite dish to share.
Catholic Coffee Hour: Come
for a casual time of conversation, Catholicism, and the
Catechism. We’ll meet for this treat on occasional Sundays at
St. Mary, Pensacola 9:45-10:45am in the parish hall October 4,
2009; October 25, 2009; November 22, 2009; January 24, 2010;
April 25, 2010. Dates are subject to change. Please call 850
478-2797 to confirm.
Catholics United for the Faith: Dec.
3, 7 p.m., Family Life Center of Little Flower Parish,
Pensacola. Speaker: Msgr. Slade Crawford, "The Priest as Man,
Spouse, Father" (rescheduled from November.) For more
information, contact Michael F. Brady (453-2450) or BradyMF@cox.net
Tuesday Morning Bible Study, Resurrection Parish, Destin.
Begins after 8:30 a.m. daily Mass. Studying Women of the Bible
from the Little Rock Scripture series. For more information,
call Barbara Rezmer at 850-654-1046.
Cursillo Ultreya: All are welcome to attend as we gather to
share our faith and enjoy Christian fellowship.
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Pensacola- (will not meet for the remainder of 2009)
- Fort Walton Beach- St. Mary Parish, Parish Life
Center, Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. Contact Mike
Symons, syschief@cox.net or
850-862-0658.
- Niceville-
Last Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Holy Name of Jesus.
Conact Irma Temples, itemples@cox.net or
850-678-9113.
- Crestview- Second Sunday of each month in
the parish hall at Our Lady of Victory Parish from 3:30 - 5
p.m. Contact Cathy Currier at decolorespt@embarqmail.com
"Explaining the Faith" for adult faith
formation, St. Mary Parish, Pensacola. Examine key Catholic
beliefs that are often misunderstood. Parish Hall, select
Sunday mornings, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Call 850-478-2797 for more
information.
Theology
classes, Tuesday evenings, 7 p.m., St. Stephen Parish hall,
Pensacola. With Father Héctor R.G. Pérez. Listen to
famous Catholic speakers and discuss as well as watch
classical and new Catholic films. For more information, call
850-432-9362 or request by e-mail.
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Events
Events &
Performances
Scholastic Book Fair Diner: March 10th
- March 17th, 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sock Hop
Night Thursday, March 11th 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sat.
closed, Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. St. John the Evangelist
Catholic School (cafeteria) Pensacola. Come have
dinner at the Diner! For $1.50 you can have a hot
dog, chips, and flavored soda. Enjoys some 50's Music
for a little dancing and feast on the books at the Book Fair
Diner. Prize for best 50's costume! Contact info: Jeanne
Blake at 456-5218 or schpr@sjsw.ptdiocese.org
Calling
All Artists! Paint or Decorate a Chair for Charity Sacred
Heart Hospital’s Ladies of Charity organization is seeking
people to paint and decorate chairs for its Third Annual
Chairs for Charity and Pass-Along Plants Sale. People of
all ages are invited to participate, including professional
artists. Fifty percent of proceeds from the event will be
donated to the Morning Star program, which serves
special-needs students who attend Sacred Heart Cathedral
School. Remaining funds will support Ladies of Charity
outreach activities in Northwest Florida. Chairs may be
painted for indoor or outdoor use and may feature everything
from whimsical to sports themes. Deadline to turn in painted
and/or decorated chairs is April 3, 2010. Donations of
unpainted chairs also are being accepted and are needed
earlier to allow time for artists to paint them. The
chair auction will be conducted on Saturday, April 10, from 9
a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Cathedral School gym. Door
prizes will be given away every 30 minutes throughout the
event. Prior to the auction, photos of chairs as they are
completed will be
posted at
chairsforcharity.blogspot.com. For more
information, please call Leslie Lacoy at
850-416-7116.
Pensacola Catholic High School
Spring Mass and Fish Fry, Friday, March 12. The
Mass begins at 4:30 in the CHS Ruth Johnson Chadbourne Chapel
and the Fish Fry begins around 5:30 in the grassy area
outside the Brent Library and media Center. For more
information, call 850-436-6400. There are varsity
baseball and softball games that same evening.
Knights
of Columbus Council #778 and the Serra Club of Pensacola
invite you to an evening presentation entitled “Your
Undiscovered Seminary, What It Means to You.” On Monday, March
15 at 7:30 PM at the Knights of Columbus #778
located at 519 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, Stanton Cadow,
Director of Institutional Advancement from St. Vincent de Paul
Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida will be the
presenter for this 30-minute live presentation. For more
information contact Jim Daigle, president of the Pensacola
Serra Club at 850-432-7879.
Golf Tournament benefitting
Sacred Heart Cathedral School, March 20, Osceola Golf Course,
Pensacola. $75 entrance fee includes greens fees, cart, lunch
and prizes. Contact Steve Guttmann, 850-432-9759 or sguttmann@aol.com.
"Starry, Starry Knight" dinner and auction benefitting
Pensacola Catholic High School. March 27, 5 p.m. Call
850-436-6400 for more information.
Guardian &
Angel Ball "An Enchanted Night in Andalasia," March 27, 2010,
5 - 8 p.m. St. Dominic Catholic Church Parish Hall,
Panama City. Any Guardian of an Angel no matter the age or
gender will be asked to escort them to the magical world of
Andalasia. You may even bring an extra angel or
two. Dancing, professional photographer, DJ, and a
spectacular silent auction which includes a Disney World
package. Plus, you will be able to meet Prince Edward and
Princess Giselle. Sponsored by St. John the Evangelist
Catholic School PTO. Proceeds benefit St. John the
Evangelist Catholic School. $8 for Adults $2 for Children. For
more information, contact Mary Sanger at 850-625-7054 or
mlsanger@bellsouth.net
Lawn
and Garden Sale, April 17, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sacred Heart
Cathedral School, Pensacola. All your outdoor needs, plants,
yard art and more.
Homecoming, St. Ann, Gulf
Breeze. April 17-18. "Homecoming Weekend" to
celebrate our current and past parishioners, priests and
deacons. The weekend will kick off with a "People 4
People" 5K run/walk and pancake breakfast. It will
be followed by a "Home Run Derby" at a local
softball field. Saturday afternoon will feature the
dedication of St. Ann's new sign/flagpole display with the
city of Gulf Breeze and the Knights of Columbus. Sunday
will feature a "Homecoming Mass" at 11 a.m. Parishioners
are encouraged to bring former parishioners, new parishioners,
friends, relatives to the Mass. Past and present priests
and deacons who have served/ and are serving at St. Ann will
celebrate the Mass. A cookout will follow the Mass. A
great time with friends and family is anticipated. More
information will be on the St Ann website at http://www.stanngulfbreeze.org/,
2nd
Annual Mother Teresa Mission’s Food Drive and potluck dinner.
Little Flower Parish Hall, Saturday, April 24, 6 p.m.
Please bring canned foods for the food drive and a side dish
to share. For more information, call 850-455-5641.
St.
John's 27th Annual Sunset 5K RunWalk and one mile Fun
Run/walk, Saturday, May 8. Race time: 5:30 p.m.Fast, flat,
paved loop along the beautiful Bayou Grande and through
residential areas. Splits will be given at mile one and
two. Post Race Party, Awards, and door prizes. School Group
rates. Early registration $15.00 Race time 5:30 p.m.
Register at active.com or http://www.sjsw.ptdiocese.org/ For
more race information contact committee at sjssunsetrun@gmail.com
Lenten
Dinners: Knights of Columbus Council #13389 of Little Flower
Church, Pensacola, will sponsor Friday Lenten Dinners
beginning Feb. 19 and continuing through Lent (except Good
Friday.) 5 - 6:30 p.m. Carry-out is available. Menu includes
mullet, catfish, sides, beverage and dessert. Cost is $7 for
adults, $3.50 for children under high school age. Stations of
the Cross follow in the church at 7 p.m.
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Events
English as a second language (ESL)
classes,
Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., St. John
the Evangelist School cafeteria, Pensacola. Margaret,
850-455-0356.
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Women's Groups
St. Paul
Parish Morning Women’s Study Group, 9:30 a.m., St. Paul
Parish, Giri Room, Pensacola. Refreshments and childcare
provided. Nan, 850-434-3570.
St. Ann Gulf Breeze Women’s Group. First and third
Thursdays of every month, 9:15 a.m., St. Ann Catholic Church,
Family Life Center- Room 7, Gulf Breeze. Childcare is
provided. Cecilia Hines, 934-6758.
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For Young Adults
Young Adult Faith Sharing. Every other Tuesday, 7
p.m., Sarah and Jimmy’s house, Valparaiso/Niceville. For more
information, contact Sarah or Jimmy, 850-420-5198 or 850-420-5401.
Newcomers welcome!
Young Adult Bible Study. Thursdays, 7 p.m., St. Mary
Parish, Fort Walton Beach. For more information, contact
the parish office, 850-243-3742.
Theology on Tap -
Third Thursday: Feb. 18 7 p.m. at Goat Lips Deli Dinnerhouse
and Sports Pub, 2811 Copter Road, Pensacola.
For "Young
Adults" of all ages (18- "35-ish"). All welcome:
Catholics, non-Catholics, non-Christians. If you have
Facebook, please join Pensacola
Catholic Young Adults or if you don't have Facebook and
would like to be notified or for more information, please
email Jim - sixpenz@gmail.com
Be
sure to visit the Pensacola Catholic Young
Adults Website and the PT-Diocese Facebook forum,
which includes a link for the Pensacola Catholic Young Adults
group.
For College
Students
Catholic Campus Ministries. Location:
Pensacola, Nativity of Our Lord. UWF and PJC students welcome.
Father James, 850-477-3221.
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Groups/Masses
For Seniors
The Fun
Bunch for senior citizens, third Mondays, 11:30 a.m., St. Ann
Parish Hall, Gulf Breeze. Enjoy food, fellowship and bingo.
RSVP requested. Emily Olsen, 932-4574.
Bereavement
Support
Bereavement Support Groups:
- Pensacola- Third Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., St. Mary Parish
Hall. Toli Barraca, 477-3096 or the office, 478-2797.
- Miramar Beach- Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Resurrection
Parish. Chris Mongogna, 420-2554.
Pro-Life
Committee
Little Flower Pro-Life Committee meetings.
Second Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Little Flower, Pensacola.
Meets in the Marian room. James and Ingrid Kane,
850-455-8942.
Third Orders
Third
Orders. Location: Milton, St. Rose of Lima Parish hall. St.
Anthony of Padua Fraternity of Pensacola/Milton Secular
Franciscan Order, third Saturdays, noon. JoAnn Maples, SFO,
455-0554.
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Volunteers/Donations Needed:
Pensacola Area
Help break the cycle of poverty:
Bridges to Circles seeks volunteers. The Bridges to Circles
poverty initiative, in partnership with Unite Escambia’s
Poverty Solutions Team, is actively working with families who
desire to move from living below the poverty line to
self-sufficiency. Community volunteers who are willing to
serve as allies for these families are needed. For more
information, contact Janet
Westlake, 429-7296, ext. 18.
Mary's Shelter Gulf
Coast, St. Thomas-by-the-Sea Catholic Church, Orange Beach,
AL. Mary's Shelter Gulf Coast is seeking representatives
from Pensacola area Catholic Churches to serve on its Outreach
Committee. This committee works on ways to make homeless
pregnant women aware of services offered. Input is
needed from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, both of which
are in the Mary's Shelter service area. For more
information, call 251-986-6200 or toll free
866-823-4674.
Alfred-Washburn Center (AWC) needs your
help! AWC is a homeless facility operated by the Society
of St. Vincent de Paul. Each day, this remarkable
mission serves 100-130 homeless who visit to eat, shower,
obtain clothing or to do their laundry. AWC needs volunteers
on Saturdays to provide these much-needed services. There is a
special need for volunteers on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
who are comfortable interacting with the homeless to listen to
their stories to help determine if anything can be done to
break their cycle of homelessness. For further
information contact at Deacon Bob Leblanc, 850-712-5790.
Help
ESL Students- By Teaching or Providing Childcare. St.
John the Evangelist Catholic Church is looking for volunteers
to work with adults learning English as a Second Language
(ESL), as well as those willing to provide childcare for
parents taking ESL classes. Never worked with an
ESL student before? Don't worry; training will be
provided. ESL classes are given weekly, Mondays and
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., St. John’s School Cafeteria. Holiday
schedule follows parish school schedule. Margaret,
435-0356.
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Events
Tallahassee/Panama
City Area: Upcoming Events
For a listing of
Lenten Masses, services and other activities, log onto http://www.ptdiocese.org/
and click on the Lenten Information button.
Guardian
& Angel Ball "An Enchanted Night in Andalasia," March 27,
2010, 5 - 8 p.m. St. Dominic Catholic Church Parish Hall,
Panama City. Any Guardian of an Angel no matter the age or
gender will be asked to escort them to the magical world of
Andalasia. You may even bring an extra angel or
two. Dancing, professional photographer, DJ, and a
spectacular silent auction which includes a Disney World
package. Plus, you will be able to meet Prince Edward and
Princess Giselle. Sponsored by St. John the Evangelist
Catholic School PTO. Proceeds benefit St. John the
Evangelist Catholic School. $8 for Adults $2 for Children. For
more information, contact Mary Sanger at 850-625-7054 or
mlsanger@bellsouth.net
Golf
Tournament and Festival to benefit St. John the
Evangelist School, Panama City. Golf tournament is April
16, 12 noon at Tyndall Golf Course. In conjunction, the PTO
will sponsor a Wine and Food Festival from 6-9 PM April 16 in
the school courtyard. Childcare will be available.
A new Honda will be raffled off along with other prizes during
the Festival. Tickets may be purchased for $25 at the
church and school offices and at the Honda dealership before
the event and may be purchased up til the time of the drawing
during the Festival. On Sunday, April 18 th fun continues
with the Arts Festival and Science Fair display on the school
grounds from noon to 3 p.m. Food will be served and
children will participate in a talent show during the
event.
Spring Fling - High Tea, April 10, 2-6 pm.
St. Eugene Catholic Chapel, Tallahassee. Come celebrate
the beauty of spring with a traditional high tea,
entertainment, snacks/treats, music, silent auction, and
more. Proceeds benefit the chapel’s building fund. For
more information, call 850-222-6482.
Volunteer/Donation
Opportunities
Regularly Occurring
Groups/Masses
Parishes in the Tallahassee/Panama
City area offer a variety of regularly occurring events.
Are you ready to benefit by joining in? To see what's
available, start scrolling here, or click on the links
below to jump to areas of interest:
Adoration
Perpetual
Eucharistic Adoration, Divine Mercy Chapel, St. Dominic,
Panama City. For more information please contact Diane,
850-785-4574.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, Blessed
Sacrament Chapel, 624 Miccosukee Rd, Tallahassee.
Open for Adoration 24/7. Jean Nixon
850-445-3793.
Prayer
Groups
Centering Prayer Groups:
- Santa Rosa Beach- Saturdays, 9 a.m., St Rita. For
more information call 850-267-2558.
- Tallahassee- Wednesdays, 9:45 – 11:00 a.m., Good
Shepherd Catholic Church. Meets in Room 309. For
more information call 850-893-1837.
Good Shepherd
Charismatic Prayer Group, meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of the
month at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel. Contact: donnazroberts@comcast.net.
Seven
Sorrows of Mary Chaplet, Wednesdays: 5:45-6:00
p.m., Tallahassee: Good Shepherd - "Wednesdays in the
Chapel", 850-893-1837.
St. Louis Charismatic
Prayer Group, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Contact: Gloria Keeney,
850-562-8730.
Cursillo Ultreya
Cursillo
Ultreya: All are welcome to attend as we gather to share our
faith and enjoy Christian fellowship.
Tallahassee Ultreya:
Last Sunday of each month, 5 p.m., St. John Neumann Retreat
Center, Tallahassee. Contact Richard Shepherd at r.shep@embarqmail.com
or (850) 778-6903
Book Club
Neumann Center
Book Club. Location: St. John Neumann Renewal Center, 685
Miccosukee Rd., Tallahassee. Meets second and fourth Mondays
of the month, 7:30 p.m. New and occasional readers welcome.
Jackie Hallifax, 850-878-5826 or Sister Christine,
850-224-2971.
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Youth Groups
EDGE.
Location: Tallahassee, Good Shepherd, parish center. First and
third Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. Games, fun, faith and food for middle
school youth. 893-1837.
Good Shepherd Life Night.
Location: Tallahassee, Good Shepherd Church, following 6 p.m.
Life Teen Mass. Fellowship, faith, fun and food for high
school youth. 893-1837.
Young
Adults
Theology on Tap, Wednesday, Feb. 3 at Fusion
Cafe, 1225 North Monroe, Tallahassee. Father Chris Winkeljohn
will speak. For more information, call 850-435-3523 or email
kuntzm@ptdiocese.org.
Young Adults Pot-luck gathering with praise and
worship, Saturday, Feb. 27. Details to follow.
Catholic
Young Adults of Bay County. For information on activities,
e-mail Jason Neumann.
Tallahassee Area Catholic Young Adults- Visit or join the
Tallahassee Area Catholic Young Adults on Facebook.
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Men's Group
The Men's Group
of St. Dominic, Second and fourth Saturdays, St. Dominic,
Panama City. Meets for breakfast in the parish
hall. For more information please contact Steve Butler,
850-872-1382.
Volunteer
Opportunities
Peace & Justice
Pax
Christi meets the second Thursday of the month at the
Co-Cathedral Thomas More at 5:15 pm. Peace Liturgy,
followed by a meeting in Room 3 Student Center. Pax
Christi meets at Good Shepherd, Thomasville Rd., after the 9am
Liturgy in Room 201 the 4th Wed. of the month (November 25th
meeting at Good Shepherd cancelled.) Information: bpoore@earthlink.net
850-893-6838
Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
Employment Opportunities
Program Coordinator for
Refugee Services: Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida in
Pensacola has an immediate opening for a leadership position
within its Refugee Services Program. The position requires
knowledge of refugee resettlement, refugee social services and
immigrant rights and legalization issues. Candidate must be
proficient in cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness, have
excellent oral and written communication and analytical
skills, experience working with immigrants and/or refugees and
experience with personnel management. Candidate must be able
to work independently, often with time constraints, and with
diverse cultural populations. Bilingual candidate preferred.
Please send a letter of application, resume, salary
requirements, and three work-related references to Catholic
Charities of NWFL, Attn: Executive Director. Address: 1000
West Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 or E-mail: catholiccharities@cc.ptdiocese.org.
EOE
REGIONAL DIRECTOR wanted for Pensacola office of
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida. This position is
responsible for the leadership, fundraising and administration
of the Catholic Charities Regional Office, which includes
poverty programs and initiatives, immigration & refugee
services and adoption services. Requires a Masters Degree;
experience in fundraising and grant writing and knowledge of
and commitment to Catholic Social Teaching. Please send a
letter of application, resume, salary requirements, and three
work-related references to Catholic Charities of NWFL, Attn:
Executive Director. Address: 1000 West Garden Street,
Pensacola, FL 32502 or E-mail: catholiccharities@cc.ptdiocese.org.
EOE
ADOPTION SPECIALIST Part-time position needed for
Adoption/Pregnancy Counseling Program of Catholic Charities of
NWFL Pensacola Regional Office. Requires BSW or Bachelor’s
Degree in a related human service field and experience with
adoption and/or crisis pregnancies. Familiarity with FL
adoption law a plus. Send letter of application and resume to
Executive Director, 1000 W. Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
or E-mail: catholiccharities@cc.ptdiocese.org.
EOE
Bridges to Circles Program Manager - Community
Organizer. Catholic Charities is seeking a qualified
individual capable of engaging the community to maintain and
grow its innovative poverty initiative called Bridges to
Circles. The goal of Bridges to Circles is to end the
cycle of poverty for families in Escambia County. This
is a community organizing position and must have strong
communication skills to bridge class and race lines to recruit
and train community members and to work collaboratively with
the Poverty Solutions Team, faith community and diverse
volunteers.Minimum requirements: Masters degree in
a human service field or bachelor’s degree with 2 years
experience in community organizing or human service activity,
2 years experience in management, and experience working with
low-income families and community services. Email resume with
salary requirements to Mark Dufva at dufvam@cc.ptdiocese.org.
The Catholic in America studio at St. Dominic Parish
in Panama City is hiring a Sales Manager. This position
requires 10-15 yrs sales/mktg media sales exp, new account
acquisition, and excellent networking skills. Travel
throughout the FL panhandle and diocese will be required.
Experience making cold and warm calls and B2B sales experience
selling advertising is essential. Position is
commission-based. For more information about either position,
call Diane at St. Dominic’s office at 850-785-4574 or e-mail
stdominicjobs@yahoo.com
Stewardship Scripture Passage by Father
Richard
“Stop worrying, then, over questions like,
‘What are we to eat, or what are we to drink, or what are we
to wear?’ The unbelievers are always running after these
things. Your heavenly Father knows all that you need. Seek
first his kingship over you, his way of holiness, and all
these things will be given you besides” (Matthew 6:31-33).
Tithers or those working toward the tithe are delighted in
putting “first his kingship over you,” especially in matters
of finance. This helps them to distinguish between their needs
over their wants; their trust in God’s providence rather than
their income. He is not the end of the line of “bill
collectors:” mortgage, rent, insurance, auto, utilities, etc.,
God. He is first, not from what is “leftover.” They are
delighted because, among other things, they are experiencing
“all these things will be given you besides.”
Father Richard Altenbaugh can be reached at
850-941-0445.
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