Conference and Concert - The English Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Diocese of Venice will be hosting an original 2-day “Holy Spirit 101, For Such a Time as This” Spiritual Gifts Conference with Concert on June 2 and June 3. The event will be led by Singer, Songwriter, Author, and Speaker Tori Harris, toriharris.com. The first day of the event will be a Praise and Worship Concert on Friday, June 2 from 6:30 p.m. to  8:00 p.m.  There is no cost to attend the concert. From 9:00 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, the interactive Holy Spirit 101 Spiritual Gifts workshop will take place.  Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. The registration cost for Saturday is $35.00 for individuals and for groups with 10+ people is $20 each. Registration includes a Continental Breakfast, Lunch, & Refreshments. The event will be held in the Epiphany Cathedral Parish Center Hall located at 310 Sarasota Street, Venice, FL 34285. Plan for a day of extraordinary Praise and Worship, Healing Prayer, and Dynamic Teaching. Please register early; the deadline is May 30.  For further information and to register please visit dioceseofvenice.regfox....

National Eucharistic Revival - Parish Year - “Where Eucharistic life flourishes, there the life of the Church will blossom.” ~ Saint John Paul II. The second phase of the National Eucharistic Revival begins June 11, 2023, and will foster Eucharistic devotion at the Parish level. All can participate! Here are some free, educational resources for families:

Liturgy and Life - Brief article about how families can place the Eucharist at the center of their family life!

Visiting the Blessed Sacrament (Adoration) - Helpful tips for the entire family! Families can join in the National Eucharistic Revival by creating a regular Holy Hour together during the Eucharistic Revival Parish Year! (To receive Adoration Cards in the mail for your family, please contact Carrie Harkey at harkey@dioceseofvenice...).

Totus Tuus Summer Camp Program - Totus Tuus (a Latin phrase meaning “totally yours”) is a summer Catholic youth camp program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. The weeklong Parish summer catechetical camp program assists parents and parishes in evangelizing and catechizing youth by complementing the work they are already doing at the parish and at home. To register for one of the camps, or for additional information, please visit -dioceseofvenice.org/to....  See below for the flyer.

Calling All Men! That Man is You! - That Man is You (TMIY) is a Catholic men’s program that honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers.  The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive!  Since its inception, more than 100,000 men have been involved in TMIY.  The transformative effects in participants have been most evident in helping men become better husbands and fathers, strengthening them in virtue, and in increased parish participation.  There will be numerous parishes in the Diocese of Venice that will be starting up TMIY programs in the Fall of 2023.  Below, please see parishes that will be hosting one-hour TMIY information sessions in June 2023.  

For updated listings of locations for TMIY information sessions in the coming weeks, visit  https://dioceseofvenice.org/offices/offices-departments/evangelization/. 

Concerned About Pornography? - Pornography use and addiction are sources of distress in modern marriages and a significant reason for high divorce rates. If you are concerned about pornography, and how it may be affecting your family, please visit Diocese of Venice, Clean Heart, here. Another helpful resource is the new online discussion and prayer platform called SOS Porn Deliverance.

Day of Reflection for Sacramental Marriage - The Office of Marriage and Family Life will be hosting a Day of Reflection for couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage in the Catholic Church on two separate dates.  A specially prepared team will share their experiences and information enabling couples to be more aware of the privileges and responsibilities of marriage.  The first event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17 at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 1922 SW 20^th Avenue, Cape Coral, and the second event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9 at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 625 111^th Avenue, Naples.  The cost of $50/couple covers all retreat materials and lunch.  Pre-registration is required at Marriage Preparation Seminar 2023 (regfox.com) or by using the QR Code in the below flyer.  Should you have questions or require additional information contact Carrie Harkey at harkey@dioceseofvenice... or 941-484-9543 ext. 4748.

Información Planificación Natural de Familia - Acompañen a otras parejas en donde nos enfocaremos en el plan maravilloso que Dios tienen para el matrimonio.  Escuchara de la experiencia de una pareja donde aprenderan sobre lo que la iglesia enseña y recursos disponibles el Miércoles24 de Mayo en la parroquia de St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church en el 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples, FL 34113 de 7:00pm a 9:00pm.  No hay costo.  Para mas informacion puede llamar al 239-315-4072.

Natural Family Planning Informational Presentation in Spanish - Join other couples for an evening focused on God’s beautiful plan for marriage. Hear from an experienced couple as they share their story while learning about Church teaching and available resources. This presentation takes place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church located 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples Fl 34113.  There is no cost to attend.  For additional information call 239-315-4072.

Healing after Abortion - Please include one of the below Prayer of the Faithful in your Masses each week, or as your schedule permits.  For questions, contact Sylvia Jimenez on the Project Rachel Helpline, 941-412-5860 or project.rachel@dioceseofvenice.org.

Novena of Masses for Life - For revised ads to include the Arcadia location of Pregnancy Solutions, see the flyer below.  Please contact Jeanne Berdeaux at Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org or 941-374-1068 with any questions.

Walking with Moms in Need (Venice/North Port/Charlotte County/Arcadia areas) - In order to include the newly opened Arcadia Pregnancy Solutions office, see the fliers below this announcement. Parishes in the designated areas are asked to include one of these ads in bulletins on a monthly basis.  Ads for other areas are available online at www.dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife under the Walking with Moms in Need tab.  Any questions, contact Jeanne Berdeaux at Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org or 941-374-1068.

Men’s Support After Abortion - Base Camp is an open-forum, weekly discussion group for men who have been impacted by abortion that meets at 12:00 p.m. EST, Tuesdays. Each week men will be invited into the conversation as we discuss abortion, healing, authentic masculinity, and other issues that plague men today. Attendees can remain anonymous or not. The group is led by Greg Mayo, Men's Healing Strategist for Support After Abortion and author of "Almost Daddy: The Forgotten Story." Greg experienced abortion loss twice and still remembers the isolation he felt as he had nowhere to turn and no one to talk to. Base Camp is designed to be that place for men. 

The QR code in the flyer below will bring you to the Zoom meeting.

What A Will Can Do - Life doesn’t provide us the opportunity to thank all those we love at once, but a will does.  By way of your will, you can provide thoughtful gifts to those family members, friends, and institutions you loved throughout your life.  Don’t lose that opportunity. Make a will. Let them know how much you cared.  For more information contact your local attorney, or please call Michael Morse at the Catholic Community Foundation, your resource for planned giving at 941-441-1124.

Charitable Gift Annuity - Are you too old for the stock market roller coaster? Are you interested in helping yourself and the Church? Consider the income and tax advantages of a Charitable Gift Annuity.  By making a gift to the Church through a Charitable Gift Annuity you are guaranteed quarterly fixed payments at above market rates for the rest of your life, regardless of the stock market.  You will also receive substantial tax savings and have the opportunity to designate the parish or Diocesan ministry that you want to receive the gift.   To learn more, please call Michael Morse at the Catholic Community Foundation, your resource for planned giving, at 941-441-1124.

Donations Needed - Casa San Juan Bosco farmworker housing of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc., needs new sewing machines for their child, adult, and senior sewing classes. Please join us in helping this program in Arcadia to provide skills for those in their classes. If you would like to order a sewing machine, ship, or drop off your own, please deliver to Casa San Juan Bosco, 2358 SE Arnold Andrews Ave., Arcadia, FL 34268. For more details, please call 863-213-1853.

Volunteers Needed - Join the team of Diocesan volunteers who enter county jails and state prisons within the Diocese of Venice to do pastoral ministry, distribute the Eucharist and facilitate programs. Priests, Deacons, and Lay volunteers are encouraged to assist in this ministry. You will participate in an orientation before entering the facility and will “shadow” experienced volunteers until you feel comfortable. Times and days vary by facility. Please contact Joe Mallof at 224-217-7139 or Bob Hiniker 863-558-0407 to learn where you can fit into this joyful opportunity.

Theology on Tap Sarasota - Theology on Tap takes place on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Mandeville Beer Garden in Sarasota, 428 N. Lemon Ave, Sarasota. Join us outside in the garden for food and refreshments, presentations, and discussions about the Catholic Faith. The next scheduled date is May 18, featuring Father Alex Pince. For any questions, please email morales@dioceseofvenic....

Monthly Public Prayer for God’s Mercy - Join others in a Public Prayer for God’s Mercy on America and the World, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., on the last Saturday of each month. The gathering will take place on the northeast corner of US 41 and Immokalee Road/Riverchase Plaza in Naples. Parking is available in adjacent lots. Bring folding chairs, shade umbrellas, signs and water. Questions in English can be directed to world5433@gmail.com or mariamagdaquesada@iclo...

for Spanish.

Monthly Fatima Rally - All are welcome to come pray on the third Saturday of each month at an Our Lady of Fatima Rally in Fort Myers. The gathering begins at 10:30 a.m., at the corner of Daniels Parkway and Commerce Parkway Boulevard across from Gulf Coast Hospital. Parking is on the right of way on Daniels. For more information, please contact Paul Muriat paulmuri2@gmail.com.

Religious Presentations - Richard Bernatchez will be giving 3 presentations at Incarnation Catholic Church on the religious phenomena of Near-Death Experiences, Eucharistic Miracles, and the Shroud of Turin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening from May 18 to 20 in the Finegan Center Parish Hall, 2929 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota.  Further information will be available soon at incarnationchurch.org/.... 

Special Painting Event - Join internationally-acclaimed sacred artist Jacob Zumo from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 21 in the Finegan Center, Incarnation Parish, 2929 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota for a unique, creative experience: The Immaculate Heart of Mary — celebrating the role of Mary in our lives. Come participate in the painting class plus a meet and greet with the artist as we delve into the beauty and importance of Sacred Art. For further information including cost, please visit,  incarnationchurch.org/...

Boot Camp & Leadership Meeting - The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) will be hosting a Medical Student and Resident Boot Camp from June 11 to June 18 at Ave Maria University. In addition, there will be a CMA Leadership Training Meeting from June 16 to June 18. For more information, please visit cathmed.org or call 484-270-8002.

Radio Broadcast of the Sunday Mass in Spanish - St. Jude Parish in Sarasota broadcasts the Holy Mass in Spanish, celebrated by Father Celestino Gutiérrez, every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. on radio station 99.1 FM, and at 10:00 a.m. on 105.3 FM. A thank you is offered to the sponsors for this Mass and SOLMART Media for their collaboration in this effort.

Transmisión Radial de la Misa Dominical en Español - La Parroquia San Judas en Sarasota transmite la Santa Misa en español celebrada por el Padre Celestino Gutiérrez, todos los domingos a las 8:00 a.m. en la estación de radio 99.1 FM, y a las 10:00 a.m. en 105.3 FM. Se agradece a los patrocinadores de esta Misa y a SOLMART Media por su colaboración en este esfuerzo.

Free Rosary Repair Service - Send your broken rosaries in a padded envelope to Betty and Dick Holden, Free Rosary Repair Service, 7278 Salerno Court, Naples 34114. Rosaries will be repaired and returned within the week of receipt. Donations of old rosaries are also accepted which will be repaired and sent to missions. Include a note indicating repair or donation. For more details, please call 239-463-3993, 860-595-6370, or email holdenbnd@gmail.com