February 2, 2024
Office of the Bishop
After broad consultation, Bishop Frank J. Dewane announces the following:
Reverend Joseph Binu, appointed as Parochial Vicar of St. Agnes Parish, Naples, effective January 19, 2024, and thus, is relieved of his duties as Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Bradenton.
Reverend Benjamin Casimir, appointed as Administrator of Jesus the Worker Parish, Fort Myers, effective February 5, 2024, and thus, is relieved of his duties as Parochial Vicar of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Naples.
Pope Francis Prayer Intention for February - We pray that those with a terminal illness, and their families, receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment.
Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe - The Annual Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will take place this year on Ash Wednesday, February 14. The funds raised help pastoral efforts in more than 25 countries that have endured Communist oppression and occupation. See below for a letter from Bishop Frank J. Dewane in both English and Spanish, PDF and Word formats.
Wedding Anniversary Mass - All couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, or more than 50 years of marriage are invited by Bishop Frank J. Dewane to an Anniversary Mass in their honor. The Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 24 at Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa Avenue West, Venice. Please contact your local parish office for reservations no later than one week before the event.
Ordination to the Priesthood - Most Reverend Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, invites the faithful to the Ordination to the Priesthood of Transitional Deacon Alan Baldarelli. The Ordination will take place at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 10, at Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, and will be livestreamed here. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this important event in the life of Deacon Alan as well as the Diocese of Venice. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.
Save the Date - The Chrism Mass, which takes place during Holy Week every year, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 26 at Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa Ave. W., in Venice. During this Mass, Bishop Frank J. Dewane will bless the Holy Oils which are used in the administration of the Sacraments at each parish throughout the year. Priests and Deacons celebrating 25 and 50 years of Ordination are recognized at this Mass. All are encouraged to attend in support of our clergy and to participate in this important Holy Week celebration.
Diocese of Venice Eucharistic Conference - All are invited to attend the Diocese of Venice Eucharistic Conference on Saturday, March 16, at Bishop Verot Catholic High School, 5598 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers. This effort, in support of the Church’s National Eucharistic Revival to place an emphasis on the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist, will be an all-day event of faith and fellowship, featuring inspirational Catholic speakers, including nationally acclaimed Catholic speaker and author Steven Ray, Crystalina Evert, Kathia Aranga, Father Elvis Gonzalez, and Tim Glemkowski. English and Spanish sessions will be offered. The day will include the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, as well as adoration, and confessions. Promotion of this important Diocesan Eucharistic event is encouraged. For more information, please contact Jim Gontis at gontis@dioceseofvenice.org. Please see below for a flier and schedule of the day in both Spanish and English.
National Eucharistic Congress - Time is running out, only 8 spots remain for those who wish to accompany Bishop Frank J. Dewane on a Pilgrimage to the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. This historic 5-day gathering will take place in Indianapolis July 17 – 21, 2024. The National Eucharistic Congress represents the culmination of the Church’s three-year effort to put an emphasis on the Real Presence of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the Holy Eucharistic. It is a pivotal moment in the Church, and a unique opportunity for participants to draw into a deeper, more intimate relationship with Our Lord. The cost of the Diocese of Venice pilgrimage package is $1,049. With the package, pilgrims receive the National Eucharistic Congress 5-day pass, which provides access to all speakers and events, as well as four nights’ accommodations in a 4-star hotel within walking distance of the convention center. Please note, the pilgrimage package does not include transportation or meals. Space is limited! Learn by using the QR code below or visit this link. Questions? Contact Carrie Harkey, harkey@dioceseofvenice.org.
Communications
WARNING - Text/Email SCAM Alert - It has once again been brought to the attention of the Diocese of Venice that parishioners have received text/email messages from people pretending to be clergy – including Bishop Frank J. Dewane – or Parish/school staff, requesting donations in the form of gift cards and/or wire transfers. It is Diocesan policy that neither the Bishop, nor priests or staff request donations in the form of gift cards, PayPal, MoneyGram, etc. Without this awareness, some have responded to the spoofed messages, with consequences, including loss of funds. There is an established process in place on how parishioners can make donations and participate in the life of the Diocese/Parish/school. If you receive such a SCAM text or email, please immediately contact the Diocesan/Parish/school directly!
"Witnessing Faith with Bishop Dewane" - Join Bishop Frank J. Dewane for his monthly radio program on Relevant Radio on 106.7 FM and 1410 AM in Fort Myers and 93.3 FM and 1660 AM in Naples. "Witnessing Faith with Bishop Dewane" can be heard at 8:30 a.m. on February 23. This month the topic will be Catholic Women in History in honor of Women's History Month which begins March 1. Outside of the listening area, access to the program is available here.
Are you a Flocknote Parish yet?! - Flocknote is a Catholic email and text message delivery system, specifically designed for ease of use! Flocknote provides access to simple, drop-in Catholic content for your emails or texts, and is a great way to engage your flock. The Diocese of Venice, and many individual Parishes in the Diocese, now use Flocknote. It’s easy to get started, and for a limited time only, the Diocese of Venice is covering 50% of the cost of the first year! For more information, or to get started, please contact Karen Schwarz, Director of Communications, at schwarz@dioceseofvenice.org.
For Blind and Visually Impaired Catholics - Free Catholic resources are available, including Mass Missals and the Bible, in hard copy braille, BRF (a downloadable braille-ready file), audio, and large print formats, in both English and Spanish for those who are blind or visually impaired. To access these resources, visit The Xavier Society for the Blind’s website, or reach out to them at info@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org, 800-637-9193, or 212-473-7800.
Para los Católicos ciegos y con discapacidad visual - Hay recursos Católicos gratuitos disponibles, incluidos los Misiles de Misa y la Biblia, en braille impreso. BRF (un archivo descargable listo para braille), audio y formatos de letra grande, tanto en inglés como en español. Para acceder a estos recursos, visite el sitio web de la Sociedad Xavier para Ciegos, o comuníquese con ellos en info@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org, 800-637-9193, o 212-473-7800.
Evangelization
National Eucharistic Revival - Parish Year - The second phase of the National Eucharistic Revival began on June 11, 2023, and will foster Eucharistic devotion at the Parish level. All can participate! For educational resources on the Diocese of Venice website, please click here.
Respect Life
Pray to Defeat Florida’s Abortion Amendment - Novena for Oral Arguments Contesting Florida's Proposed Abortion Amendment - The political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize abortion up until birth in Florida has surpassed the petition signature requirement for placement on the November 2024 ballot. For ballot placement to be confirmed, the amendment language must be reviewed by the Florida Supreme Court to ensure it is clear and limited to a single subject. In her brief to the Court, the attorney general urged the justices to reject the proposal, identifying several terms in the amendment language that are not clearly defined and could mislead voters. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) also filed a legal brief in opposition to the amendment. The FCCB’s brief argued that the proposed ballot title is misleading. The title states that the amendment "limits" government interference with abortion when the text of the amendment itself actually prohibits all regulation before viability. The ballot language also fails to advise voters that the amendment would largely prohibit the state's oversight of abortion clinics and provide fair notice of its impact on existing legal protections for women and children.
On February 7, the Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments concerning the validity of the amendment language.
Please join in praying the following from January 30 - February 7:
Ever-living God, you give life and desire a future for all your children. Take hold of our nation, state, and community and awaken in every heart awe for the gift of life. Send your Spirit to strengthen us with wisdom and fortitude as we defend mothers and children in Florida from laws that disregard their health and safety.
Mary and Joseph trusted in you and welcomed Jesus into our broken world. God Almighty, we ask their intercession to protect the preborn and their mothers, and to guide all parents in raising their children. May they help us build a civilization of love by upholding the sacredness of life and accompanying pregnant women in need.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Our Lady, Mother of the Family, pray for us!
St. Joseph, Protector of the Unborn, pray for us!
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Office of Worship
Lent and Easter Newsletter - To assist parishes in planning for the upcoming Lenten and Easter Seasons, please see the Liturgy Newsletter below.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Office of Family Life
Building a Eucharistic Marriage - This seven-part-online video series connects seven areas for therapeutically strengthening a couple’s marriage with seven areas of deepening one’s relationship with Christ through the Eucharist. There are options for couples who want to purchase an individual copy for home use or for parishes who would like to purchase a license for running the video series at the parish. The Parish License comes with a leaders’ guide, unlimited participant guides, as well as advertising options and a discounted option to own a copy of the program. Special Offer for Parishes in the Diocese of Venice! Click here to purchase the course for 20% off the original price of $250.00!
Jesus and the Eucharist Video Series - Jesus and the Eucharist, is a seven-part video series in partnership with the Augustine Institute, the USCCB, and the National Eucharistic Congress. Learn more about the Jesus and the Eucharist Series here and access the first video in English and Spanish (and many other video and audio resources) on the USCCB Learn Platform (search for Jesus and the Eucharist).
Surviving Divorce - If you or someone you know is navigating the challenges of a separation or divorce, consider participating in the Surviving Divorce Program developed by Rose Sweet, a well-known Catholic author, and speaker. The twelve-week program begins at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 7at at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 625 111th Avenue, Naples. Contact Michael Dana @ mgdana@gmail.com or 301-332-9055 to register. For further details please see the below flier.
National Marriage Week, and World Marriage Day! -The observances of National Marriage Week from February 7 -14, and World Marriage Day, Sunday, February 12 are opportunities to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. The theme for 2024 is “Love Beyond Words.” For resources from the USCCB Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth to help celebrate and live the great gift of married life, please visit Celebrate National Marriage Week 2024 - For Your Marriage. Resources are available in both English and Spanish.
Health Care Ethics Conference - Medical professionals, students, and interested laypeople are invited to the first annual Converging Roads health care ethics conference on Saturday, February 17, at St. Leo the Great Parish, 28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs! This one-day conference will offer continuing education credits for health care professionals with presentations centered on the theme of Catholic Medicine in a Secular Society. For more information or to register, visit convergingroads.com/venice. For further information please contact Carrie Harkey at harkey@dioceseofvenice.org or call 941-484-9543.
Respect Life
Healing After Abortion Retreat - If you had an abortion, no matter how long ago, are having trouble forgiving yourself or need help dealing with the memories, consider attending a one-day women’s retreat on Saturday, March 2. Call or text Sylvia at 941-412-5860 or email her at project.rachel@dioceseofvenice.org. Do it today; you will be glad you did! [Bulletin Editor: If space permits, please also use the ¼-page ad below.
Sarasota Prayer Walk for Life - Join Bishop Frank J. Dewane for the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Tuesday, March 5, at St. Martha Church, 200 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota. A free shuttle bus will be provided after Mass until noon so that participants can circle the block around Planned Parenthood in prayer as many times as desired before returning to the church parking lot. Light refreshments will be available near the Community Pregnancy Clinic on 7th Street. For questions or to volunteer, contact Jeanne at 941-374-1068 or Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org. [For a full-size bulletin insert, for a ¼-page insert, or for an 11x17 poster see below.]
40 Days for Life Spring Campaign - Show your support for life by simply praying for an end to abortion on the public sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood between February 14 and March 24. For details and flier go to www.40daysforlife.com (add /sarasota or /fortmyers or /naples for a direct link to the location near you). Questions? Contact Jeanne at 941-374-1068 or Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org.
40 Days for Life Naples Kickoff Event - Come to hear Shawn Carney, the co-founder of the international 40 Days for Life Campaign, on Wednesday, February 21, at noon on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, 1425 Creech Road, Naples. Questions? Contact Ricki at 630-514-2058 or 40dflnaples@gmail.com. [For Flier see below.]
Catholic Charities
2024 Catholic Charities Event Schedule - Upcoming events to support the many programs of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc., will be centered on various themes and benefit either regional or specific programs. Many of the events will include a cocktail hour, live and silent auctions, fine dining, dancing, and live entertainment. The list of events is as follows:
- Catholic Charities Ball, 6:00 p.m., February 17, Michael's On East Ballroom, 1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota. The theme is “Serving All,” and supports the programs of Catholic Charities in Sarasota and Manatee counties. This year also marks the launch of the new Long-term Recovery Program, which is actively helping families still recovering from Hurricane Ian and other natural disasters. Tickets are $400 a person. Register at http://bidpal.net/ccb2024. For more information, 941-376-7845 or email ccball@catholiccharitiesdov.org.
- Our Mother's House Wine Tasting, Auction and Dinner Dance, 5:30 p.m., February 29, Venice Community Center, Venice, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. The event will benefit the mothers and children at Our Mother’s House, a 2-year transitional living program located in the heart of Venice, dedicated to empowering single mothers and their young children. Tickets are $90. Register online at http://bidpal.net/2024omh. For more information, 941-485-6264 or email omh@catholiccharitiesdov.org.
- Venetian Charity Ball, 6:00 p.m., March 9, at St. Leo the Great Parish Hall, 28290 Beaumont Rd., Bonita Springs. is themed “Restoring Our Community.” This event supports the programs in Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties, the communities hardest hit by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Tickets are $250. Register online at http://bidpal.net/vb2024. For more information, call 239-334-4007 ext. 2100 or email VenetianBall@catholiccharitiesdov.org.
- Emerald Ball, 5:30 p.m., March 14, at Ritz-Carlton Tiburon Golf Resort, 2600 Tiburon Dr., Naples. This event celebrates 40 years of Catholic Charities in Collier County. Tickets are $400. Register online at http://bidpal.net/eb2024. For more information, email emeraldball@catholiccharitiesdov.org or call 239-455-2655.
For additional information about the good works of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc., please visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org.
Volunteers Needed - Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc., dedicated staff to help in the mission of serving all. There are opportunities to volunteer in one of many different programs, located throughout Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Hendry, Glades, Collier, Desoto, Hardee, and Highlands counties. Catholic Charities offers programs for infants, afterschool programs, the elderly, and much more. Join and make a difference. To learn more about amazing volunteer opportunities, please visit https://catholiccharitiesdov.org/volunteer.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center
Monthly Days of Prayer - In February, the Monthly Days of Prayer will be held on Sunday, February 11 and Ash Wednesday, February 14. The presenter will be Fr. Greg Cleveland, OMV, and the topic is “Lost in Wonder”. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with continental breakfast, and includes two conferences, lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, private meditation, and prayer. The day concludes with Mass that ends at 3:15 p.m. The topic is the same for both dates, so choose the day that works best for your schedule. To register, please visit:// https://olph-retreat.org/monthly-day-of-prayer. The Monthly Days of Prayer on March 10 and 13 will be presented by Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV and the topic will be “Carrying Our Cross”.
To register or learn more about retreat opportunities, please visitwww.olph-retreat.org or call 941- 486-0233.
Various Retreat Opportunities - The spring Schedule is posted and there are several openings for Desert Days, 3,5- and 7-night silent directed retreats. The semi- annual Matt Talbot Retreat is scheduled for March 15 to 17 and the Sacred Tridium Retreat will be held from March 28 to 31. To learn more or to register for a group or private retreat, please visit our website: www.olph-retreat.org or call (941) 486-0233.
Youth and Young Adults
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 February 15 and will feature Reverend Daniel Scanlan, Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas More Parish, Sarasota. The topic will be Lent. For any questions, please email Jim Gontis.
OUT AND ABOUT THE DIOCESE
Faith and Wine Lee County - All women are invited to an evening of faith and fellowship, including light dinner and glass of wine. The next gathering takes place from 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.) until 8:30 p.m., Thursday, February 22, at St. Cecilia Marian Hall, 5598 Sunrise drive, Fort Myers. The presenter is Kitty Cleveland who will speak on our Blessed Mother and how one can benefit from Our Lady’s intercession. Please visit www.faithandwineleecounty.com for further information or to register. Alternatively, you may mail a check payable to Faith & Wine Lee County including attendee(s) names, address, telephone number, email and parish to Julie Richards, 6946 Pickadilly Court, Fort Myers, Fl 33919
St. Joseph Catholic School Gala - You are invited to celebrate 70 years of Catholic education in Manatee County at the St. Joseph Catholic School Gala, “Heritage of Faithfulness” at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, February 10 at IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Tickets are $125.00 each, or a table of eight is $900.00. Tickets can be purchased at sjsfl.org/70th-anniversary-gala and in the school office. For further information please contact the School Office at 941-755-2611 or email development@sjsfl.org.
Faith & Ale - Faith & Ale is a Catholic men’s group and Catholic men are invited to join in fellowship beginning at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 15, at Our lady of Light Parish Center, 19680 Cypress View Drive, Fort Myers. For a $10 donation, pizza and refreshments will be served. The evening concludes at 8:00 p.m. The speaker will be Pete Lawson, CEO of Lawson & Associates and six-time cancer survivor. He will speak on “The Holy Trinity of Survival: Faith, Family and Medicine”. Reservations are required and can be made at www.faithandale.com.
Is the Lord Calling You? - The Melchizedek Project is a discernment group for young men (16-24) who love Jesus Christ and His Church and are willing to talk with other like-minded men about their future. The group will use Fr. Brett Brannen’s “To Save a Thousand Souls: A Guide to Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood”. The presentation and dinner are at 6:30 p.m. on February 13, March 12, April 9, and May 7 in the St. Agnes Parish Center, 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. To RSVP or for further information please contact Father David Portorreal at dportorreal@stleocatholicchurch.org or 239-992-0901.
Save the Date - Made for More: Visions of the Promised Land - St. John the Evangelist Parish, 625 111th Ave N, Naples, is hosting Christopher West and Mike Mangione from the Theology of the Body Institute. This event, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, is an inspired blend of live music, art, and presentation that taps the deepest desires of the human heart and offers a vision of the Gospel like you’ve never heard. The cost is $25. For registration, please visit www.m4mnaplesfl.eventbrite.com. For further information, contact Natalie Campbell at natalie@sjecc.com or 239-566-8740 ext. 3909.
Luncheon and Fashion Show - The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus of St. Patrick Parish is hosting a luncheon and fashion show, “Flutter into Spring”, from 11:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 2 at Palm-Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota. Fashions by A’Tu Jewelry and Clothing. The cost is $45.00 and checks should be made payable to Ladies Auxiliary of KC and mailed to Sue Neumann, 8006 Warwick Gardens Lane, University Park. All ladies are welcome. For further information contact auxladiesfashionshow24@gmail.com or call Sue at 208-263-3831.
Bowling Bash - San Pedro Catholic Church, North Port is hosting a bowling bash from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 3 at Treasure Lanes, 1059 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. The entry fee is $50.00 cash only for the Singles 9-Pin no Tap Tournament before February 25 and $60.00 thereafter. The Youth 9-Pin no Tap Tournament is $30.00 before February 25 and $40.00 thereafter. To register or for further information, please contact the Parish Office at 941-426-2500.
2024 Emmaus Women’s Retreat - Epiphany Cathedral Parish is hosting a Women’s Retreat from early evening Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 4989 S. Moon Drive, Venice. This retreat is an opportunity to experience, renew and deepen your relationship with the Lord. There is limited enrollment. The registration fee is $225.00 for a double room and $300.00 for a private retreat. Registration deadline is February 19. Contact Donna Vodraska at donnavodraska@aol.com, 941-496-4464 (home), or 630-336-0918 (cell) for registration and further information.
Magnificat Breakfast - The next Magnificat Breakfast for women will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at the Crown Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast, formerly Holiday Inn Airport. The speaker will be Kim Rodriguez-Torres, a wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of God. Kim has been involved in Lay Ministry for 30 years and takes every opportunity to share the power of prayer, the love of God and the Mission of Jesus Christ. Please send a $26.00 check payable to Magnificat Fort Myers to Margaret Mengle, 5017 Westminster Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919. Your mail request must be postmarked by March 1; or make reservations until noon on March 5 at https://magnificatfortmyers.com/order-tickets/. For further information please contact Margaret Mengle at 239-826-7475.
Save the Date - St. Elizabeth Catholic School, Naples, is hosting a Roaring 20’s Gala and Auction, Saturday, March 16 at the Vineyards Country Club, 400 Vineyards Blvd, Naples. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, silent/live auctions, entertainment, and dancing. For additional information, please contact the school at 239-455-2262.
Faith and Ale and Faith and Wine Lee County - Plan to attend this joint event between Faith and Ale and Faith and Wine, 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21 at St. John XXIII Catholic Church Parish Life Center, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers. The guest speaker is Father Larry Richards, EWTN radio host, author and pastor in Erie, Pa., who will speak on “Living Easter Joy”. Tickets are limited and will not be available at the door. The cost is $25.00 and includes wine, beer, and heavy appetizers. Register at faithandwineleecounty.com or mail a check payable to Faith & Ale Fort Myers, Inc. including your name(s), address, telephone number, email and parish to Faith & Ale, c/oTom Callans, 15161 Canongate Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Ticket sales end March 18.
Migrant Care Grants - The application period for grant requests for funding of projects in 2024 available from the Foundation for the Care of the Migrant Poor Fund are now open and need to be submitted no later than Monday, April 1. To be considered for a grant, the project must clearly be seen as a service to the migrant poor or new immigrants. Preference will be given to those projects under Catholic auspices. Visit https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ccfsf to submit an application.
Save the Date - Community Pregnancy Clinics Inc. (CPCI) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a Gala. “A Legacy of Life" will take place beginning at 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 6 at the Ritz-Carlton Tiburon, 600 Tiburon Drive, Naples. Tickets start at $500 and include cocktail social hour, silent auction, elegant 3-course dinner, keynote speech from The Daily Wire's Michael Knowles, and after party with live music and dancing. For further information and to purchase tickets, please contact Joel Chute at jchute@communityforlife.com or 239-328-7547.
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, 7930 Estero Blvd., Unit 502, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. 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 the Holdens.