February 7, 2025
Pope Francis Prayer Intention for February 2025 - For vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ's mission in the priesthood and religious life.
After consultation, Bishop Frank J. Dewane announces the following:
Reverend Robert G. Mulligan, OSFS, as Parochial Vicar of St. Ann Parish, Naples, effective, January 28, 2025.
Save the Date - The Chrism Mass, which takes place during Holy Week every year, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 15 at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 625 111th Ave. N., Naples. 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.
"Pilgrims of Hope:" Jubilee Year 2025 - The 2025 Jubilee Year, as established by Pope Francis, has begun. Five locations in the Diocese of Venice have been designated as Jubilee pilgrimage sites by Bishop Frank J. Dewane. These pilgrimage sites are:
- Epiphany Cathedral in Venice
- St. John XXIII Parish in Fort Myers
- St. John the Evangelist Parish in Naples
- St. Paul Parish in Arcadia
- Our Lady of Perpetual Health Retreat & Spirituality Center in Venice
These five locations, located in each of the geographical regions of the Diocese, were selected for the convenience of the faithful, so that they may take advantage of the grace of the Jubilee Year.
Information and resources for the Jubilee 2025 are now available on the Diocese of Venice website here: dioceseofvenice.org/jubilee-2025-pilgrims-of-hope/
A series of four Youth & Young Adult Adoration Nights - Each Jubilee Adoration Night takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the following dates and locations:
- Friday, January 31, St. Andrew Parish, 2628 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral
- Saturday, March 22, St. Patrick Parish, 7900 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
- Friday, May 2, St. Paul Parish, 1330 E. Oak. St., Arcadia
Although the Adoration Nights are youth-focused, with youth-centric music and speakers, all are welcome to come to adore and praise the Lord and celebrate the Jubilee. There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. To register: dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/jubilee-2025-adoration-nights- For more information contact Andres Prias at prias@dioceseofvenice.org or 941-484-9543.
Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Eastern Deanery Feb. 15 - Five Parishes in the Eastern Deanery will be hosting a Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which will visit the parishes of St. James, St. Catherine, Our Lady of Grace, St. Michael, and St. Paul, on Saturday, Feb.15, 2025. This is a unique opportunity to respond to the call of the Eucharistic Revival Mission and celebrate the 2025 Jubilee Year declared by Pope Francis. The pilgrimage begins at 7:30 a.m., at St. James Parish, 3380 Placid View Drive, Lake Placid, and will include Mass, a Eucharistic Procession and breakfast. Pilgrims will then travel by their own vehicle to St. Catherine Parish, 820 Hickory St., Sebring, for a 10 a.m. Eucharistic Procession. Next will be at Our Lady of Grace Parish, 595 E. Main St., Avon Park, for a noon Eucharistic Procession, followed by lunch. Pilgrims will then proceed to St. Michael Parish, 408 Heard Bridge Road, for a 3 p.m. Eucharistic Procession, followed by snacks. The final stop will be at St. Paul Parish, 1330 E. Oak St., Arcadia (this is a designated Diocesan Jubilee Year Pilgrimage Site), for a 6 p.m. Mass, which will be followed by food. Pilgrims can participate in as many of the stops as they wish. For more information, please contact Sister Maria Nikopoia, SSVM, at m.nikopoia@servidoras.org or call 863-232-9284.
Theology on Tap February - Theology on Tap is a program for young adults in their 20s and 30s, providing an opportunity to explore faith topics in a relaxed and social setting at Oak & Stone, 5405 University Parkway, University Park. The speaker for Thursday, February 20 is Father Daniel Scanlan from St. Thomas More Parish. The evening begins with food and refreshments at 7:00 p.m. and presentations, and discussions about the Catholic Faith begin at 8:00 p.m. Please email Andres Prias at prias@dioceseofvenice.org with any questions.
"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 28. Outside of the listening area, access to the program is available here.
3rd Eucharistic Conference in Diocese of Venice! - As part of the three-year National Eucharistic Revival called for by the Bishops of the United States, and part of the 2025 Jubilee Year, the Diocese of Venice will host its third Eucharistic Conference on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. The theme for the day-long event is “Becoming Eucharistic Missionaries” and it offers an opportunity to celebrate your Catholic faith with others and be inspired during this 2025 Jubilee Year. The Eucharistic Conference will include dynamic presentations by nationally renowned Catholic speakers, including Dr. Scott Hahn, Kimberly Hahn, Mary Ann Wiesinger-Puig, and Andrés Arango. There will also be breakout sessions in Spanish. The event will also include Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the opportunity for Confession, and Catholic vendors and exhibitors. The cost to attend is $35. per person and includes lunch. To register, please visit https://dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/eucharistic-conference. For more information, contact Jim Gontis at 941-486-4754 or gontis@dioceseofvenice.org.
Volunteers Needed for Prison Outreach - Join the team of Diocesan volunteers who enter county jails and state prisons within the 10-county Diocese of Venice to do pastoral outreach, distribute the Eucharist and facilitate programs. Priests, Deacons, and lay volunteers are encouraged to assist in this ministry. Volunteers will first participate in an orientation program before entering the facility and will “shadow” experienced volunteers until they 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.
Anniversary Mass - The second of two Anniversary Masses for married couples recognizing milestone anniversaries (25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 50 years plus) will be celebrated on March 8, 2025, at St. Thomas More Parish, 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota at 11:00 a.m. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane, followed by a reception, and the availability of a photo with Bishop Dewane. Please register through your Parish.
Catholic Social Doctrine in Medicine - On March 1 from 9:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Converging Roads will present a conference series offering continuing education for health care professionals that equips them to practice the highest ethical and medical standards of their profession at St. John XXIII Parish, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers. For a list of presenters and to register, visit here.
Malta Camp USA - Malta Camp USA, inspired by the Order of Malta’s charism, is a unique 5-day experience for adults with disabilities. The camp is free, and will be offered this summer from June 22-27, 2025, at Siena College in Loudonville, New York (outside of Saratoga). Primarily designed for those 21-40 years of age, Malta Camp participants have an opportunity to feel independent, enjoy new experiences, and make new friends. The camp opens doors for many disabled adults who might otherwise live very “shut-in” lives. To learn more, or to apply, visit www.maltacampusa.org. Application deadline is Friday, March 14, 2025.
Malades & Caregivers-In-Spirit Program – Are you a member of The Order of Malta? If so you may want to take advantage of a special program, which benefits the most seriously ill among us, and/or their caregivers. Called Malades and Caregivers-In-Spirit, each year the Order invites its members to suggest someone they know of who is seriously ill, or their caregiver, to “attend” their annual Lourdes Pilgrimage, in spirit. The Lourdes Pilgrams then “bring” those people along with them spiritually, holding them in their hearts, including them in their daily prayers, acts of worship and devotion, and remembering them and their intentions during Mass at the Grotto. Members of the Order of Malta are invited to suggest a homebound, physically, or mentally challenged or ill person whom they would otherwise consider proposing as a traveling Malade but who is unable to make the pilgrimage to Lourdes, for inclusion in this program. This effort brings the message of Lourdes to people who may never be able to travel there and/or who may know little or nothing about the wonders of that special place of healing and hope. If you are a member of The Order of Malta and have a candidate for the MIS Program or CIS Program, please speak to that person first; if the person wants to be included in the program, please complete the registration form by April 15th. The registration form can be found at www.orderofmaltaamerican.org/members/lourdes-pilgrimage/mis/
2025 Marriage Preparation Retreats (English and Español) - Are you preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage? A specially selected volunteer team of married couples along with a priest will share their experiences and information, enabling couples to be more aware of the privileges and responsibilities of marriage. Pre-registration is required, and the cost is $60 per couple which includes retreat materials and lunch. The retreat lasts from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Jim Gontis gontis@dioceseofvenice.org, or call 941-484-9543.
English Speaking Couples:
- Naples: May 10 or September 13 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The cost is $60 per couple which includes retreat materials and lunch. Click here to register.
- Venice: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 3989 S. Moon Drive
March 15 or November 8 and lasts from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The cost is $60 per couple which includes retreat materials and lunch. Click here to register.
Spanish Speaking Couples:
- Naples: St. Peter the Apostle, 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road
February 15-16 or September 20-21. These retreats are not overnight. The cost is $60. Please contact Spanish Marriage Prep Coordinator, Maria Gomez, for more details and to register, 239-302-8548 or marly2002@comccast.net. - Sarasota: St. Jude Parish, 3930 17th Street
March 1, August 2 or October 25. The cost is $60. Please call the Parish office to register 941-955-3934.
Catholic Days at the Capitol - See the lawmaking process in action and meet with legislators to advocate for policies promoting human life and dignity March 18-20 at the Capitol in Tallahassee. Registration is limited and ends February 18. Direct link to register: dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/catholic-days-at-the-capitol-2025
Contact Tavia Ames ames@dioceseofvenice.org or 941-441-1101 with questions.
Contact Tavia Ames ames@dioceseofvenice.org or 941-441-1101 with questions.
Vocation Awareness Weekend - Discover what the seminarian life is all about during the weekend of March 7-9 at St. John Vianney College Seminary, 2900 SW 87th Ave, Miami. Participants will travel together for a weekend of fellowship, prayer and fun. Speak with seminarian students and teachers about their journey. Transportation is provided. For questions or to register contact Lina Johnson at johnson@dioceseofvenice.org or 941-486-4720.
Safe Environment Training - As part of the Safe Environment Program, the Diocese of Venice requires that all employees and those volunteers who work with children and/or vulnerable adults be fingerprinted and complete online training in Safe Environment prior to beginning employment or volunteering. Please visit the Diocese of Venice website for further information. To report any abuse against minors to the Florida Department of Children and Families please call 800-962-2873. Further, if Diocesan personnel or volunteers are involved, also notify the diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator, Susan Benton, at 941-416-6114. (BULLETIN EDITORS: Please publish above text in Parish bulletins.)
Better than Chocolate: Preparing to Have Your Best Lent Yet - February's Monthly Day of Prayer at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat and Spirituality Center, 3989 S. Moon Dr., Venice will be presented by Fr. Leland Thorpe, OMV. Fr. Leland will reflect on how we can prepare now to have our best Lent yet when it begins. Treat yourself to a day of peace and spiritual growth on either Sunday, February 9th or Wednesday, February 12th. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with continental breakfast, and includes two conferences, lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, private meditation, and prayer. The day concludes with 2:30 p.m. Mass. To register, please visit olph-retreat.org/monthly-day-of-prayer.
Emmaus Experience Women's Retreat - Dedicate time away from the distractions of daily routine to listen to Jesus and the Holy Spirit in an environment of faith, fellowship and worship on Friday, February 28 (early evening) through Sunday, March 2 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat and Spirituality Center, 3989 S. Moon Dr., Venice. This retreat is based on the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 in which Jesus joins two disciples on their way to Emmaus. The cost is $275 and includes a double room or $375 for a private room. To register, please contact Donna Vodraska, donnavodraska@aol.com or 630-336-0913. The deadline to register is February 10, 2025.
Easter Triduum Retreat - Supper on Holy Thursday, April 17 begins this 4-day retreat, ending with breakfast on Easter Sunday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat and Spirituality Center, 3989 S. Moon Dr., Venice. Enjoy six Conferences focusing on the passion, death, and resurrection of the Lord. Celebration of the liturgies of the Lord’s Supper, Way of the Cross, Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion, Easter Vigil, and Sunrise Easter Liturgy are celebrated. Confessions also available. Register today at (www.olph-retreat.org) and click on “Schedule of Events.”
Jubilee Pilgrimage Site - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center has been designated as a Jubilee Pilgrimage Site for the 2025 Jubilee. Our Retreat Center is open for visitation Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please check our website www.olph-retreat.org for Mass times and confessions.
Immigration Help – The Catholic Church is committed to defending the sanctity of every human life and the God-given dignity, regardless of nationality or immigration status. Please see below for information and resources regarding immigration.
Catholic Charities has identified a central contact for immigration questions and information. Marco Sanchez’s services are those of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. Mr. Sanchez’s contact information is marco.sanchez@catholiccharitiesdov.org or 941-208-2384 (direct office line), 941-599-0851 (cell phone). There is no charge for consultation, either by phone, email or in person.
For more resources and information, visit the Diocese of Venice website here.
Ayuda de Inmigración – La Iglesia Católica está comprometida a defender la santidad de cada vida humana y la dignidad dada por Dios, independientemente de la nacionalidad o el estatus migratorio. Consulte a continuación para obtener información y recursos sobre inmigración.
Caridades Católicas ha identificado un contacto central para preguntas e información de inmigración. Los servicios de Marco Sánchez son los de Caridades Católicas, Diócesis de Venice, Inc. La información de contacto del Sr. Sánchez es marco.sanchez@catholiccharitiesdov.org o 941-208-2384 (línea directa de la oficina), 941-599-0851 (teléfono celular). No hay ningún cargo por consulta, ya sea por teléfono, correo electrónico o en persona.
Para más información y recursos, visite el sitio web de la Diócesis de Venecia aquí.
Our Mother’s House Wine Tasting - Thursday, February 27, at the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $100 each and will benefit the mothers and children at Our Mother’s House. Contact 941-485-6264 or email OMHWineTasting@ccdov.org Buy tickets online here: https://one.bidpal.net/omh2025/welcome
Venetian Ball - Saturday, March 22, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Parish, 28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $250 per person and will benefit the programs in Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties. Contact 239-342-1620 or email VenetianBall@catholiccharitiesdov.org Buy tickets online here: https://one.bidpal.net/vb2025/welcome
Emerald Ball - Wednesday, March 26, at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, 2600 Tiburon Dr., Naples at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $400 per person and will benefit the programs in Collier County. Contact 941-786-2762 or email EmeraldBall@catholiccharitiesdov.org Buy tickets online here: https://one.bidpal.net/eb2025/welcome
Boots and Bandanas - The party begins at 6:00 p.m., Feb. 22, at The Barn at Thousand Pines Ranch, 1 Ajax Drive, North Venice. Evening with cocktails, dinner, auction, live country music by Andy Pursell, and community spirit, all in support of helping the underserved and those recovering from disasters in Arcadia. Tickets are $125. Register at https://one.bidpal.net/boots/welcome. For more information, 863-494-1068 or email bootsandbandanas@ccdov.org.
The 2025 Fund for the Care of the Migrant Poor Grant Cycle is Now Open - All applications will be due by Friday, April 25, 2025. To be considered by the Board of Directors for a grant, the project must clearly be seen as a service to the migrant poor or new immigrants within the Diocese of Venice in Florida. Preference will be given to those projects under Catholic auspices. To Apply for the Grant: https://ccfdioceseofvenice.org/foundation-for-the-care-of-the-migrant-poor-grant-cycle/
CCF College & Vocational Scholarships NOW OPEN - The Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. The deadline for entry is Sunday, March 2 at 11:59 p.m. To apply for all available scholarships, visit ccfdioceseofvenice.org/scholarships. For more information contact Anna Kollmeyer at 941-486-4722 or ccf@dioceseofvenice.org.
Catholic Young Adults of Naples - All Catholic young adults are welcome to attend weekly small groups to help strengthen their relationship with God, and build community with each other at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays for ages 35-55 and Thursdays for ages 21-39 at St. John the Evangelist Parish in the Claussen Center, 625 111th Ave. N., Naples, FL. No RSVP is required and for further information, please email Marisa Bermudez at catholicyoungadultsofnaples@gmail.com.
Valentine's Day Dinner Dance - Raise money for the St. Jude New Church fundraising campaign by attending this Valentine's Event on Friday, February 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at St. Jude Parish, 3930 17th Street, Sarasota. Tickets are available after Mass at $100 per couple and include dinner and dancing.
4th Annual Walk for the Poor - Help local neighbors in need with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Andrew's Parish, 2628 Del Prado Boulevard South, Cape Coral at 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15. Registration and/or donations can visit go.rallyup.com/capesvdp
Faith & Ale - Be present with great Catholic men, and have a beer at St. John XXIII, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers on Thursday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m. Jeremy Rivera, Catholic speaker and writer, and guest on The Chris Stefanick Show, will speak on “What Difference Does it Make? What American Catholics Need Most & Can Do Now.” To register online visit www.faithandale.com.
Faith & Wine Lee County - Our Lady of Light Parish, 19680 Cypress View Drive
Fort Myers, is hosting Barbara Heil on Thursday, February 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. She will discuss "How to Win a Catholic: How a Protestant Minister came into the roman Catholic Church." For $28 enjoy a three-course dinner with wine followed by connectivity with other faith-based women. For more information and to register online please visit www.faithandwineleecounty.com
Fort Myers, is hosting Barbara Heil on Thursday, February 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. She will discuss "How to Win a Catholic: How a Protestant Minister came into the roman Catholic Church." For $28 enjoy a three-course dinner with wine followed by connectivity with other faith-based women. For more information and to register online please visit www.faithandwineleecounty.com
Kentucky Derby Gala & Auction - Help build a brighter future for St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School by attending the Kentucky Derby Gala on Saturday, February 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Heritage Bay Golf & CC, 10154 Heritage Bay Blvd, Naples. The cost is $175 per person and all proceeds benefit ongoing campus and classroom expansions and improvements. For more information contact Gina Groch at 239-455-2262 x321 or to register visit SaintElizabethSeton.com/Gala.
Community Pregnancy Clinics Dinner - Community Pregnancy Clinics in Sarasota is hosting its “Loving them Both” dinner event at 5 p.m., February 22, at the Grove Event venue, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, to support its Sarasota pro-life pregnancy clinic. The featured speaker is Dr. John Bruchalski. There is no cost to attend; an opportunity to make a financial contribution to support CPCI’s Sarasota clinic and its life-saving mission will be extended. To reserve your spot, please visit https://supportcpci.com/sarasota-2025-dinner-event/.
Royal Rummage Sale on Longboat Key - Longboat Key’s “Biggest and Best” Royal Rummage Sale XVII will take place at St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive on February 28 and March 1. The Friday sessions is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and costs $5 to attend. The Saturday session is free and runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the Parish at 941-383-1255.
Walks for Life in March - Pregnancy Solutions is hosting three Walks for Life – “A Mosaic of Hope” in March 2025. The first walk is March 1 at Gilchrist Park, 400 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, the next two are both on March 8, one is at Maxine Barrit Park, 1800 Harbor Drive S., Venice, and the other is at Morgan Park, 100 W Hickory St., Arcadia. Each walk begins at 9 a.m. Since 2001, Pregnancy Solutions has protected the vulnerable with an approach that is life-affirming, solutions-based, and Christ-centered with clinics in Port Charlotte, Venice, North Port and Arcadia. Pregnancy Solutions serves babies who have no voice to speak for themselves, moms and dads as we come alongside them with the support they need to confidently step into the role God has called them to, and students as they navigate relationships and make healthy, Godly choices. For more information, or to register, please visit https://pregnancysolutions.org/walk/.
Event to Support Homeless Outreach in Naples - St. William Parish in Naples is hosting the inaugural “A Night of Building HOPE,” an inspiring event dedicated to fostering community support and raising awareness for the homeless in the Naples area. The event will take place on March 8, 2025, in the Parish Center at 750 Seagate Drive, Naples. The St. William HOPE (Homeless Outreach Program for Empowerment) program is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness in Naples. HOPE’s mission is driven by a deep belief in the innate dignity and worth of every individual and aims to empower lives and create a community where everyone feels valued and supported. HOPE has been operating for the past four years, providing hot meals, clothing, transportation and social services to those most in need, in partnership with St. Peter the Apostle Parish and Catholic Charities of Collier County. Tickets and sponsorships are available by visiting: https://BUILDHOPE.givesmart.com. For more information about “A Night of Building HOPE” please contact Sharon Tolnai at sharon@saintwilliam.org or 239-330-2267.
Magnificat Catholic Women's Ministry Breakfast - Join us for breakfast, fellowship, praise and worship on Saturday, March 8, from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, at the Crown Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast, 9931 Interstate Commerce Dr., Fort Myers.
Reservations can be made online until noon on Monday, March 3 at https://magnificatfortmyers.com/order-tickets/. For more information, contact
Margaret Mengle, 239-826-7475.
San Pedro Bowling Bash 2025 - Support San Pedro's "Reason for Our Hope" campaign Sunday, March 9 at Treasure Lanes, 1059 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte starting at 11:00 a.m. For more information and to register visit sanpedrocc.org/bowling-bash/.
Lenten Parish Mission - St. William Catholic Church, 601 Seagate Dr.
Naples, presents a Eucharistic healing service Monday, March 10 through Wednesday March 12 at 8:30 a.m. and 6:60 p.m. Dominican Friars of the Angelicum in Rome will discuss "The Presence of God." For more information visit www.saintwilliam.org
Naples, presents a Eucharistic healing service Monday, March 10 through Wednesday March 12 at 8:30 a.m. and 6:60 p.m. Dominican Friars of the Angelicum in Rome will discuss "The Presence of God." For more information visit www.saintwilliam.org
The Regency Garden Gala - Bishop Verot Catholic High School presents a formal evening of timeless regency elegance Saturday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, 5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs. Dress is formal and proceeds benefit the high school. To secure tickets visit www.bvhs.org/advancement/gala. Call the school at 239-274-6700 for additional information.
A Walk in the Garden Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon - Secure your reservation early for the Ladies Auxiliary of The Knights of Columbus Fashion Show and Luncheon Wednesday, March 26 at Lakewood Ranch Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd, Lakewood Ranch from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The price is $50 per person with proceeds donated to selected charities. To register or for more information contact Sue Neumann at 208-863-3831 or sueneumann_1@msn.com.
Community Pregnancy Clinics Dinner Event - "Reaching Hearts" is the theme of Saturday, April 5 5:00 p.m. dinner event supporting Community Pregnancy Clinics at the Ritz-Carlton Naples Tiburon, 2600 Tiburon Dr, Naples. Reception, dinner and keynote speaker from pro-life advocate and Blaze TV host Liz Wheeler are included. To register visit supportcpci.com or email events@community4life.com to learn more.
Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope in the Footsteps of St. John Paul II - Join Father Greg Cleveland, OMV, for an inspiring pilgrimage of a lifetime to Poland from Sept. 14 - 25, 2025. The pilgrimage is part of the 2025 Jubilee Year, themed: “In the footsteps of St. John Paul II.” The 12-day trip includes stops in Krakow, Czestochowa, Wadowice, Prague, Budapest, and Vienna. St. John Paul the Great is known as the Witness to Hope. Come and see the places that inspired him, Our Lady of Czestochowa and the Divine Mercy Shrine of St. Faustina, along with some of the most beautiful cities of Central Europe! Departs from Tampa. For more information, please contact Father Cleveland at 303-927-8065.
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.