Author: Karen Schwarz
Diocese of Venice Catholic School Updates
Hurricane Dorian
Diocese of Venice in Florida Catholic School Closure Update
Collier County Catholic Schools – September 3, 2019
CLOSED – Donahue Academy, St. Ann’s Catholic School, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School, and St. John Neumann Catholic High School.
Highlands County Catholic Schools – Tuesday and Wednesday, September 3, and 4, 2019
CLOSED – St. Catherine Catholic School
Lee County Catholic Schools – Tuesday, September 3, 2019
OPEN – St. Andrew’s Catholic School, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Bishop Verot Catholic High School
Charlotte County Catholic Schools – Tuesday, September 3, 2019
OPEN – St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Manatee County Catholic Schools – Tuesday, September 3, 2019
OPEN – St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Sarasota County Catholic Schools – Tuesday, September 3, 2019
OPEN – Epiphany Cathedral Parish School, Incarnation Catholic School, St. Martha’s Catholic School, St. Mary’s Academy, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High school
Florida Statewide Resources for monitoring Hurricane Dorian
https://www.floridadisaster.org/info/
2019 Respect Life Conference – St. Augustine
Sign Up for the 2019 Respect Life Conference in St. Augustine, Florida
October 10-13, 2019
Click Here for bus trip brochure
Click Here Free Bus Sign Up
BUS RESERVATIONS – Pick up and drop off locations are arranged at the most convenient
locations close to I-75. To reserve your seat on the bus, register by Friday, September 20. Click the link above to sign up for the free bus.
Click Here for Hotel Information
HOTEL RESERVATIONS – Room reservations should be made directly with “The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel” (904-824-5554). Ask for the Diocese of Venice room block with a rate of $99/night plus tax for three nights: October 10, 11 & 12 with departure on Sunday the 13th. This hotel is within walking distance of the Shrine of Our Lady of LaLache and has been renovated. See www.theponcestaugustine.com for details about the hotel. Although the deadline is September 20, register early before rooms are sold out.
Click Here for the 2019 Respect Life Conference Registration
Enjoy Friday daytime activities at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche with dinner on your own at 5 p.m. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Mass with Bishop William Wack as the Celebrant.
Advent Resources
Advent Reflections – Advent is a time of reflection and spiritual growth. The original practice of Advent was a period including 40 days of fasting which began after the Feast of St. Martin. Since then, Advent has been shortened to the four weeks we know it as today.
Attached you will find a spiritual reflection for each day of Advent. These reflections focus on the true spiritual preparation for Christ’s coming at Christmas including prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and the life of the Church. Feel free to share them on your websites, in your bulletins, social media, and with your family and friends.
Let us all come together to “Prepare the way” of the Lord this Advent and truly celebrate this beautiful liturgical season.
Daily Reflections CLICK HERE
Bishop Frank J. Dewane Welcomes you to Advent
Check this out on ChirbitAdvent Calendar and Resources – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/advent/index.cfm
Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Frank J. Dewane
