Event Type : Evangelization

St Gianna’s Center will be offering introductory, virtual sessions (via Zoom) in The Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System (CrMS). The Creighton Model is a natural family planning method, based on common biological markers. These markers help women and couples understand the woman’s fertility and can help a couple naturally avoid or achieve pregnancy. If you are interested in attending a virtual session, use the link to register below, or call St. Gianna’s Center at 813-421-4625.

For more information, visit https://www.stgiannacenter.com/events/, or contact Jim Gontis, gontis@dioceseofvenice.org.

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Jeanne Berdeaux presents, “Amendment 4: Just Say NO!”

The Vote No On 4 Florida campaign is gaining momentum with strong grassroots support and is mobilizing thousands of Floridians across the state, with county organizers assembling a grassroots network throughout Florida that is currently capable of reaching nearly 80% of the Florida electorate. These volunteers will campaign throughout Florida to inform voters that Amendment 4 is “way too extreme, and not what it seems.”

Find more information, sign-up for emails, or make a donation at Vote No on 4 Florida. Connect with Vote No on 4 Florida on Facebook, Instagram, and X to keep up with efforts to stop this extreme amendment.

Information and resources are also available from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops.

A Walk with Jesus for Grieving Parents – The pain from grief can be extreme, but the death of a child is even more intense. Parents experience an emptiness like no other. If you are mourning the loss of a child (from infancy to adulthood), consider attending a Catholic faith-based weekend retreat from Friday, October 11 until Sunday October 13 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice. Deacon Henry De Mena will lead the Retreat. The cost is $150.00 per person based on double occupancy and $250.00 for single occupancy. Financial assistance is available. To register scan the QR code in the flier, follow the link below or contact Jim Gontis at gontis@dioceseofvenice.org for further information.

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Father Eric Scanlan presents, “St. Teresa of Avila: Saint, Mystic, Carmelite Reformer”

St. Teresa of Avila was recognized as the first woman doctor of the church by Pope Paul VI in 1970. At the time, this honor had been given to only 30 saints of the Roman Catholic church. St. Teresa earned this place in the church for her reform work and mystical ideas on mental prayer, inspiring generations of Christians.

Deacon Kevin McKenney presents, “I was in prison, and you visited Me.” – Mt.25

This verse is from Matthew 25:36. It is part of a passage where Jesus speaks about the importance of caring for others, emphasizing that acts of kindness and compassion towards those in need are seen as acts of kindness towards Him.