Diocesan Events Calendar

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Stay tuned for more details about the International Day for Cities for Life – Cities against the Death Penalty.

Please join us in preparing our hearts and minds for the coming of Jesus at Christmas and enjoying some Mother Daughter* time together!

Registration Link Here

Date: November 30, 2019

Location: St. Ann Catholic Church – Rooney Hall; 995 Third Street South, Naples, FL 34102

Time: 9am-12:30pm (Registration opens at 8:30am)

Cost: $25 per mother and daughter* $10 for additional daughters (includes lunch/tea)

Contact: Kim Elsmore elsmore@dioceseofvenice.org

Space is limited!  Register by Nov. 25.

*suggested age is 10 and up!

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A continental breakfast and lunch are provided. The cost is $125.  This option is available to those who are already legally married.

Join Bishop Dewane for the Sarasota Prayer Walk for Life beginning at 8:30 a.m. at St. Martha Catholic Church for Mass.  Prayer warriors can take a bus or walk to Planned Parenthood on Central Avenue following Mass for the prayer vigil. All are invited to attend.

The Sugar Bowl Show of Shows will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the North Port Performing Arts Center. All proceeds will go to the Sugar Bowl Fund for families in the community who are experiencing a financial hardship. Sponsored by Catholic Charities and the local Knights of Columbus Councils, the show will feature the Goldtones performing oldies and doo wop music. Tickets are $20 or $25 a person and can be purchased at www.catholiccharitiesdov.org.

Join us for this year’s Men’s Conference featuring Fr. Don Calloway, Chris Padgett, and Mark Hart!

This year we will have the second annual burgerfest with additional activities for men of all ages!

Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Dewane!

The Catholic Charities Ball will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Ballroom in Sarasota. All proceeds will benefit the programs and services of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. in Sarasota and Manatee counties which include Our Mother’s House, St. Martha’s Early Learning Center, Bethesda House, Catholic Charities Family Haven, housing counseling and foreclosure prevention, financial assistance, senior services, professional counseling, refugee services and immigration services. The evening will include a cocktail hour, auctions, dinner and dancing. Tickets are $300 a person. For information and tickets visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org or call 941-355-4680, ext. 311 or email jpierse@ccdis1.org.

The Boots and Bandannas Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Kingsway Country Club in Port Charlotte. All proceeds will benefit the programs and services of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. in DeSoto County which include immigration and family reunification services, prevention and support services, and farm worker housing after- school enrichment and educational services. The evening will include a cocktail hour, auctions, dinner and dancing to live country music. Tickets are $75 a person. For information and tickets visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org or call 863-494-1068 or email ctownsend@embarqmail.com.

Join us for this year’s Women’s Conference featuring Jimmy Mitchell, the Sisters for Life, and Mary Bielski!

Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Dewane!

The Bethesda House Mardi Gras Madness will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 6 p.m. at Art Ovation in Sarasota. All proceeds will benefit Bethesda House, a program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. which provides professional and compassionate support services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The evening will include a cocktail hour, auctions, Mardi Gras festivities, dinner and dancing. For information and tickets visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org or call 941-355-4680, ext. 311 or email jpierse@ccdis1.org.

Collier County
Naples Prayer Walk for Life – Mark your calendar to join Bishop Frank J. Dewane on Ash Wednesday for the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. William Parish, 601 Seagate Drive, Naples. Transportation will be available after Mass to the start of a peaceful Prayer Walk to Planned Parenthood with Bishop Dewane. This event marks the beginning of the Spring 40 Days for Life Campaign. Call 239-227-5192 for details. Community Pregnancy Clinic’s new Naples Midtown Clinic across the street from Planned Parenthood will have an open house with tours before and after the Prayer Walk

The Our Mother’s House Wine Tasting, Auction and Dinner Dance will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the Venice Community Center in Venice. All proceeds will benefit Our Mother’s House, a program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. which is committed to helping homeless mothers and their children achieve self-sufficiency. The evening will include a wine tasting, auctions, dinner and dancing. Tickets are $85 a person. For information and tickets visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org or call 941-485-6264 or email ourmothershouse@ccdis1.org.

Charlotte County
Port Charlotte Prayer Walk for Life – Mark your calendar to join Bishop Frank J. Dewane on Friday, February 28, for the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Following the Mass, the faithful will walk the 1/2-mile to the local abortion center to pray for an end to abortion. Refreshments will be provided in the parish hall after the walk.