Diocesan Events Calendar

The Office of Family Life is hosting a Bereavement training focusing on training parish bereavement volunteers and those who speak with the bereaved.  Deacon Henry deMena holds a Master’s degree in counseling with extensive training and experience in Bereavement.

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

Date: January 24 & 25, 2019

Time: 10am – 4pm

Cost: $25 per person.

Please RSVP by January 21st!

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Please note: This is a training, not a workshop to help someone who has recently lost a loved one.

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.

All proceeds will benefit New Paradigm of Catholic Charities which provides affordable, transitional housing to local families who are at risk of becoming homeless as well as the education and training necessary to live an independent life. The evening will include a cocktail hour, dinner, live and silent auctions, and a chance to win a trip to Italy!

All proceeds will benefit the programs and services of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. in Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties which include Positive Youth Development Program, Senior Support Coordination Program, Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program, Immigration Services, food assistance and pantries, and direct assistance. The evening will include a cocktail hour, auctions, a raffle for a car and other exciting items, dinner, and dancing.

Join us for the continuation of this year’s Scripture Series: Hearing the Word with Curtis Mitch!

Curtis Mitch of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and the one responsible for the Ignatius Study Bible!

Thursday February 21, 2019

St. Patrick’s Church

7900 Bee Ridge Rd.  Sarasota, FL 34241.

12 PM – 4 PM. Cost: Pre-registration: Adults $15, Students $5.

At the Door: Adults $25, Students $10.

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In appreciation of the volunteers of the Diocese of Venice, Bishop Frank J. Dewane invites all those who donate their time and talent to a Mass at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 23, at Our Lady of Light Parish, 19680 Cypress View Drive, Fort Myers. The Mass is an opportunity for all of us to extend gratitude and appreciation for those who generously give of themselves to the Church. All priests, deacons and the faithful are invited to participate in a celebration of the active and concrete stewardship of our laity. A lunch will follow the Mass in the Parish Hall. There is no cost to attend however registration is required to plan for lunch. To register please visit https://dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/mass-in-appreciation-of-volunteers, email ardy@dioceseofvenice.orgor call Gail Ardy at 941-484-9543

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, after-school tutoring program, and farm worker housing enrichment and educational services. The evening will include a cocktail hour, auctions, dinner, and dancing to live country music.

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.

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 Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, Florida.

Please call your local parish office for reservations no later than a week before the event.

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.

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 Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 10, 2018 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Please call your local parish office for reservations no later than a week before the event.

All proceeds will benefit the programs and services of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. in Collier County which include financial assistance, professional counseling, food pantries and food programs, empowerment program, refugee services, senior services, immigration services, soup kitchen, clothing room and shower program, English classes for mothers, and special projects like Undy Sunday, the Weekend Power Pack Food Program, and holiday gift and food distribution. The evening will include a cocktail hour, auctions, dinner, and dancing.

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A continental breakfast and lunch are provided. The cost is $125.  This option will replace Life Skills and Sacramentality for couples who are already legally married.

All proceeds will benefit the programs available at AFCAAM of Catholic Charities which include the After-School Reading Program, and the SKILLS Female Mentoring and Straight Talk Male Mentoring programs. Registration is at noon and play begins at 1 p.m. The golf tournament will include a dinner and prizes.

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Since the Diocese will be moving to a new program in the fall of 2019, all Sacramentality and Life Skills workshops are being combined.  It is very important that you arrive by 8:45am in order to begin at 9am.  The workshop will go until 4pm with Mass available at 5pm.  Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.  Each workshop is $150 per couple.  Please register online. Make checks payable to: Diocese of Venice, Marriage Preparation Program, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285

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Since the Diocese will be moving to a new program in the fall of 2019, all Sacramentality and Life Skills workshops are being combined.  It is very important that you arrive by 8:45am in order to begin at 9am.  The workshop will go until 4pm with Mass available at 5pm.  Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.  Each workshop is $150 per couple.  Please register online. Make checks payable to: Diocese of Venice, Marriage Preparation Program, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285

Sponsored by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. and the local Knights of Columbus Councils, the show will feature Jersey Boys tribute band the Atlantic City Boys. Tickets are $25 a person. All proceeds will go to the Sugar Bowl Fund for families in the community who are experiencing a financial hardship.

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A continental breakfast and lunch are provided. The cost is $125.  This option will replace Life Skills and Sacramentality for couples who are already legally married.