Diocesan Events Calendar

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.

Bishop Frank J. Dewane will celebrate a Mass for all widows and widowers beginning at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 26 at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 625 111th Avenue N, Naples. Dinner will follow in the Parish Hall.

A display of photos will be available for viewing during the reception; should you wish to participate with a photo of you and your spouse, please email ardy@dioceseofvenice.org or send a copy in advance to Diocese of Venice, ATTN: Widows and Widowers Mass, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, Florida 34285.

There is no cost to attend. Registration is required to plan for food.

To register or for further information please visit dioceseofvenice.org/calendar, contact Gail Ardy at 941-484-9543 or ardy@dioceseofvenice.org.

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 1, 2020 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, Florida.

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

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.

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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.

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 29, 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.

The Emerald Ball will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort in Naples. 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, senior services, immigration services, soup kitchen, clothing room and shower program, English classes, Weekend Power Pack Food Program, the Undy Sunday project and holiday gift and food distribution. The evening will include a cocktail hour, auctions, dinner and dancing. Tickets are $400. For information and tickets visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org or call 239-455-2655 or email EmeraldBall@CatholicCharitiesCC.org.

Join Bishop Dewane for a Prayer Walk for Life beginning with an 8 a.m. Mass on Thursday, March 12, 2020.  Those who have difficulty walking or standing can pray before the Blessed Sacrament in the church while others proceed to the sidewalk outside Planned Parenthood at 8595 College Parkway (intersection of Winkler Road) to pray the rosary.

If you have any questions, or would like a flier, contact Jeanne Berdeaux at Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org or 941-374-1068.

The Sugar Bowl Show of Shows Bradenton will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the Neel Performing Arts Center at State College of Florida in Bradenton. Sponsored by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. and the Knights of Columbus Councils in Sarasota and Manatee counties, the show will feature an entertaining musical performance. Tickets are $25, $30 and $35 a person. All proceeds will go to the Sugar Bowl Fund for families in the community who are experiencing a financial hardship. For information and tickets visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org.

The Venetian Charity Ball will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs. 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, Anti Human Trafficking Assistance Program, immigration services, food assistance and pantries, baby supplies, and disaster response and recovery. The evening will include a cocktail hour, auctions, dinner and dancing. Tickets are $250. For information and tickets visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org or call 239-337-4193 or email venetianball@ccslee.org.

The AFCAAM of Catholic Charities Charity Golf Classic will be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the Forest Country Club in Fort Myers. All proceeds will benefit the programs 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. For more information, please contact Ted Duffy at 239-728-4571 or tduffy1942@gmail.com.

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This option is for couples who are 55 or older or have been previously married before.

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.  Cost of the workshop is $125.00.  Please make checks payable to:

Diocese of Venice, Marriage Preparation Program, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285