November-2009

November 21
Filipino Mass
A Filipino Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception, 121 E. Duval Street, Jacksonville. Music will be conducted by the Philharmonic Choir of Jacksonville. All are invited to attend. For more details, call (904) 338-6380.

November 21
Anniversary Celebration
This is a special celebration for couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or more wedding anniversary in 2009. Bishop Galeone will celebrate Mass and present each couple a certificate. Saturday, Nov. 21, 1 p.m. at Holy Spirit Parish, 11665 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville. To register online, visit www.dcfl.org. Forms will also be available in parishes in September. Registration is mandatory. For more details, call (904) 308-7474.

November 21
Camper & Buddy Softball Tournament
The Disabilities Ministry is having its first ever sports tournament on Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. at Coastal Oaks at the community park in Nocatee. Join a team or just come out and watch. To register or for details, contact Trisha Kee at (904) 230-7447 or email: tkee@dosacamps.com.

November 21
Beachteens 4 Life
Beachteens 4 Life is sponsoring an adoration service "QNC" filled with guided meditations with praise and worship by the music band I BELIEVE. Saturday, Nov. 21, 7:30-9:15 p.m. at St. Paul’s Parish, 224 5th St., N., Jacksonville Beach. All are welcomed. For more details, email: beachteens4life@bellsouth.net.

November 21
CANCELED - Blessed Trinity Parish Annual Craft Fair & Fall Bazaar
Blessed Trinity’s Council of Catholic Women will host their annual craft fair and fall bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the parish hall. Vendor tables are still available. For more details, email bcr2025@yahoo.com.

November 21
Day of Reflection: The Mysticism of Self-Surrender as Lived by Saint Edith Stein and Sister Therese Couderc
Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Marywood Retreat Center, 235 Marywood Drive, St. Johns. Leader: Cenacle Sister Annette Mattle. Cost: $35. For more information or to register, call (904) 287-2525 or visit www.marywoodcenter.org.

November 22
St. Cecelia Sing, a Memorial of St. Cecelia, patroness of music
Sunday, Nov. 22, 6:30 p.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 8523 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville. There will be an evening prayer with the blessing of music ministers, followed by an informal concert and reception. Contact Eileen at (904) 786-1192, ext. 224 or email: egillooly@mhrjax.org.

December-2009

December 3
Catholics in Recovery Gathering
Are you a Catholic in recovery from alcoholism and/or drug addiction? Assumption Catholic Church at 2403 Atlantic Blvd. in Jacksonville would like to welcome you and your loved ones to a special Mass followed by a meal and meeting in Kohl’s Hall. Our next gathering is Thursday, Dec. 3, beginning with confession at 5:30 p.m. and Mass at 6 p.m. Our gatherings are open to all who suffer from addiction. If you are a member of AA, NA or ALANON, you are also encouraged to attend. For more information contact Kevin at (904) 399-5731.

December 4-6
Advent Retreat: The Meaning of Our Advent Longing
Dec. 4-6 at Marywood Retreat Center, 235 Marywood Drive, St. Johns. Leader: Dominican friar (Order of Preachers) of the Southern Province of St. Martin de Porres Father Dave Caron. Father Caron is a retreat master, noted preacher and author. For more information or to register, call (904) 287-2525 or visit www.marywoodcenter.org.

December 4
First Friday Art Walks in St. Augustine
The Cathedral-Basilica will open it’s doors to join the City of St. Augustine in the First Friday Art Walks. There will be a free concert inside the Cathedral from 6-6:45 p.m. with different featured musicians every month. December’s featured artist will be the Don Thompson Chorale. A love offering will be taken. For more details, email: cathedralmusic@gmail.com.

December 5-6
Winter Wonder Sale & Festival
Dec. 5-6, starting Saturday, at 10 a.m.-8 p.m., at Sacred Heart Parish and School, 5752 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville. This event will be a combination of a rummage sale and winter festival. There will be live entertainment, games and more. Call (904) 771-5800.

December 5
Christmas Party on the Lawn at Camp St. John
The Disabilities Ministry is inviting all campers, buddies and families to a picnic on Saturday, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. at Camp St. John. Bring your own picnic. Come make gingerbread houses compliments of St. Matthew’s Youth Group and watch the movie "Elf" on a big screen outdoors. For details, contact Trisha Kee at (904) 230-7447 or email: tkee@dosacamps.com.

December 6
Christmas Customs
Come and enjoy the different Christmas customs from around the world on Sunday, Dec. 6, 3-5 p.m. at Marywood Retreat Center, 235 Marywood Drive, St. Johns. Sing Christmas songs, share traditional foods and customs from around the world. Enjoy a dance performance by the St. Pius Youth Ministry Dancers and other invited guests. This event is open to all and is free. If you would like to share your custom and food, call Marywood Retreat Center at (904) 287-2525.

December 7
St. Joseph Academy’s 29th Annual Golf Classic
St. Joseph Academy will be hosting its annual golf classic on Monday, Dec. 7, at Marsh Creek Country Club, St. Augustine. Shotgun tee starts at noon. Come out and enjoy a memorable day of golf and help support SJA. For sponsorship information or to register, call Diane Albano at (904) 824-0431.

December 7
2nd Annual Shoot for the Stars Golf Tournament
Monday, Dec. 7, at Deercreek Country Club in Jacksonville. Shotgun format with 8:30 a.m. tee time. All proceeds benefit learning disabled students at Morning Star School, the only special needs school in the diocese. Registration is open and sponsorships are available. For details, contact Laura Brock at (904) 722-8529 or email LauraBrock@bellsouth.net.

December 12
Annual Fashion Show
St. Gerard Campus and Maternity Home is hosting their 25th Annual Fashion Show on Saturday, Dec. 12, noon at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. Festivities will include lunch, silent auction, door prizes, guest speakers, songs of the Christmas season, a $5,000 cash raffle and fashion show. Tickets: $35. All proceeds will go to support St. Gerard’s Campus and Maternity Home. Call (904) 829-5516.

December 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Celebrations for Saturday
Blessed Trinity Parish, Jacksonville at 5:30 p.m. (bilingual)
Queen of Peace Parish, Gainesville at 6 p.m.
Sacred Heart Parish, Green Cove Springs at 6 p.m.
Sacred Heart Parish, Jacksonville at 7 p.m.
San Jose Parish, Jacksonville at 10 a.m.

December 12
Pre Cana
Pre Cana is a one-day marriage preparation class offered by the diocese and is designed to supplement your marriage preparation classes. Saturday, Dec. 12, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville. Cost: $69 per couple. To register, call (904) 308-7474 or visit www.dcfl.org.

December 12-6
Traditional Spanish Nativity Scene at the Mission Shrine
Starting Saturday, Dec. 12, the Mission Nombre de Dios and Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, located at 27 Ocean Ave., in St. Augustine, will host a traditional Spanish-style nativity scene. It will remain open until Jan. 6. The scene is known as a “Belén” or “Bethlehem” and is a large scene that contains scores of little figures and shows the entire town of Jesus’ birthplace. You can visit the nativity scene during from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. -5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (904) 824-2809.

December 13
Our Lady of Guadalupe Masses for Sunday
Holy Family Parish, Williston at noon
Immaculate Conception Parish, Jacksonville at 2 p.m.
St. Catherine Parish, Orange Park at 6:30 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Parish, Crescent City at noon
St. Joseph Parish, Jacksonville at 7:45 p.m.

December 16
Christmas Cantata
Prince of Peace Parish located at 6320 Bennett Road in Jacksonville is having their annual Christmas Cantata on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. The performance will include Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, a Celtic Christmas song that comes alive with the spectacular Celtic dancers, and many other songs performed by great soloists, the Prince of Peace adult and children’s choirs with an orchestra. Call (904) 448-1919.

December 18
Vespers With the St. Augustine Schola Cantorae
Friday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m. at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, 27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.cantorae.com.

December 18-20
Retreat for Young Adults: Saved in Hope
“Saved in Hope” a retreat for young adults, ages 21 to 39 is a Eucharist-centered retreat which focuses on responding to the call of placing our hope not in the world, but in Jesus Christ. Hosted with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and Sisters of the Renewal, the retreat will be held Dec. 18-20 at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs. Cost: $75 (includes meals and accommodations). For more information or registration form, call (904) 521-4806 or e-mail youngadultretreat@yahoo.com Registration deadline: Nov. 18. Click here to view brochure.

December 20
It’s Just Fun Catholic Singles Group Monthly Mass
Sunday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m., at Hanna Park Beach, 500 Wonderwood Drive, Atlantic Beach. Annual Beach Olympics Party after Mass. For more details, email: itsjustfun@gmail.com.

December 27-1
Time for Seekers
The Benedictine Sisters in St. Leo, Fla invite women to visit during Times for Seekers from Dec. 27-Jan. 1. There is a special New Year’s Eve prayer service to share in. There is not a real vocation program planned but it is a good chance to see the community in action and to ask questions and just see how you feel about the Benedictine vocation. For more information, contact Sister Mary David, OSB, at (352) 588-8320 or visit www.floridabenedictines.com.

December 29
Mass of the Most Holy Innocents
Mass of the Most Holy Innocents will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 7 p.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 8523 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville. Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating the lives of all our children who have passed away due to illness, murder, suicide as well as those who have been still born, miscarried or aborted. Contact Eddie Lato, at (904) 786-2056.

January-2010

January 10
Level II Catechist Certification Class: Morality
The level II catechist certification class will be held Sunday, Jan. 10 at Holy Family Parish, 9800 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville. The instructor will be Father Tim Cusick. Fee: $20. Deadline is Dec. 31. For registration forms, email Tara at tbiggs@dosafl.com.

January 11
Why Catholic? (Jacksonville)
This training class will be held on Monday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m. at Christ the King Parish, 742 Arlington Rd., Jacksonville. This is for people who will be leading the small faith sharing groups at the parishes and those who signed a contract with Renew International. Email attendance numbers to Erin at emcgeever@dosafl.com before Jan. 4. Your attendees will need to have their books with them.

January 12
Why Catholic? (Gainesville)
This training class will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m. at Holy Faith Parish, 747 NW 43rd St., Gainesville. This is for people who will be leading the small faith sharing groups at the parishes and those who signed a contract with Renew International. Email attendance numbers to Erin at emcgeever@dosafl.com before Jan. 4. Your attendees will need to have their books with them.

January 15-17
Breakthrough Retreat
This diocesan sponsored peer-to-peer retreat will be held Jan. 15-17 at Camp St. John, 235 Marywood Drive, St. Johns. This retreat is for high school juniors. Cost is $85 and space is limited to the first 50 applicants. For registration form, email Sarah at yministry@dosafl.com or call (904) 262-3200, ext 112.

January 17
Counselor Training for Religious Medals
The Catholic Scouting Committee will be having a counselor training for those who desire to work with Catholic scouts on religious medals. This will be held on Sunday, Jan. 17, 1-4:30 p.m. at the Catholic Center, 11625 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville. Fee: $10. Recertification may also be done at this time. Call Reggie at (904) 249-6941 or email yministry@dosafl.com.

January 19
Risk Management Workshop in Gainesville
This workshop is for those involved in working with youth in the diocese. It will be held, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m. at Queen of Peace Parish in Gainesville. This is one of two area workshops that will be sponsored by the Youth Office and facilitated by A. J. Gallagher, our diocesan insurers. It is expected that at least one person who works with youth from each parish will attend one of the sessions. To register, email Erin at emcgeever@dosafl.com.

January 20
Workshop for Catechists (Middleburg)
A workshop for catechists entitled, Singing with the Angels-Liturgical Music and Prayer in the Classroom, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Luke Parish, 1606 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg. The presenter will be Jeanne Hunt, faith formation editor for St. Anthony Messenger Press. This workshop would be suitable for Level II certification in either the prayer or sacraments categories. Fee: $5. To register, email Tara at tbiggs@dosafl.com.

January 21
Workshop for Catechists (Jacksonville Beach)
A workshop for catechists and those who want to attend entitled, From the Church to the Marketplace-Faith and Culture in Conflict, will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Parish, 224 N 5th St., Jacksonville Beach. The presenter will be Jeanne Hunt, faith formation editor for St. Anthony Messenger Press. This workshop would be suitable for Level II certification in the area of church. Fee: $5. To register, email Tara at tbiggs@dosafl.com.

January 27
Theresians of Jacksonville Monthly Gathering
The Theresians of Jacksonville is a local member of the International Theresian Organization. Gathering is on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Mass is celebrated at 10:30 at St. Joseph’s old historic church in Jacksonville, followed by a guest speaker and lunch. The next meeting will be Jan. 27, with guest speaker, Jean Baj. We welcome all women to join us. Cost: $5. Call Kathleen Tinker (904) 379-4521.

January 29-31
A Fair Trade Young Adult Leadership Retreat: Just Like You
Hosted by the Office of Advocacy and Justice, sponsored by Catholic Relief Services. The retreat is a weekend of prayer, learning, service and activities centered around Catholic Social Teaching and CRS Fair Trade. Cost $40/per person. For more information or to register, contact contact Stephanie Bosse at (407) 246-4822 or email: rlointern@orlandodiocese.org.

January 30-31
Catechist Level I Training - (Part 2 of 2)
Catechist level I training will be held Jan. 30-31, 1-6:30 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, 9800 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville. All of Level I will be offered on two weekends, this is the second of two weekends. Erin McGeever will be the main instructor for both of the weekends. Deadline is Dec. 31. For registration forms, email Tara at tbiggs@dosafl.com.

January 30
Level II Catechist Certification Class: Church History
The level II catechist certification class will be held Saturday, Jan. 30 at Holy Family Parish, 9800 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville. The instructor will be Father Tim Cusick. Fee: $20. Deadline is Dec. 31. For registration forms, email Tara at tbiggs@dosafl.com.

February-2010

February 2
Theology on Tap: Listening to God’s Voice in our Lives (Part 1 of 3)
Theology on Tap returns to the Mudville Grille, located 3105 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, for a three-week series, starting Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. Each week, a different speaker will discuss their faith journey. The speaker for the first session will be Nickie Dennis. Cost: $5.00. For details, email Sarah at yministry@dosafl.com.

February 5-7
Catholic Charismatic Conference: "Victory In Jesus"
The 2010 Diocesan Catholic Charismatic Conference will be held Feb. 5-7 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 1649 Kingsley Ave., in Orange Park. Brothers of the Beloved Disciple Father Bob Hogan will be the keynote speaker. Bishop Galeone will celebrate Mass on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more details or registration form, click here or email: Greg Hemsoth at ghemsoth@comcast.net.

February 9
Theology on Tap: Listening to God’s Voice in our Lives (Part 2 of 3)
Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., Mudville Grille, located 3105 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. This is part two of a three-week series. Each week, a different speaker will discuss their faith journey. The speaker for the second session will be Bishop Victor Galeone. Cost: $5.00. For details, email Sarah at yministry@dosafl.com.

February 13
Youth Rally for High School Students
The 2010 youth rally for high school students entitled “We Cry Justice”, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, 1-6 p.m., at Bishop John J. Snyder High School. Sal Solo will be the main presenter. Fee: $15. Registration information is available through your parish youth minister. Parishes are responsible for providing the correct number of chaperones.

February 14
Youth Rally for Middle School Students
The 2010 youth rally for middle school students entitled “We Cry Justice”, will be held on Sunday, Feb. 14, 1-6 p.m., at Bishop John J. Snyder High School. Sal Solo will be the main presenter. Fee: $15. Registration information is available through your parish youth minister. Parishes are responsible for providing the correct number of chaperones.

February 16
Theology on Tap: Listening to God’s Voice in our Lives (Part 3 of 3)
Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m., Mudville Grille, located 3105 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. This is part three of a three-week series. Each week, a different speaker will discuss their faith journey. The speaker for the third session will be Sal Solo, a Chicago based performer who regularly provides talks for Theology-on-Tap for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Cost: $5.00. For details, email Sarah at yministry@dosafl.com.

February 24
Theresians of Jacksonville Monthly Gathering
The Theresians of Jacksonville is a local member of the International Theresian Organization. Gathering is on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Mass is celebrated at 10:30 at St. Joseph’s old historic church in Jacksonville, followed by a guest speaker and lunch. The next meeting will be Feb. 24, with guest speaker, Ruth Woo, Ph.D. We welcome all women to join us. Cost: $5. Call Kathleen Tinker (904) 379-4521.