Click below to learn more about the various efforts of the Diocese of St. Augustine.
This season can feel busy, but the Church invites us to breathe, pray, and come home to the Lord.
Below are a few upcoming events in our diocese... not to fill your calendar, but to help you slow down and welcome Christ with an open heart. Explore the full list at dosafl.com/calendar.
Dec 11 | Misa en honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe | dosafl.com/event/misa-en-honor-a-la-virgen-de-guadalupe/
The Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day will be celebrated on Dec. 11 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Serenate to Our Lady at 6 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m. celebrated by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier.
Dec 12 & 13 | Living Nativity Walk-thru at St. Joseph | dosafl.com/event/living-nativity-walk-thru-at-st-joseph/
Step back in time and journey through Bethlehem at St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Living Nativity Walk-thru. Stroll through authentic marketplace scenes, meet live animals, listen to the choir, and visit the manger where Christ was born. Both nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Grove
Dec 12 | St. Patrick Healing Service | dosafl.com/event/st-patrick-healing-service/
All are invited to come and experience the healing power of Jesus during a healing service at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gainesville. Members of the Encounter School of Ministry will be on hand to pray with you, and confessions will also be offered.
Dec 13 | Una Noche de Navidad: 16th Century Presentation of "Las Posadas" | missionandshrine.org/
11 AM confessions available in both English and Spanish at the main Shrine church. Mass in English will follow in the church at noon with a Spanish Mass scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sacred music will be played during exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 2:45 to 8 p.m., and Las Posadas processions will be taking place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dec 15 - 23 | Simbang Gabi | dosafl.com/event/simbang-gabi/
The Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of St. Augustine helps organize nine consecutive evenings of Masses held at various parishes throughout the diocese from Dec. 15-23, fostering a spirit of Advent that emphasizes both individual and communal preparation. Each day strives to strengthen the community bonds as the ministry and local Catholics unite in worship and prayer, sharing the joy of anticipation while preparing their hearts for the miraculous birth of Jesus. Every Mass begins at 7 p.m. with Masses taking place at the same time but at two different locations in the diocese on all but two of the nine nights.
Dec 20 | Unmarried Catholic Women Retreat | dosafl.com/event/unmarried-catholic-women-retreat/
Calling all “unmarried” (single, divorced, separated, and widowed) women who are Catholic! An Advent retreat will be held at St. Catherine of Siena’s parish family life center in Orange Park on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bishop Erik Pohlmeier will be the guest speaker at the event, and a light breakfast and lunch will be provided. It is a free event, but seating is limited and first come, first serve. To register, go to www.stcatherineop.com.
We invite you to join our weekly Mass at the Catholic Center Sacred Heart Chapel. You can watch this Mass live or watch it later on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
Catholic Charities Jacksonville will hold a Camp I Am Special December Mini Camp, which will consist of an overnight camp session on Dec. 20 where campers and buddies will celebrate the reason for the season with Christmas activities, including pictures with Santa, arts and crafts, and more.
Interested in helping? We are in need of donations for meals and gifts to be given to all 32 of our campers (16 boys and 16 girls). We are also looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen and with daily tasks such as cleaning up, organizing, and other duties as needed to make this experience special for the campers.
More information is available at: www.ccbjax.org/camp-i-am-special or by emailing info@ccbjax.org. Catholic Charities Jacksonville #DOSACatholics #reasonfortheseason
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