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September 2008

Faith Formation Day “walk-ins” welcome

Posted: 09.24.08

Faith Formation Day, designed to provide inspiration and innovation to those who teach the Catholic faith to children, adults, new Catholics and those aspiring to be Catholics, still has room for “walk-ins” to attend the Sept. 27 conference at St. Sylvester Parish, 6464 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Navarre. The conference runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The theme “Encountering the Living Word in the Mission and Life of the Church” gives a hint as to the workshops available. Keynote speaker Father Eugene Pathe will explore the spiritual foundation needed to be able to share the faith with others in his presentation, “Nobody Can Give What He Does Not Possess.” Second keynoter Dr. Jo Ann Paradise of Harcourt Publishing will draw distinctions between “Meeting and Encounter.”

Additional topics include “A Catechist’s Toolbox,” “Helping Students Understand and Enjoy Prayer,” “RCIA Essentials,” “RCIA: Celebrating the Scrutinies With the Whole Parish,” “The Care and Feeding of Catechists,” “Theology of the Body for Teens,” “Taming Middle School Madness: Encountering a New American Idol,” “Our Funtastic Catholic Faith: FUNdamentals of Primary Catechesis,” “Bible Study: How Do You Do That?” and “Are Your Parishioners’ Hearts Burning for Adult Faith Formation?”

The registration fee of $30 includes materials, continental breakfast and lunch.

‘Sacred Moments’ workshop addresses death and dying

Posted: 09.24.08

Preparing for the serious issues involved with death and dying and honoring God-given dignity in times of serious illness is the focus of a workshop taking place Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Tallahassee. Dr. Noreen LeGare, a licensed marriage and family therapist for more than 20 years, and Paul Malley, president of Aging with Dignity, will facilitate this special discussion based on the “Five Wishes” and the “Catholic Declaration on Life and Death.”

The workshop will provide practical answers to questions such as, “How can I best care for someone I love if they become very sick?” “How can I be a good son or daughter to my parents when they need me the most?” and “How can I bring peace of mind to my family?” The discussions will cover issues related to health care, personal and family relationships, expressions of love and forgiveness, and important matters surrounding faith and spirituality at the end of life.

To register, contact Bill Michie in the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 850-435-3532 or michieb@ptdiocese.org. A fee of $10 is requested to help defray the costs of the program.

Catholic Charities galas planned

Posted: 09.24.08

Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida’s regional offices are planning a series of fundraising galas in October and November.

Catholic Charities’ Pensacola regional office kicks off the celebrations with its Festiva Italiana! Oct. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the St. Anne Parish family life center on Saufley Field Road in Bellview. Live and silent auctions, and a grand prize drawing for $10,000 are featured, along with hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Call 850-436-6410 for tickets, which are $50 per person for gala admission and a chance to win the grand prize.

Catholic Charities of Fort Walton Beach will hold a charity gala Nov. 1 at the Sandestin Hilton, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event includes dinner, and music featuring Jones and Company. For tickets, e-mail ketchelc@cc.ptdiocese.org or call 850-244-2825.

Panama City’s regional office will sponsor a fall gala and auction Nov. 14 at the Marina Civic Center, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The gala includes live and silent auctions, and culminates in the drawing for a new Nissan Rogue. Call 850-763-0475 for tickets, which are $35 per person.

Information on “40 Days for Life” available

Posted: 09.24.08

People seeking a way to do something personally to end abortion in the community are invited to participate in “40 Days for Life” from Sept. 24 to Nov. 2. The “40 Days for Life” campaign peacefully says “no more” to the abortion business, according to local coordinator Dr. Ernie Cyr. It includes nonstop prayer and fasting, constant peaceful vigils and community outreach. Pensacola will be one of 170 cities in 45 states participating in the national event. For more information, please visit www.40daysforlife.com/pensacola.

Respect Life Conference scholarship sponsors sought

Posted: 09.06.08

The Florida Respect Life Conference, scheduled for Oct. 10-11 at the Ramada Conference Center in Tallahassee, will bring hundreds of advocates for pro-life to the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Organizers, led by Deacon Tim Warner, diocesan director for pro-life activities, have been working to ensure that attendees will have a successful conference.

Speakers for the conference include Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ, and Bishop Martin D. Holley, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, along with numerous experts in the fields of marriage, natural family planning, the stem-cell debate and abolition of the death penalty. Bishop Victor Galeone of the Diocese of St. Augustine and moderator of the state pro-life coordinating committee, is the keynote speaker.

Sponsors for student scholarships to attend the conference are being sought, according to Deacon Warner. “For $40, sponsors can provide an opportunity for a member of the Catholic Student Union at Florida State University who would not otherwise be able to afford conference registration to attend. The pro-life activities of the CSU have been remarkable, and the witness they give to the sanctity of life on their campus is evidence of the importance of this ministry in our church and in this time.”

The deadline to register for the conference is Sept. 30. For more information, click HERE. For information about sponsoring a student scholarship, contact Deacon Warner at 850-215-5046.

Knights of Peter Claver grant scholarships

Posted: 09.06.08

The Knights of Peter Claver Bishop Gracida Council 223 and the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary St. Felicitas Court 223 have awarded three $1,000 scholarships for the school year just started.

For more than 10 years, the Knights and Ladies have given similar awards. Each year, the amount awarded has increased. This year’s $3,000 awards are the highest to date. Funding for the scholarships is from the proceeds of the annual Knights of Peter Claver/Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship Ball which takes place each year October.

This year’s scholarship recipients are: Justin Armstrong, who graduated from Washington High School and plans to attend University of Florida; Anna Lafferty, who graduated from Escambia High School and plans to attend Pensacola Junior College; and Matthew Rizzo who graduated from Pensacola High School and plans to attend University of Florida.

Jubilarians served in Tallahassee, Pensacola

Posted: 09.06.08

The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia celebrated the lives and service of 34 members of their congregation during their summer gathering in Aston, Pa. Sister John Catherine Rohe, who served as principal of Trinity Catholic School in Tallahassee from 1982 to 1986 celebrated 70 years of ministry. Sister Jacqueline Marie Kotz, who taught at Pensacola Catholic High School from 1961 to 1967, and Sister Marie Lucey (formerly Sister Marie Christopher), who taught at Pensacola Catholic High School from 1968 to 1973 celebrated 50 years of service each.

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