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LIVING EUCHARIST INITIATIVE

Living Eucharist assistance/information: General information about “Living Eucharist: Gathered, Nourished, Sent” is available at www.livingeucharist.com. Pastors needing assistance for follow-up questions or support in any way in implementing Living Eucharist should call the Pastoral Center, 727-344-1611, ext. 472.

PARISH EVENTS

Magnificat of St. Petersburg prayer breakfast for women: May 10, Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg. Featured speaker: Rosemarie Maiorini. Cost: $7. Call Carol Wilson: 727-391-1634.

Voice of the Faithful meeting: Monday, May 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Educational Building, Room 7, 16650 S. U.S. Highway 301, Wimauma. Includes an analysis of the pope’s recent visit to the U.S., “What took place and where do we go from here?” Call Dee Esteva, 642-8503, or Sue Lynch, 633-8780.

Fishing tournament: May 17, to benefit St. Patrick Catholic School, Largo. Call Joe, 727-584-2318, or visit stpatrick-largo.org.

Sacred Heart Academy open house: Parents of prospective students from age 3 to grade eight can tour the school Tuesday, May 13, 9:30-11 a.m., 3515 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. To register, call 813-229-0618, or e-mail sha@sacredheartfla.org.

BENEFITS/SPECIAL EVENTS

“Courageous Love” banquet: May 31, 6 p.m., St. Anthony Parish hall, 32902 Massachusetts Ave., San Antonio. Benefits all programs of Pasco County Catholic Charities. Call Cecelia Mahone, 727-846-9748, or Emma Boe, 813-631-4370

SUMMER CAMPS/VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

Good Counsel summer camp: Diocese-operated camp in Floral City offers one- and two-week sessions for children ages 7-15. GoodCounselCamp@aol.com or 352- 726-1910.

Light of Christ vacation Bible school, June 23-27, 2176 Marilyn St., Clearwater. 727-441-4545.

St. James the Apostle vacation Bible school: June 9-13, 8400 Monarch Drive, Port Richey. 727-869-3130.

Transfiguration summer camp: Monday-Friday sessions, June 2-Aug. 1, grades K-seven. Limited to 50 children. Parents must commit to all weeks of camp. $500 registration per child, plus $50 per week per child for eight weeks. Visit www.transfigparish.org or call 727-525-0262.

PRAYER SESSIONS / MASSES

Circle of prayer: Wednesdays, noon, St. Brendan Parish, 245 Dory Passage, Island Estates, Clearwater, to pray petitions in an informal setting with prayer to follow. Call Patricia Slingo, 727-461-5444, or Linda Waldron, 727-595-8845. All faiths welcome.

First Friday Mass: 6:30 p.m., St. Patrick Parish, 1507 Trotter Road, Largo, followed by dinner in the parish hall, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. 727-584-2318.

Eucharistic adoration:

• Thursdays after 12:10 p.m. Mass, St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Parish, 515 Fourth St. S., St. Petersburg. Mass and Benediction, 6:30 p.m.

• First Fridays, 7 p.m., eucharistic devotion and Mass, St. Joseph Parish, 3012 W. Cherry St., Tampa.

• Light of Christ Parish, 2176 Marilyn St., Clearwater. Exposition, night prayer and Benediction, third Fridays, 7-10 p.m.; Holy Hour, exposition and adoration, first Saturdays after 8:30 a.m. Mass.

• First Fridays, after 9 a.m. Mass to 5 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 750-A San Salvador Drive, Dunedin. 727-733-0872.

• Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., St. Rita Parish, Dade City, for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. 352-567-2894.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon; Wednesdays and first Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 4843 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday.

• First Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Brendan Parish, 245 Dory Passage, Island Estates, Clearwater Beach.

Benediction and Mass: First Fridays, 12:10 p.m., St. Cecelia Parish, 820 Jasmine Way, Clearwater; Holy Hour, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 727-447-3494.

Scriptural rosary: Wednesdays, 7 p.m., St. Jerome Parish chapel, 10895 Hamlin Blvd., Largo. Instruction available. 727-581-4610.

Novena Mass to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., St Joseph Parish, 3012 W. Cherry St., Tampa.

Novena Mass to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: First Fridays, 8 a.m., Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 5800 15th Ave. S., Gulfport, 727-347-9989.

HEALING MASSES

Our Lady of Divine Providence House of Prayer, 711 S. Bayview Ave., Clearwater, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. 727-797-7412.

St. Cecelia Parish, 820 Jasmine Way, Clearwater, third Saturdays, 11 a.m. 727-447-3494.

Holy Cross Parish, 7851 54th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, third Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Marla, Sara1cool@tampabay.rr.com

St. Anne Parish, 106 11th Ave. N.E., Ruskin, first Wednesdays, 8 a.m. Mass. 813-645-1714.

Most Holy Name of Jesus, 5800 15th Ave. S., Gulfport, first Saturdays, 9 a.m., also includes novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

PRAYER GROUPS/BIBLE STUDIES

Charismatic prayer groups:

• Tuesdays, 7 p.m., rosary; 7:30 p.m., praise and worship; Holy Cross Parish, 7851 54th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. E-mail Marla at Sara1cool@tampabay.rr.com.

• Mondays, 7 p.m., beginning with Mass, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 8320 Old County Road 54, New Port Richey. 727-372-8600.

• Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Parish DuBois Center, 750-A San Salvador Drive, Dunedin.

Charismatic praise and worship:

• Mondays, 7 p.m., rosary; 7:30 p.m., praise and worship, Corpus Christi Parish, 9715 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace.

• Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Parish, 6 Roosevelt Ave., Beverly Hills. 352-746-4873.

• Saturdays, except Nov. 17, 1-3 p.m., St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, 715 E. Orange St., Tarpon Springs, John LaTondress Chapel. Contact: Dodi, dodigrchan12@verizon.net, or call 727-789-4206.

Men in Christ: Second Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., St. Cecelia Parish, 820 Jasmine Way. 727-447-3494.

Bible study: St. Paul Parish in Tampa and St. Timothy Parish in Lutz are sponsoring a life application Bible study program on the Book of Genesis. Program began in September and will run through May 2008. Classes meet Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., at St. Timothy Parish center, 17512 Lakeshore Road. Classes meet Wednesdays, 10 a.m., and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at St. Paul Parish Family Center II, 12708 N. Dale Mabry Highway. No prior experience necessary. Non-Catholics welcome. Baby-sitting available for Tuesday and Wednesday morning classes, but preregistration is necessary. For St. Paul information, call Diane at 813-926-8272, or Laurie at 813-264-6821. For St. Timothy information, contact Lori Barhonivich at 813-908-9088 or loribarhon@yahoo.com, or Bill Lynn at 813-960-7630 or wlynn1@tampabay.rr.com.

Bible study: Thursdays, 9:25-11 a.m., Nativity Parish social hall, Room D, 705 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, 813-737-2015.

Bible study group: Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Parish, 3012 W. Cherry St., Tampa.

Cornerstone Scripture study: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:15 a.m., Espiritu Santo Parish, 2405 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor. Study topic: Romans. Baby-sitting provided. Visit www.thecornerstonescripturestudy.com or call 727-726-8477.

RETREATS/DAYS OF PRAYER

Day of reflection: May 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Our Lady of Divine Providence House of Prayer, 711 S. Bayview Ave., Clearwater. “Where are you on your journey to God?” with Father Benedict Groeschel, Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. $25 donation. Bring bag lunch. For information: www.divineprovidence.org under “What’s New,” or 727-797-7412.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter retreats: Next retreat is May 30-June 1. For more information or to register: 813-270-7832 or www.wwme-tampabay.org.

Trappist discernment retreats: June 11-15, Holy Trinity Trappist Monastery, Huntsville, Ala. 1-800-221-1807.

Rachel’s Vineyard retreat for those suffering from an abortion decision or a miscarriage. Confidential. Call 1-877-908-1212 or visit www.rachelsvineyard.org. Web site also provides means for a confidential referral to a priest, counselor or lay support group.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Year-round Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Parish center, 11565 66th Ave. N., Seminole. For those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. 727-391-4661.

SECULAR COMMUNITIES

Secular Franciscan Order: Third Wednesdays, St. Patrick Parish, Room 21, 4518 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa. All welcome to live the Gospel by following Franciscan spirituality. 813-839-5337 or www.stpatricktampa.org; click on education.

Secular Franciscan Order: Spiritual growth for laypeople through the rule and love of St. Francis of Assisi. Holy Spirit Fraternity meetings, first Sundays, 12:30 p.m.; formation, second Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 8014 State Road 52, Hudson. Pat, 727-868-4369, or Mike, 727-863-5390.

Secular Franciscan Order: St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity meets second Saturdays, noon-3 p.m., Du Bois Center, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 750 San Salvador Drive, Dunedin. Violet, 727-535-6386, or e-mail sfofrancis1@gmail.com.

Secular Franciscan Order: St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity of St. Petersburg meets third Sundays, except July and August, 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass in the chapel at noon, St. Anthony’s Hospital auditorium, 1200 Seventh Ave. N. 727-522-0917.

Discalced Carmelites: First Saturdays (except July and August), 9 a.m., for morning prayer, Mass and spiritual programs, chapel of Sun Towers, Sun City Center, intersection of Route 674 and Trinity Lakes Drive. Henry, 813-633-1716, or Nel, 813-634-9562.

Lay Carmelites: First Saturdays after 8 a.m. Mass, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 4843 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday. Learn about Carmelite spirituality, studying the writings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross and others, and discern a vocation. Barbara, 727-842-5058, or Ruth, 727-376-5325.

Saint Leo Abbey Oblates of St. Benedict: Diverse group devoted to spiritual growth from following the Rule of St. Benedict and striving to bring the Benedictine way to the world through prayer, work, and peace. First Sundays: Mass, midday prayer, lunch, spiritual program, and more. Natalie Sitek, 352-588-8180; e-mail natalieoblstleo@aol.com; click on www.saintleoabbey.org.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Courage, a spiritual support group for Catholic men and women and their families who are striving to live chaste lives in accord with the church’s teaching on homosexuality. A Courage group is currently being formed in the diocese. Contact Sabrina Burton, Office of Life Ministry: 727-344-1611, ext. 325.

Overeaters anonymous: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Prince of Peace Parish center, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center. No fees. Contact: Mary, 813-634-7080, or Retta, 813-633-8880.

Alcoholics Anonymous

• AA: St. Stephen Parish, Valrico: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon, Room 3, 5049 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico. 813-689-4900.

• Al-Anon: Nativity Parish, Brandon: Oakwood Room, first Tuesdays 8 p.m., 205 Oakwood Ave., Brandon (Spanish); Fridays, 10:30 a.m., adult education Classroom A, 705 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon (English). 813-881-9372.

Caregiver support: St. Stephen Parish, second Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Room 2, 5049 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico. Anna Mae, 813-677-7297, or aducharme@tampabay.rr.com

Bereavement support

• GriefShare, 13-week bereavement program, St. Anne Parish, 106 11th Ave. N.E., Ruskin, starts Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m. Professionally produced program featuring videos and discussions. Non-Catholics also invited. To register, call Melinda, 813-645-1714. Go to http://www.griefshare.org/about/ for more information.

• Bon Secours Place, 10401 Roosevelt Blvd. N., St. Petersburg, first and third Wednesdays, 6 p.m. R.S.V.P.: 727-563-9733.

• Our Lady of Grace Parish, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Wings Grief Support Team at Hospice of Citrus County provides free support. Reservations suggested. Jonathan Beard, 352-527-2020.

• Sacred Heart Parish, 8001 46th St. N., Pinellas Park, first and third Tuesdays after 8:30 a.m. Mass. Nancy Wilson, 727-541-4447, or e-mail NANFL1119@aol.com.

• St. Frances Cabrini Parish, 5030 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, Mondays, 10 a.m. 352-683-9666.

• Gulfside Regional Hospice: Free to Pasco residents. 727-844-3946.

• Grief Share: Wednesdays, St. Luke Parish, 2757 Alderman Road, Palm Harbor. All welcome. Free. 727-786-3648.

• Espiritu Santo Parish, 2405 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor, first and third Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Karen, 727-726-8477, ext 310.

• Holy Cross Parish, first and third Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m., Classroom 13, 7851 54th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Pat Ryan, 727-546-3315.

• St. Mary Parish, 15520 North Blvd., Tampa, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., Oct. 2-Nov. 20, parish conference room. Free. Franciscan Sister Nancy Christopher, 813-961-1061, ext. 302.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer licensed sonographers are needed to provide limited ultrasound to abortion-vulnerable women in Hillsborough County through Pregnancy Plus Medical’s mobile outreach bus. If you have a heart for the unborn and for their mothers and can donate a few hours each week to this effort, please call Emma Boe at 813-631-4370 or by e-mail at: eboe@ccdosp.org

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