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September 2008

Scott Hahn to present program in Valrico

Posted: 09.26.08

Author, theologian and university professor Scott Hahn will speak on what it means to be Catholic Saturday, Oct. 25, at St. Stephen Parish, 5049 Bell Shoals Road in Valrico. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hahn has been a professor of theology and Scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, since 1990, and is the founder and director of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology in Steubenville. He has written a number of books on Catholicism. Tickets, which are $25 and include lunch, are available in the St. Stephen Parish office weekdays and after all Sunday Masses, and can also be ordered by mail. For more information, call 813-689-4900.

Pregnancy Center to host fundraiser

Posted: 09.26.08

The West Pasco Pregnancy Center will have a fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. The event will feature former Spirit FM radio personality Gus Lloyd and will include entertainment by Fred Travalena, a comedian, impressionist and Hollywood entertainer whose pro-life interests can viewed on his Web site, babiesareimportant.com. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased by Oct. 24.

Parish hosts program for teens

Posted: 09.26.08

A 12-week program on Theology of the Body, designed to help teens better understand love, dating, relationships and more, is taking place Sundays, 4:30 p.m., in Room 23 at St. Patrick Parish, 4518 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa. The cost to attend is $25. The program started Sept. 21. For more information, call Theresa Franks at 813-839-5337 or e-mail tfranks@stpatricktampa.org.

Charlie Brown and friends coming to high school

Posted: 09.26.08

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a play based on the cartoon “Peanuts,” will be performed by the Salerno Theatre company Oct. 3-5 in Bishop McLaughlin High School’s Eleanor Dempsey Performing Arts Center. Performances will be 8 p.m. on Friday; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday; and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets prices range from $9.99 to $29.99, with discounts for students, seniors and groups. Dining before the show is available by reservation. Bishop McLaughlin High School is at 13651 Hays Road, Hudson. For more information, call 727-857-2604, visit www.ed-pac.org or e-mail smountan@bmchs.com.

Catholic women to hold conference

Posted: 09.26.08

The Lower Pinellas Deanery of the Council of Catholic Women will hold its fall conference Wednesday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. The theme is “Gathered by the Word” and the guest speaker will be Annetta T. Wallace, Ph.D. The cost is $12 per person and reservations are needed by Oct. 1. Call 727-374-8589.

Police and firefighters honored with Blue Mass

Posted: 09.12.08

A Blue Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 17, for the spiritual intentions of police and firefighters. The Mass will take place 7 p.m. at St. Stephen Parish, 5049 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico. The Blue Mass, which dates back to 1934, is a common tradition in the northeast United States. Particularly since Sept. 11, 2001, it has become a way for Catholic communities to honor and recognize the sacrifice of police and firefighters, and to remember those who have given their lives in service to their community. The Mass will be followed by light refreshments. For more information, please contact St. Stephen Parish at 813-689-7492.

Hospital dedicates night to men’s health

Posted: 09.12.08

St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa will host a men’s health night, Thursday, Sept. 25, dedicated to teaching men about health issues specific to their gender. The program will include the latest information on urological issues that affect men, including prostate health, erectile dysfunction and treatment. Clinicians also will be present to offer information and answer questions on snoring and sleep issues, colorectal cancer, weight management, smoking cessation programs, conditioning for balance/dizziness, medications, atrial fibrillation and incontinence. Those attending can receive $10 prostate screenings and a cholesterol screening/Body Mass Index measurement for $20. The free information session begins at 5 p.m. and lasts until 8:30 p.m. Registration is required and reservations are needed for the health screenings. Call 813-870-4747.

EWTN’s Madrid will lead seminar

Posted: 09.12.08

A free seminar featuring Catholic author and EWTN television personality Patrick Madrid will take place Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at St. Lawrence Parish’s Celtic Hall, 5521 N. Himes Ave., Tampa. Madrid will speak on the biblical and historical foundations of the Catholic faith. Registration will be available at the door or is available in advance by e-mail at Madrid_seminar@verizon.net. A free-will offering will be taken.

Gospel show has two local stops

Posted: 09.12.08

“Mark’s Gospel Live!” a solo-performer production that employs a storytelling format to communicate the message of the Gospel of Mark, will take place in two parishes in October.

One performance will be Oct. 8, 7 p.m., at Holy Family Parish, 200 78th Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg. A second performance will take place Thursday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m., at St. Justin Martyr Parish, 10851 Ridge Road, Seminole. According to the show’s Web site, the performance might be too intense for children under age 8 because the second half includes the crucifixion. Tickets are not needed for the Holy Family show, but because of limited seating, St. Justin Martyr is issuing free tickets that can be picked up at the parish office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit www.gospelofmark.us.

Retrouvaille couples will meet with pope

Posted: 09.12.08

Two Retrouvaille leadership couples in the Diocese of St. Petersburg have been invited to meet privately with Pope Benedict XVI. The marriage-saving efforts of Pat and Joyce Clark of St. Justin Martyr Parish in Seminole, and Joe and Jeanne Botz of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in New Port Richey sparked the invitation.

The Clarks and the Botzes serve as coordinators of Retrouvaille of Tampa Bay, a marriage ministry that helps distressed couples find hope and healing for their relationships. The couples will join about 140 other Retrouvaille couples who will meet the pope Sept. 26 at his summer residence southeast of Rome.

Tens of thousands of couples have completed Retrouvaille, which uses a comprehensive weekend program and a series of follow-up sessions to help those in distressed marriages learn how to communicate more effectively. Nearly 85 percent of people attending have indicated the program is successful in helping them rehabilitate their marriages.

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