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| January 9, 2009 | |||
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Parishioner honored for volunteer work
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs parishioner Rosemary Darnall was named the “Angel of the Agency” by the Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities, Inc. in Sarasota. Darnall has volunteered in the organization's infant classroom for five years. Rosemary Darnall, a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish in Sarasota, was recently named the “Angel of the Agency” by the Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities Inc. in Sarasota, where Darnall is a volunteer. Community Haven serves children, teens and adults with developmental, physical, sensory and mental health disabilities. Services include job placement and assistance, housing support, school-to-career education for teens with disabilities, as well as preschool and musical theater programs. Darnall was chosen for Community Haven’s volunteer award after giving five years of service in the organization’s infant classroom for children with special needs. As a great-grandmother, Darnall has the skills and characteristics needed in the classroom, said infant classroom teacher David Scott. “When she arrives in the classroom, she jumps right in, eager to help out in whatever way she can,” he said. “It’s not all diaper changing. She participates in every aspect. According to the staff, she brings with her lots of good conversation and a wonderful sense of humor. She also makes an effort to recognize the staff by bringing them occasional treats.” Darnall actively promotes the good work happening at Community Haven. With the help of other parishioners from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish, Darnall has held several fundraisers for Community Haven. Epiphany named ‘school of excellence’
Jim Trusso, Educational Consultant for Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc. presents Epiphany Cahtedral School principal Irene Lynch with the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Lighthouse Award. Epiphany Cathedral School in Venice was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence last month at an awards ceremony in Charleston, S.C. Twelve out of 200 schools across the nation received this distinction based on results from the Blueprint for Excellence assessment process. The process identifies successful, comprehensive schools that exhibit a strong commitment to educational excellence. Epiphany Cathedral School was the only elementary and middle school in Sarasota County to be named a school of excellence. For more information about the school, call 941-488-2215 or visit www.epiphanycathedral.org/epiphanyschool. Diaconate students meet for canon law workshopDiaconate students of the classes of 2009 and 2011 gathered Jan. 8 at the Catholic Center in Venice for a workshop on canon law, or the legal code of the Roman Catholic Church. The workshop was given by Father Joseph Amato of the diocesan marriage Tribunal. Canon law is intended to protect the essential truths of the faith through norms designed to preserve and promote the common good. It addresses issues related to church governance, administration of the sacraments, relationships among communities of the faithful, financial management of church assets, various offenses and penalties, and procedures for the exercise of one’s rights under church law. The diaconate students learned specifically about the church’s legal code regarding marriage preparation. Deacons can help couples prepare for marriage and can witness marriages. For more information about the diaconate, call 941-484-9543. Parish to host bioethics presentation“Stem-Cell Research: Fact or Fiction?” will be presented by bioethics consultant Dr. Daniel Pepi Saturday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m., in the St. Joseph Parish center, located at 3100 26th St. W., Bradenton. Using a medical-scientific approach, this informative program explores embryonic and adult stem-cell research and includes information from the most recent studies. Call Rosemary Mascaro at 941-761-8480. ‘Life in the Spirit’ seminar plannedA “Life in the Spirit” Seminar will be held Tuesday evenings, Feb. 5-March 18, 7-8:30 p.m., at Incarnation Parish hall, 2929 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. The seminar is free and will include praise and worship, discussions on God’s love and salvation, and teaching about the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit. Registration is required. For more information, call Bob Banstetter at 941-358-6098 or Kathy Carol at 941-379-3683. Parish to host family planning presentationDr. Angela Flippin-Trainer, OB-GYN with Caritas Obstetrics and Gynecology of Naples, will give the medical and theological background of Pope John Paul II’s theology of the body and natural family planning in a candid and enlightening presentation at Our Lady of Light Parish in Fort Myers. All adults are welcome to attend. The presentations will be held during children’s faith formation classes at noon on Feb. 10 and at 6:45 p.m. on Feb. 13. No registration is required. For more information, contact Lori Crawford at 239-267-7088. Play to feature Bill Murray’s sisterSt. Thomas More Parish will present “The Life of St. Catherine of Siena” on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. St. Catherine will be portrayed by Sister Nancy Murray, a Dominican nun and sister of comedian and actor Bill Murray. Tickets are $10 and are available for purchase in the church office or by phone. Call 941-925-9470 for reservations. Event benefits Catholic CharitiesSave the date for the Sixth Annual Boots and Bandannas dinner and dance fundraiser for Catholic Charities of DeSoto County. The event will be held Saturday, March 8, at the Mission Valley Country Club in Nokomis. The evening features guest of honor Bishop Frank J. Dewane, a silent auction, dinner and dancing. For more information, call Catholic Charities of Desoto County at 863-494-1068.
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