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PARISH EVENTS

135th birthday of St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, Pensacola, planned for February 2009. Graduates are asked to send information to Jeanne Blake, schpr@sjsw.ptdiocese.org, or St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, Attn: J. Blake, 325 S. Navy Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32507.

50th anniversary committee of St. John the Evangelist School in Panama City seeks former students, families and teachers. To be put on the mailing list, call parish office or log on to www.stjohncatholicschool.com and click on “Alumni.”

“Who was St. Paul?” Third Thursdays through May 2009, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Cathedral, Pensacola. Classes on Letters of St. Paul. 850-438-3131.

Learn more about the writings of St. Paul and St. John, Course on Paul: Sept. 13, Oct. 25, Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Seascape, Destin. Course on John: Dec. 6, Jan. 10, 2009, Feb. 7, 2009, March 1, 2009, same times. $20 for one course; $35 for both. Jane Brim, 850-436-6454, or imf@ptdiocese.org.

Mary’s Shelter golf tournament, Aug. 22, Craft Farms, Gulf Shores. Sponsor a hole: $150; for $575, the sponsorship includes a sign on one of the holes and four tickets for the tournament. 1-866-823-4674.

English as a second language classes, Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Aug. 25, 7-8:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist School cafeteria, Pensacola. Margaret, 850-455-0356.

Concert, dinner and dance, Sept. 12, 6-11 p.m., St. Anne Parish (Bellview) family life center, Pensacola. Dress: social attire. Tickets: $25. Entertainment: Clarence Bell, Bob Denard and the Classics, Mass Konfusion Band and Father John Licari, Maggierose. Silent auction, cruise giveaway, dinner. Proceeds benefit the Buenavista Kidney Transplant Fund. Table and corporate sponsorships. Jerry or Melba Burroughs, 850-477-2930, treybug99@aol.com.

Diocesan men’s breakfast, Sept. 13, 8-10 a.m., Our Lady of Victory Parish,Crestview. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 10 to Tom Pileggi, 850-450-9695, Chris Hrbacek, 850-438-8653.

“Festiva Italiana” Catholic Charities gala, Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m., St. Anne Parish (Bellview) family life center, Pensacola. Live and silent auctions. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Proceeds to benefit Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida. 850-435-3516.

Fourth annual fall craft fair, pancake breakfast, bake sale and Christmas card sale, Oct. 18, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Christ Our Redeemer Parish, Niceville. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 13527. All proceeds go to Knights of Columbus charities. Crafters, artists, vendors needed. To advertise, contact Adam Dietrich, 850-897-3795; or Larry Falk, 513-260-0360, larryfalk1@yahoo.com.

Pilgrimage to Fatima/Lourdes/Garabandal, Sept. 12-23. Celebrate the 150th jubilee of the Marian apparitions of Lourdes and visit other Marian Shrines while enjoying 10 days in Europe. Cities: Lisbon, Fatima, Santo Domingo, Garabandal, San Sebastian, Lourdes and Paris. Mass celebrated daily. Sister Joan, 904-280-7321, srjoangrace@aol.com.

Catholic Charities’ gala “Festiva Italiana,” Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m., St. Anne (Bellview) family center, Pensacola. Drawing for an all-expense-paid trip to Rome, live and silent auctions. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Proceeds to benefit Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida. 850-435-3516.

Best of southern England with Father Dennis O’Brien, Nov 2-9, St. Rose of Lima Parish. Father Dennis, 850-623-3600, ext. 14, or Crystal Martinez 850-623-3600, ext. 20.

Italian journey, Dec. 27, 2008-Jan. 4, 2009, with Msgr. James Flaherty of Holy Spirit Parish. 850-492-0837, ext. 208; or flahertyj@ptdiocese.org.

Tridentine (Classical) rite Masses, second and third Sundays, 10:30 a.m., St. Stephen Parish. Rosary, 10 a.m. Low Mass, Thursdays, 6 p.m., followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament to pray for vocations. 850-432-9362 or FHRGP3@cox.net.

Tridentine (Gregorian) rite of the Mass, beginning in the fall, Sundays, 10:30 a.m., St. Stephen Parish. High Mass will be sung in Gregorian chants and traditional hymnology. 850-432-9362 or FHRGP3@cox.net.

Theology classes, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., St. Stephen Parish hall, with Father Héctor R.G. Pérez. Listen to famous Catholic speakers and discuss, as well as watch classical and new Catholic films. Includes the role and importance of St. Paul. Parish, 850-432-9362.

Holy Land journey, Aug. 28-Sept. 8. Father Paul White of St. Peter Parish, Mary Esther, will lead a group to the Holy Land. Contact Father White at 850-581-2556 or pastor@stpeter.ptdiocese.org. Deadline: May 26.

RETREATS

“Bearers of Light and Hope: Lighting the Way,” Aug. 16, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Pastoral Center, 11 N. B St., Pensacola. Presented by the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee and Sacred Heart Health System. Spiritual retreat for bereavement counselors, parish ministers and those interested in bereavement ministry. Presenters: Louise Ritz; Brenda Shea, M.A.H.C.M., M.S., B.S.N.; Sister Margaret Kuntz, ASCJ; Deacon Dan McAuliffe, J.C.L.; Veronica Gonzalez, B.A.; Cheryl Pilling, M.A., B.S.N., R.N. Registration and $25 fee by Aug. 11. 850-435-3533, ritzl@ptdiocese.org.

Benedictine daily prayer retreat, Sept. 5-7, Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center, Cullman, Ala. Learn to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, join the community for lauds and vespers. Private room: $195; shared room: $175. Sister Janet Marie Flemming, OSB, 256-734-8302.

Directed and private retreats, spiritual direction, St. John Neumann Retreat Center, 685 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, 850-224-2971. Spiritual direction may be arranged by calling 850-224-2871.

Introduction to centering prayer, Aug. 29-31, Sacred Heart Monastery, Cullman, Ala. Private rooms and the ability to maintain silence are required. Cost: $175 per person, includes private room, meals, program. 256-734-8302.

PRAYER GROUPS/BIBLE STUDIES

Great Adventure Bible study, began Oct. 16 and continues Tuesdays and Thursdays for 24 weeks, St. Sylvester Parish, Gulf Breeze. Call 850-939-3020.

Men’s ministry: 7-8 a.m., Wednesdays, Good Shepherd Parish, Tallahassee. Start the new year with Romans. 850-893-1837.

Pax Christi, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Tallahassee. Shirley Poore, 850-893-6838. Janet Kurisko, 850-893-0923.

Catholics United for the Faith, Pensacola chapter, first Thursdays, 7 p.m., Felix Miga Senior Center, 904 N. 57th Ave. June 5: Final installment of Pope Benedict XVI’s book, “Jesus of Nazareth.” No meetings July, August; resumes Sept. 4. All welcome. Dr. Charles Bercier, 850-455-5858.

Cursillo Ultreya, fourth Sundays, 1-3 p.m., St. Mary Parish, Brendan House, Tom Pileggi, 850-450-9695; last Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Holy Name of Jesus, Niceville, Irma Temples, 850-678-9113; second Thursdays, 7 p.m., St. Mary Parish, Fort Walton Beach, Mike Symons, 850-862-0658; last Sundays, 5 p.m., Neumann Center, Tallahassee, Laura Bentley, 850-545-7953.

Young adult Bible study: Tuesdays, 7 p.m., St. Mary Parish, Fort Walton Beach. Call the parish office: 850-243-3742.

Catholic Young Professionals, Catholic and Christian group for 22-35-year-old young adults, single or married. Planning meeting first Thursdays, 6 p.m., Good Shepherd Parish center, Room 201, preceding dinner out. Kelli Mercer, kellimercer@gmail.com.

St. Ann Community of Praise, Mondays, 7 p.m., chapel, 100 Daniel Drive, Gulf Breeze. Deborah Cross, 850-934-3011.

Morning study group for women, 9:30 a.m., St. Paul Parish, Giri Room, Pensacola. Refreshments and child care provided. Nan, 850-434-3570.

Neumann Center book club meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m., St. John Neumann Center, Tallahassee. Jackie Hallifax, 850-878-5826.

St. Ann Women’s Group, First and third Thursdays, 9:15 a.m., parish family life center, Gulf Breeze. No meeting Dec. 20. Cecilia Hines, 850-934-6758.

Catholic Campus Ministries: Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Pensacola. All college students attending UWF and PJC are invited to join. Father John Licari, 850-477-3221.

Pensacola Ultreya, Fourth Sundays 1-3 p.m., St. Mary Parish, Brendan House, Tom Pileggi: 850-450-9695; second Sundays, Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall, Niceville, Cathy Currier: 850-689-0190.

Centering prayer groups:

• Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., Resurrection Parish, Miramar Beach, Barbara Rezmer, 850-654-1046.

• Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Holy Name of Jesus rectory, Niceville, Eileen Underwood, 850-678-6222.

• First and third Thursdays, 7 p.m., St. John Neumann Center, Tallahassee, Joyce Elder, 850-562-5441.

• Saturdays, 9 a.m., St. Rita Parish, Santa Rosa Beach, 850-267-2558.

Maliit Na Bulaklak Filipino prayer group, Sundays, 4:15 p.m., Little Flower School cafeteria, Pensacola. All are welcome. Jose Jingco, 850-458-1467.

Little Flower Gulf Coast Pro-Life Committee, second Fridays, 6:30 p.m., eighth-grade classroom at Little Flower School, Pensacola. James and Ingrid Kane, 850-455-8942.

Catholic Young Adults of Bay County, Tim, cohibatim@yahoo.com, 850-785-4574.

Young adult faith sharing, Valparaiso/Niceville, every other Tuesday, 7 p.m. Call 850-420-5198 or 850-420-5401, or e-mail jimmyandsarahleahy@gmail.com.

Confraternity of Christian Mothers meets for Mass, adoration and prayer first Fridays, 8:15 a.m., Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Pensacola. 850-438-3131.

Community of Praying Husbands meets Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m., for prayer, meditation and fellowship, Blessed Sacrament Church, Tallahassee. Rolando Gomez, 850-508-5528.

Young adult gatherings, Sundays, following the 5:30 p.m. Mass, St. Paul Parish, Pensacola. Join us for discussions on “The Love that Satisfies” by Christopher West. Nik Fialka, nik.fialka@gmail.com.

Intercessors of the Lamb prayer group, Christ Our Redeemer, Niceville, begins in September. Contemplative and charismatic prayer, with the umbrella of Mary, Our Lady, as our role model for intercession. Mary Schwartz, 850-729-2194 or Pearlriver@valp.net.

SUPPORT

Pensacola, social/support group for 35 and older. Angie Claggett, 850-479-1322.

Sharing Our Loss bereavement support group, Thursdays, 10 a.m., Catholic Charities building, Fort Walton Beach. 850-244-2825.

Caring Hearts bereavement ministry, third Sundays, 7 p.m., Our Savior Church, Pensacola. Linda Duff, 850-434-8781.

Hope and Healing Experience, Sundays, noon, St. Sylvester Parish, Gulf Breeze. For all who grieve. 850-939-3020.

Covenant Hospice ongoing grief support group, first and third Wednesdays, 11 a.m., Covenant Hospice office, Crestview. Charlotte Eschmann, 850-682-3628.

Bereavement support group, third Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., St. Mary Parish hall, Pensacola. Toli Barraca, 850-477-3096; parish office, 850-478-2797.

Bereavement support group, Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Resurrection Parish, Miramar Beach. Chris Mongogna, 850-420-2554.

Grief support group, second and fourth Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, DeFuniak Springs. Covenant Hospice, 850-682-3628.

Cancer support groups, first Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Walker Building at St. Joseph Parish, Pensacola. Charlean Clifton, 850-484-5492; Thursdays, St. Sylvester Parish office, Navarre. Meet at 6:30 p.m., except on first Thursdays, meet at 6 p.m.

Married couples support group, first Tuesdays, 7 p.m., St. Sylvester Church conference room, Gulf Breeze. All married couples welcome. Baby-sitting available. Call 850-939-3020.

Divorce support group, monthly, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pastoral Center, Pensacola. No registration required. Marriage and Family Life, michieb@ptdiocese.org or 850-435-3532.

Single Again ministry for separated, widowed and divorced Catholics, second and fourth Fridays, 7 p.m., St. Therese Room at St. Rose of Lima, Milton. Lisa Melton, 850-675-3257.

On Our Own, Together: Pensacola, social/support group for 35 and older. Angie Claggett, 850-479-1322.

St. Mary’s Shelter seeks volunteers for baby-sitting and transportation to doctor visits. Jo Godfrey, 251-986-6200.

PRAYER SESSIONS/MASSES

Tridentine Mass, second and third Sundays, 10:30 a.m.; every Thursday, 6 p.m., St. Stephen Church, Pensacola. Call 850-432-9362.

Mass for peace, second Thursdays, 5:15 p.m., Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Tallahassee. Hosted by the parish outreach committee and Pax Christi. Penny Young, 850-222-5797.

Charismatic prayer community, Sundays, 7:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Parish hall, Tallahassee, 850-893-1837; Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Paul Church, Pensacola, 850-941-1348; Thursdays, 6:45 p.m., Nativity of Our Lord Church, Pensacola, 850-477-3221.

First love: First Fridays, 8-9:30 p.m., St. Mary Parish chapel, Fort Walton Beach. Adoration accompanied by praise and worship, prayer and readings. Call 850-435-3523.

Third Order Secular Franciscans, St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity of Pensacola/Milton, third Saturdays, noon, St. Rose of Lima Parish hall, Milton. JoAnn Maples, SFO, 455-0554.

Pax Christi and the Outreach Committee of Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More monthly peace liturgy, second Thursdays, 5:15 p.m., co-cathedral, Tallahassee. 850-222-9630.

Weekday Masses, St. Eugene Parish, Tallahassee, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12:10 p.m.; Friday Mass is 6:15 p.m., 7 p.m. on first Fridays. Call 850-222-6482.

FAMILY LIFE EVENTS

“Growing Faith-Filled Marriages and Raising Faith-Filled Kids,” Sept. 6, 9:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Parish, Tallahassee. $10 donation per family. Child care may be available by calling the Good Shepherd office, 850-893-1837. Diocesan Marriage and Family Life Office, 850-435-3532, michieb@ptdiocese.org.

“Become Who You Are,” Catholic Volunteers offers college graduates an opportunity to live out their Christian call to serve the poor through a full-year, full-time position with a not-for-profit agency in Florida. Visit www.cvif.org or call 407-382-7071.

Ten dates and 10 different themes to build stronger marital relationships, began Oct. 3 and continues first Wednesdays for 10 months, 7 p.m., Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Pensacola. Child care available. Registration required. Marriage and Family Life office, 850-435-3532 or pnsfamlife@ptdiocese.org.

Young families group, second and fourth Tuesdays, 10 a.m., St. Rose of Lima Parish nursery. Mary West, 850-982-5269.

To Trust Again, Oct. 18, Panama City; Aug. 2, Sept. 27, Nov. 8, Pensacola; Sept. 13, Nov. 15, Tallahassee; Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Fort Walton Beach. Marriage preparation, presentations for remarrying couples. Preregister. 850-435-3532, michieb@ptdiocese.org.

“Divorce CPR — Critical Pathways to Recovery,” Sept. 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Parish community center, Tallahassee. Addresses life after relationship crisis, divorce. Facilitator: John Goble. 850-435-3532; pnsfamlife@ptdiocese.org.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter, Sept. 12-14. Call for locations. Register by Aug. 31. John and Sally Carson, 850-457-7270, two.carsons@cox.net.

“Co-Parenting 101 in a Christ-like Manner,” Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-noon, Co-Cathedral, Tallahassee. Mary Ballard and Karen Cone offer suggestions for raising children in normal and extenuating circumstances. $10 donation. 850-435-3532, michieb@ptdiocese.org.

The Fun Bunch for senior citizens, third Mondays, 11:30 a.m., St. Ann Parish hall, Gulf Breeze. Enjoy food, fellowship, bingo and other activities. R.S.V.P. to Emily Olsen, 850-932-4574.

Moms’ Morning Out, Wednesdays, 9 a.m., Nativity of Our Lord Church, Pensacola, for mothers and children 18 months-4. Free. Brooke Bucher, 850-602-1700 or ebrookebucher@gmail.com.

Marquette University Institute for NFP Web site, two parts: http://nfp.marquette.edu, free. Not free is http://nfp.marquette.edu/portal, online charting system for Marquette Model, discussion rooms, online access to health care professionals. Volunteers welcome. Dr. Richard Fehring, richard.fehring@marquette.edu.

Single Again meeting/social, second and fourth Fridays, 7 p.m., St. Rose of Lima, St. Therese Room, Milton. Group ministers to separated, divorced and widowed. Lisa Melton, 850-675-3257, 850-324-4290.

Pre Cana days, Aug. 17, Nov. 16, Fort Walton Beach. Marriage preparation for engaged couples when neither has been married. Topics: healthy communication, family of origin, financial decisions, sexuality/intimacy/children, marriage sacrament. Limited space. Register two weeks prior. 850-435-3532 or michieb@ptdiocese.org.

Divorce and beyond, addresses divorce and emotional responses.

• Sept. 2, 6:30-8 p.m., Pastoral Center, Pensacola. Continues for 10 consecutive weeks. Donation: $35. 850-435-3532, michieb@ptdiocese.org.

• Sept. 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Holy Name of Jesus, Niceville. Donation: $35. 850-435-3532, michieb@ptdiocese.org.

• Sept. 11-Nov. 13, 7-8:30 p.m., St. John Neumann Center, Tallahassee. Facilitator: Sister Christine Kelly. Donation: $50. Sister Kelly, 850-224-2971, ssjchris731@aol.com.

The Third Option, Thursdays, Sept. 4-Dec. 11, St. Joseph Parish, Walker Room, Pensacola. Attend together or alone; join any time. Free. 850-435-3532 or michieb@ptdiocese.org. Detailed questions to Ron or Mary Beth Johnson, 850-477-0238; Tom or Theresa Pileggi, 850-537-4755; Dan Berube, 850-458-7898.

Natural family planning sessions:

• Panama City — Paul and Maria Lang, 850-522-9763, nfp4life@bellsouth.net; Tyson Kackley and Genevieve Burkett, 850-319-6938, ccl.fla.bay@att.net; Janet Kistler, 850-265-8225, janetkistler@bellsouth.net.

• Cantonment — Roger and Cindy Carff, 850-780-6065, ccarff@ihmc.us.

• Navarre — John and Jennifer Roswell, 850-939-1031, jjroswell@bellsouth.net.

• Pensacola — Robert and Divina Koonce, 850-434-0114, robertkoonce@yahoo.com.

• Tallahassee — Steve and Chris Moleski, 850-878-5636, tallahasseenfp@aol.com; Bruce and Dianne Conroy, 850-894-8748; Michael and Carey White, 850-523-0211; Brian and Debbie Pessaro, 850-656-5587; Deacon Santiago Molina, 850-222-9630, smolina@co-cathedral.com.

• Eglin AFB — Bill Mueller, 850-496-6837, stgiannafcc@cox.net.

• Quincy — Sessions in Spanish, St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Michael and Carey White, 850-523-0211.

Sacred Moments series, “How to talk about death and dying within the intimacy of your family,” Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-noon, Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Tallahassee. Presenters: Dr. Noreen LeGare and Paul Malley. Fee: $10. Contact Marriage and Family Life, michieb@ptdiocese.org, 850-435-3532.

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