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LIVING EUCHARIST INITIATIVE

“Eucharist, Source and Summit” study: Begins Oct. 12 and lasts for six weeks, St. Anne Parish, 106 11th Ave. N.E. (at U.S. 41), Ruskin. Small-group discussions will take place at various times each week. To register, call 813-645-1714.

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

Oktoberfest: Oct. 9-12, Holy Name Parish, 5800 15th Ave. S., Gulfport. Live music, rides, arts and crafts, local restaurant food. Hours: 6-10 p.m., Thursday; 4-11:30 p.m., Friday; noon-11:30 p.m., Saturday; and 1-8:30 p.m., Sunday. 727-347-9989.

Living rosary: Oct. 12, about 9:50 a.m., in front of historic Sacred Heart Parish, 509 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. Presented by the children of Sacred Heart Parish and Academy. Visit: www.sacredheartfla.org.

Spaghetti dinner: Sunday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Corpus Christi Parish center, 9715 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace. $6 per person. Takeout available. Dino Castellano, 813-447-5823.

John Agnotti concert: Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m., Incarnation Parish, 8220 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa. Contemporary Christian musician. Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at door. Maria Giral, 813-887-5110 or jegmeg2@aol.com.

Rummage sale: Oct. 14, 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Luke Parish, 2757 Alderman Road, Palm Harbor. Donations accepted (no clothing) Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m., in back of the church. Call Phyllis, 727-787-9553, or Terri, 727-781-2425.

Magnificat Prayer Breakfast: Oct. 18, 9 a.m., Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg. Speaker: Carolyn Plummer, who produces “People of the Passion” annually at the Cathedral. Cost: $7. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 14. Carol Wilson, 727–251–2385 or 727–391–1634, or Ethel Sharp, 727–347–1242.

Auction and dinner: Nov. 1, 7-10 p.m., P. Buckley Moss Residence/Finn Gallery, 176 Fourth Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg. Hosted by St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Parish, includes auction, wine and food event. Cost: $35. Proceeds benefit parish center roofing project. 727-896-2191 or info@stmaryolg.org.

Arts and crafts festival: Nov. 8-9, Incarnation Parish, 8220 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Helen Sheridan, 813-854-1057, or incarnationccw@gmail.com.

Bishop McLaughlin High School golf fundraiser: Sept. 20, Beacon Woods Golf Club, 12507 Clocktower Parkway, Bayonet Point. 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. $75 per person. For registration form: http://www.bmchs.com/files/filesystem/GolfOuting.pdf or call 727-857-2600, ext. 225.

Fall festival: Oct. 16-19, St. Patrick Parish, 4520 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa. Volunteers and sponsors needed. Carmelo Melitiche, 813-282-1587, or cmeletic@tampabay.rr.com for further information.

Fall festival: Oct. 16-19, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, 750 San Salvador Drive, Dunedin. Midway, plants, crafts, flea market, Oktoberfest tent, entertainment, and sports memorabilia auction. Hours: 5-9 p.m., Thursday; 5-11 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday; and 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday. Visit www.ollfallfestival.com.

Parish mission: Oct. 19-22, 7 p.m., St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 2757 Alderman Road, Palm Harbor. Topic: “Let the fire fall!” by Redemptorist Father John Murray. 727-786-3648 or www.stlukepalmharbor.org.

Oktoberfest: Oct. 24, 7-10 p.m., St. John Vianney Catholic School, 500 84th Ave., St. Pete Beach. $100 donation admits two adults and includes raffle entry. Tickets available in school office. 727-360-1113, ext. 0.

Fall festival: Oct. 25-26, St. Anne Parish, 106 11th Ave. N.E. (at U.S. 41), Ruskin. Dance contest, children’s activities, food, Halloween parade and costume contest Sunday. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday; 1-7 p.m., Sunday. For tickets, call 813-645-1714 or Fran Nason, 813-641-9109.

Catholic Charities golf tournament fundraiser: Friday, Oct. 31, Hernando Oaks Golf and Country Club, Brooksville. 11 a.m. registration, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. $60 per person, includes golf and lunch. Sponsorships available. Benefits Catholic Charities building fund. Register by Oct. 25. Abby Evert, 352-686-9897, ext. 25

Autumnfest: Nov. 1-2, Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 434 90th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Hours: 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday. Entry fee: $2; free for children under 12. Ukrainian food, rides/games and silent auction. Entertainment by Cathy’s Lorelei Band and the Kalyna Ukrainian dancers.

Rummage sale: Nov. 13-15, Holy Cross Parish, 7851 54th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday and Friday; 8:30-11 a.m., Saturday.

PRAYER SESSIONS / MASSES

Fire of the Spirit charismatic prayer group: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-347-9702.

Hearts of Jesus and Mary charismatic prayer group: Wednesdays, 7 p.m., St. Patrick Parish, 1507 Trotter Road, Largo. Mass on third Wednesdays.

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:

• Wednesdays, after 8:15 a.m. Mass until 6:45 p.m., St. John Vianney Parish, 445 82nd Ave., St. Pete Beach.

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

• 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.

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.

• Wednesdays, after 8:15 a.m. Mass to 6:45 p.m., St. John Vianny Parish, 445 82nd Ave., St. Pete 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.

Holy Hour and Exposition (Spanish): last Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Holy Cross Parish, 7851 54th Ave N., St. Petersburg, 727-546-3315.

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

Catholic Life Bible study: Offered at two parishes beginning in September. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., or 7:30-9 p.m., St. Timothy Parish center, 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz. Also, Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m., or Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., St. Paul Parish, Family Center II, 12708 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Baby-sitting available Tuesday and Wednesday mornings with preregistration. For St. Paul program information: Diane, 813-926-8272, or Laurie, 813-264-6821. For St. Timothy program information: Lori Barhonivich 813-908-9088, loribarhon@yahoo.com; or Bill Lynn, 813-960-7630, 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.

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.

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.

Hispanic prayer group: Thursdays, 7–9 p.m., Holy Cross Parish, 7851 54th Ave N., St. Petersburg, 727-546-3315. Healing Mass on second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. and Holy Hour and expostion on the last Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

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

RETREATS/DAYS OF PRAYER

Spanish/English Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends: In Spanish, Oct. 10-12. Para mas información comunícese al 813-689-4348 o visite el sitio del Internet, http://sites.google.com/site/encuentromatrimonialtampa. In English, Nov. 14-16. 813-270-7832 or www.wwme-tampabay.org.

Healing of the family tree retreat: Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Bethany Retreat Center, Lutz. Facilitated by Father Michael Barry, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. $250: double occupancy; $325: private room. Jean Gervais, 813-671-1605; Diane Kardash, 813-237-1359; or e-mail genvion@hotmail.com

Women’s day retreat: “Step-stones to Virtue,” Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Our Lady of Divine Providence House of Prayer, 711 S. Bayview Ave., Clearwater. Silent, reflective day retreat. Cost: $25; bring brown-bag lunch. Registrations at www.divineprovidence.org under “What’s New.” 727-799-4003.

Vocations retreat for women: Oct. 17-19, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, Ind. Open to single Catholic women, ages 19-40, who are discerning religious life. Sister Agnes Marie Dauby or Sister Michelle Sinkhorn, 1-800-738-9999, or vocation@thedome.org.

Men’s retreat: Oct. 24-26, Bethany Retreat Center, Lutz. Jesse Romero of “Reasons for Faith Live” on EWTN radio, will speak on marriage, sin, evangelization and other topics. Cost: $135, includes lodging and food. 813-677-2175 or Alarson1@tampabay.rr.com.

“A Day of Healing”: Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Our Lady of Divine Providence House of Prayer, 711 S. Bayview Ave., Clearwater. Includes vigil Mass. $25; bring bag lunch. Registration deadline: Oct. 28. Visit: www.divineprovidence.org, “What’s New.” 727-797-7412

Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend: Nov. 14-16. 813-270-7832 or
www.wwme-tampabay.org.

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.

ONGOING MEETINGS

Voice of the Faithful: Monday, Oct. 13, 1:30 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe educational building, Room 7, 16650 S. U.S. Highway 301, Wimauma. Sue Lynch, 813-633-8780; or Larry Vaughan, 813-634-9904.

Ancient Order of Hibernians, Citrus County: Third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Parish hall, Six Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, 352-746-5584.

Ancient Order of Hibernians, Pinellas County: Third Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Transfiguration School module, 4000 43rd St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-572-9829.

St. Petersburg Catholic Singles: Ages 21 and up group for single Catholics meets for Mass dinner and socializing on the evening of the third Sunday of the month at St. Raphael Parish, 1376 Snell Isle Blvd. N.E., St. Petersburg. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catholicsingles365/ or e-mail catholicsingles365@yahoo.com.

Pax Christi-Tampa Bay: Second Sundays, 4 p.m., St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Parish, 515 Fourth St. S., St. Petersburg. Meeting followed by potluck supper. 727-573-2935.

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.

Salesian Cooperators: St. Joseph unit, first Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Petersburg Catholic High School media center, 633 Ninth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-430-1831.

Salesian Cooperators: Mary Help of Christians Center unit, first Saturdays, 9:15 a.m., Good Shepherd chapel, 6400 E. Chelsea St., Tampa. Patti Spivey, coordinator: pspivey@tampabay.rr.com, 813-654-6288 or 813-335-1651.

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.

Discalced Carmelites: Mary Queen of Carmel Community, Clearwater, will offer introductory course in Discalced Carmelite spirituality for lay men and women interested in following Christ through a life of prayer and according to the traditions of Sts. Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and Thérèse of Lisieux. Course starts Sept. 28, Call to register: Deacon Robert Simpson, 727-868-8384, Hudson; Susan Frank, 727-327-3071, St. Petersburg.

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.

Lay Carmelites: Fourth Saturdays after 8 a.m. Mass, St. Frances Cabrini Parish, 5030 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill. Are you looking for a deeper prayer life through a Carmelite spirituality? Rita, 352-799-8352, or erbeck@usfamily.net; Ann, 352-683-4197.

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.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE MINISTRY

Free Latin classes: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Forest Hills Recreation Center, 724 W. 109th Ave., Tampa. Small charge for textbooks. Donaldus Ryan, cbracdon@msn.com or 813-935-5966.

French and Creole charismatic prayer group: Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, 2510 E. Hanna, Tampa. Emily, 813-412-9308, or Ruth, 813-951-1413.

Spanish prayer group (Grupo de Oración Carismático):

• Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Nativity Parish, 705 East Brandon Blvd., Brandon; healing Mass, second Wednesday, 7 p.m.; weekday Mass in Spanish, 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays; Sunday Mass in Spanish, 12:15 p.m.

• Thursdays, 7 p.m., Holy Cross Parish, 7851 54th Ave. N. (Healing Mass, second Thursdays; Holy hour: last Thursdays.)

• Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish, 3012 W. Cherry St., Tampa.

Spanish healing Mass: Second Thursdays, 7 p.m., Holy Cross Parish, 7851 54th Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Spanish Mass: Sundays, 11:30 a.m., St. Joseph Parish, 3012 W. Cherry St., Tampa. 1 p.m., Holy Cross Parish, 7851 54th Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Basic English: Monday-Friday, 7-9 p.m., St. Cecelia Parish, 820 Jasmine Way. 727-447-3494.

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.

• Thursdays, 6 a.m., Bon Secours Maria Manor, 10300 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. Donna, 727-526-4082.

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:

• Second Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., St. Stephen Parish, Room 2, 5049 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico. Anna Mae, 813-677-7297, or ducharme11@verizon.net.

• Second Wednesdays, 2 p.m., Bon Secours Maria Manor, 10300 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. Facilitator: Karen Karle Truman, Ph.D., Dementia Caregiver Resources. Call Judy, 727-576-1023, to prearrange free respite so you can attend.

Bereavement support

• GriefShare, 13-week bereavement program, on various Tuesdays beginning Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m., St. Anne Parish, 106 11th Ave. N.E., Ruskin. Melinda, 813-645-1714, or visit www.griefshare.org/about.

• Holy Cross Parish, 7851 54th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, first and third Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m., children’s chapel in small hall. Pat Ryan, 727-546-3317.

• 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.

• GriefShare: 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.

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

St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen, 1345 Park St., Clearwater, needs volunteers who can serve as substitute cooks. Training is provided. Call 813-441-3790.

Benedict Haven: Permanent supervised home for adults with severe and chronic mental illness needs volunteers and donations of personal care items, stamps, copy paper and cash for resident activities. 727-527-2257.

Bon Secours Maria Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center needs lectors, extraordinary ministers of holy Communion and “bedside angels” in its care-of-the-dying program. 727-576-1025, ext. 1077.

Catholic Charities pregnancy and parenting support centers: Tampa, 813-631-4370; St. Petersburg, 727-550-4236; Dade City, 352-521-1218; Spring Hill, 352-686-9897.

Catholic Charities, Spring Hill, Alzheimer’s respite, 352-686-9897.

Catholic Charities refugee resettlement: Help needed in Pinellas and Hillsborough. 727-893-1311, ext. 213.

Daystar Life Centers: Brooksville, 352-799-5930; Tampa, 813-221-2587; and St. Petersburg, 727-825-0442. St. Petersburg needs volunteers for medication advocacy program. 727-823-4852.

Diocesan Office of Prison Ministry: 727-344-1611.

Faith in Action of Upper Pinellas: Provides nonmedical services to elderly and people with disabilities. 727-738-4307.

Gulfside Regional Hospice: Needs help in thrift shops in New Port Richey, Hudson and Zephyrhills and other assistance. Training provided. 727-845-5707.

Help a Child Inc.: Needs parent aides to teach other parents how to properly care for their children. Kerri Pedersen, 727-544-3900, ext. 168.

Holy Name Monastery, St. Leo: Visit www.floridabenedictines.com or call Benedictine Sister Mary David Hydro, 352-588-8320.

Hospice of the Florida Suncoast: Needs licensed massage therapists. Kathy Roble, 727-586-4432.

Kimberly Home thrift shop: 1601 Clearwater-Largo Road, Clearwater. 727-445-9477.

La Clinica Guadalupana: Clearwater clinic that serves the medical needs of the uninsured needs doctors, nurses, medical assistants and clerical assistants. 727-462-5424.

St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Petersburg: Help needed in food center, thrift store. 727-823-2516.

St. Vincent de Paul Society, Clearwater: Help needed in soup kitchen, answering phones. Call Monday-Thursday, 1-3 p.m. 727-446-7038.

Trinity Café: Tampa café for homeless needs servers, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday. 813-865-4820, e-mail tderzy@hotmail.com or visit www.trinitycafe.org.

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