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action alert Let Your Voice Be Heard The Florida bishops have launched a campaign to get Catholics to join the Florida Catholic Conference (FCC) Advocacy Network. “As Catholics we have a profound responsibility to pursue justice for our neighbors and protect the sacredness of the life of every man, woman and child – born or unborn,” said the nine bishops of Florida in a statement released last month. Collaborate with Catholics throughout Florida to help encourage lawmakers to defend all human life and promote the dignity of the most vulnerable in our society. Speak out on behalf of the poor, the disabled, the sick or dying, the unborn, the elderly, families and children, farm workers, immigrants, the imprisoned, and others in need. The FCC Advocacy Network informs you of current legislative issues that relate to areas of church teaching and provides an easily accessible channel of communication to assist you in sharing your concerns with elected officials. Sign-up by visiting www.flacathconf.org and click on Join FCC Advocacy. There is no cost to participate. For questions call (850) 205-6817. Knights of Columbus help Unwed Mothers The Knights of Columbus Palatka Council #5758 applied for and received a $2,200 grant from the Knights of Columbus Charities of Florida. The funds were given to the Alpha Women’s Center in Ocala, an organization that assists unwed mothers. In addition to the grant, the council gave the center in August eight handmade wooden cradles complete with bedding for mothers and their newborns. To date, the council has provided 95 cradles. On another note – Council #5758 was recognized and awarded the status of Double Star Council for 2006-2007, one of 480 councils to achieve the recognition for their growth. The Knights of Columbus Council #5758 and Eulalia and Paul Wilcox contributed funds to the Alpha Women’s Center in Ocala. From left are Eulalia Wilcox, Lori Chamblin, director of Alpha of Ocala, and Knights W.L. Jones and Paul Vincent. around the diocese Special Upcoming Events… The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine is hosting the 2008 National Cathedral Ministry Conference, Jan. 14-17. An estimated 300 people from around the United States are expected to attend the four-day event. The public is invited to celebrate Mass with the conference attendees at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15. Bishop Victor Galeone will be the main celebrant. For more information on the event, and possible volunteer opportunities, call Christine McMillan at (904) 824-2806 or email: cathedralministries@gmail.com or visit www.cathedralministries.org. The annual Mass for Solidarity and Unity is Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. Guest homilist is Benedictine Father Cyprian Davis, a professor of Church History at the St. Meinrad School of Theology and the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana. Father Davis lectures widely on the topic of Black Catholic history and was a contributor to the U.S. Bishops’ 1979 pastoral letter Brothers and Sisters to Us and to the Black U.S. Bishops’ pastoral letter What We Have Seen and Heard in 1984. The Mass begins at 3 p.m. Frantizek Zvardon Special St. Augustine Catholic December 2007 29
A Refreshing Stop books, gifts, religious items, more! Bell Tower Gift Shop (Inside the Cathedral Basilica) 35 Treasury Street Downtown St. Augustine Open Daily Weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Phone for mail orders (904) 829-0620 Back thrown out with the trash? www.jaxhealth.com Only God reaches more Catholics The St. Augustine Catholic magazine reaches more than 54,000 Catholic households in 17 counties of North Florida. To advertise, call Susie Nguyen at (904) 262-3200, ext. 108 or email: kbaggmorgan@dosafl.com. calendar December 2007 Dec. 2 A Celebration of Christmas Customs – Sunday, 3-5 p.m., Marywood Retreat Center, Jacksonville. Cost: Free. Call (904) 287-2525 or visit www. marywoodcenter.org. Dec. 7-9 Weekend Advent Retreat: Recovering Bethlehem’s Peace Leader: Jesuit Father Matthew Linn. Friday-Sunday, Marywood Retreat Center, Jacksonville. Cost: $140- $230. Call (904) 287-2525 or visit www. marywoodcenter.org. Dec. 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 10 27th Annual St. Joseph Academy Golf Classic – Monday, 10 a.m., The Slammer & Squire at World Golf Village. Various levels of sponsorships available. Call Jerry Grause at (904) 477-0399. Dec. 14 20th Annual L’Arche Harbor House Living Nativity – Presented by the residents of L’Arche. Friday, 7 p.m., Christ the King Parish, Jacksonville. Call (904) 721-5992 or email: development@ bellsouth.net. Dec. 19 Carols of the Faithful – A concert of sing-a-long Christmas carols and inspirational music. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Holy Family Parish, Jacksonville. Admission: Free. Call Joe Colsant, (904) 641-5838 or email: holyfamilychoir@hotmail.com. Dec. 25 Christmas Dec. 31-Jan. 1 Overnight Silent Retreat: Christian Meditation, Journey of Faith Leaders: Cenacle Sister Elizabeth Hillman and Linda Kay. Monday-Tuesday, Marywood Retreat Center, Jacksonville. Cost: $65-$115. Call (904) 287-2525 or visit www.marywoodcenter.org. Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Mass Schedule Saturday, December 8 Epiphany Parish Lake City 7 p.m. Sunday, December 10 St. John the Baptist Crescent City Noon St. Catherine Parish Orange Park 6:30 p.m. San José Parish Jacksonville 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 11 San Juan Mission Branford 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Mayo 6 p.m. December 15 Sacred Heart Parish Fleming Island 5:30 p.m. January Date Savers Jan. 19 & 20 “Proud 2B Catholic” – Diocesan Youth Rallies for middle and high school teens with guest speaker Cooper Ray at Bishop Snyder High School, Jacksonville. Jan. 20 Mass for Solidarity and Unity Sunday, 3 p.m. at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. Guest homilist: Father Cyprian Davis. Call Gwen Robinson at (904) 854-0661 Jan. 20 March for Life Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Mission Nombre de Dios, St. Augustine 30 St. Augustine Catholic December 2007
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