May 2006

May 2
Newly Married Couples Workshop – For couples married five years or less. Sponsored by the Diocesan Center for Family Life. Tuesday, 7 p.m., St. Catherine Parish, Orange Park. Call Bill or Georgeanne Donnelly, (904) 215-0672

May 3
Club 55+ Counseling on Medicare Matters – A last minute, one-on-one counseling session on Medicare D Plans. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Vincent’s Health Center, 2300 Park Ave., Orange Park. Cost: Free. Call (904) 308-7964

May 4
Day of Reflection: A Simple Life in a Busy World – Leader: Father John Phillips. Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Marywood Retreat Center, Jacksonville. Cost: $27.
Call (904) 287-2525 or (888) 287-2539 www.marywoodcenter.org

May 6
Ordination to Priesthood for Deacon George Burns. Celebrant: Bishop Victor Galeone. Saturday, 10:30 a.m., St. Michael Parish, Fernandina Beach. All are invited to attend. Call (904) 998-8577

May 7
Rosary March for the Unborn – Sunday,
2 p.m., begins at Prince of Peace Parish in Jacksonville. Rain or shine. No signs please. Call (904) 998-8577

May 8
Respect Life Event – Guest speakers Bobby Schindler and Msgr. Thaddeus Malanowski. Monday, 7 p.m., St. Joseph’s Cody Enrichment Center, Jacksonville. Call Michelle Pritchard, (904) 838-6860 or email: michelle.pritchard@comcast.net

May 12
Marian Morning – Sponsored by the Family Fellowship Invites Serving & Helping Ministry (FISH). Friday, 8 a.m.-Noon, Marywood Retreat Center, Jacksonville. Call Beth Stuebgen, (904) 230-2666. Cost: $7.

May 13
Pre-Cana – A marriage preparation program for engaged couples that want to marry in the Catholic Church. Saturday, 9:20 a.m.-5:30 p.m., St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Jacksonville. Cost: $69 per couple. Call (904) 308-7474 or register online at www.dcfl.org

May 14
Mother’s Day Brunch – Sunday, May 14,
10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Marywood Retreat Center, Jacksonville. Seating is limited. Cost: $16.50 adults/$8 children. For reservations, call (904) 287-2525 or (888) 287-2539.
www.marywoodcenter.org

May 15
L’Arche Harbor House 16th Annual Golf Classic – Monday, 11 a.m. with shotgun start at 1 p.m., Hidden Hills Country Club, Jacksonville. Call (904) 721-5992 or email: development@bellsouth.net

May 17
Day of Reflection – Filipino Christian Discipleship: Cultural Strengths and Challenges Leader: Msgr. Simon Ignacio. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Marywood Retreat Center, Jacksonville. Cost: $27. Call (904) 287-2525 or (888) 287-2539. www.marywoodcenter.org

May 19-21
Engaged Encounter – A marriage preparation program open to couples of all faiths. Begins Friday, 7:30 p.m., Marywood Retreat Center, Jacksonville. Cost: $225 per couple. Call (904) 308-7474 or register online: www.dcfl.org

May 19-21
Diocesan Marriage Renewal – A retreat weekend for couples that want to enrich their marriage. Friday to Sunday, Marywood Retreat Center, Jacksonville. To register, call Tina or John Morrissey, (904) 744-6843.

May 20-21
8th Annual Hispanic Charismatic Congress – Saturday-Sunday, St. Catherine Parish, Orange Park. Keynote speakers: Father Carlos Garcia of Ecuador and Deacon Jose Torres of Puerto Rico. Call Deacon Miguel Rodriguez, (904) 564-9195 or Ricardo Martinez, (904) 272-7077.

May 25
Ascension of the Lord