April 2008    

April 10
14th Annual Good Samaritan Awards Dinner - Thursday, Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine. Proceeds support programs and services of Catholic Charities St. Augustine Regional Office. For tickets and details, call (904) 829-6300.

April 12
Pre-Cana - A marriage preparation program for couples that want to marry in the Catholic Church. Saturday, 9:20 a.m.-5:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Palm Coast. Cost: $69 per couple. Call (904) 308-7474 or register online: www.dcfl.org.

April 12
15th Annual Black and White Ball
Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel. Honorary Chair: Paul Spicer. Tickets: $200. For details or to purchase tickets, call Katie Santilli at (904) 354-4846, ext. 227.

April 15
Spirituality of Parish Music Ministry Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m., Marywood Retreat Center, Jacksonville. Leader: Frank DeProspo. Cost: $15. To register, call (904) 287-2525 or online at www.marywoodcenter.org.

April 15
Homeschooler Retreat - Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Marywood Retreat Center, Jacksonville. Leader: Father Bernie Ahern. To register, call (904) 287-2525 or online at www.marywoodcenter.org.

April 18-19
Parish Nursing Basic Preparation Curriculum Part II - Friday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Vincent’s Medical Center - River Lounge, Jacksonville. Registration fee: $150. For details, call (904) 308-7558 or email: pmars001@jaxhealth.com.

April 19
Catholic Men’s Conference - Saturday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Florida Theater, Jacksonville. Featured speakers include: Bishop Victor Galeone, Tim Staples, Dr. Scott Hahn and Michael Cumbie. Cost: $40 before April 5 or $50 at the door. To register, visit www.floridacatholicmen.org.

April 19
Bishop Kenny High School Annual Auction - Saturday, 6 p.m., BKHS, Jacksonville. There will be live/silent auctions. Tickets: $50. For details call Sheila Marovich at (904) 398-7545.

April 21
Gregorian Chant - An Introductory Workshop - Monday, 6:30-9 p.m., Marywood Retreat Center, Jacksonville. Leader Jan Ballou. Cost: $15. To register, call (904) 287-2525 or online at www.marywoodcenter.org.

April 25-26
Sisters: A Life of Love - Retreat for single women 18-35. Friday-Saturday, St. Joseph Convent, St. Augustine. Overnight accommodations available. Donation: $10. For details, call Sister Kathleen Power at (904) 610-9228 or email: ssjflvocations@bellsouth.net.

April 25-27
Engaged Encounter - A marriage preparation program open to all couples of faith. Friday-Sunday, Marywood Retreat Center in Jacksonville. Cost: $280 per couple. Call (904) 308-7474 or register online: www.dcfl.org.

April 26-27
DCCW 78th Annual Convention Theme: “Women Who Make the Ordinary Extraordinary,” Saturday-Sunday, Marriott Hotel, Jacksonville. For details, Call Angela Becker at (904) 284-7248 or visit and register online: www.staugustinedccw.catholicweb.com

April 27
Mother/Daughter Program - For girls ages 13-16. Sunday, 2-5:30 p.m., St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Seton Hall, Bryan Auditorium, Jacksonville. Cost: $20. Call (904) 308-7474 or register online: www.dcfl.org. Reservation deadline is April 21.

 

Date Savers May 1 Women’s Help Center Gala Fundraiser Thursday, 6-9 p.m., Prime Osborn Convention Center, Jacksonville. Keynoter: Father Frank Pavone. Cost: $40. For details, call Roy Hatten at (904) 699-0440 or email: whcgala2008@gmail.com. May 3 Sisters of St. Joseph Book Presentation A gala event for the new book, Behold The Legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph by Sister Thomas Joseph McGoldrick. Saturday, at the SSJ Convent, St. Augustine. Moderator: Father James Boddie with guest speakers: Dr. Michael Gannon and Historians David Noland and Susan Parker. May 4 Father/Son Program For boys ages 12-15. Sunday, 4-7 p.m., St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Seton Hall, Bryan Auditorium, Jacksonville. Cost: $20. Call (904) 308-7474 or visit www.dcfl.org. Reservation deadline is April 28.