Pilgrimage to Brazil & Argentina with Fr. Kenny Aquino

RIO DE JANEIRO / APARECIDA / IGUAZU FALLS / BUENOS AIRES

TRIP DATES: Oct 21 – 31 , 2024

TRIP COST: $4,599 based on Double occupancy

DEPARTURE CITY: Orlando

INCLUDED:

  • Round-trip airfare • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
  • First-class hotels (price based on double occupancy)
  • Land transportation as per itinerary
  • Two meals per day (breakfast and dinner)
  • Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
  • Daily Masses
  • Professional local guides
  • Medical Travel Protection Plan

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Trip cancellation insurance is not included but is strongly recommended.
  • Nativity Pilgrimage offers a comprehensive policy with Trawick International (additional cost)
  • Passport & visa costs
  • Tips for tour guides and driver
  • Personal items such as hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, etc.
  • Lunch or any meals not specified in your itinerary
  • Items not specifically mentioned above

CCW Women’s Golf Tournament

The Council of Catholic Women will be hosting its annual golf tournament, which is open to all women of The Villages. It will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Tee Times start at 11:05am. We’ll be playing Okeechobee and Escambia Courses. The cost is $55 per person.

You’re invited to join other women golfers in a scramble format to compete for prizes. A luncheon will follow at Belle Glade Country Club at 2:00 pm. You must be a resident of The Villages in order to participate. Teams will be assigned by a committee. Players will be notified of their tee times and course. Please fill out the registration that is available here.

Lenten Penance Service & Confession Resources

Our Lenten Penance Services will both take place on Tuesday, March 19 at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. If you are unable to attend our services, see the list below for other available options in our area.

St. Jude Catholic Church, Ocala: Monday, March 18 | 6:00 pm

St. Mark the Evangelist, Summerfield: Wednesday, March 20 | 5:30 pm

St. Theresa, Belleview: Wednesday, March 20 | 4:00 pm

Blessed Trinity, Ocala: Friday, March 22 | 4:00 pm

Helpful Resources for Confession | From the USCCB

Parish Town Hall Sessions

Please join us for an insightful look at the parish survey results! These stand-alone sessions will take place on the dates listed below:

  • Monday, February 26 – 11:30 am to 12:30 pm – Registration opens on Sunday, February 25 at 3 pm.
  • Monday, March 4 – 11:30 am to 12:30 pm – Registration opens on Sunday, February 25 at 3 pm.
  • Monday, March 18 – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Registration opens Sunday, March 3 at 3 pm.

These sessions provide an opportunity to delve into the survey findings and have your questions answered. To participate, simply register online for your preferred session at svdptownhall.eventbrite.com or by clicking here. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the survey findings and contribute to the parish discussion!