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11/9/2025 10:30 am Florida - Southeast |
Annual Mass and Brunch
Fr. Pat O’Neill will be celebrating Mass at St. Martha Catholic Church – 9301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Shores at 10:30 am followed by Brunch at the Miami Shores Country Club. Invitation will be mailed in advance of this event. |
12/13/2025 4:00 pm Florida - Southeast |
Advent Reflection
Fr. Brian King will lead us in spiritual reflection at the Basilica of St. Edward’s Parish Hall – 165 N County Rd, Palm Beach at 4:00 pm followed by Mass and Reception. Invitation will be mailed in advance of this event. |
1/25/2026 10:30 am Florida - Southeast |
Day at the Seminary
Fr. Alfredo Hernandez will be presenting a spiritual reflection at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary – 10701 S Military Trail, Boynton Beach at 9:00 am followed by Mass at 10:30 am. We will join the Seminarians for Brunch after the service. A tour will be available in the afternoon for those who are new to the Seminary. Invitation will be mailed in advance of this event. |
2/11/2026 5:00 pm Florida - Southeast |
Mass for the World Day of the Sick
Fr. Tom LaFreniere will be the celebrant at St. Paul of the Cross – 10970 Jack Nicklaus Dr, North Palm Beach at 5:00 pm. Knights and Dames are invited to wear robes and process. There will be a Reception following the service at the home of Mitzi and Cyrus Freidheim. Invitation will be mailed in advance of this event. |
3/14/2026 2:30 pm Florida - Southeast |
Lenten Morning of Reflection
Fr. David G. Caron will lead us in spiritual reflection at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish Center – 9999 N Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens at 2:30 pm followed by Mass and Reception. Invitation will be mailed in advance of this event. |
3/29/2026 5:00 pm Florida - Southeast |
Palm Sunday Mass and Reception
Fr. Gary George and Fr. Pat O’Neill will concelebrate Mass at 5:00 pm at the home of Rita and Richard Lazzara – Palm Beach. Invitation will be mailed in advance of this event. |
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