I welcome you to our parish family and I hope that you will see the advantage of getting involved with the many ministries and activities that your parish has to offer.
We have lively and enriching liturgies and offer a variety of social, educational and spiritual events for you to attend or get involved in.
The parish has been here since October 23, 1959 when Archbishop Hurley established it. We had masses in the Holiday Inn until the new church was built; now known as Fr. Flynn Hall. The present church was dedicated in 1984 and has been in constant
Queen of Martyrs CCW Meeting was opened by President Julia Marsh at 7:20.
lst Vice President Lorna Dunston led the members in the Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Quorum was present.
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted after the date of the Parish Spaghetti Dinner was corrected.
Julia informed the members that because of Easter this year, the board meeting will be held on April 10 and the CCW Regular Meeting will be on April 16, 2012.
2nd VP Marilyn Sugalski reported that Gino Dalessandro will speak about Saint Padre Pio at our February 13th meeting.
Treasurer Nancy
Respect Life Series 2012, January 24th - At St.Leo's Catholic Church - Click here for more info
Sarasota 14th Annual Prayer Walk for Life Jan 21st 8:30am -2:00pm- Join us for an hour or more to pray for Greater Respect for Life.
2ND Annual Hugs for The Homeless Drive
WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 4TH AND 5th
PLEASE BE AS GENEROUS AS YOU CAN.
Sponsored by the Florida Council of Catholic Women and your own Queen of Martyrs CCW
FACT: Florida has the 3rd largest homeless population in the U.S.
FACT: In Florida, 1,680 homeless people are VETERANS.
FACT: Florida ranks 43 out of 50, 7th WORSE in the country, in number of homeless children.