Diocese of Venice, Florida
Laity for Life is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Respect Life Department of the Diocese of Venice in sponsoring a 2008 Novena of Masses for Life.
The term "Novena" refers to the 9-month period of Our Lord's gestation in the womb of His mother - from His incarnation, which we celebrate as the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord [rescheduled this year, from the usual March 25 to March 31, due to the 2008 Easter Season schedule] through to His birth celebrated on Christmas Day.
This 9-month period will be specially observed with a series of Masses celebrated throughout the Diocese, beginning on March 31 with Mass at Epiphany Cathedral and continuing with Masses at various Diocese parishes on the 25th of each month, from April 25 through November 25.
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Each Mass will be offered for the special intention of "a greater respect for all human life," and each will present a special opportunity to meditate on the progressive development of Our Lord in His mother's womb, just as each of His beloved human creations develops in his or her mother's womb. For a full 2008 Novena of Masses for Life schedule please click here.
The Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, will honor the commencement of the 2008 Novena of Masses for Life by celebrating the Mass of the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord on March 31, 2008 at Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa Avenue West, Venice FL at 11:00am.
Mass will be followed by a catered luncheon at the Cathedral’s parish hall at 224 N. Harbor Dr, corner of Sarasota St. [adjacent to the Cathedral], from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, with Bishop Dewane as special guest speaker. Everyone is welcome to join us for both the Mass and the luncheon.
No reservations are necessary for the Mass. Pre-paid reservations for the luncheon are required by no later than March 24, 2008. Reservations are $25. each and will be held at the door.
To make your pre-paid luncheon reservation, please send your name, mailing address, telephone number and check made payable to Laity for Life, Inc. to Laity for Life, P.O. Box 111478, Naples FL 34108.
For additional information about the 2008 Novena of Masses for Life, the Cathedral Mass of the Solemnity of the Annunciation or the luncheon with the Bishop, e-mail Laity for Life at info@LaityforLife.org or call us at (239) 352-6333.
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