St. Angela Merici Catholic Church Weekly Email
October 22, 2026
TRUNK OR TREAT
The Youth Ministry and Knights of Columbus Council 14617 invite you to our 2026 St. Angela Merici Trunk ’r’ Treat on Saturday, October 24, in front of the PLC! Bring your decorated vehicle and candy for an evening of fun, food, games, and fellowship. Each registered vehicle receives 2 adjacent parking spaces, and decorated vehicles are eligible for prizes as well as a costume contest. Set-up: 4 PM, Event: 6–7:30 PM. Only 15 spots available, so register your vehicle soon! Click HERE for details!
The Youth Ministry and Knights of Columbus Council 14617 invite you to our 2026 St. Angela Merici Trunk ’r’ Treat on Saturday, October 24, in front of the PLC! Bring your decorated vehicle and candy for an evening of fun, food, games, and fellowship. Each registered vehicle receives 2 adjacent parking spaces, and decorated vehicles are eligible for prizes as well as a costume contest. Set-up: 4 PM, Event: 6–7:30 PM. Only 15 spots available, so register your vehicle soon! Click HERE for details!
RESPECT LIFE MONTH
October is Respect Life Month and once again the Knights of Columbus will be holding a fundraiser and supply drive supporting the Pregnancy Resource Medical Center, You can make a monetary donation on our website. Click HERE to visit our website. Our goal for this year is $5000. Let’s rally together and show, once again, the difference we can make. Thanks for always stepping up with the generosity and spirit that define this parish. Please return all baby bottles and donations by November 1.
October is Respect Life Month and once again the Knights of Columbus will be holding a fundraiser and supply drive supporting the Pregnancy Resource Medical Center, You can make a monetary donation on our website. Click HERE to visit our website. Our goal for this year is $5000. Let’s rally together and show, once again, the difference we can make. Thanks for always stepping up with the generosity and spirit that define this parish. Please return all baby bottles and donations by November 1.
DMI SURVEY
St. Angela Merici Parish is on a journey to know, love, and serve Christ in our parish community. The entire parish community is encouraged to take a survey called Disciple Maker Index (DMI), is open until October 26. This is an important survey tool that invites you to reflect on your discipleship journey here at St. Angela Merici. Take the survey HERE. Please also share the DMI with your fellow parishioners, encourage them to participate, and stay tuned for more information about this exciting opportunity to grow together as a parish. Paper copies are also available in the Narthex.
St. Angela Merici Parish is on a journey to know, love, and serve Christ in our parish community. The entire parish community is encouraged to take a survey called Disciple Maker Index (DMI), is open until October 26. This is an important survey tool that invites you to reflect on your discipleship journey here at St. Angela Merici. Take the survey HERE. Please also share the DMI with your fellow parishioners, encourage them to participate, and stay tuned for more information about this exciting opportunity to grow together as a parish. Paper copies are also available in the Narthex.
SAM STORE GRAND OPENING!
We now have a SAM store located inside our Parish office! Stop by during business hours to grab some St. Angela Merici merchandise like koozies, car decals, church prints and t-shirts! We can take cash, check or card! Please stop by today!
We now have a SAM store located inside our Parish office! Stop by during business hours to grab some St. Angela Merici merchandise like koozies, car decals, church prints and t-shirts! We can take cash, check or card! Please stop by today!
COUPLES DAY RETREAT
Join Johnnette Benkovic Williams and Jack Williams for an inspiring event designed to get you renewed, equipped, and inspired to live your vocation with greater purpose and joy. This event is taking place Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM here at our Parish. There will be a morning and afternoon session based on different topics. Registration is $75 per Person (includes lunch) if you register now until October 25. The fee will go up to $100 a person if you register from October 26 - November 8. Learn more and register today HERE.
Join Johnnette Benkovic Williams and Jack Williams for an inspiring event designed to get you renewed, equipped, and inspired to live your vocation with greater purpose and joy. This event is taking place Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM here at our Parish. There will be a morning and afternoon session based on different topics. Registration is $75 per Person (includes lunch) if you register now until October 25. The fee will go up to $100 a person if you register from October 26 - November 8. Learn more and register today HERE.
KC BLOOD DRIVE
You have the opportunity to save someone's life. The Knights of Columbus with Gulf Coast Blood Center is holding a Blood Drive on November 1st, 2026, in the PLC from 9:00am-1:30pm. Use the sign up link HERE to register today! Walk-ins are also welcome.
You have the opportunity to save someone's life. The Knights of Columbus with Gulf Coast Blood Center is holding a Blood Drive on November 1st, 2026, in the PLC from 9:00am-1:30pm. Use the sign up link HERE to register today! Walk-ins are also welcome.
GRIEF MINISTRY
Rooted in Faith. Accompanied Through Grief. Growing in Hope. You Are Invited to Help Us Begin! We are forming a welcoming, Christ-centered community for adults 21 and older who are grieving the death of a loved one. We believe that no one should have to walk through grief alone. Through prayer, faith, compassionate listening, and shared experience, we hope to accompany one another with love, understanding, and hope. We are offering two gatherings: October 24th & October 26th for anyone who is grieving, interested in learning more, or feels called to help this ministry grow. Click HERE to learn more and to let us know you are attending our event.
Rooted in Faith. Accompanied Through Grief. Growing in Hope. You Are Invited to Help Us Begin! We are forming a welcoming, Christ-centered community for adults 21 and older who are grieving the death of a loved one. We believe that no one should have to walk through grief alone. Through prayer, faith, compassionate listening, and shared experience, we hope to accompany one another with love, understanding, and hope. We are offering two gatherings: October 24th & October 26th for anyone who is grieving, interested in learning more, or feels called to help this ministry grow. Click HERE to learn more and to let us know you are attending our event.
SPIRITUALITY BOOK CLUB
The November selection of the St. Angela Book Club is Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life by Henri Nouwen. In this book Nouwen lays out a perceptive and insightful plan for living a spiritual life and achieving the ultimate goal of that life — union with God. Nouwen views our spiritual “ascent” as evolving in three movements. The first movement, from loneliness to solitude; the second, from hostility to hospitality; and third, from illusion to prayer. Throughout, Nouwen emphasizes that the more we understand (and not simply deny) our inner struggles, the more fully we will be able to embrace a prayerful and genuine life that is also open to others’ needs.
We will meet on Wed, November 11th at 7:00 PM in the Parish Office to discuss the book. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Kevin Corbett.
The November selection of the St. Angela Book Club is Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life by Henri Nouwen. In this book Nouwen lays out a perceptive and insightful plan for living a spiritual life and achieving the ultimate goal of that life — union with God. Nouwen views our spiritual “ascent” as evolving in three movements. The first movement, from loneliness to solitude; the second, from hostility to hospitality; and third, from illusion to prayer. Throughout, Nouwen emphasizes that the more we understand (and not simply deny) our inner struggles, the more fully we will be able to embrace a prayerful and genuine life that is also open to others’ needs.
We will meet on Wed, November 11th at 7:00 PM in the Parish Office to discuss the book. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Kevin Corbett.
CHURCH DEDICATION ANNIVERSARY
On October 30 2017, our new Church was dedicated by Cardinal DiNardo. As we get ready to celebrate the 9th anniversary of this dedication, please join us for 7PM mass on Thursday, October 30 to celebrate our dedication
anniversary and an All Souls Mass
On October 30 2017, our new Church was dedicated by Cardinal DiNardo. As we get ready to celebrate the 9th anniversary of this dedication, please join us for 7PM mass on Thursday, October 30 to celebrate our dedication
anniversary and an All Souls Mass
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION
Join us on Friday, November 6 for our first Friday Devotion. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed immediately following the 9:00AM mass. Parishioners are invited to visit the church throughout the day for prayer and Eucharistic Adoration. The bilingual Rosary will continue at 6:30PM, followed by the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:00PM. All are invited to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. This devotion will take place the first Friday of every month.
Join us on Friday, November 6 for our first Friday Devotion. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed immediately following the 9:00AM mass. Parishioners are invited to visit the church throughout the day for prayer and Eucharistic Adoration. The bilingual Rosary will continue at 6:30PM, followed by the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:00PM. All are invited to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. This devotion will take place the first Friday of every month.
PLEASE DONATE TO DSF TODAY
We are still short to our annual parish DSF goal that we owe the Archdiocese by December 1st! The Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) is an annual effort of our local Church that provides essential support for 64 ministries that serve those in need in our Archdiocese. We prayerfully ask that our parishioners use the link HERE to donate today to this special cause.
We are still short to our annual parish DSF goal that we owe the Archdiocese by December 1st! The Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) is an annual effort of our local Church that provides essential support for 64 ministries that serve those in need in our Archdiocese. We prayerfully ask that our parishioners use the link HERE to donate today to this special cause.