"And He said to them, 'Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.' Immediately they left their nets and followed Him."
Matthew 4:19-20
Colleen Smith
Email. cms419@ufl.edu
Jacob Hartge
Email. jacob88@ufl.edu
Glen Vassou
Phone. 352-332-629, Ex. 36
Email. gvassou@queenofpeaceparish.org
If you are interested in strengthening your faith, getting involved in the Church or just having fun...join us! This group of college age young adults gathers each Sunday in the Daily Chapel from 3:00-5:00 pm. Events and activities are varied. Come join the fun of the YACHT Club.
Glen Vassou
Phone. 352-332-6279, Ex. 36
Email. gvassou@queenofpeaceparish.org
This group of single and married members age 20 something to 30 something meet to seek the Church’s relevance and presence in their lives. The group’s focus is to seek connection and enjoyment through building friendships and strengthening relationships between themselves, the church and the community. They come together to embrace and ignite a proactive prayer and faith life and join together in liturgy. Through a leadership example this group endeavors to light the path to a closer relationship with God and to strive to enhance the overall wellbeing of the Church community through positive social services.
Gale Page
Phone. 352-331-3394
Paul Trahan
Phone. 352-378-8990
A renewal movement of the Catholic Church for those who are seeking to establish, reaffirm or deepen their relationship with Christ, His Church and the Christian Community. As a result you will then take a more active role in making Christianity a natural, attractive part of your daily life. Separate three-day weekends are held for men and women.
Janet Stevens
Phone. 352-331-2709
Email. jhan1on929@bellsouth.net
Belinda Nacionales (Spanish Group)
Phone. 352-262-7594 or 352-335-6952
The Living Word prayer and praise group meets every Thursday at 6:30 pm in the St. Patrick Reconciliation Room. The Spanish Group meets on Fridays from 7:30 - 9:30 pm in the Daily Chapel. Worship includes testimonies, scripture reading, teaching and sharing. All are invited to come and be a part of this prayer experience.
Birdie Murnane
Phone. 352-222-8888
Email. murnane53@aol.com or qopmoms@gator.net
An organized group for women of all ages who share the common bond of Motherhood. Sessions provide opportunities for adult learning, spirituality, prayer and growth. Women are taught to inspire, encourage and affirm each other. Also provided is the opportunity for women to bring their strengths to their family relationships and to the Christian community. Sessions are held several times a year and last for 8 weeks. Childcare is provided.
Deacon Bo Turner
Phone. 352-332-6279, Ex. 54
Email. boturner78@aol.com
Inter-church athletics where faith is of greater importance than winning. For children ages 5 – 8 years old and 9 – 12 years old. Includes flag football, basketball, volleyball and cheer leading. All teams (except cheer leading) are co-ed. We need coaches, referees and other adult supervision.
Art Nangle
Phone. 352-275-9939
Join us in the Perry Family Center Gym Saturday afternoons from 2:00 - 5:00 pm for pick up gagmes emphasizing sportsmanship in a competitive setting.
SOFTBALL – 34a
Greg McQuillan
Phone. 352-376-5893
BOWLING –34b
Joan Henault
Phone. 386-462-2601
BASKETBALL –34d
Deacon Bo Turner
Phone. 352-332-6279, Ex. 54
Email. boturner78@aol.com
Adult group sports activities (co-ed and men’s) including softball, bowling, golf, tennis and volleyball that provide an opportunity for parishioners with common sporting interests to come together and enjoy one another at the Perry Family Center (Gym).
Gina Gombola
Phone. 352-332-2149
Email. gombog@aol.com
Lisa McQuagge
Phone. 352-332-6279, Ex. 20
Email. jlmcquagge@juno.com
A national organization for girls to grow, share experience and learn from activities and opportunities developed to encourage them in friendship and serving others. Meeting location, times and commitments vary according to age and specific group.
Cub Scouts 1st—5th Grade
Lisa McQuagge
Phone. 352-332-6279,Ex. 20
Email. jlmcquagge@juno.com
Boy Scouts 5th—12th Grade
Larry Rescenski
Phone. 352-332-9806
A national organization to serve the youth of our Parish Community from the 1st through 12th Grade. Cub Scouts (1st through 5th) are co-sponsored by Queen of Peace and Lawton Chiles Elementary. Meetings are held at various locations. The Boy Scout Troop (6th through 12th) meets most Monday evenings at Queen of Peace from 7:00pm to 8:30 pm. Troop activities and meetings focus on teaching the boys how to run the troop, make decisions, earn merit badges, camping trips and service projects. Our community’s troops are always looking for Church related service projects.
Chuck Henault
Phone. 386-462-4643
Email. chuckcubed@aol.com
Glen Vassou
Phone. 352-332-6279, Ex. 36
Email. gvassou@queenofpeaceparish.org
An international Catholic men's servcie organization of over 1.7 million members based on Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. The foundation is spiritual growth, respect for human dignity, solidarity with our clergy and charity.
Monday Morning Group
Marie Dolan
Phone. 352-331-5687
Email. mitziusa1@bellsouth.net
Wednesday Evening Group
Laura Gaisser
Phone. 352-332-7110
Email. lagaiss@yahoo.com
There are over 38 million knitters in the US-part of a tradition that's both plainly practical and deeply spiritual. During the time of gathering shawls, booties, hats and blankets are created for others. Finished goods are blessed and sent into the community
and around the world. Come knit or crochet and pray with one of our groups.
Ilsa Martinez
Phone. 352-514-2267
Email. Ilsa.martinez@yahoo.com
This ministry teaches skills in sewing, cooking, knitting, crochet, painting and other skills. The goal is to inspire children and youth to make projects and return their gifts to the community.
Gigi Moore Higgs
Phone. 386-462-2916
Email. mooregjh@windstream.net
This ministry works to maintain the church's scrapbook as well as helps with other groups posters, announcements, cards and other paper craft projects. In addition, we host card making classes and scrapbook classes to introduce scrap booking to others. You may join at any time and participate through making ages or providing supplies for various activities.
