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Big Brothers / Big Sisters
Become a volunteer. We're looking for committed and dedicated men, women and couples who want to make a difference in the life of a child (Little). Volunteers (Bigs) spend a few hours a month doing simple things with their Little: going to the library, enjoying a ball game, just hanging out and we encourage Bigs to stay matched at least for one year. Learn more...
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities serves with charity and compassion to promote the sanctity and dignity of all people with God. As a member of Church, Catholic Charities offers hope by helping those in need and unites with others in service. Learn more...
Coalition for the Homeless
For more information about this ministry contact Verna Davis, 727-842-8605
Gulfside Regional Hospice
Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care provides individualized, compassionate and comfort care to those living with chronic or life-limiting illness. Our team of interdisciplinary experts help patients and families live life to its fullest. Learn more...
Jail Ministry
This dedicated group of parishioners performs an essential spiritual work of mercy by ministering to the spiritual needs of male and female inmates at the Pasco County Detention Center (8 miles north of SR 54 on US 41) on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 9:00 pm. Weekly sessions consist of a prayer service with Communion in one POD (Men or Women) and Mass in another alternately. Volunteers from Our Lady of the Rosary assist the clergy or help to run the service, with a commitment of at least one visit per month. Contact the office at 813-949-4565 for more information or to get involved.
LifeChoices Women’s Care / Guiding Star Tampa
In 2015, LifeChoices Women's Care affiliated with The Guiding Star Project to become Guiding Star Tampa. Guiding Star Tampa is the next stage of the pro-woman & pro-life movement. Their goal is to create a holistic, comprehensive center that provides support for natural means of family planning, pregnancy support for planned and unplanned pregnancies, fertility care, childbirth, breastfeeding, and family life. Learn more...
Life Line Screening
Our mission is to make people aware of unrecognized health problems and encourage them to seek follow-up care with their personal physician. We are the leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings in the United States. We use advanced ultrasound equipment (the same as the equipment found in hospitals) and highly trained healthcare professionals perform our screenings. Board-certified physicians review each result to ensure the highest standards. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality preventive screenings at affordable rates. Learn more...
Mary's Hands
Members crochet, knit and make items that are donated to Catholic Charities in Dade City and to various other worthy organizations. They accept donations of yarn which then turn into afghans, shawls, lap robes, baby items, etc. Mary's Hands is open to all men, women, and children who want to share their talent in giving to others in need. We offer classes for those who wish to learn how to make the needed items. Patterns and yarn provided. For more information contact Christina Cunningham 845-790-1613 or Rebecca Buzzeo 813-444-2407.
Medical Mission Trips
Do you have a medical background or just want to help those in need? Join this newly organized outreach group of doctors, nurses and caring individuals who want to share their talents with the poor in Third World Countries. All willing hands and hearts are welcome, especially those with a loving smile. Contact the office at 813-949-4565 for more information.
Mercy Calling
We choose to serve God and others by providing for those in greatest human need in Pasco and Hillsborough Counties in Florida by pooling and awarding our gifts to charities championed by and awarded by our members. All charities under consideration must be in line with the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Learn more...
Nursing Home Ministry
These volunteers assist every Thursday morning at the Baldomero Lopez Veterans' Home where Mass is celebrated for the residents. Volunteers help wheelchair and other ambulatory challenged residents to and from their rooms. They also bring Holy Communion to those veterans who are unable to leave their beds. For more information contact the Office at 813-949-4565.
Respect Life
As Christians we view human life, from conception to natural death, as a precious gift from God. This committee endeavors to protect this most fundamental of all human rights, the right to life, through prayer and education. Members of this committee keep the parish well informed on all events, organizations or political agendas that threaten the sanctity of human life. They also organize phone and letter campaigns to legislators and other governmental officials in defense of human life. Respect Life meets on the 4th Thursday of every month in Immaculata Hall Room C. Please contact Mary Riley. The Respect Life Spanish group meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Please contact Gladys C. Ruenes. Learn more...
Rosary Makers
Join this group for spiritual growth and fellowship as they make and share rosaries for the foreign missions, prisons, hospitals, nursing homes and the homebound. They meet at 9:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Rosaries can also be made at home. This group is open to parishioners of all ages. For more information contact Mac Liwanag at 571-239-5247.
St. Kateri Sodality
Sodality members tend to the spiritual needs of the sick and homebound by bringing them Holy Communion on a weekly basis. They meet on the second Saturday of each month at 8:15am in room 8 of Rosary Hall for a short meeting prayer for the sick and homebound. Mass follows at 9:00 am for the intentions of the sick. For the protection and safety of those they serve, members will need to be fingerprinted, receive a background check, and attend safe environment training for vulnerable adults prior to bringing Holy Communion to the homebound. Contact Carolyn Walford, 813-973-1947
St. Nicholas Society (a.k.a. Papa Noel)
The members of this society organize, collect and distribute Christmas gifts for migrant children and the poor within the Land O’ Lakes community. Contact Sheila Vega, 813-949-4565.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
This international Catholic lay organization seeks to relieve the suffering of the poor and disadvantaged through the personal charity of its members and by responsibly funneling the charitable gifts of OLOR parishioners to those in need of physical or financial assistance. They bring Christ's love to all in need. Contact Sharon Turner, 813-949-6094.