Parish Organizations
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St. Scholastica Community of Catholic Women
Coordinator: Constance (Connie) TaylorPhone: 352-527-2599e-mail:
Goals and Purpose: The Community of Catholic women is a Ministry of St. Scholastica Church. As a member of the Community of Catholic Women, you receive the grace of prayers that our member's say for one another. You become an integral part of our church and community. If you have just one day a year to give to our mission, you could be of great help. Just 24 hours is all it takes. You may help us with our many missions as Spirituality, Bereavement, Events, Respect Life or Leadership. Please consider being a part of our great mission. Doing God's work helps stregthen our spiritual life as well as our family life and adds great satisfaction to everything we do. The objectives of the St. Scholastica Community of Catholic Women are to praise Our Lord Jesus Christ and honor His Mother, the Blesses Virgin Mary; to promote spiritual and social activities for the general welfare of St. Scholastica Parish and to sponsor fund raising activities for the church, community, national and International projects. Membership is open to all Catholic women, 18 years of age or older.Responsibilities: We make our presence known by Corporate Communion Services, taking part in the Living Rosary, volunteering our services to the church and community,participating in Deanery and Diocesan functions, visiting and offering Rosary recitation for the bereaved and providing, when requested, a reception for the bereaved family of registered parishioners following the funeral Mass.
Helpful Attributes: Catholic women age 18 and over are eligible to join.
Time Commitment:
Training Requirement: None
Fingerprinting Required: No
Meeting Schedule: The 3rd Monday of the month from September thru May at 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
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St. Scholastica Knights of Columbus Council #14485
Coordinator: Jim Bobay, Church DirectorFurther information about St. Scholastica’s Council can be found at the Council’s website: www.koc14485.org or contacting a coordinator.
Goals and Purpose: The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest lay Catholic family service organization for Catholic men over the age of 18.
Responsibilites: Charity is the first principle of the Order. Therefore, as Knights we are committed to charity, easing the plight of those less fortunate.- Unity is the second principle of the Knights of Columbus.
In unity there is strength.- Fraternity is the third principle of the Order. Through the Knights of Columbus men are able to band together as brothers to help one another in times of distress, sickness and death.
- Patriotism is the principle of the fourth degree. One of the reasons the Order was founded was to emphasize that Catholics are proud citizens of their country.
Training Required: None
Fingerprinting Required: No
Meeting Schedule: Monthly on the first Wednesday at St. Scholastica Parish Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Why You Should Become A Knight
If you're interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in your faith or having exclusive access to top-rated insuran
ce protection for your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you.
For information on becoming a Knight, please email Jim Harvey - email: jharvey8@tampabay.rr.com
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St.Scholastica Knights of Columbus Council 14485 received 10 awards during the 2021 K of C Florida State Convention in Orlando. Awards are presented for charitable services in various categories. Below is a list of the awards and categories.
1st place: Florida State Council Service Award – Faith in Action – Life Programs Award
1st place: Florida State Council Service Award – Publicity Activities Award
Silver Sponsor Award: Pregnancy Centers Support
3rd Place - Program Award: Division II – Faith Activities
3rd Place – Program Award: Division II – Family Activities
3rd Place – Program Award: Division II – Community Activities
3rd Place - Program Award: Division II – Life Activities
Helping Life Award – Division II – 5th Place
Mass Card Donations Award – Division II – 3rd Place
State K OF C Charities Raffle Donations Award – Division II – 2nd Place
The picture (L-R) depicts District Deputy Victor Greco presenting 9 of the 10 awards won by the Council to Past Grand Knight Jim Harvey.
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The Parish Advisory Council (PAC) was established in 2015 to serve in an advisory capacity to the Pastor in administering the needs of the parish.
- The PAC also undertakes special projects at the request of the Pastor.
- The PAC is composed of a maximum of twelve registered members of the parish in good standing, who are eighteen years old or older:
- Two members are elected from the liturgical ministries: readers, ushers, sacristans, Eucharistic ministers, greeters and music ministry
- Two members are elected from the parish at large
- One member is selected to represent the Community of Catholic Women
- One member is selected to represent the Knights of Columbus Council 14485
- No fewer than two and up to six members are appointed by the Pastor.
- Members serve two-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms
- Regular meetings are held six times per year: September, October, November, January, March and May.
- Recent PAC Projects:
- Annual Marriage Jubilee
- Parish Ministry Fair
- Ministry Recruitment Weekends
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The first meeting of the Parish Advisory Council (PAC) for fiscal year 2022-2023 was held on September 27th. Jim Horan gave an update on the plans for the Ministry Fair to be held on the weekend of October 29-30 after each mass. You are all invited to attend.
Cheryl Clamer reported on her attendance, along with Kathy Brasseur, at a 3-day Parish Growth Summit at the Bethany Center to discuss the Diocese’s plans to re-engage parishioners who have not returned to attending Mass or Parish life activities after COVID restrictions were lifted. This effort is an extension of Courageously Living the Gospel. The Parish Action Plan is due to the Diocese before November 15th. A Transforming Our Parish presentation regarding this initiative will be held on Monday, October 24th at 5:30 in the Parish Center. All Parish members are welcome to attend.
Mercy Sanchez gave a status update on investigations into a Volunteer Appreciation event. More about cost and timing will be heard at the next meeting.
Fr. Johnson reported that a contract was executed recently for the painting of the interior of the Church which should be completed by the end of November.
The election of PAC officers was held and returned the incumbents to their positions: Suzanne Tristano, President; Sherri Turner, Vice President; Cheryl Clamer, Secretary.
The next meeting of the PAC will be on October 25th.
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