Since 1913, Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church has been serving the community of New Port Richey. The current pastor, Father Sebastian, leads his flock with the help of a warm and welcoming staff.
All the traditional Roman Catholic services are available at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.
Like most Florida churches, Our Lady Queen of Peace offers a winter and Summer Mass schedule, including Masses conducted in Spanish, both daily and on Sunday.
Community events are sponsored throughout the year and use of the event hall is welcomed as a way to share in the community of New Port Richey. Whether a local year round resident or a seasonal patron, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church is a gratifying stop for all.
Watoto Child Care Ministries was founded in 1994. It is dedicated to helping orphaned children and women in need in Uganda. Watoto offers medical services, education and counseling. Visit Watoto's website to find out how you can get involved.
Chapter 3566 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles is the Brandon chapter that stands in Valrico. The organization is open to adults, who do not have to be military affiliated. The organization is involved in community-service efforts, including a monthly pasta dinner for disabled veterans, a Christmas party for children in need and occasional food drives. The not-for-profit organization raises money for those in need and for the homeless. As one member put it: "Whatever is asked of us we try to do."
St. John Greek Orthodox Church is a warm, welcoming religious community. It has a variety of ways to become involved, with programs such as a senior group, women's group, Bible study, adult retreats, Greek dance group and youth groups. The church hosts a Greek Festival each year in November and runs a day school.
Evangelical Seventh-Day Adventist Church is located in a quiet community next to a high school on Victoria Street. Pastor Rex Frost hosts Saturday and Wednesday services every week.
Church is internet-savvy, with a professionally polished website that has video sermons available. The church has dozens of ministries and community outreach programs such as Singles Ministries, Youth Choir and religious freedom support through legislation.
St. Martha Catholic Church was founded in 1927 and has been located at its current downtown Sarasota address since 1930. The church offers study groups and youth programs, as well as choir programs and missionary opportunities. St. Martha Catholic Church has an on-site parking lot, and a large courtyard in the center of the establishment.
Revealing Truth Ministries is a Christian-based bible teaching ministry located on Armenia Avenue in the Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa. The center is continually expanding, with campuses throughout southern and central Florida. Revealing Truth Ministries also runs services in Spanish here at the flagship location and offers a variety of programs and activities for parishioners including a youth group known as Core Student Ministries.
Sunken Gardens, which began its meandering history more than one hundred years ago, is a botanical garden that houses some of the oldest and most exotic plants and flowers in St. Petersburg. Located near route 275, Sunken Gardens offers horticulture classes, and is a great location for weddings, garden tours, special events and field trips. Sunken Gardens' waterfalls are beautiful and the walking paths will take you away from the daily grind.
Tampa Women's Club is a community service organization. It supports the community in the arts, ecological conservation, scholarships, crime prevention awareness and much more. New members must be at least 18 years of age and obtain sponsorship from an existing member.
The club's beautiful facilities are available for event rental including business meetings and wedding receptions.
The Tampa Federation of Garden Clubs is an organization comprised of 11 garden "circles" from neighborhoods across the city. More than 400 members participate in garden club activities with the mission of beautifying the neighborhoods in which the members live. The Federation's building stands on prime South Tampa real estate, fronting on Bayshore Boulevard and extending one full block in depth.
The Federation sponsors flower shows, garden tours, floral design classes and beautification projects throughout the city. The "Earthly Paradise Garden Tour" in the spring is one of the most popular events and helps raise funds to maintain the Fred Ball Park that is adjacent to the Federation location.
