Singers and musicians from St. Stephen Catholic Church collaborated to bring the community a musical gift.
Led by music minister Jose Rivera, singers and musicians from St. Stephen Catholic Church, 5049 Bell Shoals Rd., Valrico, presented a special holiday musical program Dec. 21.
Bloomingdale East residents Joe and Pam Liguori represent the spirit of Christmas in the community.
Around this time each year, a decidedly festive transformation takes place in Pam and Joe Liguori's Bloomingdale East home. Like the homes of many Christmas lovers, every room in the Liguori house is decked out with an array of holiday decorations, including Pam Liguori's collection of snowmen, angels and Santa Claus figures. But the most dramatic change is in the couple themselves. Pam Liguori pulls her granny gown, mop cap and shawl out of storage while Joe airs out his white beard and Santa suit just in time to usher in the holidays as Bloomingdale's perennial Santa and Mrs. Claus. It's a cherished role the couple have now played for 26 years for the Bloomingdale Homeowners Association. And over the past two decades they've expanded …
The Navidad en Los Americas Concert will take place Nov. 30 at St. Stephen Catholic Church.
St. Stephen Catholic Church's first "Taste of Chocolate" fundraiser attracted nearly 100 chocolate lovers.
Chocolate lovers enjoyed sampling candies, baked goods and exchanging recipes at the first "A Taste of Chocolate" at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Valrico Nov. 9. The sweet-filled event was a fundraiser for the church's bereavement ministry. Nearly 100 chocolate lovers shared tastes of their favorite chocolate recipes including chocolate flan, chocolate pizza by Jan Thompson and chocolate cakes by Dianna Erdelac of To Di For Special Desserts and Sarah Shirina of Cakes by Sarah Beth. The evening also included ice cream with a choice of chocolate toppings, chocolate beverages and chocolate candy created by Anita Fox and The Original Leena's Chocolates in Valrico. Leena's also donated a chocolate fountain for the evening. Parishioner and …
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The event will take place Nov. 9 at the church in Valrico.
Chocolate lovers are in for a treat Nov. 9. St. Stephen Catholic Church's Martha Ministry will host a Taste of Chocolate from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the church, 5049 Bell Shoals Rd., Valrico. For $5, those attending will have a chance to sample three chocolate desserts, including cakes, cookies, trifles, candy, ice cream, chocolate beverages and more. Another $5 donation entitles chocolate lovers to six tastes. Proceeds from the event will go to the church's bereavement ministry. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here. The Original Leena's Chocolates, 1048 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, also will be on hand, selling seasonal…
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Kathie Huff will lead the ministry of St. Stephen Catholic Church, which provides assistance to families in need.
Retired school teacher Kathie Huff assumed the presidency of the St. Stephen Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Oct. 1. Huff will lead the local not-for-profit group of more than 45 volunteers that offer tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. Camille Riggins served as president for the past six years. During that time, the group witnessed a significant increase in the number of families in need of assistance. Working closely with Food Pantry coordinator Graciela Langan, Riggins and the St. Vincent de Paul volunteers now serve approximately 200 families per month. Donations, fundraising and gifts-in-kind from area stores provide the majority of resources for this group, which is part of an …
10:51 am on Friday, October 5, 2012
Camille has done an excellent job with SVDP these past years, thanks for all your hard work! I know Kathie will do a great job as well! Congrats! more ›
The year-long celebration will kick off Wednesday, Aug. 22, with a special anniversary Mass followed by a dessert social.
Aug. 22 marks 25 years since a group of faithful Catholics assembled in a storefront at the Village Center on Bell Shoals Road to celebrate the first Mass of St. Stephen Catholic Church. Founding parishioner Rockie Woods recalls the church's humble beginnings. “It wasn’t much to look at,” Woods recalled. “We had metal folding chairs with a portable altar.” Each time the parishioners stood, there was a cacophony of noise as the chairs scooted across the bare concrete floor. But to those who had worked so hard to establish a parish in the growing area south of Bloomingdale Avenue, that first Mass was a thing of beauty. “We’d waited so long,” said Rockie. “Everyone was in awe that we were finally having a Mass. Everything was new and exciting…
The 11th annual St. Stephen Spring Jubilee took place April 19-22 on the grounds of St. Stephen Catholic School.
The carnival rides are dismantled, the big-top tent has been taken down and the grounds of St. Stephen Catholic School are returning to normal. However, memories of the 11th annual St. Stephen Spring Jubilee live on. Despite brief periods of rain, thousands of residents turned out for this year's festival, which raised funds for St. Stephen Catholic School and the religious education program.
The event, held April 21 at the St. Stephen Spring Jubilee, benefited the church's maintenance director who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor.
A short walk from the Ferris wheel, Scrambler and Big Bear rides at the St. Stephen Spring Jubilee Saturday, spicy aromas filled the air as St. Stephen Catholic Church parishioners cooked up Cajun concoctions in honor of a friend. A last-minute addition to the 11th annual Spring Jubilee, the Rajun Cajun Cookoff was organized by St. Stephen Men's Club secretary Tom Gross to raise funds for Patrick Albert, the church's popular maintenance director who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Albert and his family relocated to Bloomingdale from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina destroyed their home in 2005. He quickly became involved with the nearby St. Stephen Catholic Church in Valrico and later joined the church's maintenance staff. …
5:53 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
D'Ann, great article and pictures!!! Would love a copy of the picture of Joe and Tom. Thanks, Pam more ›
Project Cure will host its seventh annual walk for a cure for breast cancer.
News Report For the seventh year, St. Stephen Catholic Church parishioners are inviting other members of the community to don their athletic shoes and join them on Natures Way in Valrico to help find a cure for breast cancer. The church once again is sponsoring Project Cure in an effort to raise $50,000 for the Don and Erika Wallace Comprehensive Breast Program at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. The three-day walk will take place Oct. 26-38 beginning at 6 a.m. each day at the Bloomingdale East Park on Natures Way. Anyone can participate. There is no minimum amount of pledges needed to register or a required distance to walk. “Some people walk one lap. Others walk 60 miles,” said Mary Owens, one of the organizers. “…
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9:58 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The BEST Santa and Mrs. Claus EVER!! more ›