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Live Stream – Mass of Christian Burial – Mary Frances Davis

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Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 7th, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Smyrna Beach, FL with Father Aldrin officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to International Research Foundation, 1910 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612 or Pawsibilities Rescue Group, 2285 Tomoka Farms Road, Port Orange, FL 32128

Mary Frances Davis, age 76, passed away Monday December 27, 2021 at AdventHealth, Daytona, FL. Mary Frances was born in Philadelphia, PA to Frank Bilotta and Mary Bilotta Locantore and graduated from Saint Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia. After her marriage to Tom Davis they raised their two girls in Chatsworth, NJ along with horses, pigs, goats and dogs.  Mary Frances also worked as a bus driver and school board secretary for Woodland Township.  In 1996 she moved to Hollywood, Florida to start a new life.

In Florida, Mary Frances worked for Superclubs and Spirit Airlines. After her daughters were diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD/CRPS) she dedicated her life volunteering as the Executive Director for the International Research Foundation for RSD/CRPS in Tampa, FL.  In addition because of their love for animals, she and her 2 daughters opened their own pet sitting business in New Smyrna Beach and was a dedicated member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Mary Frances had a big heart, always willing to help people especially family members when they needed full time care. She was loved by everyone who knew her, was sincere, funny and full of spunk.  She enjoyed going to the beach was the biggest fan of the Dallas Cowboys!

Survivors include her children, Tammy Davis and Maureen Davis Norris; sister, Lucy Casper; nephew, David (Wendy) Casper; niece, Donna (Michael) West; great nephews, David Wayne Casper and Jimmy Casper and great niece, Chloe Casper; fur baby, Lulu and 5 grand fur babies.

 

KofC Host Breakfast with Santa

The Knights of Columbus held Breakfast with Santa in the Church Social Hall between the 8am and 10:30am Masses Sunday Dec. 12th. The Breakfast was a Huge Success with Dozens of Families and Children attending. The Event was Highlighted by the Arrival of Santa Claus! Santa brought Toys and Gifts for the Children & Greeted everyone with his Famous HOHOHO!

 

CWA CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE

CWA Members hosted their annual Christmas Cookie Sale Saturday and Sunday, December 18 & 19. The cookie boxes were decorated beautifully and were used as nice “extra gifts” for neighbors & friends or kept by everyone who purchased them for their own enjoyment. All cookies were sold (156 boxes) $1,300.00was raised and all proceeds from this fundraiser will go to our Parish.

 

 

KofC Christmas Party

On Saturday evening, the 4th,  Knights of Columbus hosted their annual Christmas party for the Parish.  John Martens and team cooked up a great roast beef dinner. The music performed and presented by “Still Cookin” was a great mix.  Steve, the singer for “Still Cookin” sang a great rendition of “God Bless the USA” that brought everyone to their feet! Guests were asked to bring an unwrapped gift for the Toys for Tots drive. Guest of honor was Staff Sergeant Villarreal from the US Marine Corps and she gratefully accepted all of the toys that were donated to the Toys for Tots initiative by our generous guests.

 

Feast of Saint Francis – Blessing of Animals

Blessing of Pets on Mondays feast of Saint Francis was by far the most successful we have ever had! Thank you to all who brought their pets for blessing, to our pastor Rev. Fr. John Tizio, Deacon Lou Bartos for assisting, and the 7th grade students of Sacred Heart for a very organized assembly. God bless all creatures God blessed us with!