Queen of the Holy Rosary Community
Punta Gorda, Florida
We are lay Catholics from diverse backgrounds, living in the world and committed to a life of service through prayer and acts of love. Our desire is to know God so that God may be known.
As members of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, we belong to a province that has received us and to which we have made — or are preparing to make — a lifelong commitment. Daily life includes participation in Mass, devotion to Our Lady, praying the Liturgy of the Hours, and time set apart for meditation. Members also take part in Days of Recollection and an annual retreat, drawing from the tradition of the Carmelite saints and the Rule of St. Albert.
“Knock in prayer and it shall be opened in contemplation.”
— St. John of the Cross
Meeting Agenda
- Liturgy of the Hours
- Silent Prayer
- Formation
- Fellowship
- Business Meeting
A Secular Carmelite faithfully attends one meeting each month, shares in the responsibilities of the community, and participates in a common apostolate.
Our meetings are held on the First Saturday of each month at the Sacred Heart Parish Community Center, across Tamiami Trail from the church, 211 West Charlotte Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.