4 /5 R Chapman: We are Catholic and fairly new to Ocala and Florida, but we really like this church! We dont really know anyone, but the people here seem nice and we like the priest, and his sermons and he often engages parishioners (also has a nice singing voice). They have perodic pancake breakfasts and pasta dinners. We also like that they have a basket upon entry for those who wish to donate $ rather than putting people on the spot coming around with a basket. We donate each week but there are those who cant afford to do so but still want to go to church, so thats thoughtful. (This changed to a basket being passed around, but its passive)The choir (beautiful voices) and pianist are very good, as well. I was very impressed this past Sunday, when a parishioner up in the front row became ill and incapacitated during the service. They, including the priest, were quick to respond helping the woman, temporarily moving the young grand children so they didnt become distraught, getting the ambulance there, etc., all without much disruption at all. They were calm, organized and caring, and everything was kept in a calm manner throughout the church. Well done!
