2026
Festival of Life
NOVEMBER 6TH-8TH
This year's theme, "Ephphatha... Be Opened!", comes from the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus speaks these words as He heals a man who is deaf and unable to speak. This man lives in isolation, trapped by his inability to hear and to communicate. Jesus calls him to open himself. With tenderness and compassion, He touches the man's ears and mouth, then, with a sigh, speaks a single word: "Ephphatha... Be Opened!" This is more than a physical healing—it is, above all, a spiritual one. Jesus frees us from deafness and silence, inviting us first to listen, and then to speak.
We all arrived in the Community spiritually deaf and mute—unable to hear God or those around us, and unable to express or share the burdens we carried within us from our lives in the world. Here, the Lord has called us away to heal our wounds, so that we might be saved and reborn into a new life in Him.
Mother Elvira invited us to open the door of our hearts to Jesusby kneeling before Him in Adoration,
by opening our ears to hear His Word, which is a light for our path,
by opening ourselves to sharing and serving our brothers and sisters,
so that together we may walk toward the Light.
The door of the heart has only one handle.
It is on the inside! Only we, in our freedom,
can open it to the Lord who knocks.
Ask Him for help. Open the door of your heart,
let Him come in… and your joy will be complete!
-Mother Elvira
“EPHPHATHA… BE OPENED!”(Mk 7:34)
|
“EPHPHATHA… BE OPENED!”(Mk 7:34) |
Registration
|
Registration |
*Sons and Daughters of the Community may contact their Servant of Hope to request a discount code to use at checkout.
FESTIVAL OF LIFE RAFFLE 2026
|
FESTIVAL OF LIFE RAFFLE 2026 |
Official Rules & Free Entry Information
NO PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
The Festival of Life Raffle 2026 is conducted by Association of St. Lawrence – Comunità Cenacolo America, Inc. (CH19789), 9485 Regency Square Blvd., Suite 110, Jacksonville, Florida 32225.
The raffle is conducted in accordance with Florida Statute §849.0935. All eligible entries will be treated equally, regardless of whether the entrant makes a donation.
Suggested Donation
- $40 per entry
- 3 entries for $110
A donation is voluntary and is not required to enter or win.
Free Entry — No Donation Necessary
To enter without making a donation, complete a Festival of Life Raffle 2026 entry form with the following information:
Name
Mailing Address
City, State & ZIP Code
Phone Number
Email Address
Limit one (1) free entry per person.
Mail the completed entry form to:
Festival of Life Raffle
520 E Fort King St., Suite B-4
Ocala, FL 34471
No payment or donation is required with a free entry.
A free entry will be entered into the same drawing and treated equally with entries accompanied by a voluntary donation.
Mail-In Entry Deadline
All free mail-in entries must be received by November 5, 2026 to be eligible for the drawing. Entries received after November 5, 2026 will not be eligible.
Drawing Information
Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Festival of Life
300 Godwin Road
St. Augustine, Florida 32086
Winners will be selected by chance from all eligible entries.
The drawing will not be conditioned upon receiving a minimum number of entries or raising a minimum amount of contributions. The drawing will not be canceled based upon the amount of contributions received.
All advertised prizes will be awarded.
Prizes
1st Prize — 300,000 Club Wyndham Points
Enjoy a one-week getaway at your choice of participating Club Wyndham resorts across the USA.
PLUS $2,500 Visa Gift Card
2nd Prize — 7-Night Panama Tropical Getaway
Enjoy 7 nights in a beautiful and inviting condo in a private gated community, featuring panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by lush tropical greenery and mountains.
Enjoy resort-style amenities including four saltwater pools, a restaurant, spa, and gym, all within the comfort and convenience of the community.
Available March 1–June 30, 2027.
PLUS $2,000 Visa Gift Card
3rd Prize — One-Week Beachfront Getaway
Enjoy 7 nights in a beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront condo with a gorgeous, unobstructed view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Located on the St. Augustine coastline, just a short drive from historic downtown St. Augustine.
Available during August 2027.
PLUS $1,500 Visa Gift Card
4th Prize — $2,500 Delta Air Lines Gift Card
Enjoy a $2,500 Delta Air Lines Gift Card to use toward your next adventure.
5th Prize — 3-Night Savannah Getaway – Suites at Bay
Enjoy 3 nights at Suites at Bay, ideally located in the heart of historic Savannah.
Experience Savannah’s beautiful historic district, restaurants, shopping, and famous sights just steps from your suite.
Three months’ advance notice required. Not available Thanksgiving or Christmas. $125 cleaning fee is not included and is payable by the winner.
PLUS $1,000 Visa Gift Card
Bonus Prize — $100 Gift Card Package
Enjoy a collection of gift cards to some favorite places, including:
Cracker Barrel • Red Lobster • Target • Home Depot
All prizes have been generously donated.
Any applicable dates, availability requirements, restrictions, fees, expiration dates, or other conditions associated with individual prizes will apply as described above.
Winner Selection & Notification
Winners will be selected by chance from all eligible entries.
The selection of winners will not be based upon whether an entrant made a donation or the amount of any donation.
Winners will be promptly notified using the contact information provided with their entry.
All advertised prizes will be awarded.
Important Raffle Information
No purchase or contribution is necessary to enter or win.
Making a donation does not give an entry an advantage over an eligible free entry.
The suggested donation is $40 per entry or 3 entries for $110, but a donation is voluntary and is not a condition of entering or winning.
Limit one (1) free entry per person.
Free entries and entries accompanied by voluntary donations will be entered into the same drawing and treated equally.
Free mail-in entries must be received by November 5, 2026.
The drawing will not depend upon a minimum number of entries or a minimum amount of money being raised.
The drawing will not be canceled based upon the amount of contributions received.
All prizes have been generously donated, and all advertised prizes will be awarded.
Organization Information
Association of St. Lawrence – Comunità Cenacolo America, Inc.
9485 Regency Square Blvd., Suite 110
Jacksonville, Florida 32225
CH19789
Festival of Life Raffle Drawing
November 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Festival of Life
300 Godwin Road
St. Augustine, Florida 32086

