Florida State Prison
Thursday, August 3, 5:00 pm
Join Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (FADP), FADP Board Vice Chair and Florida’s 23rd death row survivor Herman Lindsey, and allies from across the state at 5:00 pm on August 3 for a vigil and peaceful protest ahead of the scheduled execution of James Barnes. Gather in the designated area across the Highway from the Death Chamber at Florida State Prison 23916 NW 83rd Ave, Raiford, FL 32026. The execution is scheduled for 6:00 pm. Signs are encouraged.
23916 NW 83rd Ave, Raiford, FL 32026
Contact: Maria DeLiberato, [email protected]
Notes from FADP:
– Local speed limits are strictly enforced. Florida State Prison is on the West side of SR-16 (Raiford Road). The protest area and entry road are opposite the main entrance to the Florida State Prison on the East side of SR-16, and is designated “New River Correctional Institution.” Corrections staff will be available to guide you.
– There is a bathroom located at the SE corner of the red brick building. Check with DOC staff for availability.
– We are unaware of any restrictions on the nature of signs. FADP recommends clear and concise messages, printed boldly, with high contrast between the text and the background. FADP will have some signs available.
– Wear closed shoes and socks to protect yourself from the occasional presence of fire ants. Hats may be helpful.
– Be aware of what you bring and carry, and of your demeanor, and stay within the designated protest area or between that area and the adjacent parking area. You may wish to bring umbrellas (for sun or rain) and bottled water. FADP will help.
Virtual Vigil
Thursday, August 3, 5:00 pm
Register for Virtual Vigil
Join Death Penalty Action and Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty for a live, informative, and prayerful online vigil beginning at 5 pm ET. We’ll check in with live on-the-ground vigils at the prison, and we’ll continue until the execution is either stayed or completed. Register here to be a part of the live audience, or watch on the Death Penalty Action Facebook Page.
Davie
Thursday, July 27, 6:30 pm Prayer of the Rosary, 7:00 pm Adoration and Reflection accompanied by inspiring music
St. David Church, Diocese of Archdiocese of Miami
Catholic faithful and members of the community are urged to pray for a stay of the execution for James Barnes, for the victims of violent crimes and their families, for those on death row, for Governor DeSantis as he confronts the decision to proceed with the execution, and for an end to the use of the death penalty.
3900 South University Drive, Davie, FL 33328
Contact: Angela Curatalo, [email protected]
Flagler Beach
Thursday, August 3, 8:00-9:00 am Holy Hour and 9:00 am Mass
Diocese of St. Augustine
Santa Maria Del Mar Catholic Church
915 N Central Ave, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
Jacksonville
Thursday, August 3, 8:00 am Holy Hour after Mass
Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Joseph – Cody Center Chapel (Holy Hour)
11730 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258
Jacksonville
Thursday, August 3, 8:15 am Mass
Diocese of St. Augustine
Sacred Heart Jacksonville (Mass)
5752 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244
Ponte Vedra
Thursday, August 3, 8:30 am Holy Hour after Mass
Diocese of St. Augustine
St. John Paul II (Holy Hour)
127 Stone Mason Way, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
Tallahassee
Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee Prayer Vigil
Thursday, August 3, 9:30 am, after the 9 am mass.
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
4665 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32309
Good Shepherd’s Mercy & Justice Core Community. Prayer service for James Barnes. We will pray for James, for a stay of his execution, for his victims Patricia Miller and Linda Barnes, and for their families.
Contact: Suzanne Printy, [email protected]
Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Palm Coast
Daytona Beach Bus to Prison Vigil
Thursday, August 3, 1:30 pm
1:30 pm, Bus to FSP leaves Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
2:00 pm, Bus pick up at Destination Daytona, 1637 US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach, FL
2:30 pm, Bus pick up at Winn Dixie, SR 100 and Old Kings Rd, Palm Coast, FL
Contact: Our Lady of Lourdes, 386-255-0433
Macclenny
Thursday, August 3, 4:00-5:00 pm
Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Mary Mother of Mercy Catholic Church (Holy Hour)
1143 W. Macclenny Ave, Macclenny, FL 32063
St. Augustine
Thursday, August 3, 4:00-5:00 pm
Diocese of St. Augustine
Corpus Christi Catholic Church (Holy Hour)
6175 Datil Pepper Road, St. Augustine, FL 32086
Gainesville
Gainesville Carpool to Prison Vigil
Thursday, August 3, 4:30 pm
We will leave Gainesville at 4:30 pm from the parking lot of the Emmanuel Mennonite Church Meeting House, 1236 NW 18th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609.
James Barnes is scheduled to be executed at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 3, at Florida State Prison. Please join Gainesville Citizens for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (GCADP) and others in witnessing to our opposition to state-sanctioned murder. The vigil/protest includes a short prayer service & the tolling of a bell to mark the execution hour, a bell that is heard on Death Row so the other inmates know we are there to say, “Not in Our Name.”
Return time is uncertain as executions are often delayed. If it goes on schedule, the carpool can leave around 6:30 pm & be back in Gainesville by 7:15. Otherwise, the riders will stay at the prison until there is news of the execution or a stay OR the riders can decide to return prior to the conclusion of events. The organized vigil activity concludes around 6:30 pm. IN THE EVENT OF A STAY WE WILL NOT GATHER AT THE PRISON.
Contact: Miriam Welly Elliott, 352-278-4342.
Jacksonville
Thursday, August 3, 8:00-9:00 am Holy Hour and 9:00 am Mass
Diocese of St. Augustine
San Juan del Rio Catholic Church (Holy Hour & Mass)
1718 FL-13, Jacksonville, FL 32259
Jacksonville
Thursday, August 3, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (all day adoration)
Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Paul Riverside (Holy Hour)
2609 Park St., Jacksonville, FL 32204
Pinellas
Thursday, August 3, 5:00 pm
49th St. North and Ulmerton Rd., Pinellas Park, FL 33760
The State of Florida is planning to execute James Barnes at 6 pm on August 3. Join FADP, Allendale UMC, and other organizations across the state from 5-6 pm by holding an Anti-Death Penalty Vigil in protest of the execution of James Barnes near the Pinellas county jail and courthouse at 49th St. North and Ulmerton Rd.
Vigil organizers will have signs. Park in the vacant lot behind Checkers.
Contact: John Stewart, [email protected], (727) 492-1590
Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, August 3, 5:00 pm
Federal Courthouse at the Northwest corner of NE 3rd Ave and East Broward Blvd. in downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
The Service, Social Justice and Green Team of the River of Grass Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty will have a vigil protesting the execution of James Barnes at 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Signs will be provided
Contact: Steve Jens-Rochow, [email protected]
Orange Park
Thursday, August 3, 5:00-6:00 pm Holy Hour
Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
1649 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
Key West
Thursday, August 3, 5:00 pm
Monroe County Courthouse
500 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040
Let us come together to hold a vigil on August 3 for all involved in this situation and to call for an end to the use of the death penalty. Advocates will gather at the corner of Whitehead and Southard St. in Key West from 5:00 – 6:00 pm on August 3. Signs are encouraged.
Contact: Patrice Schwermer, 757-575-7002
Palm Beach
Thursday, August 3, 5:30 pm
Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola Chapel
9999 N Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed another death warrant for James Barnes. The execution is scheduled for Thursday, August 3rd, at 6 pm ET. Catholic Charities’ Respect Life Ministry has organized a prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola Chapel in Palm Beach Gardens on August 3rd at 5:30 p.m. Immediately following the prayer service, the group will proceed to the corner of Military Trail and Holly Road where they will silently pray for 15 minutes for James. Intentional Prayers of Healing and Comfort will be said for both victims, Linda Barnes, Patricia “Patsy” Miller, and their families and friends.
Contact: Deanna Herbst, [email protected]
North Port
Thursday, August 3, 5:30-6:30 pm
Diocese of Venice
San Pedro Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287
Prayer Service for James Barnes
Contact: Jeanne Berdeaux, [email protected]
Punta Gorda
Thursday, August 3, 5:30 pm
Diocese of Venice
Sacred Heart Church, 211 W. Charlotte Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Prayer Service for James Barnes at the outdoor Last Supper table.
Contact: Jeanne Berdeaux, [email protected]
St. Augustine
Thursday, August 3, 5:30-6:30 pm Holy Hour
Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Anastasia Catholic Church
5205 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Tallahassee
Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty
Thursday, August 3, 6:00 pm
Governor’s Mansion
700 N. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32303
Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty (TCADP) will host a candlelight Vigil in front of the Governor’s mansion on the 3rd at the time of the execution. Fencing and metal barricades have been placed around the outside perimeter of the mansion. The Vigil will take place outside the perimeter in the small parking area that faces the mansion. You can access it from N. Monroe by turning on E. 1st Street towards the mansion.
