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Statewide Vigils and Protests for Michael Zack

September 28, 2023 by FADP

Michael Zack is scheduled to be executed in Florida on Tuesday, October 3, at 6 pm. 

Michael Zack is scheduled to be executed in Florida on Tuesday, October 3, at 6 pm. While his legal team is fighting around the clock to stop his execution, in the event that it proceeds, please join us at one of the following vigils to protest Michael’s execution, support his family, and remember his victims, Ravonne Smith and Laura Rosillo.

Florida State Prison 

Tuesday, October 3, 5:00 pm

Join Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (FADP) and allies from across the state at 5:00 pm on October 3 for a vigil and peaceful protest ahead of the scheduled execution of Michael Zack. 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]


Virtual Vigil

Tuesday, October 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.

Gainesville

Gainesville Carpool to Prison Vigil

Tuesday, October 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.

Michael Zack is scheduled to be executed at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 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.”

Contact: Miriam Welly Elliott, 352-278-4342.

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.

Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Palm Coast

Diocese of Orlando 

Daytona Beach Bus to Prison Vigil

Tuesday, October 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, Office of Advocacy and Justice at [email protected]


Macclenny

Tuesday, October 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

Palm Beach Gardens

Diocese of Palm Beach Prayer Service

Tuesday, October 3, 5:30 pm

Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola Chapel, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Join Catholic Charities’ Respect Life Ministry for a prayer service on October 3 at 5:30 pm. Immediately after the service, the group will proceed to the corner of Military Trail and Holly Road, where it will silently pray for 15 minutes.

Contact: Deanna Herbst, [email protected]


Davie 

Archdiocese of Miami

Thursday, September 28, 6:30 pm Rosary, 7:00 pm Adoration 

St. David Church
3900 South University Drive, Davie, FL 33328

Contact: Angela Curatalo, [email protected]


North Port

Diocese of Venice

Tuesday, October 3, 5:30 pm

San Pedro Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287
Prayer Service

Contact: Jeanne Berdeaux, [email protected]


Punta Gorda

Diocese of Venice

Tuesday, October 3, 5:30 pm

Sacred Heart Church, 211 W. Charlotte Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Prayer Service at the outdoor Last Supper table.

Contact: Jeanne Berdeaux, [email protected]


Pinellas

Tuesday, October 3, 5:00 pm

The State of Florida is planning to execute Michael Zack at 6 pm on October 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 Michael Zack near the Pinellas county jail and courthouse at
49th St. North and Ulmerton Rd., Pinellas Park, FL 33760

Contact: John Stewart, [email protected], (727) 492-1590

Vigil organizers will have signs. Park in the vacant lot behind Checkers.

Fort Lauderdale

Tuesday, October 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 Michael Zack at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. 
Signs will be provided

Contact: Steve Jens-Rochow, [email protected]


Key West

Tuesday, October 3, 5:00 pm

Monroe County Courthouse
500 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040
Let us come together to hold a vigil on October 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 October 3. Signs are encouraged.

Orange Park

Tuesday, October 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

Flagler Beach

Tuesday, October 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

Ponte Vedra 

Tuesday, October 3, 8:30 am Holy Hour after Mass

Diocese of St. Augustine

St. John Paul II
127 Stone Mason Way, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

St. Augustine

Diocese of St. Augustine

Tuesday, October 3, 5:00-6:00 pm

Corpus Christi Catholic Church (Holy Hour)
6175 Datil Pepper Road, St. Augustine, FL 32086

Diocese of St. Augustine

Tuesday, October 3, 5:30-6:30 pm Holy Hour

St. Anastasia Catholic Church
5205 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080

Jacksonville

Diocese of St. Augustine

Tuesday, October 3, 8:00-9:00 am Holy Hour and 9:00 am Mass

San Juan del Rio Catholic Church (Holy Hour & Mass)
1718 FL-13, Jacksonville, FL 32259

Diocese of St. Augustine

Tuesday, October 3, 8:15 am Mass

Sacred Heart Jacksonville
5752 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244

 

Diocese of St. Augustine

Tuesday, October 3, Holy Hour after 8:00 am Mass

St. Patrick Catholic Church
601 Airport Center Drive East, Jacksonville, FL 32218

 

Diocese of St. Augustine

Tuesday, October 3, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (all day adoration)

St. Paul Riverside (Holy Hour)
2609 Park St., Jacksonville, FL 32204

 

Diocese of St. Augustine

Tuesday, October 3, 5:00-6:00 pm Holy Hour

St. Joseph – Cody Center Chapel
11730 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258

Tallahassee

Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee Prayer Vigil

Tuesday, October 3, 9:30 am, after the 9 am mass.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church
4665 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32309

Contact: Suzanne Printy, [email protected]

 

Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty

Tuesday, October 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.

 

Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty

Wednesday, October 4, 12:00 pm

Capitol Rotunda 
400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
If the execution takes place, Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty (TCADP) will hold a Service of Remembrance for Michael Zack, Ravonne Smith, and Laura Rosillo at 12 noon at the Capitol Rotunda.  Please join us to remember Mr. Zack, Ms. Smith, Ms. Rosillo, and to show support to end the death penalty in Florida.

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