About St. David · Davie, Florida
St. David Catholic Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Davie, Florida, within the Archdiocese of Miami (Southwest Broward Deanery). Founded on June 4, 1974, it serves the western Broward community from its campus on South University Drive, which includes a church seating roughly 600, a parish school (St. David Catholic School, opened in 1983), the multi-purpose Activity Center, and the HOPE Outreach Center. The parish offers daily and weekend Masses in English, a Saturday Vigil, Eucharistic Adoration on First Fridays, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays. Beyond its liturgies, St. David is known for its HOPE Outreach ministry to the needy, its celebrated Country Carnival fundraisers, and an active calendar of parish groups including the Legion of Mary, St. Vincent de Paul, Respect Life, a Women's Club, and a Bible Study group.
- Established
- 1974
- Patron
- St. David (Dewi Sant), Bishop of Mynyw, Patron of Wales
- Rector
- Rev. Ryan (D. Ryan) Saunders
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Miami (Southwest Broward Deanery)
Why belong here
St. David is a multi-generational, family-centered parish that combines daily and weekend Masses, a respected parish school (a former U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School), and a deep culture of outreach — most visibly through HOPE Outreach and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Worshippers find a full devotional life (First Friday Adoration, weekly Rosary, Confession Saturdays, Bible Study, Legion of Mary) alongside community-building groups like the Women's Club, a choir program with livestreamed Mass, Respect Life ministry, and a Young Adult Ministry. The twice-yearly Country Carnival fundraiser also gives the parish a distinctive social rhythm that gathers families and neighbors around a shared mission of service.
Mass times at St. David
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays at 4:00 PM in the church (per Archdiocese of Miami: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM) or by appointment (call Parish Office at 954-475-8046)
Adoration times
- First Friday of the month, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass)
Parish History
St. David Parish was founded on June 4, 1974, when Archbishop Coleman Carroll appointed Father Gabriel O'Reilly as its founding pastor. The first worship community of about 200 faithful gathered at Eddie Egan's Restaurant for Sunday Mass and at Dwight D. Eisenhower Grade School for Saturday evening Mass. They quickly organized a Men's Club, Women's Club, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and a Religious Education program, and began fundraising for a permanent church.
- 1974: Parish founded by Father Gabriel O'Reilly under Archbishop Coleman Carroll
- 1979: First church building completed, seating about 600
- 1983: Parish Hall, six classrooms, parish offices built; first school year established (K–3)
- 1986: Capital campaign to double the church and build a new school
- 1987: State-of-the-art school building completed
- 1994: School receives U.S. Dept. of Education National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
- 1995: HOPE Outreach founded by three Sisters of St. Joseph of Cottolengo
- 1996: Multi-purpose Activity Center completed
- 2013: Death of founding pastor Fr. Gabriel O'Reilly after ~40 years of service
Clergy & Parish Staff
St. David is served by a small team of clergy and a dedicated parish office staff. Fr. Ryan Saunders is the current pastor, with Fr. Hans Paul Chamorro serving as parochial vicar and Fr. Joseph Kottayil in residence, alongside Deacon Carlos Luzardo. The parish office is open Monday through Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings.
- Rev. Ryan (D. Ryan) Saunders — Pastor
- Rev. Hans Paul (Hans P.) Chamorro — Parochial Vicar
- Rev. Joseph Kottayil — In Residence
- Rev. Mr. Carlos Luzardo — Deacon
- Paula MacGraw — Parish Manager
- Elizabeth Fedelim — Assistant to the Pastor
- Char-Lea Gutierrez — Coordinator of Parish Ministries & Special Projects / Coordinator of Religious Education
- Patti Malinowski — Head Sacristan & Wedding Coordinator
- Linda Rivard — Assistant Sacristan
- Angela Fields — Director of Music ([email protected])
- Meredith Doerr — Finance Manager
- Cherry Wasteney — Weekend Receptionist
Mass & Worship Schedule
St. David offers daily Mass Monday through Saturday, a Saturday Vigil, and four Sunday Masses. The 10:30 AM Sunday Mass is livestreamed online, and the parish publishes online Masses through its website and the MyParish App.
- Weekday Mass: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM
- Saturday Morning Mass: 9:00 AM
- Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
- Sunday Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM (livestreamed), 12:00 PM
- Languages: English
Religious Education (CCD)
St. David's Religious Education program (CCD) welcomes students in grades 1 through 8 to explore the Catholic faith, study the life and teachings of Jesus, and celebrate the liturgical year. Sacramental preparation is offered for Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation for eligible students.
- Grades served: 1st through 8th
- Sacramental preparation: Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation
- Coordinator: Char-Lea Gutierrez (954-475-1521, [email protected])
- Assistant: Paula MacGraw
- Office located in St. David Catholic School building (southwest corner of first floor, across from school office)
- Office hours (school year): Tuesdays 3:00 PM–8:00 PM; summer contact Parish Office 954-475-8046
St. David Catholic School
St. David Catholic School opened in 1983 with kindergarten through third grade, adding a grade each year, and moved into a state-of-the-art school building in 1987 with a library, computer and science labs, and dedicated classes in art, music, and Spanish. In 1994, on the twentieth anniversary of the parish and tenth anniversary of the school, the U.S. Department of Education recognized the school as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The school shares the parish campus off South University Drive in Davie.
- Established 1983
- Current building completed 1987 (library, computer and science labs, art, music, Spanish)
- 1994 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (U.S. Department of Education)
- School Phone: (954) 472-7086
- School Fax: (954) 452-8243
Music Ministry
Music at St. David is led by Director of Music Angela Fields. The parish schedules a Children's Choir for the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass and an Adult Choir for the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass, which is also the livestreamed liturgy.
- Director of Music: Angela Fields ([email protected])
- Sunday 9:00 AM Mass — Children's Choir
- Sunday 10:30 AM Mass — Adult Choir & livestream
HOPE Outreach (Helping Other People Everyday)
HOPE Outreach began in 1995 when three Sisters from the religious congregation of St. Joseph of Cottolengo — Sr. Anna, Sr. Consolata, and Sister Mary Ellen — partnered with parish volunteers to start a ministry for those in need. Today, HOPE has grown into a non-denominational outreach assisting those in financial need, providing food for the hungry, and offering after-school activities. It is supported heavily through the parish's twice-yearly Country Carnival fundraisers.
- HOPE Outreach Center, Inc.
- Address: 4700 SW 64th Avenue, Suite A, Davie, FL 33314
- Phone: 954-321-0909
- Founded 1995 by Sisters of St. Joseph of Cottolengo
- Non-denominational
St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. Vincent de Paul is one of the parish's oldest ministries, founded alongside the parish itself in the 1970s. The society offers direct aid to those in need through the parish's SVdP collection boxes at the East and West entrances of the church, accepts vehicle donations through its national CARS program, and supports a thrift store.
- Help Line: 954-300-4953
- SVdP Thrift Store: 1023 NW 9th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 — 954-462-0716
- Collection boxes at East and West church entrances
- Donations accepted: money, vehicles (CARS program), furniture (thrift store pickup)
Legion of Mary
The St. David Legion of Mary Praesidium, named 'Mary Tower of David,' was founded at the parish on September 8, 2007. The Legion is the largest lay apostolate in the Catholic Church, with members worldwide. Local members meet weekly for prayer, planning, and discussion, then complete two hours of apostolic work in pairs and pray the short Catena Legionis daily.
- Praesidium name: 'Mary Tower of David'
- Founded at St. David: September 8, 2007
- Meetings: Fridays at 10:00 AM in Parish Hall, Room 201
- Contact: Gabby Espana — 845-770-8012
- Active and Auxiliary membership tracks available
Respect Life Ministry
St. David's Respect Life ministry carries out the pro-life mission of the parish through prayer, advocacy, and works of mercy. Activities include training Sidewalk Advocates for Life who offer compassionate outreach to women heading into local abortion centers, and connecting parishioners with the Archdiocese of Miami's Project Joseph program for fathers in crisis pregnancies.
- Sidewalk Advocates for Life
- Project Joseph (Archdiocesan ministry for fathers facing crisis pregnancies)
- Healing After Abortion resources
- Contact: Angela Curatalo — 954-981-2922
Women's Club, Prayer Group & Bible Study
Beyond the major apostolates, St. David sustains a number of long-standing community groups. The Women's Club meets monthly in the Parish Hall, a Prayer Group ministering to emergency requests is coordinated by Marge Jozwiak, and a Bible Study group meets Tuesday mornings in Room 201 under Jo Ann Allensworth.
- Saint David Women's Club — meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM, Parish Hall
- Prayer Group — Marge Jozwiak, 954-382-6019 (emergency prayer requests)
- Bible Study Group — Jo Ann Allensworth, 954-236-0195 — Tuesdays 10:00 AM, Room 201
Young Adult Ministry & NSU Catholic Life
The parish reaches the local young adult population through a dedicated 20's–30's ministry and through NSU Catholic Life, which ministers to Catholic students at nearby Nova Southeastern University.
- Young Adult Ministry — adults in their 20s and 30s
- NSU Catholic Life — ministry to Nova Southeastern University students
Country Carnival & Fundraising
Twice a year St. David hosts its famous Country Carnival, transforming its open-air Activity Center into an 'ethnic smorgasbord' food court as the parish's signature fundraiser. Proceeds support the parish's many outreach endeavors, including HOPE Outreach and the parish school.
- Held twice annually
- Location: open-air Activity Center on parish campus
- Food court featuring varied ethnic cuisines
- Supports HOPE Outreach and parish outreach initiatives
Visit, Contact & Office Hours
The parish office is staffed across most days of the week. Mass times and parish news are also pushed to parishioners through the MyParish App (text 'App' to 88202).
- Address: 3900 South University Drive, Davie, FL 33328
- Church Phone: (954) 475-8046
- Church Fax: (954) 370-0819
- School Phone: (954) 472-7086
- School Fax: (954) 452-8243
- Office Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–3:00 PM (closed for lunch 11:30 AM–12:30 PM); Sat 9:00 AM–2:00 PM; Sun 7:00 AM–1:30 PM
- MyParish App — text 'App' to 88202
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Gabriel O'Reilly1974–2013
Founding pastor appointed by Archbishop Coleman Carroll; led St. David for almost 40 years until his death in 2013.
- Rev. Ryan (D. Ryan) Saunders2013–present
Current pastor.