The Naples Faith and Wine series welcomes Sr. Teresa Benedicta who will speak on the topic of  "Mary, a Shortcut to Heaven" at the group's monthly meeting Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Ave. North, in Naples.October is the month dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary and the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7th. The feast was instituted to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary by the faithfulSr. Teresa Benedicta teaches at the Donahue Academy in Ave Maria and has been a member of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, for 12 years. She also is the host of a catechetical series, Truth in the Heart, on Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN).The cost for the evening is $10/person pre-paid or $15/person at the door and includes appetizers and one glass of wine (or a non-alcoholic beverage). Pre-payment is strongly encouraged and can be made through the group's website www.faithandwine.com (http://www.faithandwine.com/).  For questions, contact Martha Oram at 407-615-9017.Faith and Wine, Inc. is a diverse group of women - single and married, with and without children, working in or outside of the home, young and young at heart, all at different places along their faith journey - who seek fellowship with each other and a greater understanding of their Catholic faith in order to enrich their lives and help them cope with the ever-changing challenges presented by today's society.\nFaith and Wine gathers monthly from September through May in a relaxing and casual environment where women can cultivate new friendships, share in good conversation, support and network with each other, while enjoying glass of wine and hearing thought-provoking presentations that allow for a greater understanding of the Catholic faith.  Sponsorship opportunities are available - please contact Mary Beth Clary at mbclary@porterwright.com (mailto:mbclary@porterwright.com) for more information or visit our website at www.faithandwine.com (http://www.faithandwine.com/).More than 200 women attended the September meetingFr. John J. Ludden, Pastor of St. John the Evangelist, spoke on the topic, "Find Yourself in a Hole?  Use Your Faith to Climb Out!" (at left, Fr. Ludden with Faith and Wine President Mary Beth Clary)Planned speakers/topics in futhre months include: Elizabeth Donovan on human trafficking in our own backyard; H. James Towey, Ave Maria President, on his experience with Mother Teresa; Bishop Frank Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, on faith and marriage; Joan Driscoll Lynch, Author, on her book "Women of the Passion"; Matt Loboda and Patrick O'Sullivan, presenting "God's Gift to Women: WINE and faith, a wine-tasting event"; and Elma McCaughey, Mission Coordinator for the Diocese of Venice, on women and missionary service.\n