ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday through Friday, following the 8:00 AM Mass till 9:00 PM, theBlessed Sacrament is exposed in the Chapel for prayer and adoration. If you would like to make a commitment for a regular time, for example every Monday or Wednesday at 2pm, please contact Bertha Cano at (954) 439-0933 The Lord is waiting for you. We need everybody to join in this beautiful prayer so that one day we canmake 24 Hour Adoration in our Parish.
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ALTAR SERVERS
Both boys and girls in grades third through twelve, who have received the Sacrament of Holy Communion, can become altar servers. Contact Person: Marco Peredo (954) 433-9279.
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CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE STUDY
A thirty week program from September to May. Each year a specific book of the Bible is studied in a friendly environment that includes some "homework" and small group discussions. Participants also watch a lecture (on DVD) of that week's lesson presented by well known priests and theologians.
Contact Persons: Fr. Vivian Loughrey (954) 392-5062 Ext 301; Jennifer Anzalone (954) 443-7587.
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CFC YOUTH
Youth For Christ (YFC) is a family ministry of Couples for Christ (CFC), a Catholic lay ministry. It is a means of renewing youth and young adults and providing a venue where they can respond to God's call to holiness. YFC aims at providing a Christian support environment for all youth from 12 years of age to those in their early 20s. Contact Persons: Erwin and Josephine Caampued jecsent@yahoo.com
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CHOIRS
Men and women who enjoy praising God in song are invited to enhance our Parish liturgical celebrations in the following Masses.:
5 PM Vigil Mass (English) - Charlene McClain-Hopewell (954) 347-3841
7 PM Vigil Mass (Spanish) - Carol Garcia (954) 600-7428
8:30 AM Mass (English) - Vanessa Cooke (954) 907-2099
10:00 AM Mass (English) - Dr. Ysomar Granados (305) 772-9651
12 Noon (Spanish) - Gloria Bencosme (954) 445-2285
6 PM (English) - Bong & Tet Deato (954) 707-3550 6 PM (Youth) - Gloria Bencosme (954) 445-2285
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CINACLE OF THE DIVINE MERCY
Meets the first Tuesday of the month in Spanish and first Thursday of the month in English at 8:00 PM. All are welcomed to participate in this evening of song, presentation, prayers, the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and fellowship.
Contact Person: Eduardo and Giselle (305) 389-8905
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COUPLES FOR CHRIST
A united community of family evangelizers that sets the world on fire with the fullness of God's transforming love. CFC's goal is to renew and strengthen Christian family life and values.
Contact Persons: Miguel & Grace Catalasan (954) 438-6456
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CURSILLO DE CRISTIANDAD
Meets Fridays at 8:00 PM. Contact Person: Goldy Aguirre (954) 304-7273
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DAMAS DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
Through prayer and self commitment to God, a woman can save and uplift her family. Meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM.
For more information, please contact Carolina Malpica (754) 204-4310
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DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY
The Discipleship Ministry helps our spiritual brothers and sisters open their hearts to Jesus Christ. Meets on the last Friday of the month at one of the disciples' homes. For more information, please call Sandy Pena (954) 804-2466.
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EMMAUS
Parish–based retreats which invite parishionersto experience God’s unconditional love and dedicated to community-building,witnessing the Good News, worship and prayer.
Contact Persons: Men’s Emmaus: Arecio Calvet (954) 548-9298 Women’sEmmaus: Josefina Adames (305) 586-6056
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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Contact Persons: English: Dan Brown (954) 430-9693 Spanish: Luisa Cabrera (786) 303-2423
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FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH MINISTRY
A six class program for people interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and adults who wish to fulfill the requirements for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Contact Person: Dr. Joan DiGregorio (954) 648-3955
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization founded in 1882. The Knights are dedicated to Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. They are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, with unconditional support to the Church and to families in need. They meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM.
Contact Persons: Grand Knight Lerrichiad (Richie) Sanchez, (305) 588-3687
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LECTORS
Contact Persons: English: Joy Sirvent (954) 437-7807 Spanish: Luz Diaz (786) 219-9431
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LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church. Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. Meetings are held Thursdays at 5:30 PM, in English and Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in Spanish.
Contact Persons:
English: Geny Panaligan-Ke (786) 489-2324 Spanish: Adelita Alup-Tirado (954) 436-5920
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MISSIONARIES OF DIVINE INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE
Spanish prayer group with special devotion to the Infant Jesus of Prague. They meet on Thursdays at 11:00 AM. Contact Persons: Maria Corssy (786) 973-7396
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MISSIONARIES OF PRAYER
Missionaries of Prayer pray for the sick of our Parish and for those whom we are made personally aware of. Members makes like a chain of prayer for various needs of individuals as well as of communities and families.
Contact Person: Frank Trotta (954) 885-8478.
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R.C.I.A. (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)
This is the official Church preparation approved by the Conference of Catholic Bishops for adults wishing to become Catholics, or to receive other Sacraments such as Confirmation, Holy Communion, Holy Matrimony or simply who want to know more about the Catholic faith. RCIA is also indicated to those of other Denominations who wish to become Catholic. In Blessed John XXIII, RCIA courses are offered in both English and Spanish.
For registration or for additional information, please contact the Parish Office (954) 392-5062
Classes begin in September and end with the Easter Celebrations of the Sacraments.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Provides continuous yearly religious education and formation programs for students in non-catholic schools from Pre-Kinder through High School during the regular school year. We also offer school-age Baptismal classes and Special Ed classes. To register your child please call the Parish Office. Instruction times are as follows:
Grades PreK-7/8 Regular meet at Everglades High School Sunday from 10:00-11:15 AM.
Confirmation: Grades 8-12 meet at the Church Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM.
Contact: Parish Office (954) 392-5062. Please read more information on our web, under the title of Religious Education.
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RESPECT LIFE (BILINGUAL)
Meetings on the first Monday of the month and pray A Holy Hour For Life on the last Friday of the month at 7:00 PM. For more information, please contact Joe & Irma Verga (954) 239-7113.
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ROSARY
Unite our parishioners to Jesus through the hands of the Blessed Virgin Mary by meditating on the events of our salvation history that are present in the Holy Rosary. Group opportunities to pray the rosary. Thursdays at 6:30 PM in English. Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in Creole/French. For more information, please call the group coordinator.
Contact Persons: English: Nelson Fernandez (954) 441-6591 Creole/French: Mrs. Claudette Richard (954) 538-1509
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SERVANTS OF KING OF MERCY—APOSTOLATE
Meets every 2nd Sunday of the month for the Hour of Mercy devotion that begins at 3:00 PM in the Chapel. The prayers include the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, the PSALMS from the Liturgy of the Hours, Spiritual Reflections and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit. Come Join us!
Contact Person: Henry Procianos (954) 704-8553
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SPANISH PRAYER GROUP
"Unidos por Maria"; Two groups with the same spirituality.
One meets Wednesday at 7: PM , the other on Thursday at 10:00 AM., call Cecilia Morales for more information. For Wednesday, please contact Luz Diaz (786) 219-9431, and for Thursday, the contact person is Cecilia Morales (954) 447-3436.
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SPIRIT OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP
Meets every Friday from 7:00-9:00 PM in Room #3.For more information call Adeline.
Contact Person: Adeline Jean (954) 494-4978
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USHERS MINISTRY
Men and women who serve as the hand and heart of Christ in welcoming and assisting parishioners and visitors to our family Liturgical celebrations. Ushers are urgently needed in this very special Ministry.
Contact Persons: English: Jerry Chiocca (954) 435-2455 and Carlos Barroso (786) 367-8980 Spanish: Henry Cubillan (954) 435-7386
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WOMEN’S CLUB
Women working together to aid our parish community by fundraising, being parish hostess, having retreats and developing outreach projects. Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM.
Contact Person: Claire Broe (954) 447-9733
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YOUTH, YOUNG ADULT, AND PARENT MINISTRY
The purpose of this Ministry is to guide our Youth through their spiritual, physical, mental and emotional change. These groups provide programs and activities to our youth which help them to grow in the faith and spirituality as well as in their human relations with others. They gain more knowledge of Christ and the Church and thus become more dynamic and committed young Catholics . They meet every other Sunday from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Church (after the 6PM Mass).
Contact Persons: Terry Garzon (954) 655-9025, Maria Acosta (954) 448-5716
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