Angels in Heaven
From 1998 this Support Group opened its doors to Parents, Families and Friends who have lost a Child, of any age. We meet as needed and have Father Ed’s support. In December, this ministry has a Candlelight Memorial Service.
Contact:
Sue McCrea | 954-476-5204 | smccrea@stbonaventurechurch.com
ADOM Detention Ministry
We are called, formed, and sent to release the Good News, which is able to heal and transform the hearts of those affected within the Criminal Justice System. We are serving in Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) facilities: Main Jail, Joseph Conte, North Broward, and Paul Rein.
Contact:
Mary DeArmas | 954-325-4719 | mdearmas1@comcast.net
Alfredo Bernal | 954-918-6554 | alredobernalb@hotmail.com
Back on Track Network
Back on Track Network is a faith-based career counseling support organization that provides spiritual, motivational, and practical support to all people who are facing some kind of career challenge. It is open to all persons regardless of their type of job or stage in their career. The St. Bonaventure Chapter Meetings are held twice at month, 2nd and 4th Tuesday in the Parish Center.
Contact:
Raul Fernandez | raul.u.fernandez@gmail.com
Bianca Moreiras | moreirasbianca@gmail.com
Bereavement Support
We extend a warm invitation to all who need encouragement and help with the grief process. This support group is a place to share your grief with others who are experiencing similar feelings. We are meeting on Wednesday evenings based on the requests of those who wish to attend. Please call or text for additional information.
Contact:
Mary Sedlak | 305-409-3807 | mary_sedlak@bellsouth.net
Divorced and Separated
Catholic Business Network
Do you need a dentist, CPA, or other type of service? Please consider one of our Catholic Business Network members from our online directory (cbnsfl.org). Are you a Catholic business professional who’d like to network and do business with other Catholics in the area who share your same values and beliefs? If so, you’ll want to join us! This is a great opportunity to become a member of a network that helps connect and promote Catholic business owners and professionals in South Florida. Our goal is to live and spread the Faith in professional and personal lives while giving back to our community.
Contact:
Jaime Vazquez | jaimevazquez@live.com
Carl Noriega | carl@great-american.net
Bryan McLaughlin | bryan@brytechcs.com
Justice Ministry
WHAT IS THE ST. BONAVENTURE JUSTICE MINISTRY? St. Bonaventure Justice Ministry cultivates the promotion of our Catholic Social Justice Teachings, answers the prophetic call to bring about the reign of God found in Sacred Scripture and Tradition and responds to our faith with investments in justice making with our time, talents and treasure.
Contact:
Nancy Firpo-Vega | st.bjusticeministry@aol.com
Good Samaritans
Hospice Care
Are you looking for satisfaction by helping others? Can you share some special time each week with a terminally ill person? If so, Hospice Volunteering may be your answer. Other than kindness, gentleness and patience, no special skills are required. Hospice is designed to provide a caring environment for fulfilling the physical and emotional needs of the terminally ill in the home or special hospital units. Training will be provided for anyone who wants to volunteer in this ministry.
Contact:
Catholic Hospice | 305-822-2380
Vitas Care | 800-723-3233
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest fraternal service organization. Our four guiding principles are: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. We support various charities, to include: Special Olympics, local food pantries, Habitat for Humanity, Respect Life Ministries, and many others. We are extremely active in our council, church, community, family, and youth activities.
Contact:
Alfonso Contreras | wgk12240@gmail.com
Columbiettes
A unified body of Catholic women who work side-by-side with the Knights of Columbus. Membership is open to any Catholic woman from age 18. Members are active in many ministries that serve St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Please consider joining our Auxiliary.
Contact:
Carolyn Font | fontcarolyn@yahoo.com
Adult Lending Library
Come and browse in the parish Lending Library located in the Parish Center. Religious materials are available for reading and viewing, including a great selection of books in Spanish. The library is based on the honor system; instructions for borrowing material are posted. Forms are available for donations to enable the purchase of a book in honor of a special event or in memory of a loved one. The library is open whenever the Parish Center is open.
Contact:
Damary Lebron | 954-816-9347 | damarylebron@aol.com
Men's Organization
The Men's Organization welcomes the men of St. Bonaventure that are at least 18 years old. This ministry is committed to supporting the Church, school and community by taking over the responsibilities that range from decorating the church, applying mulch, to golf and fishing outings. We also help keep the grounds clean and tidy. We hold monthly Friday night dinners, and host the Oktoberfest, and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations just to name a few of our events. This ministry is also present behind the scenes of many other occasions for the Church and school including “Family Festival” and the annual Gala.
Contact:
Esteban Nunez | 954-205-2573
Respect Life (Respeto a la Vida)
This is a ministry committed to respond to all issues to promote respect for the dignity of the human person. That includes all those who are defenseless and most vulnerable: the unborn, the elderly, the incurably ill, the marginalized, the children and youth. This service includes pastoral support for those in crisis pregnancies or post abortion reconciliation (Project Rachel); education of the community on reproduction, abortion, infanticide, euthanasia and capital punishment issues; being active in developing public policy that respects human life.
Contact:
Kathy Fuentes | kfuentes@stbonaventurechurch.com
St. Vincent de Paul Society
This ministry exists to reach out to those members of the community who find themselves in physical or financial need. We attempt to provide services to needy families regardless of religion, race or beliefs. All help is provided with strict confidentiality.
Contact:
SVDP Email | 954-476-4338 | svdp@stbonaventurechurch.com
Visits to the Sick
If you know someone who is sick, can't leave home, or is hospitalized: visits can be made and Holy Communion can be brought to them.
Contact:
Church Office | 954-424-9504 | church@stbonaventurechurch.com

Outreach
