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Altar Society

The Altar Society is involved in the preparation of our Church, Chapel and Sacristies for all celebrations according to the Liturgical Calendar and the needs of the Parish, School, Religious Education and Ministries. Our members, in a quiet and humble way, are at work year round and there are many the areas that require daily and seasonal attention therefore, many helping hands are needed. The joy of serving the Lord in this Ministry never ends and it only requires good will and loving hands.

Contact:

Doris Maldonado | 954-424-9504 | dmaldonado@stbonaventurechurch.com

Athletae Christi (Spanish)

Familia de la Natividad y Epifanía de Nuestro Señor: Athletae Christi es una Asociación Privada de Fieles, con personalidad jurídica de acuerdo al Código de Derecho Canónico en sus cánones 298-311 y 321-329. La Asociación se rige por lo establecido en sus Estatutos, así como por las demás disposiciones canónicas universales y particulares. Athletae Christi fundada en Caracas, Venezuela en el año 2000 por Monseñor Rafael Maria Febres- Cordero después de muchos años de larga meditación. Por la gracia de Dios, la Asociación ha crecido rápidamente y está actualmente en las regiones de América del Sur, Centro América, América del Norte, Europa, Asia y África. Orientada a atender a las familias y/or individuos, sus miembros se reúnen en fraternidades en donde comparten la Lecticio Divina , reflexiones varias y comparten cotidianidades . La búsqueda de la Santidad personal y colectiva es fundamental para un Athletae Christi haciendo énfasis en la Adoración Eucarística y el rezo diario del santo rosario.

Contact:

Maria Cristina Lascurain | mcglascurain@gmail.com

Faith Strategies with Bible Study

Our bible study has been meeting weekly in the evening since 2007. We enter into the mystery of the arms of love through compassionate circles of care. We prepare with reading from the Bible before our class. When together, we share our stories and relate them to bible stories and the communion of saints. We recognize connections so to emerge towards inclusive, creative and prayer-filled communities. We prepare with reading from the Bible before our class. We study Scripture from the “World of the Text, the World In Front of the Text and the World Behind the Text”. We explore, renew and polish our theological lens, to transform our perspectives to value creation, ourselves, each other and our image of God. We share gratitude, wonder and awe, and understanding, being graced by our awareness of the Source of all, the peace from our relationship with Jesus, and the joys from the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Contact:

Carrie Roach | croach57@gmail.com

Grupo Carismático de Oración (Spanish)

A nuestro Grupo Carismático de Oración vienen las personas a crecer en la vida espiritual, guiadas por el Espíritu Santo. Comenzamos con el santo rosario. También tenemos alabanzas, testimonios, Misas, adoración, y servicios de sanación en la Capilla. Todos los miércoles a las 7 PM.

Contact:

Rodolfo Echeverri | 1407echeverri@gmail.com
Liliana Quinchia | 1804abril@gmail.com

Cenacle of the Divine Will / Cenáculo de la Divina Voluntad

This ministry meets to reflect on the writings of the Servant of God, Luisa Piccarreta. Through her writings, Jesus teaches what the Holy Will of God can do, and how far it can go when the soul gives it full liberty to act, not interrupting Its work with its human will.

Contact:

Rosalie SanGiovanni | rosalie.sangiovanni@gmail.com
Cecilia del Campo | cecikuthy@gmail.com

Emmaus Retreats

The entire Emmaus weekend is based on Luke's Gospel, Chapter 24. So often in life, we either fail or have fallen away from recognizing the presence of Christ in our lives. We may have forgotten that He is always walking with us. The weekend creates an environment where all who attend will feel unconditionally loved, accepted and invited to a deeper walk with Christ or an awakening of His presence in our lives. There are separate weekends for men and women and are held twice a year during the spring and the fall.

Contact:

Men’s: Jose Gutierrez | 954-599-4801 | jolugu@bellsouth.net |
Women’s: Patience Khouri | 954-260-2090
Ikanyeng DiScipio | yamefl@yahoo.com

Holy Spirit Prayer Group

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group is a spiritual ministry based on the Charismatic Movement in the Church and the Carmelite Spirituality of St. Teresa of Avila and St. Jon of the Cross. Each meeting of the group involves quiet prayer, intercessory prayer, reading of the Scripture, music and singing, and raising the heard and hands in praise of our God in the Holy Spirit. Each session is an invitation to the Holy Spirit to come and fill our hearts with the Presence of God as we pray “Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in the fire of your love…”

Contact:

Amy Gutierrez | 954-560-5776 | amy.gutierrez111@gmail.com

Legion of Mary / Legión de María

The Legion of Mary is a Lay Apostolate placed under the powerful leadership of Our Lady. It was created to support the Pastor in his ministries to the community. There’s no better way to show our love for Jesus than through our devotion to His Mother Mary. Come join the Legion of Mary and pray the Rosary, every Saturday at 10:30 A.M. in the Sacristy room of the Parish Center.

Contact:

Marilyn Hill | 954-734-5834 | marilynflorida@aol.com
Mercedes Bradley | darmer@comcast.net

Prayer Chain / Cadena de Oración

The Prayer Chain, upon receiving phone calls from parishioners requesting prayers for an ill person, or one suffering in a stressful situation, will lovingly beseech God, Our Blessed Mother, and the Saints for spiritual, physical, or mental healing as needed. How does the Chain operate? The Leader, having received a prayer request, calls several other members, who in turn, call other members with the prayer request. Praying starts immediately.

Contact:

Heather Patronaggio | hpatrony@gmail.com

Retreats

There are separate St. Bonaventure Men's and Women's Annual Retreats held at Our Lady of Florida Retreat House. These weekends have become special times in which one is able to put the hustle and bustle of every day aside and spend private time with God and your fellow retreatants. Activities include a series of outstanding talks, daily Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, time for meditation, reading and excellent meals.

Contact:

Bryan McLaughlin | 954-646-4142 | bryan@brytechcomputerservices.com
Theresa Kline | klinesunrise@gmail.com

Rosary Guild

The Rosary Guild makes and distributes Rosaries to local hospitals, Catholic Churches and groups, and to mission Churches throughout the world. There are currently 149 members ranging in age from 16 to 96. We are supported solely through donations. We meet one Saturday each month in the Parish Center. Some members stay for the monthly meeting, making beads while enjoying fellowship, others choose to pick up supplies and complete the Rosaries in the comfort of their homes. New members are always welcome. Training and supplies are provided.

Contact:

Donna Weddington | 954-296-9507 | dcwjch@aol.com

Vocation Blessing Cup / Cáliz de Bendición por Vocaciones

Through this ministry, families have the opportunity to participate in leading our church in prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The family would present the "gifts" at Mass. At the end of Mass, this family would be called forward to be blessed and would then be presented with the vocation blessing cup. The family would bring this cup home and pray at least once daily at meal time with the prayers provided.

Contact:

Zeli Torres | zelitorres@aol.com
Marines Boscan | mboscan@aol.com

Intercessory Prayer / Oración de Intercesión

The Intercessory Prayer Group gathers to present to the Lord the needs of the people who requests their prayerful help. Based in faith, this group meets and all requests are placed in the Lord’s Will. Join us in this ministry, as the needs are many and we need more people praying. Meetings are held on Mondays at 9:00 A.M.

Contact:

Luz Mary Salcedo | 954-661-0988

Sunday’s Gospel

Meetings are Saturday's 9-10 AM at St. Bonaventure.

Contact:
Church Cross

Spiritual Life

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