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JUBILEE EVENTS

Jubilee gala, Saturday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m., Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach. Jubilee honor to City Furniture president Keith Koenig. Gala chaired by Bunny Bastian. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities, Catholic Health Services. Tickets: $625; sponsorships: $5,000, $10,000, $15,000, $25,000. www.miamiarch.org/jubileegala or 305-762-1051.

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CONCERTS

Epiphany concerts, 8235 S.W. 57 Ave., Miami. Free. 305-667-4911:

• Anders Paulsson, classical saxophone, Friday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Swedish saxophone phenomenon performs with organist Andrew Canning.

• Christmas concert with choirs and orchestra, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., featuring familiar carols, music from various times, cultures.

Concert for the jubilee, Saturday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Parish hall, 123 N.W. Sixth Ave., Hallandale. Features artists Leisha Cabrera, JoEmma, St. Jude Life Teen music ministry from Boca Raton. Tickets: $15. 954-458-1914.

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EVENTS

Columbus Day dinner/dance, Saturday, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m., All Saints, family center, Hiatus Road and Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise. Sponsored by St. John Neumann Knights of Columbus Council 5971. Features homemade Italian dinner by chef John Simone, music by Terrance Duffy. Tickets: $15. 954-742-0251 or 954-791-9093.

“Swinging ‘Fore’ Charity” golf tournament, Friday, Oct. 10, 12:30 p.m., Miami Springs Golf and Country Club, 650 Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs. Benefits Catholic Hospice, a not-for-profit health care organization providing end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their families throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. 305-351-7103.

Free flu and pneumonia shots for children and people over 65, Sunday, Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Martha, 9301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores. 305-751-0005.

Early Christmas shopping, Tuesday, Oct. 14, trip to Vero Beach Outlet Mall. Leave at 8:45 a.m. from St. Pius X, 2500 N.E. 33 Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $27. R.S.V.P. to 954-565-9935.

“Life Balance Solutions” book launch, Thursday, Oct. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Heron Bay Golf Club, 11801 Heron Bay Blvd., Coral Springs. Written by Jim Flood, St. Andrew Parish, Coral Springs. R.S.V.P.: 954-340-3891.

Oktoberfest dinner, Friday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Resurrection, 441 N.E. Second St., Dania Beach. Hosted by Resurrection Knights of Columbus Council 13097, honoring Father Tom Pohto, pastor. Authentic Bavarian-style foods, beverages, desserts. Tickets: $15. 954-303-0623 or 954-923-2806.

“The Curious Savage,” Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., Archbishop Carroll High School Black Box Theater, 10300 S.W. 167 Ave., Miami. Students: $8-$10; adults: $10-$12; children under 12: $5; school groups of 10 or more: $5, with one free chaperone admission per 10 students. 305-388-6700, ext. 2211.

Flea market, Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena, 9200 S.W. 107 Ave., Miami. Uncovered spot: $20; $30 after Oct. 15. 305-274-6333, ext. 210.

Tour of Ave Maria University, Saturday, Oct. 18, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Depart from St. Gregory, Plantation. $40 per person, includes lunch, transportation, tour. R.S.V.P. by Oct. 16. 954-722-2348.

Fall crafts festival, Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, 9500 S.W. 184 St., Miami. Family fun, exceptional crafts, delicious food, farmers market, interactive kids’ area, live entertainment. 305-235-5135.

Eucharist exhibit, sponsored by Florida Center for Peace. To host the exhibit, call 305-412-1700.

• St. Joseph, 8670 Byron Ave., Miami Beach, Oct. 1-14

• St. Malachy, 6200 John Horan Terrace, Tamarac, Oct. 23-29

Marian Center 45th, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 15701 N.W. 37 Ave., Miami Gardens. 9:30 a.m. Mass, reception; 7 p.m. concert featuring graduate students from University of Miami Frost School of Music and Marian Center Bell Choir. Marks 45th anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph Benedict Cottolengo arriving in Miami. 305-625-8354 or go to www.mariancenterschool.org.

Oktoberfest, Friday, Oct. 24, 5:30-10 p.m., St. Sebastian Parish hall and field, 2000 S.E. 25 Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Traditional German fare, music by Uwe Zehme Dance Band, Alpine rock-climbing wall, children’s field games. Adults: $15; children: $10. 954-524-9344.

Coffeehouse for the disabled, Saturday, Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Lakes family center, 15801 N.W. 67 Ave., Miami Lakes. All ages welcome. Halloween theme, costumes welcome. Food, dancing, music. Free. 305-821-3566.

Covered-dish dinner and “Ben Hur,” Saturday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m., St. Pius X, 2500 N.E. 33 Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Adults: $10; children ages 5-8: $5; if you do not bring a dish to share: $15. 954-565-9935.

Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, EWTN headquarters in Alabama, Oct. 26-30, $389. Includes visit to Ave Maria Grotto at San Bernard Abbey, tour and live show at EWTN. Bus leaves from St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Pompano Beach. 954-755-3518 or 561-441-4457.

Miss Notre Dame d’Haiti pageant, Sunday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m., Joseph Caleb Center, 5400 N.W. 22 Ave., Miami. Features traditional Haitian “carnaval.” Tickets $10. Free after-party, great food and music. jjsouffrant@yahoo.com, 786- 704-5145 or www.missnotredame.com.

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FAITH EDUCATION

Catholics and the Bible, “The message of Christ for today according to St. Mark,” Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., St. Martha Parish center, 9221 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores. Led by Adele Gonzalez. 305-751-0005. Topics: Oct. 1, Son of God/Son of Man; Oct. 7, Who do you say that I am?; Oct. 14, The call to discipleship, following Jesus today; Oct. 21, The Way of the Cross; Oct. 28, The Resurrection.

SEPI (Southeast Pastoral Institute), formation in faith for Catholic laity, 7700 S.W. 56 St., Miami. 305-279-2333 or sepimiami@aol.com:

• Fundamentos de teología (Theological foundations), Sept. 29-Nov. 17, Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 p.m., taught by Guillermo Fernández.

• Integración psicológica y espiritual (Psychological and spiritual integration), Nov. 7-16, taught by Jesuit Father Elkin Arango.

Lanzando la Red (Casting the Net), Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Mother of Our Redeemer, 8445 N.W. 186 St., Miami. Topics: Cultivating Catholic identity, knowing your faith in light of the Gospel, doctrine of the church, “and on this rock I will build my church.” Free. 305-819-6584 or 305-829-6141.

Courses for catechists, offered by Religious Education Department, 305-762-1107 or religedu@theadom.org:

• “Procurando la Paz” (Working for Peace), Part 2, Mondays, Oct. 13-Nov. 10, 7-10 p.m., St. Joachim, 11720 S.W. 192 St., Miami. Taught by Esperanza Ginoris. Booklet: $5. Registration: $35. R.S.V.P. to 305-233-1278 or 305-232-8426.

• “Teaching Religion Today,” Mondays, Oct. 13-Nov. 17, 7-10 p.m., Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School, 18455 Franjo Road, Cutler Bay. Taught by Leyda Vazquez. Book: National Directory for Catechesis, $20. Registration: $35. R.S.V.P. to 305-235-5442.

St. Thomas University Biblical Scholar Series: Friday, Oct. 10, 7-30-9:30 p.m., Gospel of Luke and Acts, taught by Jesuit Father Robert O’Toole, 16401 N.W. 37th Ave., Miami Gardens. 954-434-7676 or reisinger@mindspring.com, or 305-820-0113 or biblicalseries@bellsouth.net.

Training for extraordinary ministers of holy Communion. All classes 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 per person. Candidates must be recommended to the Office of Worship in a letter signed by their pastors. 305-756-2755:

• Saturday, Oct. 11, Spanish, St. Stephen, 6044 S.W. 19 St., Miramar

• Saturday, Nov. 1, English/Spanish, Our Lady of Lourdes, 11291 S.W. 142 Ave., Miami

Liturgy, feasts and devotions, Aug. 25-Dec. 1, 6 p.m., Barry University 11300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami Shores. Undergraduate theology course explores the worship life of the Catholic Church with focus on various forms of liturgy, appreciation of liturgical year, liturgical spirituality, devotions. For credit or enrichment. 305-458-9919.

Catholic living wills/pre-arrangements seminars, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, 10001 N.W. 50 St., Suite 114, Sunrise. Sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Miami, Broward County. Participants receive $500 certificate, free preplanning guide. R.S.V.P. to 954-572-5122.

Just Faith, nine-month formation program in Catholic social teaching, offered by St. Thomas University and Catholic Charities’ Office of Social Advocacy. Groups forming now in various parishes. $175. 305-628-6717, avinciguerra@stu.edu, or 305-762-3006, gluna@ccadm.org.

Spiritual companionship, three-year formation program for spiritual directors, offered by St. Thomas University’s Spirituality Center. Tuition $350 per semester, plus $30 one-time registration fee. Classes begin in September. 305-628-6548 or sloretta@stu.edu.

San Isidro Bible Institute, Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., 2310 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach. Scripture study, reflection. 954-971-8780 or gtollis@theadom.org.

School of Ministry/lay ecclesial ministry formation program, for lay men, women desiring to grow in understanding of Catholic identity and ability to serve. Classes in English, Spanish and Creole in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties begin in September. 305 762-1184 or 954-525-5157, ext. 1184.

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MARRIAGE PREPARATION/ENRICHMENT

Pre-Cana II, in English and Spanish, for couples planning a second marriage in the church after divorce or death of a spouse. Offered by the Family Enrichment Center. $100 per couple. 305-762-1140.

Matrimonio 2000 (Marriage 2000), for couples older than 30, married more than five years, who want to have their civil marriages convalidated by the church. Offered in English and Spanish by the Family Enrichment Center. 305-762-1140.

Engaged Encounter, weekend program for couples younger than 45 years of age getting married for the first time. 305-762-1140 or contact your parish at least six months before your wedding date. Offered by the Family Enrichment Center, $100 per couple. 305-762-1140.

Camino del Matrimonio (The Way to Marriage), in Spanish, weekend program for couples younger than 45 years of age getting married for the first time. 305-226-4664 or www.caminante.com.

Retrouvaille, Friday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.-Sunday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m., San Pedro Retreat Center, 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park. Weekend and six follow-up sessions for married couples who are struggling, separated or divorced but want to give their marriages another chance to recapture what once was. 407-977-8136.

Cana marriage ministry retreat, Oct. 25-26, St. Thomas the Apostle family center, 7377 S.W. 64 St., Miami. 305-665-5600.

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MASSES & PRAYER

Epiphany Masses, presenting sacred music in the context of the sacred liturgy for which it was composed, 8235 S.W. 57 Ave., Miami. 305-667-4911.

• Fauré “Requiem,” All Souls Day Mass, Sunday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m. Epiphany choir accompanied by harp, violin, viola, cello, organ.

• Thanksgiving Day Mass, Thursday, Nov. 27, 9:30 a.m., featuring festive music for brass, organ, choir.

Life in the Spirit seminar, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Our Lady of Lourdes, 11291 S.W. 142 Ave., Miami. $25. 305-380-0702.

Cistercian spirituality group meets second Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Thomas More Parish center, Boynton Beach, to pray the Liturgy of the Hours. Cistercian sister serves as spiritual adviser. New cycle begins in October. 561-740-7655 or 954-753-4342.

Eucharistic adoration, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Meditation Room, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Contact Deacon Chandy Luka, 954-359-8043, ext. 3218, or 954-581-3615.

“Jesus Lives” prayer group, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Justin Martyr Parish. Prayer, praise, Scripture sharing, joy. 305-453-9639 or 305-772-3073.

Divine Will prayer group, Wednesdays, 6 p.m., St. John the Baptist, 4595 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale. Inspired by the life of Luisa Piccarreta. 954-938-9460.

Songs and prayer in the spirit of Taizé, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m., St. Martha, 9301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores. Meditative music, Scripture, intercessory prayer, silent reflection. Co-sponsored by St. Martha Parish and the Center for Dominican Studies at Barry University. 305-458-9919.

Vigil for the souls in purgatory, Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 p.m.-Sunday, Oct. 26, 6 a.m., in Spanish, Immaculate Conception, 4497 W. First Ave., Hialeah. 305-502-7685.

Sign language interpreted Masses:

• Sundays, 9:30 a.m., Schott Communities, 6591 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City

• Sundays, 11 a.m., St. Timothy, 5400 S.W. 102 Ave., Miami

• Third Sundays, 9:30 a.m., Our Lady of the Lakes, 15801 N.W. 67 Ave., Miami Lakes

Mass in Chinese, first and third Sundays, 1 p.m., St. Jerome, 2533 S.W. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-801-1977. Second Sundays, 11 a.m., St. Louis, 7270 S.W. 120 St., Pinecrest, 305-238-7562.

Sunday Mass on Web, in English and Spanish, available Saturday evening, all day Sunday at www.miamiarch.org. Produced by archdiocesan TV Center. 305-762-1045.

Praise and healing Mass, fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m., St. Bernard, 8279 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, hosted by Spirit of Hope prayer group. 954-741-7800.

Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt, holy rosary in Spanish, Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Casa Schoenstatt, 22800 S.W. 187 Ave., Miami. 305-248-4800.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 7 a.m., followed by 8 a.m. Mass, St. Jerome, 2533 S.W. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-525-4133.

• Monday-Thursday, 8:30-10 a.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 4-8 p.m., All Saints, 10900 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. 954-742-2666.

• Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., St. Martha, 9301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores; animated by Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 305-891-9161 or 305-751-0007.

• Daily, 7-8 a.m.; 7:30-9 p.m., Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus convent, 1615 N.E. 108 St., Miami. 305-891-9161, miamihandmaids@yahoo.com, www.acjusa.org.

First Saturday devotion in English and Spanish, hosted by St. Brendan Parish Legion of Mary, 6 a.m. procession, 7 a.m. Mass, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 8725 S.W. 32nd St., Miami. 305-559-3540.

First Saturday devotion led by Heralds of the Gospel, 10 a.m., Good Shepherd, 14187 S.W. 72 St., Miami, 305-385-4320; 4 p.m., St. John Bosco, 1301 W. Flagler St., Miami, 305-649-5464. Procession, rosary, Mass, confessions.

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RESPECT LIFE

Natural family planning classes, various locations, offered by Couple to Couple League. $75, includes course fee, materials, subscription to Couple-to-Couple League follow-up publication. www.southfloridanfp.org:

• Thursdays, Oct. 23, Nov. 20 and Dec. 11, in English, Church of the Epiphany, 8235 S.W. 57 Ave., Miami. 305-668-2866 or annamariarichard@bellsouth.net.

Respect life prayer service, Wednesdays, Oct. 15 and 22, St. Basil the Great, 1475 N.E. 199 St., North Miami Beach. 305-651-0991.

Respect life workshop, Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Luke, 2370 Hammock Blvd., Coconut Creek. Lunch will be served. R.S.V.P. to 305-653-2966 or ilovelife@bellsouth.net.

Volunteers needed, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., English-, Spanish-, Creole-speaking, to work in North Dade Emergency Pregnancy Center, 18340 N.W. 12 Ave., Miami, 305-653-2921.

Pray the rosary, every Saturday, outside abortion clinic, corner of University and Sunrise. Meet 8:30 a.m., St. Gregory, 200 N. University Drive, Plantation. 954-650-5817.

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RETREATS

Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach. Reservations required for all programs. 561-626-1300 or ldefeo@cpprov.org or malbee@cpprov.org:

• “Christ Our Hope” women’s retreat, Oct. 3-5; men’s retreat, Oct. 17-19. $195.

Ejercicios espirituales (spiritual exercises), Ignatian Spirituality Center, Casa Manresa, 12190 S.W. 56 St., Miami. 305-596-0001:

• Coed, in English, Oct. 10-12, directed by Jesuit Father Frank Permuy

• For couples with children ages 12-21, in Spanish, Oct. 18-19, directed by Jesuit Father Florentino Azcoitia

• In Spanish, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, directed by Jesuit Father Pedro Suarez.

Ejercicios espirituales (spiritual exercises), Juan Pablo II Retreat House, 720 N.E. 27 St., Miami. For women, in Spanish, Oct. 17-19; for men, in Spanish, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. 305-825-4949 or 954-446-6612.

Encuentros Familiares, Oct. 18-19, Casa Manresa, 12190 S.W. 56 St., Miami. For married couples with children ages 12-21; in Spanish. 305-596-0001 or manresamiami@yahoo.com.

“Three Days With the Lord” mission, inspirational proclamation of Jesus Christ by Deacon John Lorenzo, offered to all parishes in Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe counties. 954-438-0417:

• Oct. 20-22, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., St. Helen, 3033 N.W. 33 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-731-7314

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SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Virtus workshops: To help parents, teachers and anyone who works with children recognize signs of sexual abuse and spot abusers. Free. 305-762-1250 or jrayburn@theadom.org:

• Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m., Mary Help of Christians Parish, 5980 University Drive, Parkland; 9 a.m., St. Louis, 7270 S.W. 120 St., Pinecrest

• Wednesday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m., Archbishop McCarthy High School, 5451 Flamingo Road, Fort Lauderdale

• Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m., St. Louis, 7270 S.W. 120 St., Pinecrest

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SCHOOLS & REUNIONS

Holy Rosary School seeks alumni for 50th anniversary celebration this October. E-mail name, graduation year, address, phone number and e-mail to alumni@holyrosarymiami.org or leave message for alumni association, 305-235-5135.

Archbishop Curley Notre Dame, 4949 N.E. Second Ave., Miami, 305-751-8367, news@acnd.net, or www.acnd.net:

• Friday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m., cocktail reception on campus, classes of 1958, 1968, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1998.

• Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m., open house, for eighth-, seventh-, and sixth-grade students and parents. Tours, interactive mini-schedule, parent mixer, complimentary admission to homecoming football game at 2 p.m.

• Saturday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m., homecoming family day, inauguration of new football field. Features ponies, bounce houses, Miami Dolphins representatives and barbecue.

Immaculate Conception golf tournament, Friday, Oct. 17, Country Club of Miami. Corporate foursome: $600; individual golfers: $125. Fee includes award banquet. 305-822-6461.

Chaminade-Madonna College Prep, Saturday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel, 1825 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, classes of ’68, ’78, ’88, ’98. Homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 24, 4 p.m., followed by alumni homecoming tailgate reception 6-8 p.m. at school. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 19. 1-800-741-4723 or www.reunionweb.com.

Christopher Columbus High School, Nov. 1, 7 p.m., 3000 S.W. 87 Ave., Miami, food and wine festival, cafeteria. $50 per person. 305-223-5650 or www.columbushs.com:

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SINGLES & YOUNG ADULTS

Young Adult Council meeting, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2-5 p.m., St. Thomas University, Kennedy Hall, Classroom 201, 16401 N.W. 37 Ave., Miami Gardens. All young adult ministers and their representatives are invited to attend; snacks will be provided. R.S.V.P. to y.a.c.miamiarch@gmail.com or 305-609-9267.

Youth Day, Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m., Miami Youth Center, 3333 S. Miami Ave., Miami. Mini-Olympics competition, talent show, art workshop, exhibit; 5 p.m., “dinner under the stars” for Youth Center’s benefactors; 7:30 p.m., Hechos de Barro (Made of Clay) will stage play on St. Anthony Maria Claret, followed by Son del Señor concert. Morning activities: $8, lunch included; play, concert: $10. 305-762-1099.

Rosary on the beach, third Saturdays, 7:30-10 p.m., Collins Avenue and 87th Terrace, Miami Beach. Prayer, music, food by the seashore. Bring a blanket, flashlight and snack to share. 786-277-7392 or sandt_miami@yahoo.com.

Discípulos de Cristo (Disciples of Christ), Mondays, 8-10 p.m., Mother of Our Redeemer, 8445 N.W. 186 St., Miami, for young adults ages 18-35. 305-829-6141.

Bible Alive, “The documents of Vatican II,” last Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m., St. Agatha (St. Mary’s Chapel), 1111 S.W. 107 Ave., Miami, across from Florida International University; “The Gospel of John,” Mondays, 8-9:30 p.m., St. Augustine, 1400 Miller Road, Coral Gables, across from University of Miami. 305-222-1500, ask for campus ministry.

In Christ United, young adult ministry, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Prince of Peace, 12800 N.W. Sixth St., Miami. For ages 18-30; discuss church teachings, apply them to everyday life. 305-609-9267 or coordinators@inchristunited.org.

Teen reunion, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Good Shepherd Parish hall, 14187 S.W. 72nd St., Miami. Christ-centered, faith-filled fun for 13-17-year-olds. manduiza@cs.com.

Spirit and Truth, prayer and praise with eucharistic focus, for young adults, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Cor Jesu Chapel, 11300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami Shores. 786-277-7392 or sandt_miami@yahoo.com.

St. Gregory Footprints for young adults 18-39, “Spiritual Sundays,” 8:15-9:30 p.m., after 7 p.m. Mass, St. Gregory the Great, 200 N. University Drive, Plantation. Bible studies, discussions, prayer time. 954-854-7538 or www.stgregoryya.com.

St. Augustine young adults, meet every other Tuesday, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Parish library, 1400 Miller Road, Coral Gables. For adults, single or married, ages 25-35. luismpavon@hotmail.com or 305-607-6348.

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SUPPORT

“Back on Track” ministry, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., MorningStar Renewal Center, 7275 S.W. 124 St., Pinecrest. Faith-based career counseling, provides spiritual, motivational, practical support to people facing career challenges. 305-238-4367.

Stroke support group, fourth Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon, St. Catherine’s Rehab Hospital, 1050 N.E. 125 St., North Miami, for patients, family and friends. Free. 305-891-8850.

“Mended Hearts” support group for heart patients and family members, meets monthly, Holy Cross Hospital, 4725 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-229-7946.

Parkinson’s meetings/exercise classes, fourth Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 25, St. Catherine’s Rehab Hospital main auditorium, 1050 N.E. 125 St., North Miami. Free. Learn about Parkinson’s disease, participate in strengthening exercises.

St. Luke Addiction Recovery Center of Catholic Charities, for people suffering from addiction to drugs or alcohol. Free consultation. 305-795-0077.

Nuevo Caminar (New Journey), for alcoholics, drug addicts, co-dependent families, in Spanish, 1030 E. Eighth Ave., Hialeah. 305-863-3355.

Courage support groups for people with same-sex sexual attraction who want to live chaste Christian lives. Miami Courage, 305-382-4794 or couragemiami@yahoo.com; Fort Lauderdale Courage, 954-778-2101 or ftlaudcourage@yahoo.com.

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VOCATIONS

Vocation awareness weekend, Nov. 7-9, St. John Vianney College Seminary, 2900 S.W. 87th Ave., Miami. For young men ages 18-35 considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood. Space is limited. 305-762-1137 or vocations@theadom.org.

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VOLUNTEERS

Mission rosaries: If you are going to a foreign country and wish to deliver free, handmade mission rosaries to the poor, call 954-458-7206 for a supply.

“Protecting God’s Children” seeks people interested in becoming facilitators and training others to recognize signs of sexual abuse and spot abusers. 305-762-1250 or e-mail jrayburn@theadom.org.

HIV/AIDS ministry volunteers needed to work with patients as care-team members in Miami-Dade County. 305-859-2148, ext. 4.

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