|
PARISH EVENTSChristmas bazaar: Nov. 14, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 15, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Lucie Parish, 290 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Handmade items, praise shawls, Christmas decorations, plants and baked goods, raffle, food. Vendors welcome. 772-336-3325. Parish mission: Nov. 16-Nov. 20, after 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Masses, Ascension Parish, 7250 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Led by Passionist Father Vincent Youngberg. Theme: “From Fragmentation to Wholeness.” 561-997-5486. Free public music concert series: St. Patrick Parish, 13591 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-626-8626. • Nov. 18, 7 p.m., “Prayer in Song from the Taizé Community,” St. Patrick choir, flute and violin. • Dec. 13, 7 p.m., “Silent Was the Night,” featuring the St. Patrick choirs and the Treasure Coast Flute Choir. • Jan. 10, 2010, 3 p.m., “Hispanic Heritage Concert,” Ana Lourdes Rodriguez, pianist. • Feb. 14, 3 p.m., the Vitali String Quartet, followed by annual car raffle. • April 18, 3 p.m., concert of organ music. Training for ministry to sick and homebound: Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Patrick Parish, 13591 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens. Film, “Communicating with Compassion,” and training session led by St. Patrick parishioner Mary Jane Ringkamp, a registered nurse, hospice professional and minster to the sick and homebound. Those from parishes interested in forming ministries to the sick and homebound are welcome. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to attend. Registration and materials: $5. 561-626-8626. Magnificat luncheon: Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Name of Jesus Parish hall, 345 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Registration: $18, postmarked by Oct. 24; $20 after Oct. 24. Make check payable to Magnificat and mail to Diane Bailey, 14 S.E. Ontario Way, Stuart, FL 34997. Benefit for Birthline/Lifeline: Nov. 8, Quail Ridge Country Club, 3715 Golf Road, Boynton Beach. Reception, raffle, lunch. Cost: $45 per person. Flea market: Nov. 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 22094 Lyons Road, Boca Raton. Handcrafted holiday and nonholiday items. 561-482-4814. Fall festival and craft fair vendor space: Nov. 20-22, Holy Spirit Parish, 1000 W. Lantana Road, Lantana. 561-588-2899 or 561-641-3937. Rummage sale: Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mark School, 730 N.E. Sixth Ave., Boynton Beach. Public welcome. 561-734-9330 or 561-752-2988. Bake sale: Nov. 21-22, after Saturday vigil Mass and Sunday Masses, St. Bernadette Parish, 350 N.W. California Blvd., St. Lucie West. 772-343-9169. Special Advent presentation: Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, 8 and 10 a.m., and noon, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 930 S.W. Tunis Ave., Port St. Lucie. Presenter: Janet Lindsay, who started Mary’s Shelter, a shelter for pregnant women in Stuart. 772-336-0282. Breakfast: Sundays, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Martin de Porres Parish, 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, Jensen Beach. Waffles, french toast, pancakes, fruit, cereal, etc. Suggested donation: $5, 12 and up; $2, children 5-11; free for children under 5. 772-334-4212 or visit www.stmartindp.com. RETURN TO TOPSPECIAL EVENTS/CONFERENCESSteubenville Florida middle school day rally: Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Borland Center, 4889 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, for sixth- through eighth-grade students. Theme: greatness, power, and glory of God. Hosted by Catholic Servant Ministries and Franciscan University of Steubenville. Registration for groups and volunteers opens Sept. 1. Visit www.CatholicServantMinistries.com or call 561-670-1455. Benefit luncheon: Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Quail Ridge Country Club, 3949 Quail Ridge Drive N., Boynton Beach. Preceded by Mass at 10 a.m., St. Mark Parish, 643 N.E. Fourth Ave., Boynton Beach. Benefits Catholic Charities Birthline/Lifeline pregnancy centers. Tickets: $45. 561-278-0894.
Catholic schools benefit: Dec. 5, PGA National Resort and Spa, 400 Ave. of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens. Lumen Christi, black-tie gala with dinner, dancing and silent auction. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, honorary chairman, will be in attendance. Tickets: $325. 561-775-9519. Advent retreat: Dec. 11-13, Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach. Contemplative Outreach of the Palm Beaches, led by Bill Sheehan. Cost: $230. 561-310-8263 or ellencopb@gmail.com Living healthy workshops: Designed to help people with ongoing health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and arthritis. For next workshop, call 561-840-4222. RETURN TO TOPANNOUNCEMENTSPermanent diaconate applications: Men interested in applying to study to become permanent deacons in the Diocese of Palm Beach are asked to visit the diocesan Web site at www.diocesepb.org and click on vocations. 561-775-9540. Latin Mass: Sundays, 2 p.m., Holy Spirit Parish, 1000 Lantana Road, Lantana, 561-585-5970; 12:30 p.m., St. Martin de Porres Parish, 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, Jensen Beach, 772-334-4214. Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center: Retreats and programs available for clergy, religious, men, women, married couples, singles and people in recovery programs. 2009-2010 retreat theme: “We Walk by Faith.” Location: 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 or www.ourladyofflorida.org. Cenacle: spiritual direction and programs, 5503 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. 561-845-5001. RETURN TO TOPMEETINGSSerra Club of South Palm Beach: First Tuesdays, beginning with 7:30 a.m. Mass; and third Saturdays, beginning with 9 a.m. Mass, Ascension Parish, 7250 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Breakfast meeting follows at Holiday Inn, 2809 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Serra Club fosters and affirms vocations to the priesthood and religious life. 561-994-9267 or visit www.serraspbc.org. RETURN TO TOPRETREAT CENTERSOur Lady of Florida Spiritual Center: Retreats and programs available for clergy, religious, men, women, married couples, singles and people in recovery programs. 2009-2010 retreat theme: “We Walk by Faith.” Location: 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 or www.ourladyofflorida.org: • Nov. 6-8: Married couples’ retreat. Check Web site for more information. Cenacle: spiritual direction and programs, 5503 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. 561-845-5001. RETURN TO TOPPRAYER SESSIONS/MASSESRosary recitation: Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach, 561-276-6892. Live Mass broadcast: Sundays, 9 a.m., St. Rita Parish, 13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington. Visit www.saintrita.com, scroll down left side of main page and click onto live Mass broadcast. 561-793-8544. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., concluding with solemn Benediction; first Fridays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; second Fridays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., with Holy Hour in Spanish 8-9 p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-622-2565 or www.stignatiuspb.com. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, following 8:30 a.m. Mass, exposition until 6:30 p.m., concluding with solemn Benediction, Our Lady Queen of Peace, 9600 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-499-6234. Youth Mass, Sundays, 5 p.m., St. Martin de Porres Parish, 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, Jensen Beach. Worship music is led by Scott Aitken, lead singer of Leap of Faith, a popular worship band. Life Teen and Edge youth groups meet following the Mass. 772-334-4492, ext. 825. Healing Mass, third Mondays (except during July and August), 7 p.m., St. Lucie Parish chapel, 280 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-878-0411 or 772-595-0114. Tridentine Latin Mass, Sundays, 12:30 p.m., St. Martin de Porres Parish, 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, Jensen Beach. 772-334-4214 or www.stmartindp.com. Healing Mass, first Wednesdays, September-May, 6 p.m., adoration followed by Mass, St. Martin de Porres Parish, 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, Jensen Beach. 772-334-4214 or www.stmartindp.com. St. Helen prayer group, Third Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Mass, St. Helen Parish center, 2085 Tallahassee Ave., Vero Beach. 772-562-9012. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament — Divine Mercy: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Holy Spirit Parish, 1000 W. Lantana Road, Lantana. 561-585-5970. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: First Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., St. Mark Parish, 643 N.E. Fourth Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-734-9330. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., St. Martin de Porres adoration chapel, 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, Jensen Beach. 772-334-4214 or visit www.stmartindp.com. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Luke Parish, convent chapel, 2892 S. Congress, Ave., Palm Springs. 561-965-8980. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-8:10 a.m., followed by Benediction; first Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon, followed by Benediction, St. Anastasia, 407 S. 33rd St., Fort Pierce. 772-461-2233. Chaplet of the Divine Mercy:
Rosary and Benediction: Fridays, 8:20 p.m., St. Joan of Arc Parish, 370 S.W. Third St., Boca Raton. 561-962-6007. Peace vigil: Pax Christi Palm Beach, Fridays, 5 p.m., Currie Park, North Flagler Drive, just north of Good Samaritan Medical Center. Visit www.pcfla.org. Perpetual adoration chapel: St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach, welcomes visitors and seeks program volunteers. 561-276-6892. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, weekdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., St. Andrew Parish, 2100 S.E. Cove Road, Stuart. 772-781-4415. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Tuesdays, 5-9 p.m.; Fridays, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., St. Joan of Arc Parish, 370 S.W. Third St., Boca Raton, 561-962-6007. Exposition and eucharistic adoration, Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Thérèse de Lisieux Parish, 11800 Lake Worth Road, Wellington, 561-784-0689. Exposition and eucharistic adoration, Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish, 100 Crestwood Blvd. S., Royal Palm Beach. 561-798-5661. Mass and novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, first Fridays, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish, 15700 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach. 561-496-2480. Mass and novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help, first Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish, 15700 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach, 561-496-2480. Mass and novena to the Santo Niño, Fridays, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish, 15700 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach, 561-496-2480. RETURN TO TOPPRAYER GROUPS/BIBLE STUDIESSt. Padre Pio prayer group: Third Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. rosary recitation followed by Mass. St. Lucy Parish, 3510 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. 561-278-1280. Vocations prayer group: Fridays, following 8 a.m. Mass, Our Lady Queen of Peace Mission Church, 9600 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, to pray for priests and vocations to the priesthood. 561-499-6234. Charismatic prayer meeting: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., St. John of the Cross Parish, 7550 26th St., Vero Beach. 772-567-5165. Charismatic prayer meeting: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Rita Parish, 13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington. 561-793-8544. Charismatic prayer meeting: Thursdays, 7 p.m., Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family Room inside church, 345 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. 561-329-7207. Charismatic prayer meeting: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Paul of the Cross Parish chapel, 10970 State Road A1A, North Palm Beach. On the third Thursday of the month a Mass and healing service are celebrated in place of the prayer meeting. 561-626-0054. Bible study: Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., “The Great Adventure” video series produced by Jeff Cavins, Catholic and Bible scholar, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish, 100 Crestwood Blvd. S., Royal Palm Beach. 561-798-5661. Spirit of Truth prayer group: Mondays, 7:30 p.m., St. Lucie Parish chapel, 280 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-878-0411 or 772-595-0114. RETURN TO TOPSUPPORTCatholic Home-schoolers of North Palm Beach County: Fourth Fridays, support group for families interested in Catholic home schooling. Activities and field trips. Contact: 561-775-9253. Grief support group: Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 Toledo Road, Boca Raton. Clinical psychologist on hand. No registration required. 561-392-8172. Separated or divorced: Support group for those of broken marriages featuring discussions, presentations and help, Mondays, 8 p.m., St. Paul of the Cross Parish, North Palm Beach, 561-626-1873. St. Bernadette Parish in Port St. Lucie also has a support group. Call 772-336-9956 for schedules. Post-abortion healing: Assistance for anyone touched by abortion and in need of healing. 561-602-4778. Questions answered: St. Paul of the Cross Parish in North Palm Beach offers an Internet and telephone service to answer questions and to provide guidance to those interested in joining or rejoining the Catholic Church and Catholics who have questions about the faith or church. 561-626-1873 or www.paulcross.org. Circle of Friends: Divorced, single, widowed and separated. Social activities, friendship and spiritual support. First and third Thursdays, St. Thomas More Parish, 10935 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach. 561-738-9043. Singles — Friends group: St. Peter Parish Friends invites all Catholic singles to join group activities taking place throughout the diocese. The ministry’s goal is fellowship, reaching out to others, community service projects and fun. Call 561-906-7222 to find out about upcoming activities or visit www.stpetercatholicchurch.com/Singles. Singles: Catholic singles outreach of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Delray Beach, open to unmarried or divorced singles 25 to 60. Develop friendships, grow spiritually and participate in outreach and educational programs. 561-276-6892 or www.meetup.com/friendsofcatholicfaith. Ministry of consolation: Third Wednesdays, 1 p.m., St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. All who have experienced the loss of a loved one or those who are finding the grieving process difficult are invited to seek God’s comfort, strength and healing. 561-276-6892. Bereavement support: Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 345 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, 561-649-9551; St. Jude Parish, 21689 Toledo Road, Boca Raton, 561-392-8172; St. Lucie Parish, 280 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 772-878-1215; St. Mark Parish, 643 N.E. Fourth Ave., Boynton Beach, 561-734-9330; St. Thérèse de Lisieux Parish, 11800 Lake Worth Road, Wellington, 561-784-0689. Harvesting our tears: For those grieving a loss. The program provides support, guidance and direction in times of grief. For times, dates and meeting places, call 561-392-8172, ext. 32. Mothers’ day out program: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, St. Thérèse de Lisieux Parish, 11800 Lake Worth Road, Wellington. 561-784-0689. Caregiver meeting: Support group for Alzheimer’s caregivers, Wednesdays, 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 815 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. 561-622-5907. Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse support: Bethany, Catholic Charities and Diocese of Palm Beach program to support adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. If you or someone you know has been sexually exploited and needs to talk with someone, call 561-842-2406, 561-274-0801 or 772-283-0541. Abuse Assistance Coordinator: The Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to promoting healing and reconciliation with any person who has been the victim of sexual abuse as a minor by anyone acting in the name of the church. 561-801-0999. Substance abuse: Help for the afflicted and affected. Confidential. 561-775-9527. Pennies for babies: The diocese’s Respect Life Office seeks locations for its penny-collection containers. The pennies collected are used to help women in crisis pregnancies. 561-775-9565. RETURN TO TOPSECULAR COMMUNITIESLay Cistercians of South Florida: Second Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Thomas More Parish, 10935 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach. Led by Cistercian nun who serves as a spiritual adviser. Liturgy of the Hours. Bring bag lunch. Group focuses on prayer life and deepening relationships with God. All are invited. 954-753-4342 or 561-740-7655. Secular Discalced Carmelites: Third Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., St. John of the Cross Parish, 7550 26th St., Vero Beach. 772-398-0159, 561-691-9940. Third Order Carmelites: Community of St. Edith Stein, third Sundays, 1:15 p.m., St. Joan of Arc Parish, 370 S.W. Third St., Boca Raton. 561-392-0007. Third Order Carmelites: Stella Maris community meets second Saturdays, 9 a.m., St. Patrick’s Parish, 2549 W. Hope Lane, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-585-6681. Franciscans: Redemptoris Mater Fraternity, second Sundays, 12:30 p.m., St. Rita Parish center, old chapel, 13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington. 561-753-6071. Franciscans: St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity, third Sundays, 1:30 p.m., St. Mark Parish, cafeteria, 643 N.E. Fourth Ave., Boynton Beach. 954-968-7838 or 561-498-1691. RETURN TO TOPRESOURCE CENTERSFood for families: St. Peter Parish, 1701 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter, provides weekly supplemental food deliveries to poor families. Donations of canned fruits, vegetables, soups, pasta sauce and tuna are appreciated. Other items needed include rice, instant potatoes, pasta, peanut butter and jelly. 561-575-0837. St. Ann Place: Serving the homeless in downtown West Palm Beach under the direction of the School Sisters of Notre Dame community, needs volunteers to make sandwiches, provide assistance to the poor and perform various office and ministry tasks. Donations are appreciated. 561-805-7708. Vickers House: A resource center offering the community a place to receive free information, referrals, counseling, translation assistance and aid with problems and crises. 561-835-7030. Free wheelchairs: The Wheels for Seniors program provides electric wheelchairs to senior citizens and people of any age with permanent disabilities. Free to those who qualify. 1-800-340-8525. Help for the deaf: Telephones with volume/tone controls, memory and large buttons are free and available to Florida residents from the Hearing Wellness Center, a nonprofit United Way agency. 561-278-6444. RETURN TO TOPVOLUNTEERS NEEDEDBirthline/Lifeline of Catholic Charities: Organizations, clubs and volunteers needed to join a support program designed for mothers in crisis. 561-966-2781. Hospice of Palm Beach County seeks volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of patients and families. A variety of positions are available throughout the Palm Beach County area. Hours are flexible. 561-273-2204 or visit www.hpbc.com. Catholic Volunteers in Florida, service organization, invites volunteers 21 and older to enter into a year of service and faith formation. Opportunities involve working with nonprofit agencies and the poor. Retreat experience available. Housing, health insurance and modest stipend provided. 407-382-7071. Help the poor: Holy Cross Preschool and Center in West Palm Beach seeks sponsors to benefit poor children and volunteers to work in educational and tutoring programs. The center is designed to reach out into the community and help Florida’s diverse population. 561-366-8026. DePorres Adult Literacy Center in West Palm Beach needs volunteers to help people learn English. 561-863-5778. Adult religious education and faith formation: Call for a list of classes, times and locations throughout the diocese. Qualified instructors are also needed. 561-775-9506. RETURN TO TOPFOREIGN LANGUAGE MINISTRYSpanish and English living wills: Call the Respect Life Office to obtain information or to arrange a presentation for your organization. 561-775-9565. Latino outreach: Provides outreach services to the Latino community through information, guidance, referrals, translation assistance, counseling, assistance with family emergencies and crises in general. 561-835-7146. RETURN TO TOPDONATIONS NEEDEDSt. Vincent de Paul: Accepts donations and contributions. Funds are used to help poor and struggling. 561-276-6892. Used furniture: St. Vincent de Paul seeks used furniture for the poor and unfortunate in the West Palm Beach area. Donations are tax deductible. 561-845-0562. Cell phone and cartridge recycling: St. Paul of the Cross Parish, 10970 State Road A1A, North Palm Beach, seeks used cellular phones and inkjet cartridges for recycling. Proceeds go to All Saints Catholic School fund. 561-626-1873. RETURN TO TOP
|
Advertisement
|