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PARISH EVENTS

Guided hours of prayer: Aug. 16, St. Clare Parish, 821 Prosperity Farms Road, North Palm Beach. Held in solidarity with a national Christian day of prayer and fasting for America which will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. 561-799-5082.

• 10 a.m., dedicated to Our Lady, Patroness of the United States

• 3 p.m., in reparation for the sins of our country, especially that of legalized abortion

• 9 p.m., Christ the King hour in petition for the social kingship of Our Lord.

Registration for religious classes: Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-noon, Sacred Heart Parish, 425 N. M St., Lake Worth. Registration is for new and returning students from grades one through nine. Classes include studies for confirmation candidates and holy Communion. Classes start Sunday, Sept. 14, 10:15 a.m., for all grades. Registration forms are also available at the parish rectory. Contact Janet Sprague, director of religious education, 561-585-6616, or e-mail sprague.dre@gmail.com.

Presentation by Johnnette Benkovic: Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Lucie Parish, 280 S. W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Benkovic, president of Living His Life Abundantly International, which includes the Women of Grace study programs, is an evangelist seen regularly on Catholic television and heard on radio. Tickets: $25 in advance, includes lunch. Limited seating. 772-871-7162.

Special Mass: Sept. 28, 2 p.m., St. Patrick Parish, 13591 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens. Celebrates National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito will be main celebrant. Reception follows Mass. 561-775-9527.

Battle of the bands: Oct. 25, St. Jude Parish, 204 U.S. Highway 1, Tequesta. Open to all bands in the Diocese of Palm Beach, including Life Teen musicians, adult choir bands and personal bands. Spiritual, Christian, and praise and worship music only. Prizes. Competition ends with a concert. Visit Christian radio station Way FM 88.1, 561-748-8805, or fsfarandastjude@bellsouth.net.

Middle school and high school youth ministry: St. Jude Parish, 204 U.S. Highway 1, Tequesta. Weekly gatherings, road trips, socials, community service opportunities, sports and concerts. 561-748-8805.

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SPECIAL EVENTS/CONFERENCES

Dominican Commercial High School, Jamaica, N.Y., class of 1958 50th anniversary reunion, Oct. 4, Holiday Inn, Plainview, N.Y. Reservations required. dc1958@optonline.net.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Permanent diaconate applications: Men interested in applying to study to become permanent deacons in the Diocese of Palm Beach are asked to visit www.diocesepb.org and go to vocations. Applications and documentations for the next classes are due by March 15. 561-775-9540.

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MEETINGS

Serra Club: First and third Tuesdays, 7 a.m. Mass, St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. Breakfast follows. Club’s mission is to foster and affirm vocations to the priesthood and religious life. 561-279-9393 or visit www.serraspbc.org.

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RETREAT CENTERS

Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center: Retreats and programs available for clergy, religious, men, women, married couples, singles and people in recovery programs. Location: 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 or visit www.ourladyofflorida.org.

• “God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage,” Sept. 6-7, retreat for engaged couples. Curriculum focuses on spiritual and practical growth, personal reflection, couple communication and fellowship with other engaged couples. 561-775-9557.

Cenacle Spiritual Life Center: Spiritual direction, retreats and ongoing programs open to all. Location: 1400 S. Dixie Highway, Lantana. 561-582-2534 or visit www.cenaclesisters.org.

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PRAYER SESSIONS/MASSES

Healing Mass, 7 p.m., third Mondays (except during July and August), St. Lucie Parish chapel, 280 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-878-0411 or 772-595-0114.

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: Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Luke Parish, convent chapel, 2892 S. Congress, Ave., Palm Springs. 561-965-8980.

Rosary and Benediction: Fridays, 8:20 p.m., St. Joan of Arc Parish, 370 S.W. Third St., Boca Raton. 561-962-6007.

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy:

• Thursdays, 3 and 7 p.m., Holy Spirit Parish, 1000 W. Lantana Road, Lantana, 561-585-5970.

• Tuesdays, 3 p.m., St. Luke Parish, convent chapel, 2892 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs, 561-965-8980.

• Wednesdays, 3 p.m., Mary Immaculate Parish, 500 Spencer Drive, West Palm Beach, 561-686-8128.

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.

Polish Mass: Saturdays, 7 p.m., Holy Spirit Parish, 1000 W. Lantana Road, Lantana. 561-585-5970.

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.

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PRAYER GROUPS/BIBLE STUDIES

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 82nd Ave., Vero Beach. 772-567-5165.

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.

Bible study: Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 3, 7 p.m., Holy Family Parish, 2330 S.E. Mariposa Ave., Port St. Lucie. Led by Deacon Ron Fathauer. 772-335-2385.

Bible studies: Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Thérèse de Lisieux Parish, 11800 Lake Worth Road, Wellington. Topic: Moses. 561-784-0689.

Charismatic prayer group: On Eagle’s Wings, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Thérèse de Lisieux Parish, 11800 Lake Worth Road, Wellington. 561-784-0689.

Charismatic prayer group: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Rita Parish, 13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington. 561-242-6296 www.srprayergroup.com.

Bible study: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Clare Parish library, 821 Prosperity Farms Road, North Palm Beach. 561-622-7477

Community of Sant’Egidio: Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., Cenacle Spiritual Life Center, 1400 S. Dixie Highway, Lantana. 305-322-2139.

Carmelite 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.

Song, prayer, praise and worship: 7:30 p.m., first Thursdays, St. Paul of the Cross Chapel, 10970 State Road A1A, North Palm Beach. 561-626-1873.

Study groups: Catechism classes, Mondays, 7-8 p.m.; Bible study, Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., St. John of the Cross Parish, 2355 82nd Ave., Vero Beach. 772-563-0057.

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SUPPORT

Catholic 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.

Catholic Singles: Friends & Gatherings of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Delray Beach, open to unmarried or divorced singles in their 30s and 40s. Develop friendships and close bonds with other single Catholics from throughout Palm Beach County through an array of activities. 561-635-7780 or www.friendsandgatherings.org.

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.

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SECULAR COMMUNITIES

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.

Lay Cistercians of South Florida: Third Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Thomas More Parish, 10935 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach. Mass followed by spiritual talks, prayer and Liturgy of the Hours. Bring bag lunch. Group focuses on prayer life and deepening relationships with God. All are invited. 954-753-4342 or 954-978-9623.

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.

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RESOURCE CENTERS

Birthline/Lifeline of Catholic Charities: Organizations, clubs and volunteers sought to sponsor and host collections of baby clothes, diapers, maternity clothes and other baby items for women in crisis pregnancies. 561-966-2781.

Food 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.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Birthline/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.

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