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May 13, 2008  
Good For You - Events around your community.
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JUBILEE EVENTS

Jubilee year priests’ convocation, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 4 p.m.-Thursday, Sept. 11, noon, Bonaventure Hyatt Regency Hotel, Fort Lauderdale. 305-762-1254.

Marian pilgrimage: Sign up now to host icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe sent by rector of basilica in Mexico City. Jubilee pilgrimage continues through Oct. 7. To schedule a visit to your parish, school or group, or check where the icons will be each week, go to www.marianpilgrimage.org.

Corpus Christi Mass, procession, Sunday, May 25, 10 a.m., St. Mary Cathedral, 7525 Pope John Paul II Ave. (Northwest Second Avenue), Miami. 305-759-4531.

Black Catholic census, being taken at all parishes by Office of Black Catholic Affairs. Volunteers 16 and older needed, especially Spanish and Creole speakers. 305-762-1120 or mjerkins@theadom.org. To take part by telephone, call 305-758-8896 (Miami-Dade), 954-587-9067 (Broward) or 305-296-2283 (Monroe).

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CONCERTS

Pentecost Mass, Sunday, May 11, 11 a.m., Epiphany Parish, 8235 S.W. 57 Ave., Miami. Parish choir, orchestra present “Mass in C” (K220), Mozart’s “Veni Sancte Spiritus,” Gregorian chant. 305-667-4911.

Puccini’s “Messa di Gloria,” Monday, May 19, 8 p.m., Epiphany Parish, 8235 S.W. 57 Ave., Miami. Peformed by Epiphany’s choir, orchestra, tenor Philip Alongi, baritone Charles Schneider. Puccini’s work is considered one of the most melodic Masses ever written. Free. 305-667-4911.

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EVENTS

“Many Voices, One Song,” June 13-14, Barry University, 11300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami Shores. Bilingual conference for pastoral musicians co-sponsored by Barry theology department; Miami chapter, National Association of Pastoral Musicians; and archdiocesan Office of Worship. 305-458-9919.

Catholic fine arts show, Saturday, May 10, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Archbishop McCarthy High School gym, 5451 S. Flamingo Road, Fort Lauderdale. Featuring artwork, vocal and instrumental music performances by Catholic elementary and middle school students.

Our Lady of the Snows Church, invites former parishioners to celebrate 60 years of sacraments in old church, building of new church, Sundays, May 11-June 1, 1 p.m. Mass, for those who received sacraments of confirmation, baptism, Communion, matrimony. 718-347-6070.

Mothers’ Day breakfast, Sunday, May 11, Resurrection Parish, 441 N.E. Second St., Dania. Free for mothers and children under 6; adults $5; children $3. Sponsored by Resurrection Council 13097 Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes. 954-298-1342.

Cardinal to speak: Tuesday, May 13, 7 p.m., Temple Beth Shalom, 4144 Chase Ave., Miami Beach, hosts Cardinal William H. Keeler, archbishop emeritus of Baltimore and leader of dialogue between Christians and Jews. Sponsored by Our Elder Brothers and Sisters Foundation. 305-785-7028, www.ourelderbrothers.org or BBenes@ourelderbrothers.org.

“End-of-Life Issues,” seminar for clergy, Tuesday, May 20, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Jungle Island, Miami. Focuses on death and dying process, grief and bereavement. Hosted by Douglas Gardens Hospice Inc. Free. R.S.V.P. to 305-762-3883.

Interfaith clergy dialogue, May 21, 10-11:30 a.m., Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 3900 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-755-6096 or bvanhout@miamiccj.org.

Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, May 30, 8 p.m., in Spanish, Encuentros Familiares and Casa Manresa, 12190 S.W. 56 St., Miami. 305-596-0001 or manresamiami@yahoo.com.

“Jazz’n Miami,” Saturday, May 31, 7 p.m., Hilton Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, marking Catholic Hospice’s 20th anniversary. Features Grammy-winning jazz master Arturo Sandoval. Black tie. Tickets: $250. R.S.V.P. to 305-822-2380 or www.catholichospice.org.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 25th anniversary Mass, Sunday, June 15, 11 a.m., 701 N. Hiatus Road, Pembroke Pines. Saint’s grandniece, Marina Kolbe, to speak June 11, 7:30 p.m., at praise and worship service. 954-432-0206 or www.stmax.cc.

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FAITH EDUCATION

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.

Gospel study, Mondays (except second Mondays), 7 p.m., October-May, Church of the Resurrection, 441 N.E. Second St., Dania Beach. Led by Augustinian Father Tom Pohto. 954-923-2806.

“Music in Worship,” course taught January-May, Barry University, 11300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami Shores. Useful for parish musicians and others responsible for parish liturgy. 305-458-9919.

Training for extraordinary ministers of holy Communion. All classes 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 per person. Candidates need to register through their parishes and must be recommended to the Office of Worship in a letter signed by their pastors: Saturday, May 17, English/Spanish, St. John Neumann, 12125 S.W. 107 Ave., Miami, 305-255-6642.

Catholic soccer camps, July 6-11, July 13-18, for girls, boys ages 8-17, Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio, with top professional players from Italy, Brazil, U.S., daily Mass, worship and praise. www.CatholicSoccerCamps.com.

Spanish “immersion” course offered by SEPI: June 1-19, Southeast Pastoral Institute, 7700 S.W. 56 St., Miami. Provides skills necessary to communicate in Spanish, knowledge of Hispanic environment. Registration deadline: May 3. 305-279-2333 or Sepimiami@aol.com.

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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MASSES & PRAYER

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.

Our Lady of Chiquinquira, Friday, May 9, 7 p.m., St. Martha, 9301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Rosary and celebration of Mother’s Day, especially those mothers kidnapped and deprived of freedom in Colombia. 305-762-1238, 305-762-1259 or www.virgendechiquinquira.org.

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

Workshop on life issues, Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 18340 N.W. 12 Ave., Miami. Free, in English. Includes lunch, refreshments, educational materials. R.S.V.P. to Respect Life Office, 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

Cursillo weekends, May 15-17, in English for men, Cursillo De Cristiandad, 16250 S.W. 112 Ave., Miami. 305-281-7778 or www.cursillomiami.org.

Encuentro Familiar, May 3-4, 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.

MorningStar Renewal Center, 7275 S.W. 124 St., Pinecrest. Registration required for all programs. 305-238-4367, ext. 102, or visit www.morningstarrenewal.org.

• “Missionaries in Our Midst,” Wednesdays, May 7-28, 7-9:30 p.m. Insights to missions, connect to larger body of Christ through experiences of missionaries. $15 per session or $50 for all four.

• Mother-daughter evening retreat, Thursday, May 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for moms, daughters age 10 or older. Dinner, inspirational presentation. $30 per person; $15 per child 16 or under.

• Pray the rosary fellowship, Tuesday, May 20, 7-8 a.m. Monthly gathering to pray the mysteries of the rosary. Free.

• “We Are the Body of Christ,” Thursday, May 22, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., retreat day in honor of archdiocese’s jubilee year. Presentations, time for personal prayer, Mass, lunch. $30.

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:

• “Is Anything Too Wonderful for God? The Expanding Universe,” Wednesday, May 7, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; or 6:30-9:30 p.m. Day or evening of recollection with Dominican Sister Roberta Popara. Meal, optional confession, Mass. $25.

• “Celebrating Our Differences … Growing Into Balance,” May 9-11, mother/daughter retreat. $370 per mother/daughter pair.

• “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” married couples retreat, May 16-18, $325 per couple; young adults retreat, July 11-13, $195.

• “Jesus Heals” retreat, May 23-25, with Father Robert C. Richardson. $195.

“YES!” experience, June 11-15, Madonna Retreat Center, Hollywood, for teens ages 15 and up. Serve others while learning about social justice. Apply by April 25. 954-525-5157, ext. 1102, or 305-762-1102.

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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:

• Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m., two sessions, St. Jerome School and St. Jerome Parish, 2533 S.W. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale.

• Wednesday, May 21, 6 p.m., Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School, Fort Lauderdale.

• Saturday, May 24, 9 a.m., Spanish, 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.

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SINGLES & YOUNG ADULTS

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.

Youth Encounter, May 16-18, Youth Center, 3333 S. Miami Ave., Miami. Spanish-language retreat for boys, girls ages 16-23. $45 per person. 305-856-3404, ext. 19.

To Encounter Christ (TEC), retreat for young adults ages 18-35, May 24-26, Youth Center, 3333 S. Miami Ave., Miami. Dynamic, life-giving, Christ-centered retreat helps young adults experience Jesus’ paschal mystery. $95, includes overnight accommodations, meals. R.S.V.P.: 954-854-7538 or olguitafiu@yahoo.com.

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SUPPORT

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.

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VOCATIONS

Day of discernment, Saturday, May 10, Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, Shalom Place, Fort Myers. For women ages 18-45. R.S.V.P. by May 7 to www.AlleganyFranciscans.org or 239-332-5260.

“Sisters: A Life of Love” retreat, Friday, April 25, 4:30 p.m.-Saturday, April 26, 3 p.m., St. Joseph Convent, 241 St. George St., St. Augustine, for Catholic single women ages 18-35. Donation: $10. 407-246-4928 or kpower@orlandodiocese.org.

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VOLUNTEERS

“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 1franko@bellsouth.net.

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