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SEMINARY BURSE FUND COLLECTION

We ask you for your financial support of the Seminary Burse Fund of the Archdiocese of Miami, which directly provides for the information of those whom God is calling to the priesthood.  This collection will be taken TODAY Sunday, August 11th at all the Masses.

Your contribution to the annual Seminary Burse Fund collection helps to ensure that the seminarians of today receive the best formation possible.  As you know, the priest is essential for the celebration of the Eucharist for only he can make the Lord present on our altars.  The priest is also essential in absolving our sins in the sacrament of reconciliation.  The priest represents Christ to us in so many important occasions – baptism, confirmation, weddings and funerals.  This makes your support to the education and formation of future priests so very important.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION | August 3rd – August 17th

It is that time of the year again, when many children are getting ready to return to school.  For the past several years, the Society of St. Vincent dePaul of St. Gabriel’s parish has been instrumental in helping to get kids ready of the upcoming school year.

We are accepting donations of crayons, pencils, pens, erasers, rulers, folders, glue sticks,calculators, USB drives, chart paper, markers  all sizes of notebooks and of course backpacks are a necessity and are very important.  Please help us to give back to our community by helping those in need.

The bins will be located at the 4 church entrances and will be there for the weeks of August 3rd – August 17th Any questions call Michele at 954-781-0400

Thanks in advance for your support

MENS USED JEANS –

We are in desperate need of sizes 32-34-36 men’s used jeans. 

You have helped the needy with used sneakers, bikes and now we are back asking again. Each week we serve approximately 850 meals. That’s 850 faces that look to your acts of kindness. Our Clothing Mission provides, tshirts, jeans, used sneakers, work boots to those down on their luck. A blue bin marked jeans is inthe back of the church. Thank You!

GIFT SHOP – Volunteers needed

We are in need of a few volunteers to help run the gift shop on the weekend Masses.  If interested please call Pam – 954-990-3451

ATTENTION NEW CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED

The rehearsal will be every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. –  8:30 p.m. In the church.  Anyone interested please be at the rehearsal on Tuesday. Andrew Reid- 754-264-9091

USED SNEAKERS

Of the approximate 200 guests that come calling at “Our Father’s House Family Services each day most are in need of sneakers. Please look in your closet, for those sneakers you have not worn for a longtime.  In the rear of the church is a basket that says “Sneakers”. Thank You

BIKE ACADEMY

Our Father’s Soup Kitchen has started a new ministry called Bike Academy.  All bike sale money goes into an escrow account for the veterans and less fortunate. When they earn enough for deposit, we have arranged to have them placed inpermanent housing. They are in desperate need of used bicyles in any condtion. We come to yousame day pick up service. Contact Jim Crissy – 954-610-5341

News

AD LIMINIA PILGRIMAGE TO ROME

Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski will be traveling to Rome in February 2020 for an Ad Limina pilgrimage. It will be a small group which is open to everyone  in the Archdiocese of Miami.   The website with the information for the pilgrimage is http://www.adomdevelopment.org/italy2020.

MILITARY HONOR ROLL

The Men’s Club is now accepting Nominations for inclusion in the new Military Honor Roll for Registered Parishioners on behalf of a Spouse, Parent or Chlild of a person who served or is serving the US Military.  Nomination Forms are available in the parish office. For more information, call Andy Buglione – 954-593-5831 or Joe Barcheski – 954-803-9363  Learn More.

THE FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM.

St. Vincent dePaul Society encourages any parishioner or friend of a parishioner to call 954-621-6027. If you would like friendly social visits, prayers or emotional support on an ongoing basis, this is the program for you.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP

Attention. Bereavement Group will be meeting on Tuesday, July 23rd at 7:00 p.m. New members always welcome to come. If further details are needed please call Deacon Bill at 978-257-3893

KNITTING NELLIES

The Knitting Nellies will resume September 19th the hours have been changed to 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m.  If you have questions contact Margaret – 954-532-2018 .

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

Statement of Purpose:  We come together to experience the transformation power of God as we practice Center Prayer in a supportive and spiritual community committed to encourage each other in our journey. We meet each Thursday in the parish rectory 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. For info call Barbara Reitberg – 305-298-3818.