APOSTLES OF MERCY

     Members of this group offer monetary assistance as well as food donations to those most in need of our Parish. (S)

N.A.M.I. – NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL

     This group offers support to parents and family members of any individual with serious mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression).  They help each other with personal testimonies, and discussions of how to overcome the situation as Christian families.  They also have available, at no charge, literature on the different biological illnesses of the brain.  (S)

Meets:   Friday – LaCerra Hall – A, 7:00pm.

OUTREACH MINISTRY

     This ministry tends to the homeless community in Downtown Miami as well as the migrant workers in Naranja.  They make sandwiches to distribute and collect clothes, shoes, and other necessary goods for the less fortunate.  (E & S)

Meets:  Miami -   1^st, 2^nd & 4^th Saturday of the month – McCarthy Center – 7:30 a.m.

                              3^rd Saturday of the month                  – Patio Area           – 8:15 a.m. 

           Naranja -   1^st and 3^rd Saturday of the month      – Rectory               – 9:45 a.m.

P.A.C.T. – PEOPLE ACTING FOR COMMUNITY TOGETHER

     The purpose of PACT is to build a strong grassroots coalition organization capable of negotiating the interests of Miami-Dade County residents.  Composed of diverse religious congregations and civic/neighborhood groups, PACT represents the multi-lingual and multi-cultural communities of Miami-Dade County, [with a special concern for the involvement and issues of low and moderate income people].  (E & S)

RESPECT LIFE

     Respect Life promotes the respect of life from conception to natural death.  During the year they collect all kinds of baby items and money to donate to the Sunset Respect Life Office.  They in turn, help women that go to the office for assistance and counseling.  (E & S)

SCOUTS - CUB/BOY SCOUTS

     Cub Scouts, for boys in 1st - 5th grade and Boy Scouts, for 6th - 12th graders, are programs that help youngsters become good citizens, while developing them both mentally and physically.  The strength of these programs lies in teaching the children about patriotism, citizenship, community service, brotherhood and values, as well as creating a healthy relationship among parents and their sons at an early age.  They participate in a safe and fun learning environment.  (E)

Meets:  Thursday - School classrooms - 7:30pm.

SENIOR CITIZENS - YOUNG IN SPIRIT

     This group is for senior citizens, those 55 and over.  Its purpose is to promote good fellowship among those who are partially or completely retired from active employment.  They gather as friends and have social events twice a month.  Men and women are both welcome.   (E)

Meets: First & third Tuesday of the month – McDermott Hall, Center Room - 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP

     This group of senior citizens share bible readings, pot-luck lunches, and bingo.  They visit the handicapped and help in other works of charity.  Their purpose is to promote good fellowship among its members.  (S)

Meets:  Second and fourth Thursday of the month - McDermott Hall - Center Room, 2:00pm to 5:30pm.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

     St. Vincent de Paul’s primary function is reaching out in friendship and helping hands to those in need.  Throughout the years, they have assisted and aided many needy families.  (E & S)

Meets: Monday – Church Hall – North, 7:00pm.