All Altar Servers regardless of age or level of experience are encouraged to participate in the weekly training and formation sessions that are offered for both forms of Mass - Novus Ordo and Extraordinary Form.  Novus Ordo sessions are led by Fr. John Andem every Saturday at 10:30am and last for an hour.  The sessions finish with some snacks at the Parish Hall around 12pm.  Extraordinary Form sessions are led by Joseph Kaminski every Sunday preceding the Mass at 11:30am and end at 12:15pm. If your son has received First Holy Communion and has an interest in becoming an Altar Server, please contact Faith Jarvis at fejarvis88(at)gmail.com.

Comenzando el 25 de diciembre, misa en español ahora a las 5pm todos los domingos.

Weekly Guided Children's Eucharistic Adoration every Monday from 6:30pm-7:30pm.  Children in grades 1-6 will gather together as a group to adore our Eucharistic Lord Jesus.  Others are welcome to join in this beautiful time of prayer using the pews in the back half of the Church.  

Our Lady of Wisdom Praesidium, seeking personal sanctification by prayer and holy works in service of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Come visit Ave Maria's Legion of Mary weekly meetings on Monday evenings from 7pm - 8:30pm at the Mary and Mercy Center.  Works done include participation in the Fatima Pilgrim Virgin Statue Home Visitation Program, distributing holy items, and welcoming new members of the Ave Maria Community. Contact Bill Bradt at bradtbill(at)aol.com for more information.

Men of Ave Maria Parish are invited to join the Men's Holy Hour of Reparation Prayer Group. The intention of the Holy Hour is to console the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to make reparation for blasphemy and sacrilege against the Holy Eucharist and the Holy Priesthood. We meet every Monday night from 8pm-9pm in the Church.  The Holy Hour is open to all men in the parish and boys 17 and older.  Contact Joseph Burke at 239-272-8395 or email him at jburke1220(at)yahoo.com for more information.

Free guided tours of the iconic Ave Maria Catholic Church from 1pm to 3pm at the front of the Church on Tuesdays. In addition, group tours of twenty or more are also available by reservation by contacting Robert Schoenborn at 239-202-1147 or by email at tours(at)avemariaparish.org. The Church is open for self-guided tours during the week and offers a self-guided brochure.  See "Media" page for a copy of the self-guided brochure in either English or Spanish. 

Ave Maria Catholic Homeschooling meetings on Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm at the Parish Hall. For more information, contact Monica Rocha at 717-440-1051.

The Ave Maria Parish Choir, directed by Marian Mandy, leads the singing for the Sunday 10am Mass. This mixed voice ensemble accepts singers, aged 14 and above. Attendance at a weekly Tuesday rehearsal from 7pm-8:30pm is required. The ability to match pitch and blend in the choir is essential. Some ability to read music is important, although participation in this ensemble will provide growth opportunities for members to increase their reading ability. Audio samples are provided to aid in learning the more challenging works. Email marian.m(at)avemariaparish.org to arrange for an audition.

The Rosary is a simple teaching tool in the hands of a missionary.  It represents prayer, instruction, and devotion to Our Mother Mary.  Our Lady’s Rosary Makers Chapter of Ave Maria was established in 2014. Rosary Makers of Ave Maria meets Wednesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Oasis Club Craft Room (Del Webb residents only).  All other Ave Maria Residents can contact Virginia Patterson to schedule a class at: Email: virginiapatterson37@gmail.com Phone: 916-616-8007

Los Legionarios de María se reúnen semanalmente para orar y revisar las actividades apostólicas hechas durante la semana.  También estudian temas formativos para hacer más eficaz el apostolado.  La Legión de María es un gran Movimiento Mariano extendido por todo el mundo y ha demostrado ser escuela de santidad. Las reuniones son todos los miércoles, de 5:30pm a 6:30pm en la sala de conferencia parroquial.  Para recibir mas información contacta a Marvin Gaitán al marvingaitan73@gmail.com

The Children's Choir of Ave Maria Catholic Church sings at the 10am Mass twice a month. The choir is open to children in second grade and above. The practice is on Wednesday evenings from 6pm-7pm at the Church. Please contact Kathy Dittus at rjdittus(at)gmail.com or Marian Mandy at marian.m(at)avemariaparish.org for further information on how to become a member.

The Fraternus brotherhood of disciples meets on each Wednesday throughout the remainder of the school year from 6pm-8:15pm at the Parish Hall.  Fraternus is open to all Catholic boys and men ages 13 and up.  With a focus on recreation and squad time discussion based on the 7 cardinal virtues, Fraternus allows Fathers to meet their sons "where they are" in their walk of faith as they confront the challenges of growing up in today's secular society.  Registration for our newly formed chapter is now available at fraternus.net.  For more information, please contact us at  avemariafraternus2022(at)gmail.com.

Weekly meetings at the Ave Maria Parish Office Conference Room from 7pm-8:30pm. Click on link for more information or contact Felipe Gomez and Karen Kabiling at: info(at)avemariadivinewill.com

Women of Ave Maria Parish and family members are invited to join the Women's Holy Hour of Reparation Prayer Group. The intention of the Holy Hour is to console the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to make reparation for blasphemy and sacrilege against the Holy Eucharist and the Holy Priesthood.  We meet every Thursday from 10:30am-11:30am in the Church.  The Holy Hour is open to all.  Contact Sandy Dinan at sjndinan(at)gmail.com for more information.

American Heritage Girls – Ave Maria Troop FL1029 is chartered by Ave Maria Catholic Parish. AHG program levels are Pathfinder for ages 5-6, Tenderheart for ages 6-9, Explorer for ages 12-14, Pioneer for ages 12-14, and Patriot for ages 14-18. Meetings are on Thursdays from 4pm-5:30pm and monthly on the weekend. Meetings are planned with a Christ-centered focus and are very intentional with our goals in mind. We complete Catholic religious awards annually by the Bishop, badge-work, community service projects, and fellowship. For more information contact Alicia Ritter at 786-802-9445 or by email at: alicia.ritter(at)ymail.com

The Men’s Gospel Forum is an informal opportunity for a group of men to discuss Sunday's Gospel reading. Meetings start at 7pm on Thursdays at The Bean. Come and learn more about the Gospel with a great fellowship of men.

El Grupo de Emaús (Hombres) se reúne todos los jueves a las 7:00pm. Las reuniones tienen lugar en una de las casas de los miembros del grupo. En los encuentros se lee y reflexiona sobre un tema del retiro. En las reuniones, luego de la bienvenida, se invoca la asistencia del Espíritu Santo, se lee y discute el tema de día, y finalmente se deja un tiempo para el compartir y la edificación mutua. Para mas información acerca del grupo de Emaús en Ave Maria, contacta a Manuel Milanés mmpizonero@yahoo.es o Lucho Forero lucho.forero@gmail.com

Schola Cantorum Latin choir practices on Thursdays from 7pm-8:30pm at the Church. For more information contact Norman Mandy at normanmandy03(at)gmail.com.

The Ladies of Little Flower welcome you to their monthly meetings which are the first Thursday of each month from 7pm to 8:30pm. Click on link for more information.

Apologetics Class: Why we Believe every Friday from 10am-11:30am at the Parish Hall. Click on link for more details.

Holy Hour Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions every Friday from 6:30pm-7:30pm at Ave Maria Church.

Saturday Mornings: 7am - Breakfast 7:30am - Presentation 8am - Small Group Discussions 8:30am - Conclusion In addition, many men attend the 9am Mass after the That Man is You! meeting. Meetings go year around except during the summer. For more information or to register, please contact Steve West at sjwest11(at)gmail.com or 551-697-7247.

Children ages 7-18 are invited to join the Junior Legion of Mary meetings every Saturday from 10am-11am at the Parish Hall. For more information, contact Sandy Dinan at sjndinan(at)gmail.com.

Join us for The First Saturday Fatima Rosary.

All Altar Servers regardless of age or level of experience are encouraged to participate in the weekly training and formation sessions that are offered for both forms of Mass - Novus Ordo and Extraordinary Form. Novus Ordo sessions are led by Fr. John Andem every Saturday at 10:30am and last for an hour. The sessions finish with some snacks at the Parish Hall around 12pm. Extraordinary Form sessions are led by Joseph Kaminski every Sunday preceding the Mass at 11:30am and end at 12:15pm. If your son has received First Holy Communion and has an interest in becoming an Altar Server, please contact Faith Jarvis at fejarvis88(at)gmail.com.

Come and pray the Flame of Love Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet every Saturday from 3:30pm-4:30pm at Ave Maria Catholic Church.

Ave Reparation Walk every Saturday until lent ends at 6:30pm at the front of the church. No registration needed, just show up. Seven sorrows, seven stations, and seven times around the church (approximately 80 minutes).