Christmas Gifts That Last For Years from Ave Maria Catholic Church. See attached flyer for more details.

Sign the petition form for the Human Life Protection Amendment in 2022. Click on link for more details.

Join Maria Vision in writing a card and/or donating a book for those in jail.  Drop off the items anytime Monday-Friday at 5078 JPII Blvd #300 Ave Maria, FL 34142.  Then on December 1st and 20th go with us to visit those in jail and to give the cards and books.  For more information contact Maria Vision USA at 239-675-9494.  

Care, clothe, and bring joy to others with love by making and giving a special baptismal or funeral blankets. Click link for more details.

Join Ave Maria Parish "Dare to Dream Gala" in honor of Tom Monaghan, founder of Ave Maria, for his inspired vision on February 12, 2022 from 5pm-10:30pm at Vineyards Country Club.  Tickets $175 (sponsorships available).  For more information contact, Beatrice Sanford at 757-707-0146 or by email at gala(at)avemariaparish.org 

The Respect Life Group of Ave Maria Parish is sponsoring a Christmas Giving Tree that will benefit the Seniors and homeless in Immokalee, and the Community Pregnancy Clinics. Please return gifts by Sunday December 12th. All gifts should be unwrapped, and placed in the boxes located near Giving Tree or near the St. Michael Statue.

Ave Maria's Annual Hometown Christmas Celebration on December 3, 2021 from 5pm-9pm. Admission is free and parade starts at 6pm.

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

Respect Life - Giving Tree Collection for Community Pregnancy Clinic and Guadalupe Social Services at Ave Maria Catholic Church on December 4th & 5th.  

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 Dr. Charlie Thompson at drcharlie(at)snet.net or 860-460-7195.

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.

Flame of Love Day of Recollection with Fr. James Blount, SOLT on Saturday December 4 at Ave Maria Catholic Church from 11am-3pm.   

Fr. Blount Questions and Answers on Saturday December 4th from 6pm-8pm at Parish Hall.

St. Francis founded the Secular Franciscan Order so that the laity might live Franciscan Spirituality in the world. If you want to follow in the footsteps of Christ after the example of St. Francis, you may be interested in becoming a Secular Franciscan. St. Clare Fraternity meets on the first Sunday of each month in the Ave Maria Parish Hall from 10am-4pm. For more information, please contact Carol Bart, OFS at cabart51(at)gmail.com

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.

The teen Dead Theologians Society (DTS) meeting at the Parish Hall from 6:30pm - 8pm.  If any parent is interested in helping with providing the snacks and the drinks please contact Deacon Tom Kinnick at thomas.k(at)avemariaparish.org. The time for each date is 6:30pm-8pm at the Parish Hall: December 5 & 19

Join Maria Vision Outreach Team every Monday at 10:30am to visit local cemeteries and pray for the souls of the departed. For more information or to arrange a ride call the Outreach Team at 239-842-3325.

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.

Los Legionarios de Maria 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 Legion de Maria es un gran Movimiento Mariano extendido por todo el mundo y ha demostrado ser escuela de santidad. Las reuniones son todos los martes, de 7pm a 8:30pm en el Mary and Mercy Center. Para recibir mas información contacta a Marvin Gaitán al marvingaitan73@gmail.com

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.

Immaculate Conception Holy Rosary after noon Mass.

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 6:15pm-7:15pm 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.

Immaculate Conception Rosary Walk at La Piazza and Ave Maria University.

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.

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 Dr. Charlie Thompson at drcharlie(at)snet.net or 860-460-7195.

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.

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.

La Parroquia de Ave Maria te invita a participar de una nueva iniciativa: Grupo de Matrimonios en espanol.  El nombre del Grupo es "Matrimonios Transformados."  Se inspira en las palabras de San Pablo: "No os amoldeis a este mundo, sino, por el contrario, transformaos con una renovacion de la mente, para qua podais discernir cual es la voluntad de Dio, que es lo bueno, agradable y perfecto," (Rom. 12:2). Su objetivo es: el crecimiento espiritual y apoyo de los esposos.  Se tratan temas como: comunicacion, intimidad, finanzas, y educacion de los hijos.  Quienes pueden participar?  Parejas en preparacion matrimonial y matrimonios en cualquier etapa y/o circunstancia.  Contaremos con actividades para los ninos.  Para mayor informacion contacte a Karla y Jorge Cebreros: mtavemaria@gmail.com

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.

The Lay Cistercians community gathers once a month (second Sunday of each month) at a different location in Ave Maria, to renew themselves in living the Gospel by the Cistercian contemplative path through prayer and study.  Periodically they gather with other Lay Cistercian communities in Florida. Annually, they have a 3-4 day retreat at the Cistercian Monastery, Abbey of The Holy Spirit in Conyers, GA.  For more information feel free to call Ann Brefka at 239-867-4262 or to contact Bud Karbach by email at naplesbud(at)yahoo.com.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass in Spanish.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary Walk to Donahue and Tree Lighting. On Sunday December 12, Ave Maria Parish and Donahue Academy will celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will have the Holy Mass at the Church at 4:30pm in Spanish. Then, we will have a procession with the image of our Blessed Mother from the Church to Donahue School. At the school, we will continue our celebration. There will be songs, dances, and typical food. The event is open to all and free. Please join us for this special celebration. To help with the planning of the event, please RSVP by December 5th by contacting Martha Baca at 239-261-555 or via email at office(at)avemariaparish.org

Join Maria Vision Outreach Team every Monday at 10:30am to visit local cemeteries and pray for the souls of the departed. For more information or to arrange a ride call the Outreach Team at 239-842-3325.

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.

Los Legionarios de Maria 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 Legion de Maria es un gran Movimiento Mariano extendido por todo el mundo y ha demostrado ser escuela de santidad. Las reuniones son todos los martes, de 7pm a 8:30pm en el Mary and Mercy Center. Para recibir mas información contacta a Marvin Gaitán al marvingaitan73@gmail.com

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 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 6:15pm-7:15pm 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.

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.

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

Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 18 at 9am at Ave Maria Water Park. This pancake breakfast and cookie decorating party includes Christmas music, snow-blowing machine, balloon art, candy cane gifts, and pictures with Santa. The cost is $8.

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.

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.

La Parroquia de Ave Maria te invita a participar de una nueva iniciativa: Grupo de Matrimonios en espanol.  El nombre del Grupo es "Matrimonios Transformados."  Se inspira en las palabras de San Pablo: "No os amoldeis a este mundo, sino, por el contrario, transformaos con una renovacion de la mente, para qua podais discernir cual es la voluntad de Dio, que es lo bueno, agradable y perfecto," (Rom. 12:2). Su objetivo es: el crecimiento espiritual y apoyo de los esposos.  Se tratan temas como: comunicacion, intimidad, finanzas, y educacion de los hijos.  Quienes pueden participar?  Parejas en preparacion matrimonial y matrimonios en cualquier etapa y/o circunstancia.  Contaremos con actividades para los ninos.  Para mayor informacion contacte a Karla y Jorge Cebreros: mtavemaria@gmail.com

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.

The teen Dead Theologians Society (DTS) meeting at the Parish Hall from 6:30pm - 8pm.  If any parent is interested in helping with providing the snacks and the drinks please contact Deacon Tom Kinnick at thomas.k(at)avemariaparish.org. The time for each date is 6:30pm-8pm at the Parish Hall: December 5 & 19

Join Maria Vision Outreach Team every Monday at 10:30am to visit local cemeteries and pray for the souls of the departed. For more information or to arrange a ride call the Outreach Team at 239-842-3325.

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.

Los Legionarios de Maria 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 Legion de Maria es un gran Movimiento Mariano extendido por todo el mundo y ha demostrado ser escuela de santidad. Las reuniones son todos los martes, de 7pm a 8:30pm en el Mary and Mercy Center. Para recibir mas información contacta a Marvin Gaitán al marvingaitan73@gmail.com

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 Maria Vision Outreach Team every Monday at 10:30am to visit local cemeteries and pray for the souls of the departed. For more information or to arrange a ride call the Outreach Team at 239-842-3325.

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.

Los Legionarios de Maria 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 Legion de Maria es un gran Movimiento Mariano extendido por todo el mundo y ha demostrado ser escuela de santidad. Las reuniones son todos los martes, de 7pm a 8:30pm en el Mary and Mercy Center. Para recibir mas información contacta a Marvin Gaitán al marvingaitan73@gmail.com

New Year's Eve Holy Hour.