Click on link to see Donahue Academy 2021-2022 Calendar.

Members of Ave Maria - Divine Will gather in home Prayer Cenacles to make reparation and to study and reflect on the writings of the Servant of God, Luisa Piccarreta. These writings pertain to the fulfillment of the Our Father, “Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.”  With the help of God, members learn to put into practice all that Our Lord taught Luisa to not merely “do” His Will but to “live” in His Most Holy Divine Will. For more information click on link.

See attached Religious Education schedule for 2021-2022.  Contact Becky Hampton, Director of Religious Education, at becky.h(at)avemariaparish.org for more information.  

13th Annual "Fearless" Youth Conference July 8-10, 2022. Click on link for more details.

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.

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 6pm a 7:30pm 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 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.

El Grupo de Emaús (Hombres) se reúne todos los miércoles 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

Every Thursday from 10am-11:30am in the Church, come pray the Flame of Love Rosary in support of the pro-life sidewalk counselors at the Ft Myers Planned Parenthood clinic.

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.

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.

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.

Come and pray the Flame of Love Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet every Friday from 2:15pm-3:15pm at Ave Maria Catholic Church.

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

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

St. Margaret of Castello Friends is a new ministry of Ave Maria Parish.  Its mission is to serve children and adults with special needs, along with their families, by providing opportunities for fun, friendship, learning, and to foster self-confidence, growth in holiness, and love for Jesus. It was initiated by a group of parents who wanted to find ways to help their children enjoy meaningful activities and grow in their faith and who welcome members of the parish and the Ave Maria community.  St. Margaret Castello, who was born in the 13th centrury with multiple disabilities, is the patroness of the ministry. The group's next social will be Saturday, May 21 at 3pm in the Parish Hall.  

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.

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.

Weekly Guided Children's Eucharistic Adoration every Monday from 7pm-8pm. 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.

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.

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 6pm a 7:30pm 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 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.

El Grupo de Emaús (Hombres) se reúne todos los miércoles 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

Every Thursday from 10am-11:30am in the Church, come pray the Flame of Love Rosary in support of the pro-life sidewalk counselors at the Ft Myers Planned Parenthood clinic.

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.

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.

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.

Come and pray the Flame of Love Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet every Friday from 2:15pm-3:15pm at Ave Maria Catholic Church.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 6pm a 7:30pm 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.