By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
Way of the Cross through Miami streets
The annual Good Friday Way of the Cross through the streets of Miami will take place March 30, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the grounds of the Missionaries of Charity shelter, 724 N.W. 17 St., Miami. Parking for participants will be available less than a block away at Camillus House, 1603 N.W. Seventh Ave., Miami. This prayerful and solemn reflection of the Stations of the Cross will stop in locations that serve the suffering, poor and marginalized of our community. The walk is sponsored by the archdiocese’s Mission Office, in conjunction with the offices of Catechesis and Youth and Young Adults, as well as the lay missionary organizationAmor en Acción.
Support Christians in the Holy Land
Archbishop Thomas Wenski is asking Catholics throughout the archdiocese to be generous when the annual Good Friday collection is taken up in all churches March 30. This collection helps Christians in the Holy Land by supporting churches, schools and religious education programs, providing humanitarian relief to refugees in the area, and helping to preserve the sacred shrines. The funds are distributed at the direction of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Oriental Churches.
Camp Erin for kids grieving death
Catholic Hospice’s Camp Erin, a three-day bereavement camp for children ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one, will take place March 23-25 at Camp Owaisssa Bauer in Homestead. This free camp aims to help children deal with their grief and work through their emotions in a positive manner. It features educational and fun activities supervised by especially trained staff and volunteers, and allows children to meet others like themselves. To register, call 305-351-7026 or 954-944-2709, or email [email protected].
‘Planting the Seeds’ of faithful giving
The Archdiocese of Miami will host “Planting the Seeds,” its first Stewardship Day conference, on Saturday, April 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. John Vianney College Seminary, 2900 S.W. 87 Ave., Miami. This event is for development and stewardship leaders, pastoral and finance councils, parish and school leaders, office staff and heads of ministries, including those reaching out to young people. The conference will include sessions in English, Spanish and Creole. It will feature captivating speakers and convey practical information. Participants can enjoy a networking lunch as well as celebrate Mass with Archbishop Thomas Wenski. Sign up at www.adomdevelopment.org/stewardshipday.
