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 

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

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

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.

Regina Caeli is a private, independent, University-Style Hybrid® academy operating in the Catholic tradition. Two days a week, prek3-12th grade students attend Socratic, hands-on classes at the resource center. The remaining three days the children are taught in the home with plans that are already prepared for the home lessons. The families of Regina Caeli Academy are unified by the same classical curriculum, fidelity to the Catholic Church, and the mission of “Training the Mind to Form the Soul.” To learn more, contact Ileana Gallego at ile244(at)gmail.com

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

Desde el sábado 1 de enero de 2022, se ofrecerá la Santa Misa en español los sábados a las 7pm (vigilia de domingo). Aquellos que estén interesados en participar como lectores, ministros de la eucaristía, ujieres, o coro, por favor, manden un mensaje a Padre Vidal (fr.david@avemariaparish.org).

The Blessed Sacrament is present in the Adoration Chapel Tabernacle and available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during these times is welcomed and encouraged.  For more information contact Campus Ministry Office by email at campus.ministry(at)avemaria.edu or by phone at 239-280-2518. Eucharistic Adoration is located in the Martha J. Burke Perpetual Adoration Chapel across the street from the front entrance to Ave Maria Catholic Church.  Visit AdorationPro to sign up for a weekly adoration time slot or just visit anytime.

Ave Maria Parish CYO returns with our 2022 Soccer season. Click on link for more details.

9th Annual Marian Eucharistic Conference May 13-15, 2022. Click on link for more details.

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

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.

Holy Rosary - Our Lady Queen of Peace after 12pm Mass.

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.

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. 

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.

Newly formed, the Fraternus brotherhood of disciples meets on each Wednesday throughout the remainder of the school year from 6pm-8:30pm at Donahue Academy.  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.

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

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.

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

Ave Maria Steak Cook-Off is scheduled for Saturday, January 29th, 2022 at 10am at the Piazza. Click on link for more details.

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.

Pro-Life Movie and discussion.

Dr. Mark Miravalle, St. John Paul II Chair of Mariology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and Fellow of Marian Studies at Ave Maria University, will resume his “Mary Live” talks on contemporary topics from a uniquely Marian perspective. These talks will be held in the Ave Maria University's Academic Lecture Hall on Sunday evenings, beginning with the Rosary starting at 6:40pm, followed by Dr. Miravalle’s talk at 7pm. No registration required and all are welcome to attend.

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.