Charismatic Prayer Groups
Prayer is an essential part of the
Church’s devotional exercises. The
charismatic movement has taken prayer to an extremely high level of expression
of devotion to the Holy Spirit.
The movement hosts annual “Life in the Spirit” seminars as a means of
introducing itself to new members.
Pope John Paul II has recognized the value of prayer as engaged in by
members of the charismatic movement and especially the need to recognize the
power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Sacred Heart has two charismatic groups.
The English Charismatic Group
meets on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM, in
St. Martin De Porres Center .
Come; join in praise, worship, bible study, prayer and song. For
information, contact Mr. Mike Mekako (718) 712-0793 or Ms. Claudette Archer
(718) 217-1982.
The English group includes the
Healing Ministry which meets every Friday evening for intercessory prayer (lifting up those
in need of healing) and remembering the suffering. The group devotes the first Friday of the month to devotion
to the Blessed Sacrament, Our Healer.
One seeking prayer from the group is invited to the Wednesday evening
meeting. Following the meeting,
the group offers prayers for the person for one or two weeks. It also offers daily Mass for the
person. It is suggested that the person go to confession. For further information leave a message
for Ms. Uris McKay at the rectory, (718) 528-0577.
The Book Ministry is also a part of the
English Charismatic Group. The members’ mission is to further evangelize within
our church community by providing easily accessible religious items for our
parishioners at reasonable cost after each Mass. All profits are contributed to the parish funds raising
activity. For further
information, contact Ms. Claudia Ashby at (718) 712-7154.
The Creole Charismatic Prayer Group, Agape, helps the community remain connected to the “Source of all things” by holding weekly sessions of adoration and praise. The group meets on Fridays at 7:30 pm in the Martin de Porres Center, except the first Friday of the month when it meets for Mass in the Church For information contact Mr. Maurice Nelson at (718) 939-7147.
The Rosary Altar Society
The Rosary Altar Society is a
group whose members have chosen to make and live a life consecrated to Jesus
through Mary. It’s purpose is
primarily to promote Mary’s mission of bringing us into the love of Christ by
following her example of discipleship.
The society promotes Marian devotions especially the rosary devotion,
hoping that meditations and reflection on the mysteries of the rosary will
bring us into the reality of Christ’s love.
Altar functions include
maintenance of vessels and linen for Masses both in the Church and chapel and
maintaining floral arrangements on the altars of both places of worship. The society is in need of members to
fulfill these services. In order
to become a member of the Rosary Altar Society, one should register with the
society. For more information
contact Ms. Terry Tobias.
The Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is the largest
Lay Apostolic Association of Catholic men and women, approved by the
Church. It is organized under the
guidance of Mary Immaculate with a member of the clergy as a spiritual
director. Members of the Legion
strive for personal sanctity through prayer and service. They make Mary known throughout the
world. The members meet every Sunday for 1 1/2 hours to pray, receive such
instructions and assignments as: visiting the homebound, residents in nursing
homes and hospitals, and the newly baptized. Assignments also include the prison ministry, assisting and
consoling the needy, bringing lapsed Catholics back to the Church, encouraging
and guiding families on receipt of
the sacraments.
All Catholic men and women of at
least 18 years of age, who want to live edifying lives in conformity with the
Church, are encouraged to join.
The Legion of Mary also embraces youth membership. For additional information, contact
Mrs. Colette Cajoux at (718) 528-3166.
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