Our Ministries

 

As you read the descriptions of our Ministries, note that many of them have been formed to meet the needs of both our Anglo and Hispanic Communities.

Liturgical Ministries

  • Educacion Religiosa
    Educando a los niflos y jovenes de escuela publica en la fe catolica. Tambien los prepara para la Primera Comunion y la Confirmacion

Marcella Claros
954-752-3988

  • Emmaus Retreats
    A weekend retreat conducted twice a year, during which one experiences Jesus in a very personal and powerful way.

Bob Bouchard, Rita Marshall
954-255-9386, 954-575-0968

  • Eucharistic Ministers
    Administer Communion at Mass, to the sick and to the homebound

Chuck & June O'Halloran
954-340-0054

  • Finance Committee
    Handle parish finances

Ivan Ortiz
954-753-4792

  • Gift Shop
    Catholic articles are offered to help fellow Catholics in their walk with the Lord

Peggy Fiorlenza
954-752-3989

  • Girl Scouts
    Designed to meet developmental, educational, emotional and social needs of girls though five different age levels.

Linda Miller Cahill, Angie Tortora Para
954-346-0569, 954-345-6989

  • Grupo de Oracion Unete
    Unir al que no tenga pareja al senor, en oracion.

Pia Morello, Pablo Paz, Lizette Melendez
954-755-5621, , 754-246-4665

  • Handmaids of the Lord
    A support ministry for solitary women (single, divorced, widowed, having an Absent husband) which provides a continuing program of Christian formation via meetings, bible studies, retreats, etc.

Cora Francisco, Gigi Walsh
954-752-8953, 954-346-0064

  • Hospitality Ministry
    Welcomes new parishioners and explains the mission and activities of the parish.

Dr. George Quieja
954-753-1783

  • Knights of Columbus
    Fraternal organization dedicated to the promotion and involvement of the family in Catholic faith activities.

Rick Diamond
954-854-7523

  • Las Siervas del Senor
    Un ministerio que apoya a la mujer solitaria (soltera, divorciada, viuda, con maridao ausente) que provee formacion cristiana a traves de reuniones, estudio biblico, retiros.

Antonia Guzman, Lucy Ruiz
954-724-3743, 954-253-9525

  • Lay Cistercians of our Lady of the Sacred Heart
    A spirituality that specializes in continual contemplation of God.

Cecile McAlpine
954-753-4792

  • Lectores/Comentadores
    Proclaman la Palabra de Dios.

Hernan & Angela Rojas
954-255-0025

  • Lectors/Commentators
    Proclaim the Word of God.

Skip Bertke
954-344-6164

  • Lecturas Dominicales
    Estudio semanal de las lecturas dominicales segun la Liturgia.

Fred Villalobos
954-755-5030

  • Legion de Maria
    Organizacion mundial de aquellos que trabajan en cualquier actividad catolica que beneficie la parroquia, sirviendo a Cristo a traves de Maria.

Maria Adelina Padilla
954-340-0953

  • Life in the Spirit
    Spiritual growth that allows the Holy Spirit to take charge of our lives

Joseph Bonnaig, Kathy Lapi
954-755-4118, 954-255-1834


  • Life Teen (High School)
    A comprehensive program with a strong focus on the Eucharist. Includes a weekly Life Teen Mass, placing teens in an environment where they have the opportunity to take part in the vibrant liturgy and learn abouth the Church and their faith in challenging ways.

Michael Florian
754-367-3586

  • Life Teen (Middle School)
    Designed to give middle-school children the opportunity to make new friends and to give their faith meaning in their daily lives. They are encouraged to have fun and let their voice be heard through surveys, games, music, skits, and small group discussions with their peers. Parents are welcome to participate in Edge nights

Miller & Maureen Cook
954-971-5329


  • Liturgical Environment
    Preparing the Church building and grounds for the Liturgical Seasons.

Crunch Fox
954-753-7347


  • Liturgy Committee
    Coordinates all liturgical celebrations for the purpose of enhancing our relationship with God.
  • Marriage Preparation
    Prepares couples for the Sacrament of Marriage.

Keith & Shelly Nicoll
954-801-2290

  • Mens Club
    Organization of men who gather for fellowship and to serve the parish.

Jose Mendez
954-494-9205

  • Ministerio de Consolacion
    Acompanan y consuelan las familias ante la muerte de un ser querido

Mery Queija
954-753-1783

  • Renew
    Small groups of Catholic Faith communities sharing the Gospel. email contact: snicoll@standrewparish.org

Shelly Nicoll
954-752-3950

  • Respect Life
    Committed to respect all issues wih respect to the dignity of every person; operates Pro-Life Office

Kathy Lapi, Michele Marano
954-255-1834, 954-972-1332

  • Retiros de Emaus
    Retiro de fin de semana una vez al ano durante el cual el encuentro con Jesus se experimenta de manera muy personal y poderosa.

Orlando Gonzalez, Myrna Torres Gonzalez
954-340-7884, 954-340-7884

  • Rosario
    Se ora el rosario todos los domingos despues de la Santa Misa, asi como tambien los meses de mayo y octubre.

Cristina Forero
954-753-6631

  • Rosary Groups
    Prayer of the rosary.

Joanne Bowman
954-755-2345

  • Sacristan
    Prepares Eucharistic celebration.

Joseph Buehler
954-752-8416

  • Seminarios de Vida en el Espiritu
    Crecimiento espiritual como resultado de invitar al Espiritu Santo que tome control de nuestras vidas.

Elizabeth Cary
954-345-8232

  • Social Ministry
    Organizes the social events of the parish.

Marcia Brinton
954-753-5119

  • St. Andrew School
    Offers 2-year-olds through Grade 8 a sound education, Christian values and attitudes as exhibited throughout prayer and academic life of the school community.

Lois Lawlor
954-753-1280

  • St. Andrew School/Advisory Board
    Assists the principal and pastor with related topics that determine future growth and direction, as it relates to the school and the vision of the parish.

Steve Cerri
954-229-6257

  • St. Andrew School/Home & School
    Support St. Andrew in all of its spiritual, educational and financial goals.

Lori Paolillo
954-326-3330

  • St. Vincent de Paul
    Parishioners dedicated to the evaluation of the financial needs of those in community in need of assistance.

Bob Conlin
954-752-3950

  • Stewardship Council
    Educates all parishioners that all gifts are from God and must be shared by giving of time, talent and treasure.

Martin Mercado
954-968-7055

  • Tidings of Joy
    Deliver birthday gifts to residents of St. Andrew Towers, Margate Health Center, and Park Summit Assisted Living.

Crunch Fox
954-753-4342

  • Ujieres
    Sirven a la comunidad con gusto, bondad y reverencia durante la Santa Misa.

Marie Campos
954-341-5350

  • Ushers
    Serves the worshipping community with joy, dependability, kindness, reverence and by being helpful at mass.

Marie Campos
954-341-5350

  • Vida Ascendente
    Ministerio social para los parroquianos de tercera edad y sus amistades.

Teresa Latrash
954-753-1063

  • WINGS
    An eight week journey into discovering motherhood as a ministry by sharing MOMS journal entries within a small group dynamic.

Mariana Annunziata, Felicia Cohen
954-346-9532, 954-346-6935


  • Adoracion al Santisimo y Novena
    Oracion del Rosario. Cofradia del Sagrado Corazon

Angel & Angela Valentin
954-755-5892

  • Adoration/Novena
    Prayer of the Rosary concluding with solemn benediction

Emile and Marie Campos
954-341-5350


  • Altar Linens
    Maintain the chalices, ciboria and chasubles. Wash and iron all linens, cleanse and replenish holy water fonts.

Joan VanRoo
954-753-8497
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  • Altar Servers
    Assists the Priest and Deacons at Mass, baptisms, weddings and funerals

Jose Rodriguez
954-956-2062

  • Annulments
    A sacramental healing of a marriage ended in divorce

Fr. Mathew Thundathil
954-752-3950
mthundathil@standrewparish.org


  • Anulaciones de Matrimonio
    Sancion sacramental del matrimonio que ha terminado en divorcio

954-752-3950


Baptismal Preparation
Required for parents who wish to have their child baptized

Deacon Denis & Patricia Mieyal
954-752-3950

  • Bereavement & Loss
    A caring support group to share the grieving process with all concerned.

Marilyn Alexander
954-752-0490

  • Bible Study/Breaking Open the Word
    A weekly program of sharing the Gospels

Bob Parks
954-979-8983

  • Blood Drive
    Sharing life with others

Lucy Ruiz
954-752-3950

  • Boy Scouts
    The main focus is to influence their character development, spiritual growth and good sportsmanship. For boys 7-10 years of age.

Rob Lynch
954-796-7197

  • Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
    Learn about the Divine Mercy of Christ, his unconditional love for us and how to apply this to our daily lives.

Michele Marano
954-972-1332

  • Children as Liturgical Ministers
    Offers the youth of our parish an opportunity to participate in the Liturgy as lectors, ushers, greeters and gift bearers

Janet Kreeger, Andrea Wanliss
954-753-6098, 954-796-0265


  • Choir (Adult, Children, & Handbell)
    Offers a wide variety of choirs for those who wish to serve the Lord through music

Mary Lou Taff, Cindy Stevens
954-752-3950, 954-753-4275

  • Choir (Life Teen)
    Choir (Life Teen)
  • Clases Pre-Bautismales
    Requisito para todos los padres que desean bautizar a sus ninos

Patricia Mieyal
954-752-3950

  • Coffee & Donuts
    Serves coffee and donuts after the morning Masses on Sunday.
  • Columbiettes
    A women fraternal organization dedicated to the promotion and involvement of the family in Catholic faith activities.

Virginia Crispo
954-227-7683

  • Communications/Bulletin
    Sharing The Good News through the Sunday Bulletin

Jan Romano
954-752-3950
jromano@standrewparish.org


  • Consolation Ministry
    Assists families at the time of death of a loved one with the preparation of the funeral/memorial mass.

Patricia Mieyal
954-752-3950


  • Coro
    Ofrece oportunidades a quienes desean de participar en los diferentes coros para servir al Se or por medio de la musica.

Eva Gallo, Claude Campos
954-755-6997, 954-341-9805

  • Couples for Christ
    A worldwide Catholic movement whose purpose is the renewal and strengthening of Christian families and individuals.

Patrick Donoso
954-796-5041

  • Despensa Parroquial
    Asiste a personas necesitadas con comida u otras necesidades basicas

Lucy Ruiz
954-752-3950

  • Detention Ministry
    Prepares and assigns parish volunteers for visits to prisons

Eduardo Alvarez, Annie Zegeer
954-821-6323, 954-753-4370

  • Divorced & Separated
    Focuses on rebuilding the one's life through a step-by-step program to encourage emotional, mental and spiritual healing.

Mely, Cora Francisco
754-245-1771, 954-752-8953

  • Ministerio de Crecimiento Matrimonial
    Ofrece seminarios, retiros y charlas para guiar y ayudar a las parejas que desean crecer espiritualmente.

Ricky y Annie Santiago
954-344-0066

  • Ministerio de Detencion
    Voluntarios que han sido preparados y asignados a visitar prisiones.

Eduardo Alvarez, Annie Zegeer
954-821-6323, 954-753-4370

  • Ministerio de Hospitalidad
    Extienden una mano amiga e informativa a todas las personas que son nuevas en la comunidad.

Dr. Jorge Queija
954-753-1783

  • Ministerio de la Divina Misericordia
    Conoce la Divina Misericordia de Jesus, su amor sin condiciones y como aplicar este conocimiento a nuestras vidas diarias

Elizabeth Cary, Patricia Vidal
954-345-8232, 954-227-7652

  • Ministros de la Eucaristia
    Sirven la Comunion durante la Misa, a los enfermos y a los que no pueden asistir.

Mery Queija
954-753-1783

  • Monaguillos
    Asisten a los sacerdotes y diaconos durante la Santa Misa, bautizos, bodas y funerales.

Pia Marello
954-755-5621

  • On Angels Wings
    Preparation of meals for people of the parish that are in need.

Monica Eastep
954-575-2726

  • Our Fathers House
    Local homeless shelter and soup kitchen

Lucy Ruiz, Lynn Jackson
954-752-3950, 954-796-2556

  • Outreach Services
    Outreach Services
  • Pamphlet Ministry
    Provides the pamphlets shown on carousels and small racks at the back and by the doors of the church.

Gene Fabic
954-346-7285

  • Parejas para Cristo
    Un movimiento mundial catolico destinado a reforzar y renovar personas y familias cristianas.

Patrick Donoso
954-796-5041

  • Parents for Life (Parents/Adults)
    A group of committed adults who usually have attended a Parents Retreat, who fellowsip with one another and support and array of youth activities in the parish.

Joanne Brady
954-575-9459

  • Parish Pantry
    Assists those in need with food and other basic human needs

Lucy Ruiz
954-752-3950

  • Pastelitos
    Seguimos pastelitos una vez al mes, despues de la misa de la 1:00pm.

Elizabeth Gutierrez
954-755-2709

  • Prayer Chain
    Provides assistance through prayer to those who request it; linked by the Holy Spirit and by telephone.

Joanne Bowman
954-755-2345

  • RCIA/Preparacion Sacramental
    El proceso de iniciar a personas adultas en la religion catolica.

Lia Aristizabal
954-753-9015

  • RCIA/Sacramental Preparation
    The process of fully initiating adults into the Catholic Religion

Ann Noquin
954-235-0423

  • Religious Education
    Educating children not in Catholic school in the Catholic faith and preparing them for First Holy Communion and Confirmation

Mary Dorris
954-752-3988

  • Womens Council
    Develops leadership among our members and promotes spiritually and social welfare within the parish and community.
  • Young Adults
    A Catholic group who support the Life Teen programs as well as fellowship with one another through socials, Bible studies and other faith building activities.

Ruben Rivera
954-600-7762

  • Young at Heart
    A social ministry for St. Andrew senior parishioners and friends.

Jo Kruger, Betty Bielli
954-345-2383, 954-341-2210

 

   
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