It Is No Longer I Who Live, but Christ Who Lives in Me

All Middle School students you are cordially invited to attend our Youth Group-Campus Ministry. We will meet every Monday from 3-4 pm at Religion class. Mark your calendar!! This is your opportunity to gather in a spiritual rich environment to openly discuss various topics of great concern for today's youth. Participants will be trained to give small retreats. “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me"

Have you been called to proclaim the Word of God? Training and commissioning is required. For more information, contact ([email protected].)

Have you been called to serve the Lord? Sixth and seventh graders this is your opportunity! For more information, call Mary Gonzalez at (305) 804-4249

Middle School students will be having a first-hand opportunity in assisting "Hope for the Homeless" ministry. This ministry in conjunction with the Emmaus Brother & Sisters is geared to assist the homeless of Miami. Every Wednesday afternoon at various locations at 2:45 pm. Since "Hope for the Homeless" operates on the generosity of others, those attending will be asked to donate one the following: 24 cup of noodles soup mix. To participate complete a registration form and contact your grade representative for food donation, participation is limited! 6th grade– Doris Pinto at (305) 910-3975 7th grade–Maria Garcia at(305) 720-3952 – 9/13 8th grade–Ada Jordan at (305)297-8264- 9/20 Check with your leader for location! Leaders please call Martin Rodriguez at (786) 229-6289 for locations. 9/27 floating Wednesday, if you are able to attend, contact Barbara Chang at (786) 553-3139 to sign-up. No chaperones will be available, therefore parents are to supervise. Like to know how can you help? E-mail address ([email protected].)

 October t/b/a-“Respect to Life Chain” at 1-2 pm. (US1, between Sunset Drive/72 Street and SW 73 Street). Everyone is welcomed!  t/b/a – “Respect to Life Walk” at 9-12 noon St. John Vianney Seminary - 2900 SW 87th Ave. Dressed appropriate for the event begins with a Mass. For more information contact Mrs. Veciana. There is a $10.00 donation fee required.

Is taking care of God's Creation is your calling? Then this is your opportunity. The students will be participating at the following planting/cleaning up projects:  September 16th– “International Coastal Cleanup” at t/b/a at 8:30-12 noon MDC Parks Waiver Form and emergency contact Form is required. Deadline 9/12, participation is limited. For more information, call Javier Vazquez at (786) 493-6777. Thoseinterested in participating MUST complete a waiver form and an emergency contact form. Required attire: closed toe shoes, lightweight long pants, long-sleeves shirt and shade, sunscreen & refillable water container. Carpooling highly suggested.

The sixth graders, will visit "Palmer House," on 9/6,10/11,11/8,12/6 from 3-5. For more information, please call Karen Francisco at (786) 525-6556 and Nina Daher (786) 302-4906 . (Project limited to 10 participants on a first come first basis).*Don't forget to bring the consent form signed by parents/guardian and $3.00 to help with the expense of refreshments. In order to make the time more festive, you need to contribute games to play with the elderly, as part of your project.

The seventh graders will visit "Palmer House"on t/b/a from 3-5 pm. For more information, please call Vanessa Gramatges at (305) 968-0654 and Marisol de Abreu at (786) 657-1490. (Project limited to 10 participants on a first come first basis).*Don't forget to bring the consent form signed by parents/guardian and $3.00 to help with the expense of refreshments. In order to make the time more festive, you need to contribute games to play with the elderly, as part of your project.

The eighth graders will visit "Palmer House," 9/28,10/12,11/9,12/13 from 3- 5 pm. For more Martha Esteban at (305) 799-3764 or Ana Teresa (305) 763- 5678 information please call.(Project limited to 10 participants on a first come first basis).*Don't forget to bring the consent form signed by parents/guardian and $3.00 to help with the expense of refreshments. In order to make the time more festive, you need to contribute games to play with the elderly, as part of your project.

6th graders - Feeding the Homeless at Sister of Charity "Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta."724 NW 17th Street *On 9/16, 11/4, 12/9 the students are to gathers at St. Agatha School at 8:00 a.m. Please dress in jeans & St. Agatha School PE t-shirt. If attending call Claudia Orozco at (305) 525-5517 and t/b/a. Sinceparticipation is limited, teacher will collect registration forms on first come basis. You must be able to provide your own transportation. 7th graders- Feeding the Homeless at Sister of Charity "Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta."724 NW 17th Street *On t/b/a the students are to gather at St. Agatha School at 8:00 a.m. Please dress in jeans & St. Agatha School PE t-shirt. If attending call Lidice Cutie at (786) 797-4274 and Patricia Garcia at (786) 493-6276.Since participation is limited, teacher will collect registration forms on first come basis. You must be able to provide your own transportation. 8th Graders - Feeding the Homeless at Sister of Charity "Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta." 724 NW 17th Street *On 9/17, 10/1, 11/5, 1/6, 2/3, 3/3 the students are to gathers at St. Agatha School at 8:00 a.m. Please dress in jeans & St. Agatha School PE t-shirt. If attending callAna Aguayo at (786) 449-8647) & Aleida Balado-Vega (305) 878-8747.Since participation is limited, teacher will collect registration forms on first come basis. You must be able to provide your own transportation. St. Vincent de Paul Promotion Food Drive *Sunday–9/10 from9:00 am to 2 pm. Registration Form is required, Come dresses Complete school uniform. For inquiries contact Mrs. Veciana. Students are expected to stay for the entire duration of the project. (Maximum of 4 students).

St. Vincent de Paul Food Packing Drive *Sunday– 9/17 at Sisters of St. Paul Convent House - 500 NW 63 Avenue. Please call Cecilia Cortes at (786) 218-7802.(Limit of 4 participants)

St. Agatha School Communion is t/b/a.

Those students who are interested in assisting as altar server or as ushers at the “First Holy Communion” Eucharistic Celebration, on t/b/a please, see Mrs. Veciana. Dress code requirements: School complete uniform Those participating MUST arrive at 11 sharp to distribute programs and assists teachers with the communicants until 1 pm

Are you an animal lover? This is your call! Orientation classes are held, rain or shine, the first Saturday of each month except January and July from 9:30 to 1:30 pm. Upon completing the Volunteer Orientation and Horse Safety Class you will be eligible to volunteer for Ranch Hand duties on Saturday from 5-7 PM or 4-6 PM during Daylight Time. After completing at the ranch 4 times, you may be eligible to volunteer at the ranch on other days of the week at 5 PM and NEVER ALONE. All volunteers must be at least 12 years old accompanied by an adult. For more information and eligibility requirements, please contact (305) 495-2486 or at helpthehorses.org

 3/27 - St. Agatha’s middle school students will have the opportunity to visit our beloved St. Ann’s Rehab Center, located at:11838 Quail Roost Drive, and provide much needed joy to the elderly. On September 30th, Deadline is 9/25. Participation is limited and those interested must, receive a video training, complete the emergency contact form (found at the link), contribute with $3.00 to help cover the refreshment expenses, and must wear the PE t-shirt. For more information, please contact Silvia Gutierrez at (786) 234-7204.

Middle School students is time to pull up our sleeves, put on our gardening gloves and care for God’s creation. This coming: t/b/a, 2017 From3:15-4:30 pm, the students will be watering plants and mild garden cleanup effort. For more information contactt/b/a (need chaperone). Participation is limited to 3 students! Bring PE uniform to change. *Project is subject to cancellation due to weather. Paws 4 You! Paws 4 You Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer, donor-subsidized animal rescue organization based in Miami, Florida. Our top priority is to save dogs from euthanasia atMiami-Dade Animal Services, where more than 27,000 unwanted pets end up each year. These rescued animals vary from being sick, injured, and homeless and surrendered to simply lost. We give these animals a safe environment at our shelter, professional medical care, hope and lots of love. If are committed to saving as many animals and like to join the “Paws 4 you” team, come to the Petsmart(Colonial Palms Shopping Center) on the first Sunday of any month with your parents or guardian by 10:30 am to submit an application and sign papers. If you think you will qualify and wish to spend the day on which you apply, you need to wear red shirtand jeans, closed shoes. Bring $10.00 donation for your Paws t-shirt. Training is required and you must be at least 14 year of age. For more information [email protected]

January 22, 2014 marks the 42th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade decision. In 1973 the Supreme Court, in open disregard of prior legal tradition and overwhelming biological evidence, gave the United States the dubious distinction of having the most permissive abortion of any nation in the Western World. Join us on January t/b/a in solidarity with Pro-Life volunteers throughout the country to protest this decision. Location: St. John Vianney Seminary – 2900 SW 87 Avenue from 9-12 noon (Walk begins with a Mass at 9 am Sharp!). Please sponsor this event with your $10.00 per participant. Students attending MUST be accompanied by an adult (no chaperones available), wear their PE t-shirt and complete the registration form, available at your child's religion class/parish rectory. The Respect to Life Ministry will be signing participation hours.

Middle School students, please be mindful when serving your parish as an altar server, lector, or as an usher to always look your best. Dress appropriately, worthy to serve our Lord. *Ladies wear dress/skirt at proper length and comfortable close shoes to move about. Gentlemen wear slacks, shirts and shoes. If you are not scheduled, always be ready to serve. Thank You!!!

What to know how to get involved and complete your Service Projects goal? Aside from the posted weekly and/or monthly projects, you may obtain hours by serving your parish as an altar server, lector, parish choir member, and as an usher (training will be required). You can record up to 5 hours (annually) in any of these given projects for a grade. Any additional hours will be added towards the end of the year certificate of distinction. [6th grade - 24 hours, 7th grade -32, 8th grade - 40 hours].Eighth graders MUST complete a minimum of 10 active participating visits earned on a monthly basis throughout the duration of the academic year in order to be eligible for a pin at graduation. These may be fulfilled through the above mentioned ministries. Hour logs must be signed by celebrant, sacristan or field supervisor. For is that in giving that we receive...