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Spiritual Ministries
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SPIRITUAL GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Bible Study (Spanish and English): There are both Spanish and English Bible Study groups. In these groups, Scripture and Catholic literature is studied prayerfully and in depth to become aware of its richness and inspiration as it relates to our daily lives. City on the Hill: This family-oriented group gathers monthly for spiritual enrichment, discussion, friendship, and community service. Members of the group are women, men, and children of all ages. Cursillo: Cursillo, or "short course in Christianity", began in Spain as a way to re-focus Catholics on evangelization. Those who wish to join are invited to go on a three day Cursillo retreat, at which they reflect on and enrich their personal spirituality. People who have gone on Cursillo retreats are called "Cursillistas". The Cursillo group meets once a month. Their prayerful support of each other enriches their spiritual formation, holiness, and promotes evangelization. http://www.natl-cursillo.org/ Jovenes Para Cristo: The Jovenes Para Cristo group (Young People for Christ), is an inter-diocesan organization for Hispanic youth and adults. It promotes evangelization within the Hispanic community. Members of Jovenes gather together periodically for meetings, retreats, meals, and music. For information call the Sacred Heart Mission office at 714-821-3133. Legion of Mary: The Legion of Mary is the largest lay organization in the Catholic Church and is under the Blessed Mother's patronage. The Legion members evangelize, by knocking on doors and encouraging the return of non-practicing Catholics, spreading our faith to non-Catholics, visiting the sick, and teaching Religion. They do two hours of Legion and spiritual work a week, and meet weekly to gather in prayer and friendship. Along with the regular members of the Legion, there are nearly 300 auxiliary members who pray the rosary and the Legion prayer daily in their homes. The Legion at St. Justin's, having begun in 1961, recently celebrated its 2000th meeting. http://www.legion-of-mary.ie/ Nocturnal Adoration Society: The members of the Nocturnal Adoration Society are parishioners who come to St. Justin Martyr Church and pray in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament on the First Friday of each month and throughout the night until 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. http://www.sjbrcc.org/nas.html Orange Vigil Adorers: This group is comprised of Catholics from various areas of Orange County. These women and men worship at St. Justin Martyr Church on the First Friday of each month during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. They also travel to different churches throughout the Diocese to worship at different parishes during their Adoration. The Lord's Vineyard: The Lord's Vineyard is a Catholic Community of people abiding in Him through worship, uniting with Him and with one another in fellowship, nurturing in His way of life through discipleship, growing into maturity through ministry, and bearing fruits in mission for His vineyard. As a family of Faith they have weekly study groups to share their common beliefs, purposes, and commitment to God's wish to see all of us grow in fellowship. |