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Miami Community
In 1975 the
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart arrived in the Miami area in response to the needs
of the local Church. The Sisters served in a variety of ministries according to
the gifts which they had at the time. Throughout the years the Sisters have
engaged in:
- education (parish, school)
- work with children, adults, seniors
- catechesis
- supportive presence for new immigrants
- legal filings on behalf of immigrants
- homeless outreach
- retreats and prayer days
- sacramental preparation
- Evangelization
- Support services to separated/divorced and bereaved
- Young adult and campus ministry
- Project FIAT International
(a
Catholic Missionary expedition to Central America to serve in a deprived
area).
- See pictures of our community activities
here.
Our chapel holds our most important resident... Jesus in the
Eucharist. |
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ACJ
ASSOCIATES in Miami are a lay covenant community with Handmaids of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Associates share in the ACJ rich charism of
reparation/reconciliation centered on the fullest dimensions of Eucharist. They
meet monthly at the Sisters' residence in order to deepen their faith life and
to form a community of loving interdependence with women in religious life.
Our neighbors are always welcome in our chapel to greet Jesus in
adoration, in our communal prayers, or in private devotion. Here,
two friends adore Christ in our chapel. |
| In 2000, we were delighted to
celebrate the 150th birthday of our foundress,
St. Rafaela María Porras.
In Miami, we were honored to hear the wisdom of Bishop Román. Here,
he speaks from the beautiful Ermita de la Caridad.
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How blessed we are to have so many wonderful friends! Miami is so
beautiful in its diversity -- we hear Creole, French, English, Spanish,
Portuguese, and many other languages spoken in our streets and parishes.
The Ermita, a Miami landmark, is dedicated to Our Lady of Charity of Cobre, the
patroness of Cuba. The words inscribed on the walls speak to our
identity as Handmaids (Esclavas): "he aqui la esclava del Señor..."
What better place to celebrate being part of our Miami community as
servants of the Lord?
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 Sister
Sagrario, Bishop Román, and Sisters Gloria, Asunta, Dorothy, Irene, Mary
Ann, and Kayjoy enjoy the celebration of our foundress. A Cuban
priest, joined by Sisters from Spain, Vietnam, Argentina, and the United
States... St. Rafaela María's love for the
diverse peoples of the world is definitely a reality here in the US
province! |
To contact us:
Telephone: (305)-891-9161 Fax:
(305)- 891-8791
Email:
Miamihandmaids@yahoo.com
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