Parishioner Highlight ✨ We are Jeanette and Al Perez. Born and raised in Miami, we have been married for 31 years and have two wonderful daughters and son-in-law. Because of Al’s military career, we have moved around a lot and have enjoyed connecting with Catholic communities in different parishes. In 2020, we found our way to St. Augustine Church. Actually, we found our way back. We had attended mass here during our teenage years. We may not have realized it then, but this community left a positive impact on us. We love coming to mass and learning from the insightful homilies, and feel so blessed to call St. Augustine’s Parish home now.
It’s a very active and welcoming parish. No matter what time we visit, there are two or three ministries or activities going on. We have met such amazing and inspiring men and women here, who are also on this journey to serve. And it’s humbling to see all the different people (children, teens, young and older adults), who are giving their life to Christ in so many different ways.
Of the ministries and activities we take part in - such as the Frontline Ministry, Couples Date Night, feeding the homeless, and facilitating a Lenten prayer and reflection group - the St. Augustine Women’s Emmaus Retreat that Jeanette attended last May has impacted us the most. The retreat not only helped strengthen Jeanette’s faith but it also made us realize that God is calling us to learn and do more. This has led us to become more involved and seek opportunities to serve. When we give, we get so much more in return. St. Augustine’s Parish has given us countless blessings. Our faith continues to grow by serving God, and the opportunities here are abundant.
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