Parish Information

The Apostolic Catholic Church

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Parish Information

In our present incarnation the Apostolic Catholic Church was formed by several priests and ministers from various main line denominations who had served in the third world. They sought to recreate the vibrant radical servant churches they experienced in the mission field. The special charism of the church is service to the poor and marginalizes. We are radically committed to social and economic justice. Most of our communities are in inner city or rural areas.Our priests and deacons are encouraged to live with the population they serve. They are expected to live at the same ecomonic level as the community.

The Apostolic Catholic Church is one of the larger old catholic groups in North American. In contrast to most old catholic/ independent catholic groups the Apostolic Catholic Church has more active communities than it has clergy.

Apostolic Catholics seek to become the arms and legs of Jesus Christ on earth, reaching out to those who suffer and are ignored by the world. We choose to be servant to all, ever mindful of the example of Christ, who "did not cling to His equality with God but emptied Himself to assume the condition of a slave."

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Directory of Apostolic Catholic Church Communities

Apostolic Catholic Church of the Beatitudes

3519 W Third St

Trainer PA 19061

(484) 477-5834, (484) 844-9890

This racially and ethnically diverse inner city parish ministers to the urban poor. The church

maintains an outreach program to the GLBT community. In addition, this parish has

established a program of training and counseling for young adults seeking to end the cycle

of unemployment. Group counseling and classes are offered to the community by professional

staff. The parish offers Bible Study, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.The parish

maintains several comprehensive local nursing home ministries.

www.churchofthebeatitudes.org

Agape Catholic Community

1936 Beach Pkwy #211

Cape Coral, FL 33904

(239)549-5783

This community has a special mission to the elderly. Their needs are assessed

and aid is provided for food, safety, housekeeping and bathing. The primary

concern is to be present and to listen to the elderly.

www.AgapeCatholic.org

Come as you Are Community!

Services times and locations are as follows: Fleet Landing Community - Leeward Manor Social Room - Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach -

Sundays at 9:00AM - Holy Eucharist Thursdays at 11:00 AM - Bible Study

Christmas Eve Services at Windward Hall Auditorium - 10:30 AM Avante' Senior Living Facility - Large Recreation Area - Seagate Avenue,

Jacksonville Beach Sundays at 10:30 AM -

Holy Eucharist Harbor Chase - 2nd floor Community Room - San Pablo Road,

Jacksonville - Sundays at 2:30 PM -

Holy Eucharist For additional information or for private appointments for spiritual concerns, please call

Rev. Craig A. Mears at (904) 233-8016 or Rev. Linda J. Miller at (904) 233-7971.

Beatitudes! Healing and Wholeness Center

410 East Township Line Road

Havertown, PA 19083

484-844-9890

Beatitudes! Healing and Wholeness Center, specializes in holistic health practices encompassing counselling, meditation, yoga and Healing Touch. It focuses on the interconnection of mind, body and spirit in the healing process. It is an outreach of the Apostolic Catholic Community via the Church of the Beatitudes.

Faith Partners of the Americas, Inc.

NicaBox 2948

PO Box 25640

Miami, FL 33102

(507) 240-1506

Faith Partners of the Americas is a non-profit corporation [501 (c) 3] that works

to build relations of solidarity between the peoples of Latin America and the

Caribbean and the peoples of North America.

Christ the Servant Apostolic Catholic Church

7813 N Nebraska Ave

Tampa, FL 33604

(813) 238-6060

This vibrant inner city parish is an harmonious mix of working individuals as well as

people living on the street. The parish has specialized ministries to poor inner city

children, to those living on the street and to those released from jail or prison.

It also maintains a comprehensive ministry at two local nursing homes.

www.apostoliccatholicchurch.net

St. Sophia's Church

5409 Berkley Road
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727)422-5629

St. Sophia's is an emerging parish of the Apostolic Catholic Church
located in the northern end of the greater Tampa Bay area. The mission
of St. Sophia's is to serve the people of New Port Richey, Port
Richey, and Holiday (west Pasco County). Our focus is outreach to the
poor, and those seeking employment. We share the burden and offer to
hope to those who are unemployed or under-employed. Beginning late
2012 the Mass will be offered weekly, along with opportunities to
learn how to live the spiritual life, and ways to get involved with
community service. For more information contact Fr. Ernie Sumrall

esumrall@gmail.com.

Kids in Balance

11964 Boyette Road, Riverview -, FL

(813) 677-8450

This agency is a 501(c)(3) non-profit achievement center that provides a broad range

of individuals with access to therapy based activities, classes and structured programs

developed and run by Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapists. Kids In Balance, Inc.

is a place where children, adults, and families with any level of needs and any level of

income can participate in programs that are developed by skilled professionals.

www.kidsinbalance.org

Home Church Communities

In addition to regular parishes and intentional communities several home church communities exist within the Apostolic Catholic Church. Home church communities are made of at least 6 adults who meet on a regular basis. These communities are not considered a parish until they number about 24 members. Home church communities are encouraged to become regular parishes or intentional communities within three years of their founding. Presently 15 home church communities exist in central Florida. One is in the Philadelphia area. If one might be interested in joining an existing home church or forming a new one, please call (813) 748-0256 for contact information

Affiliate Organizations

New Springs Schools

4302 Gunn Highway, suite 1313

Tampa, FL 33618

(813) 504-3425

New Springs Middle School is a tuition free math and science focused middle school.

Teachers and school staff interact closely with families in their home environment.

Students are given individual attention as well as regular tutoring.

http://www.newspringsschools.org/

New Skellig Celtic Christian Community

New Skellig gathers as a domestic church which meets in small intimate settings in the homes of its members. All baptized Christians are welcome to join us, as well as anyone who is simply seeking to know more about catholic Christian faith. Our gatherings include the celebration of the Eucharist-with ample attention given to contemplative silence; group reflection; biblical or theological study; and a simple shared meal. We continue to explore community ministries and outreach directed toward environmental concerns, working locally with individuals in need, collaborating ecumenically with other church ministries, and fostering contemplative practices for the transformation of society and the world. All this, however, always with an emphasis on fostering a deep interior life within the spirit of the Celtic Christian tradition. For more information please see our website at: www.newskellig.org or contact Fr. Vincent Pizzuto at vapizzuto@usfca.edu.

The National Ex-Offender Reentry Initiative

PO Box 360303
Tampa, FL 33673

A unique organization both in mission as well as in structure. The Ex-Offender Reentry Initiative aids those who have been in prison for three years or more to adjust to the "world outside". The services include spiritual direction, mental health counseling, job search and support and housing assistance. The Ex-Offender Reentry Initiative is supervised and administered by the Apostolic Catholic Church. It is intentionally staffed by members various faith communities. At all times at least half of the staff is made up of former prisoners who have successfully completed five or more years in the "world outside".

Pisgah View Community Services

P O Box 19215

Asheville NC 28815

(828) 252.5253

Pisgah View Community Services encourages and facilitates cooperative home and

business ownership among the economically disadvantaged in southern Appalachia.

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The Apostolic Catholic Church

7813 N. Nebraska Avenue

Tampa, FL 33604

(813) 238-6060