PRAYER GROUPS DIRECTORY 2011

1. Junior Apostolate for Christ
2. St. Patrick's Charismatic Community
3. Promises of God Prayer Community
4. Marians of Theophilus Prayer Group
5. Jesus and Mary Bible Study Prayer Group
6. Cape Coral Couples for Christ Family Ministry
7. Joy in the Spirit of the Lord Prayer Group
8. Immaculate Conception Prayer Group
9. Pater Noster Youth and Young Adults Ministry
10. Children of God
11. Bukas Loob Sa Diyos
12. The Vine and the Branches Prayer Group
13. Simple Praise Ministry
14. St. Joseph the Worker Charismatic Prayer Group
15. OLP Holy Name of Jesus Charismatic Prayer Group  
16. Servants of God Prayer Group
17. Our Lady of Angels Prayer Group
18. St. Francis of Assisi
19. St. John Prayer Community
San Francisco CA
San Francisco CA
Milwaukee WI
Columbus OH
Columbus OH
Cape Coral FL
Severna Park MD
Astoria NY
Hempstead NY
Stockton CA
Toronto ON
Queens Village NY
Chandler NV
Winnetka CA
North Hills CA
Durham NC
Burlingame CA
Henderson NV
Jersey City NJ


1.
JUNIOR APOSTOLATE FOR CHRIST

St. Paul of the Shipwreck Catholic Church
1122 Jamestown Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
Day and time: Sunday @ 1-3 p.m.
Servant leaders:
• Mario Vierneza (415-350-8677; mariotessie@gmail.com)
• Dean Alipio (415-640-0818; dean.alipio@gmail.com)
• Christy Cabaluna (415-370-4310; ccabaluna@aol.com)
Attendance: 20 or more
Format: The Holy Spirit's format (ACTS)
Praise and worship: Music ministry
Dominant charisms: Service to church and each other
Vision/mission statement: Yes
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ST PATRICK'S CHARISMATIC COMMUNITY

St. Patrick Catholic Church (McKenna Hall)
756 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94013
Day and time: Sunday @ 1:30 p.m. (except 3rd Sunday of month)
Servant leader: Judy Labaria
415-725-0393 (C); 415-337-6358 (H)
judylabaria@yahoo.com
judy.n.labaria@usace.army.mil
Attendance: 15-20
Format: ACTS
Praise and worship: Music ministry
Dominant charisms: Teaching and music
Vision/mission statement: Yes
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3.
PROMISES OF GOD PRAYER GROUP

St. Margaret Mary Parish
3930 N. 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Day and time: Wednesday @ 7:30 p.m. (Mass on 2nd week of month)
Servant leaders:
• Tom Stano (414-462-6874)
• Leo & Mina Vitangcol (262-415-5022)
Attendance: 30-35
Format: Praise & worship/word gifts & Scripture sharing/teaching/group and individual intercessory prayers.
Attendance: 30-35
Praise and worship: Music ministry; 2 guitarist and a percussionist
Dominant charisms: music, prophecy, healing
Vision/mission statement:
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MARIANS OF THEOPHILUS PRAYER GROUP

Columbus, OH
Home-based: At member homes by rotation
Day and time: Monthly, date and time announced by host
Servant leaders:
• Fred and Mildred Gain (614-785-9419; fmjgain@hotmail.com)
• Sal and Edith Eugenio (614-870-7169; seugenio@aol.com)
Attendance: 15-20
Format: Rosary/ Praise and Worship/Lectionary Bible readings/Teaching-sharing/Intercessory prayers/Dining and fellowship
Praise and Worship: Recorded music
Dominant charisms: Faith, teaching, hospitality, service to each other, service to parish
Vision/mission:
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JESUS AND MARY FAMILY BIBLE STUDY PRAYER GROUP

St. Peter's Catholic Church (Day chapel)
6899 Smoky Row Road
Worthington, OH 43235
Day and time: Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Servant leaders: Joe and Anastasia Rayen (614-792-8655)
Attendance: 15-20
Format: Rosary/Praise and worship/Bible reading and reflections/Teaching/Intercessory prayers/Individual prayers for healing/Refreshments and fellowship
Praise and worship: Recorded music
Dominant charisms: tongues, prophecy, healing, hospitality, service, parish stewardship
Vision/mission statement:
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6.
CAPE CORAL COUPLES FOR CHRIST FAMILY MINISTRY

Chapel of Divine Love, Cape Coral, FL; alternatively, member homes by rotation
Day and time: Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Servant leaders: Juan and Haydee Cordero
239-549-2873
corderojh@yahoo.com
Attendance: 15-20
Format: Rosary/Dining and fellowship/ACTS/Lectionary Bible readings and reflections
Praise and worship: flute, occasionally guitar and keyboard; recorded music
Dominant charisms: faith, hospitality, service to each other, caring, intercession, parish stewardship, youth ministry
Vision/mission statement: Follows that of Couples for Christ Ministry
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JOY IN THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD PRAYER GROUP

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
689 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
Day and time: Sundays (except 3rd Sunday) @ 5-8 p.m.
Servant leaders:
• Carmen Sotto (410-757-3464, crmnsotto@aol.com)
• Agnes Nepomuceno (443-254-5175, mtcarmelnepo@gmail.com)
Format: Rosary, Divine Mercy, then ACTS
Average attendance: 15-20 Filipinos + 2 Caucasian elderly
Praise and worship: Music ministry, Oscar and Gigi Sabasa, guitar
Dominanst charism: Healing
Vision/mission statement: To evangelize through examples of our lives and gather as many people to praise and worship the Lord.
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PRAYER GROUP

Immaculate Conception (Lower) Church
21-47 29th Street, Astoria, NY 11105
Day and time:
• Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.
• Saturday, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. (Intercessory prayers)
• 4th Thursday (Healing Mass)
Servant leader: Grace Bernardo
718-591-0187 (H)
347-288-8920 (C)
gracebofg@yahoo.com
Attendance: 30+
Format:
Praise and worship: Music ministry
Dominant charisms: Teaching and prophecy
Vision/mission statement:
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9.
PATER NOSTER YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY

St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church
18 Richardson Place
Hempstead, NY 11550
Day and time: Sundays @ 5-7 p.m.
Servant leader: Grace Bernardo
718-591-0187 (H)
347-288-8920 (C)
gracebof@yahoo.com
Attendance: 35
Format:
Praise and worship: Music ministry, live band
Dominant charisms:
Vision/mission statement:
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10.
CHILDREN OF GOD

St. Luke Parish
3849 N. Sutter St
Stockton, CA 95204
Day and time: Saturday @ 2:00 p.m.
Servant leader: Bob Canton
209-473-8213
rccanton@sbcglobal.net
Format: Charismatic, led by the Holy Spirit (not ACTS)
Attendance: 45-65
Praise and worship: Music ministry, instrumental and vocal
Dominant charisms: All 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit (mentioned in 1 Cor 12): wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, mighty deeds, prophecy, discernment of spirits, tongues, interpretation of tongues.
Vision/mission statement:
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11.
BUKAS LOOB SA DIYOS (BLD)

Meeting place:
Day and time:
Contact person: Ralph Ferrer
416-269-6169
rferrer6169@rogers.com
Format:
Attendance:
Praise and worship:
Dominant charisms:
Vision/mission statement:
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12.
THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES PRAYER GROUP

Incarnation Roman Catholic Church
89-28 207th Street
Queens Village, NY 11427
(Mother of Perpetual Help Meeting Room @) Francis Lewis Blvd)
Day and time: Fridays @ 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Servant leader: Ofelia Villar
718-465-0087 (H)
917-385-6923 (C)
villarny910@yahoo.com
Attendance: 15-25
Format:
• First Friday: Rosary followed by Mass followed by fellowship. (Mass is attended by the 3 prayer groups of the parish -- Spanish, Haitians and Filipinos).
• Second Friday: Rosary followed by joyful songs then ACTS; word gift, talk by a member on assigned topic, reading and reflection of the gospel for the following Sunday, testimony, sharing, depending on available time. Concludes with community prayer.
• Third Friday: Rosary, joyful songs, praise and adoration followed by Bible study conducted by our spiritual director (priest) followed by fellowship.
• Fourth Friday: Rosary, then joyful songs, ACTS, then Healing Service by the Healing Ministry
• Fifth Friday: Rosary, joyful songs, ACTS, reading of the gospel for Sunday, reflection, sharing, testimony, word gift
Praise and worship: Accompanied by keyboard music
Dominant charisms: Healing, teaching, speaking in tongues, evangelization, parish stewardship.
Vision/mission statement: There is no official statement. The prayer group has a calendar of activities for the whole year mainly focused on evangelization including LSS, growth seminars, retreats, prayer breakfasts, charismatic diocesan activities, visits to nursing homes, helping the parish raise funds, etc.
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13.
SIMPLE PRAISE MINISTRY

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
3450 West Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
Day and time: Monthly, every 3rd Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (other events announced; visit www.simplepraise.org)
Servant leader: Jojo Concepcion
623-229-6902
jojo@simplepraise.org
jojoconcepcion@cox.net
Attendance: 20-50
Format: Praise and worship, "Worship Café" open mic
Praise and worship: live band, music ministry worship team
Dominant charisms: joy, healing, fellowship, leadership
Youth ministry: Yes
Vision: To gather youth, young adults and families to experience joy and healing in the presence of our God through praise and worship and fellowship.
Mission: To provide praise and worship assistance to groups and events geared toward youth, young adults, and families.
Day and time:
Servant leader: Jojo Concepcion
623-229-6902
jojoconcepcion@cox.net
Format:
Attendance:
Praise and worship:
Dominant charisms:
Vision/mission statement:
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14.
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
19855 Sherman Way
Winnetka, CA 91306
Day and time: Thursdays @ 7:00 p.m.
Servant leader: Mike J. Tupaz and Marziet Bragais
818-642-3499
Sjwcpg2007@hotmail.com
mjthistoryofpol_mil@yahoo.com
Attendance: 50+
Format: Praise and worship, prophecy, praise reports, Bible reflections, talk by an invited speaker, monthly healing Mass, occasional Marian events.
Praise and worship: Committed music ministry with singers and musicians, several recorded songs in CD audio format, assigned praise-and-worship leader.
Dominant charisms: Tongues, prophecy, healing, intercessory prayers
Vision/mission statement: We, the St. Joseph the Worker Charismatic Prayer Group, united in faith and in fellowship as a people of God under the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit, are committed to gather to praise and worship God, to grow in holiness and knowledge of the Word, and to evangelize through the power and charisms of the Holy Spirit.
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OLP HOLY NAME OF JESUS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

1544 Nordhoff Avenue
North Hills, CA 91343
(Classroom B)
Meeting day and time: Fridays @ 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Servant leaders:
• Celso & Agnes Roxas, elders (818-667-8400; elnissi777@yahoo.com)
• Romy & Lilibeth Ramirez, associate elders
Attendance: 50 plus families
Format: ACTS, Divine Mercy
Praise and Worship: Live music ministry
Dominant charisms: All charisms manifesting
Youth ministry:
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SERVANTS OF GOD PRAYER GROUP

Holy Infant Catholic Church
2000 Southpark Drive
Durham, NC 27713
Meeting day and time: Saturdays @ 7:00 p.m.
Servant leader: Gregoria N. Acedo
919-493-0510
Greg712@frontier.com
Average attendance: 15
Format: Rosary, ACTS, reflections on Sunday's readings, healing prayers (as requested)
Praise and worship: all
Dominant charisms: speaking in tongues, healing
Vision/mission statement: To bring renewal to individuals and to the church through the power of the Holy Spirit and to proclaim the Good News and Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Youth ministry:
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17.
OUR LADY OF ANGELS PRAYER GROUP

Our Lady of Angels Parish
1721 Hillside Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
Meeting day and time: First Fridays @ 8:00 p.m.
Servant leader: Gene Rebosura
510-331-1801
Generebosura@yahoo.com
Average attendance: 10-20
Format: Mass, praise and worship
Dominant charisms: Tongues, healing
Vision/Mission:
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18.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

2300 Sunridge Heights Parkway
Henderson, NV 89183
Meeting day and time: Monday @ 7:00 p.m.
Servant leader: Jeany Ejercito
702-979-8083
Email: laboobalaldrin@yahoo.com
Average attendance:
Format: A.C.T.S.
Music ministry: Aldrin Ejercito
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ST JOHN PRAYER COMMUNITY

272 Boyd Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
Meeting day and time: Mondays @ 7:30 p.m.
• First Monday: Healing Mass at Our Lady of Victories Church
• Second Monday: Teaching formation or Bible reflection
• Third Monday: Bible Study (Charismatic), Fr. Joe Cadusale
• Fourth Monday: Bible Study (Theology), Fr. Felix Ugwuozor
• Fifth Monday: Mass and Benediction at Our Lady of Victories Church
Head servant leader: Nancy Manaois (201-988-1622; n.manaois@comcast.net)
Founder/elder: Mario and Purita Vazquez (201-737-0757; pv.jerseycity@comcast.net)
Members: 25
Average attendance: 30 (including guests)
Format: Scripture Rosary, praise and worship, Word gift, Bible study, teaching formation, healing, fellowship (with dinner).
Dominant charisms: Healing, discernment, Word gift
Vision/Mission: We are a service community, serving our parish in various ways including OLV Fiesta, Simbang Gabi, Retreats, Feast of Our Lady of Manaog, conferences, LSS, liturgical ministry (lectors, communion), choir, fundraising, and volunteer work.
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