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Liturgical Ministries

  • Acolytes assist the priest at the altar during the celebration of the Mass and other liturgical services. Their service enhances the reverence, order, and beauty of the liturgy, helping the congregation to enter more deeply into worship.

    This ministry is open to adult men who are fully initiated in the Catholic faith (having received Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) and who feel called to serve the Church in a deeper way. Acolytes may also assist with the distribution of Holy Communion when needed.

    At St. Agnes, acolytes are invited and appointed by the pastor and receive the appropriate training and guidance for this sacred role.

    For more information, please contact the parish office: info@stagneskb.org

  • The Altar Servers Ministry invites children to actively participate in the celebration of the Mass by assisting the priest at the altar during parish liturgies.

    Students who have received their First Holy Communion are eligible to serve, provided they attend one of our Altar Server Training Sessions, offered in both the Fall and Spring.

    Serving at the altar helps children grow in reverence, responsibility, and love for the Eucharist.

    For questions or more information, please contact: altarservers@stagneskb.org

    BECOME AN ALTAR SERVER

  • The Church seeks to make the Body of Christ accessible to all Catholics who have received First Holy Communion. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are faithful lay people who, after proper instruction, assist the parish priests by distributing Holy Communion at Mass and bringing it to the sick and homebound.

    Each minister is prayerfully selected by the pastor of the parish and must complete the required training and formation.

    For questions, please contact: emhc@stagneskb.org

    REQUEST COMMUNION

  • The Lector Ministry plays a vital role in the life of our St. Agnes community. Lectors proclaim the Word of God during the celebration of the Mass, helping to bring Scripture to life for the congregation.

    This ministry requires strong language skills and a confident, prayerful presence in public speaking. For this reason, lectors must be carefully chosen, spiritually prepared, and well-trained, so that the faithful may clearly hear, understand, and receive the Word of God.

    For questions or to learn more, please contact: lectors@stagneskb.org

  • “He who sings prays twice.” – St. Augustine

    Music is a beautiful offering of praise, thanksgiving, and prayer. At St. Agnes, our Music Ministry uplifts and inspires the faithful, enhancing the celebration of the Mass through sacred song.

    Music at most liturgies is led by volunteer choirs and cantors, reflecting the rich diversity of our parish community. Participating in the Music Ministry—whether by singing or playing an instrument—not only deepens your own worship experience but also helps build community and draw others closer to God.

    For questions or to get involved, please contact: music@stagneskb.org

    JOIN THE MUSIC MINISTRY

  • Sacristans play a quiet but essential role in the celebration of the Mass and the reverent care of the church. They are responsible for preparing the altar, sacred vessels, vestments, and other liturgical items before Mass, and for ensuring everything is properly cared for afterward.

    This behind-the-scenes ministry is one of devotion, attention to detail, and love for the Eucharist. Sacristans help create an atmosphere of prayerful order and reverence so that the liturgy can unfold with dignity and grace.

    At St. Agnes, sacristans are appointed by the pastor and receive training for their responsibilities.

    For more information, please contact the parish office: info@stagneskb.org

  • Our mission is to provide a welcoming, orderly, and peaceful environment for all who come to worship at St. Agnes.

    Ushers play a key role in each Mass by:

    • Greeting and welcoming parishioners

    • Distributing bulletins

    • Assisting with seating and crowd flow

    • Facilitating collections

    • Directing parishioners during Communion

    We are always looking for friendly and reliable men and women (high school age and older) to join this important ministry of hospitality and service.

    For questions or to learn more, please contact: ushers@stagneskb.org

    BECOME AN USHER

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Spiritual Ministries & Groups

  • Our Perpetual Adoration Chapel is a sacred space where parishioners can spend quiet, uninterrupted time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    This ministry is made possible by dedicated adorers who commit to spending one hour each week in prayer before the Eucharist. Through their presence, the chapel remains a continuous place of worship, intercession, and peace for our entire community.

    “Could you not watch one hour with Me?” – Matthew 26:40

    We invite you to consider joining this beautiful ministry by becoming a weekly adorer. Spend time in silence, speak to Him from your heart, and allow yourself to be transformed by His presence.

    For questions or to sign up, please visit: adoration.stakb.org

  • Every Monday | 8:30 – 9:30 PM
    Inside the Church

    Join us each Monday night for a peaceful hour of Eucharistic Adoration led by AGNES Choir. Through prayerful singing, we worship Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and open our hearts to His loving presence.

    Come experience the beauty of praise, prayer, and peace as you begin your week.

    Follow AGNES Choir on Instagram for updates and inspiration: @agneschoir

  • “Be opened.” – Mark 7:34

    The Effetá Ministry is dedicated to helping young adults (college age and above) grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with Christ through community, formation, and retreats.

    We host two powerful retreats each year, offering a space for renewal, encounter, and conversion. In addition, young adults are invited to serve, support, or participate in the ministry throughout the year.

    This ministry welcomes the involvement of both young adults and adult volunteers who feel called to accompany others on their spiritual journey.

    🔹 Youth Adoration Night – Every Monday at 8:30 PM in the Church
    A time of praise, silence, and Eucharistic Adoration open to all young people.

    For questions, contact: effeta@stagneskb.org

    Follow Effetá on social media for retreat updates and upcoming events: @effetamiami

  • A journey to encounter the Risen Christ

    The Emmaus Ministry at St. Agnes is a vibrant ministry of evangelization, dedicated to preparing and leading Emmaus retreats twice a year, offered in both English and Spanish for men and women.

    These weekend retreats invite participants to encounter Jesus in a personal and intimate way, often resulting in renewed faith, deeper healing, and transformed hearts. In addition to retreat preparation, the ministry offers ongoing formation and follow-up gatherings throughout the year.

    Members of the Emmaus community are also encouraged to participate in charitable outreach activities, living out the love of Christ in service to others.

    Contact Information:

    Emmaus for Women
    English: emmauswomen@stagneskb.org
    Spanish: emausmujeres@stagneskb.org

    Emmaus for Men
    English: emmausmen@stagneskb.org
    Spanish: emaushombres@stagneskb.org

  • We are also blessed to have external ministries who render services at St. Agnes for the benefit of our community. 

    KEY BISCAYNE RECOVERY GROUP OF NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

    Meetings - Tuesdays
    8:00 - 9:00 PM at the Pastoral Center Kitchen, Room 402.

    For those who have or think they may have a problem with drugs including alcohol, there are open meetings meaning anyone may attend. 
    If you are looking for help for a friend or a family member, please speak to one of the members. 

    Meetings have been held at St. Agnes every Tuesday for the past 30 years. This group has given many residents of Key Biscayne and the larger community a life beyond their dreams.

  • The marriage covenant retreat consists of a weekend of activities, talks, and exercises to strengthen marriages. We cover key topics such as: God’s place in our marriage, praying as a couple, communication, forgiveness, and family. The retreat provides a unique opportunity to take a break from daily life and reflect on our vocations as husbands and wives. It is also a great way to have fun and to meet other couples from our parish.

    We offer the retreat twice per year in Spanish. Subsequent to the retreat, we have monthly meetings. These meetings not only continue to strengthen our marriage, but also are fun and create long-lasting friendships.

    For questions, please contact us.:

    MARRIAGE COVENANT

    marriagecovenant@stagneskb.org

    CONVENIO MATRIMONIAL

    conveniomatrimonial@stagneskb.org

  • Growing in faith, sharing in community, living the Gospel

    The Why Catholic Ministry brings together small Christian communities of 8 to 12 parishioners who gather weekly to reflect on Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These small groups create a supportive and intimate space for evangelization, adult faith formation, and spiritual growth.

    Groups meet once a week for two cycles of six consecutive weeks each year. Meetings are held either in the Pastoral Center or in the homes of participants.

    You are welcome to join an existing group—or form a new one! Each group is encouraged not only to grow in faith, but also to put that faith into action by serving those in need. The ministry also hosts an annual retreat for reflection, fellowship, and shared prayer among the community.

    For questions, please contact: whycatholic@stagneskb.org

    JOIN WHY CATHOLIC

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Support Ministries

  • You are not alone in your grief.

    The St. Agnes Bereavement Ministry offers faith-based support for those mourning the loss of a loved one. Under the spiritual direction of Fr. Juan Carlos Paguaga, and with the guidance of professionals from MorningStar Renewal Center, our ministry provides compassionate care through:

    • Peer Grief Support Groups: Safe, small groups that meet regularly to share, pray, and heal together.

    • Parish Companions: One-on-one support throughout the first year after a loss.

    • All Souls’ Day Mass: An annual remembrance of loved ones who have passed.

    If you are grieving, we invite you to join us.
    📞 305-361-2351
    📧 Bereavement@stagneskb.org

  • [Coming soon…]

    We invite the St. Agnes community to participate in our Ministry to cook for our homeless of Camillus House. Once per month, in the comfort of your own kitchen, you prepare a meal using a recipe we provide. We also provide the containers in which you will freeze the food.

    On the first Thursday of each month we ask that you bring the frozen cooked meal to St. Agnes between 11:15 and 11:30 am, and we will deliver it to Camillus House. It is an easy way to feed 10 homeless persons per container.

    For questions, please contact homelesscamillus@stagneskb.org

    JOIN CAMILLUS HOUSE

  • Defending life from conception to natural death

    The Respect Life Ministry at St. Agnes raises awareness about the threats to human dignity and religious liberty in our country. Rooted in Catholic social teaching, we promote the sacredness of life, marriage, and family through parish-wide education, prayer, and action.

    We organize talks, seminars, pro-life activities, and support efforts across the Parish, Academy, and CCD programs.

    This ministry also supports the Archdiocese of Miami’s pregnancy crisis centers, offering compassion and material assistance to mothers in need, and encouraging them to choose life. Volunteers meet as needed at home or at the South Dade Pregnancy Center.

    You can help by joining us—or by praying a Pro-Life Rosary or offering Pro-Life Prayers.

    📧 For questions or to get involved: respectlife@stagneskb.org
    👉 JOIN RESPECT LIFE

    Important Contacts

    South Dade Pregnancy Center
    3410 SW 107 Ave, Miami, FL 33165
    📞 24-Hour Help: (305) 273-8507
    📧 southdadepregnancyhelp@gmail.com

    Post-Abortion Healing

    Project Rachel (Women)

    Project Joseph (Men)
    📞 (954) 981-2984

    Abortion Pill Reversal
    📞 (877) 558-0333

    Safe Haven for Newborns
    Adoption is a loving option.
    📞 (877) 767-2229

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Protecting God's Children
Virtus Training for Volunteers

Safe Environment Alert
Safe Environment Alert

Protecting God's Children® for Adults is an online training course addressing awareness, prevention of, and response to child sexual abuse. The training is an overview of the nature of child sexual abuse and the nature of predators, including the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse, and five easy steps one can practice to prevent child sexual abuse. The training also incorporates policies and procedures defining and addressing child sexual abuse, the screening and selection of employees and volunteers, and victim advocacy.

Virtus monthly bulletins are sent directly to a participant's active Virtus account the first Sunday of each month. At the same time, an email reminder is sent to the participant's email address on their account. If you are not receiving the reminders, it is most likely due to your computer security program or a security update. Please see below for instructions to prevent this.

Reading the monthly bulletins is required to maintain an active and up to date Virtus account and keep the participant eligible to serve. The bulletins take about 3 to 5 minutes to read and are a great way to provide information that is timely and topical, which can be essential especially when talking about internet and social media safety, which changes so frequently. The bulletins also keep you at the forefront of best practices for maintaining safe environments for children and vulnerable adults.

To read more about this training, visit the ADOM’s website.