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The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offences and crimes of the world. Let our adoration never cease."
St. Pope John Paul II, Dominicae cenae, 3
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"The Lord be with you" is a simple formula that expresses the foundational mystery of the Mass: that Christ is with us and makes us one. The greeting occurs four (4) times during the Mass - always before an important part of the liturgy.
(Deiss, The Mass, p. 17)
Copyright © 2008, World Library Publications, the music and liturgy division of J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. Used with permission.
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Parish Survey - The Last Day
The Disciple Maker Index Survey is
concluding today and we need your help! Please help us by completing a 10-15 minute survey as soon as possible.
Go to
https://stmargaretmary.org/survey to begin. The survey will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and enable you to provide feedback on our parish's efforts to help you grow. Thank you for all those who have participated.
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This year's parish-wide Lenten alms project will collect money for Covenant House. They
serve runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth under 21, including teen parents and their babies. They reach hundreds of kids through street outreach, crisis shelters, transitional housing projects, and aftercare, making them one of the largest agencies serving homeless youth in the state. More info:
https://stmargaretmary.org/lenten-alms
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Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church every Friday during Lent, 7:00-7:45pm.
All ages are encouraged to come and enjoy these Lenten prayers to help us love as Christ loves!
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Life in the Eucharist Retreat
March 9th & 10th
Are you seeking a deeper understanding of the Eucharist? Do you really comprehend the statement from the Catholic catechism that states, "the Eucharist is the source and summit of our Christian life?" Are you looking for an invigorating parish retreat to renew you and prepare you for Easter? For more info and to register go to: https://stmargaretmary.org/lite
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The primary ministry of greeters is to welcome people as they gather for Mass. Greeters provide a smile and an open door, offering hospitality in the name of the Lord. Greeters are scheduled to serve once or twice a month, as your schedule allows, and at the Mass of your preference. For further information, please contact Lisa Weis at
[email protected]
or
407-647-0726
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Thank you Volunteers for Family Promise
A special thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with the most recent visit, and to parish members for your donations.
This visit, one of the families left SMM mid-week because they were able to sign a lease and move into a new apartment!
The next visit will be April 22. Please consider volunteering to help again. For more go to https://stmargaretmary.org/family-promise
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This week please shop for food for the Farmworker Association in Apopka. They are in need of v
egetable oil, tortillas, salsa, chopped canned tomatoes, dry pasta, rice & beans, as well as any of the buy one-get one specials at your local store.
Please bring your donations to the parish hall when you come to Mass. Thank you for your generous donations!
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The deadline (March 1) for grant applications will be here before you know it! If you or your favorite non-profit organization is working to enhance the dignity and quality of life of people in need, you may apply for a grant from $500 to $5000. Applications are available here:
https://stmargaretmary.org/ministries/christian-service/#grants For more information call Scott, 407-628-1324.
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First Holy Communion Preparation
February 20, 6:45 pm - For registered Children and Parents
Children and at least one parent or guardian should come for prayer in the church. Afterward, children will have their session with catechists. Parents will go to the Parish Hall for a presentation on the Liturgy of the Word by Carol Stanton.
Babysitting service for siblings ten years and younger should contact
[email protected]
or 407-647-5171.
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For the low income, elderly and needy of SMM
We would like to offer the following
dates for this "service ministry."
Free Income Tax Preparation
and Free Electronic Filing.
By
appointment only
.
First come-first
served basis. At the offices of: American
Tax & Business Shoppe, LLC, 6924
Aloma Ave.
Call for Appointment: 407-
671-4696.
Sunday,2/25 from 1-4PM or
Sunday, 3/11 from 1-4PM
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If you care for a loved one at home or in a facility, consider taking this time to share with those who are experiencing the same situations and emotions. Give yourself the gift of prayer and support by sharing with one another. For more information call Deacon Bill at (407) 647-3392.
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You are invited to join other widows and widowers for the purpose of bringing together the members of our parish who have lost a wife or husband. The group offers an atmosphere of support and understanding with encouragement through sharing and prayer.
For more information please contact Karen at
[email protected].
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Divorce support
contin
ues every Tuesday at 6:30-8:30pm (
Upper Room)
for more information or call at 407-645-
0284.
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Special Needs Ministry invites all to a presentation about local resources for those with developmental disabilities. The presenter will be parishioner Johanna McDonald, a service provider with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the parent of a child with a developmental disability.
Contact Trina for more information at [email protected]
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Theology of the Body for Teens
All parents of middle schoolers are invited to the next Theology of the Body Parent Session. Session will help parents answer the questions your middle school students may have about sexual morality, relationships, and how they are uniquely created for greatness.
RSVP online at
https://stmargaretmary.org/parentsession
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Help Save Lives for Lent!
Do something really meaningful this Lent...participate in the Altamonte Springs 40 Days for Life Peaceful Prayer Vigil. This is NOT sidewalk counseling but simply praying silently alone or softly with a friend... God does the real "work" of changing hearts! Go to https://stmargaretmary.org/40-days-for-life for more info.
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We are in need
of new volunteers for the
meal team and the new life
team. Volunteers deliver
family style meals to moms in
need and make a brief
hospitality visit to the parish
baptism class to welcome families seeking
baptism of a new baby. More information here o
r email Michelle.
Elizabeth Ministry is based on the Scriptural
Story of the Visitation Story in Luke 1:39-56
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ADVOCACY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
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Shared Faith, Shared History
Sunday February 24th, 10am - 6pm
Bridging the Color Divide invites you to a celebration of Black History Month at the Winter Park Community Center. Speakers will include, along with many others, Fr. Leo Hodges from St. Andrews. There will also be music, dance, visual arts and food. For more information go to
https://stmargaretmary.org/shared-faith-shared-history
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Prayer Vigil for Upcoming Execution
Wednesday February 21st, 6pm
The taking of a life in any manner goes against Catholic social teaching and is counter to our faith. Eric Scott Branch is scheduled to be executed Thursday, Feb 22, at 6pm.
SMM will hold a prayer vigil, both in support of all human life and for Mr. Branch and his victims on Wed, Feb 21 at 6pm in the chapel. More info: https://stmargaretmary.org/prayer-vigil
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If you believe human trafficking, poverty, human rights, racism, immigration, the environment, the death penalty, etc. are problems for our culture and time, remember, YOU are the solution. Please join our ministry as we work to improve conditions that are degrading to the human dignity for which we were created.
The next meeting is Wed, Feb 21, at 6:30pm in the Upper Room. Feel free to attend.
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The Diocesan Office of Liturgy has offered suggestions regarding the Sign of Peace and Communion from the Cup or Chalice during the cold and flu season.
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February 17/18 is Our Catholic Appeal Weekend. We thank you for your generosity.
To find out more go to:
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All parish children, youth and young adults, grades 5 through college, are invited to participate in the annual Vocations Essay Contest sponsored by the parish Vocations Committee. Get your thinking caps on. This year's contest theme deals with our Church Saints. The contest runs from January 20-March 4, 2018. Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. For rules and more information go to:
https://stmargaretmary.org/essay
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Homily Rewind: 1st Sunday of Lent
What are you surrendering for the Lord? Fr. Walsh speaks on all the ways that you can give this Lenten season but especially on the annual Bishop's appeal for the Diocese of Orlando. We are all part of the diocese and everyone is encourage to give this Lenten season to aide in our continued growth.
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Sunday, Feb. 25 7:00-8:30 pm
All high school students are invited to our next Amplify night! We'll continuing our series, "ONE" on human dignity. During this semester, we'll explore what it means to be pro-life and recognize the inherent dignity of all people.
We'll be discussing immigration and how we are all foreigners on a journey to our final home- heaven.
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Part three: Navigating Terrain, a night on places of worship
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All middle school students are invited to join us for our next Journey Together Middle School Catechesis class!
Sunday, Feb. 25, we'll be continuing our series on prayer.
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There are two additional parking lots we are permitted to use for Mass on the weekends. They are both a short walk from the church and are an excellent solution to ease the parking woes during busy Masses.
Please consider these options.
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Parish Vision Statement
Called into relationship by the Holy Spirit and
Centered in the Eucharist,
St. Margaret Mary Parish is a welcoming community,
Sent by Christ to serve.
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