April 9th, 2018 - Second Week of Easter
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Looking for more? Here is a weekly reflection on the Eucharist:
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YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST
This is a time to refresh ourselves in the knowledge of the "source and summit" of our Catholic faith - the Eucharist. With a deeper awareness of the Mass, of what we bring to it, and of what is expected of us, our weekly participation in Mass will be renewed and invigorated.
https://stmargaretmary.org/year-of-the-eucharist
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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
For the next couple of months we focus on the Liturgy of the Word….a living Word, a dynamic Word, a Word that penetrates our hearts.
To see the video we showed at Mass this week and to see our "Families and the Eucharist" section go to the our
Liturgy of the Word page
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EXPOSITION
April 10th, 6:45 in the Church
As part of preparation for First Holy Communion, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be offered, and all are invited. This is a wonderful introduction to Exposition and Adoration for families. The service will include prayer, Scripture, music, silent reflection, Adoration and Benediction.
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PENTECOST INTERCESSIONS
Are you from another culture? Do you speak a language other than English? Would you like to assist with reading the intercessions in different languages on Pentecost Sunday on
May 19/20
? If so, we could use your help!
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OUR CATHOLIC APPEAL
February 17/18 was Our Catholic Appeal weekend. We thank you for your generosity. If you have not given yet we encourage you to do so. We are getting closer but have not met our goal yet.
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FR. WALSH - 50TH ANNIVERSARY
April 15, 2018 at 12 Noon
The community of St. Margaret Mary Church celebrates with a Mass for Fr. Walsh. A reception will immediately follow in the Parish Hall. We will be broadcasting the Mass on
our livestream
. It is Fr. Walsh’s request that anyone wishing to give a gift, donate to our Haiti Ministry.
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SMM SCHOOL AUCTION
Journey back in time and feel FOREVER YOUNG at an evening full of fun, fabulous food, and one of the best silent auctions in town! The annual auction and dinner is going to be held on April 21st in the Family Life Center at 6:30pm. Tickets, tables, and sponsorships are available online or through the school office. Please visit
smmauction.com
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MATC: MEET THE CLERGY
Clergy Appreciation Night: April 12th 6pm
Men’s Faith + Fellowship + 4 Rivers BBQ Cost $12 - Pre Register Online and at the Door. All Men of the Parish are encouraged to attend the 5:30pm Mass followed by Men’s fellowship at 6pm in the Parish Hall.
Register Now!
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FAMILY PROMISE
Next week, there will be a donation table in the courtyard between Masses for you to take a label with items we need and return them on April 22. The next group of families arrive on that day. There is a particular need this time for evening and overnight hosts.
Find more about all Volunteer Opportunities
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BABY BASICS
Thank you for your generous donations of diapers for Baby Basics. There is a need for diapers of all sizes, and more than half of our clients request size 5 & 6 diapers. The distributions are the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month but, diapers can be dropped off anytime.
Info about Baby Basics
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FOOD PANTRY
Donations are going to Christian Service Center (CSC) for the food pantry. Please consider giving bottled water, canned fruit, individual fruit cups, juice boxes, canned meat, canned pasta, tuna and individual & family size rice in bags or boxes. Please bring your donations to the parish hall when you come to Mass. Thank you!
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FEEDING THE HOMELESS
First Wednesday of the month, cooking starts at 8am. We prepare hot meals and desserts. At 2:15pm, volunteers gather to make PB&J sandwiches. Items are delivered to the Coalition, providing a hot, healthy dinner and a snack for a later meal. To volunteer, contact Colleen at 407-647-2579 or
Colleen@stmargaretmary.org
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DIVORCE SURVIVAL GUIDE
Helping you find PEACE, POWER, and PASSION after divorce. A DVD based program where practical advice meets pastoral care with the help of experts and others who have suffered through divorce. Starts Tuesday, April 17, 6:30-8:30pm in the Upper Room.
More Info & To Register
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CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, April 16 from 10:00-11:30 am
If you are; a cancer patient, a cancer survivor, the spouse or related to someone dealing with cancer please join us. We are made up of all of the above groups. Our mission is to listen, support and learn from each other. For more information call Deacon Bill at 407 647-3392 or
email
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CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS
If you are a practicing Catholic who has never been confirmed, here’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate this Sacrament of Confirmation. The ceremony will take place June 8 at 7:00 pm. at St. James Cathedral in downtown Orlando with Bishop Noonan presiding. Three preparation sessions will begin here in May. To register, please contact Sr. Rosemary by
email
, or call 407-644-6812.
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FIRST COMMUNION: THE 4th SESSION
April 10, 6:45pm in the church
We will begin with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the church. To show reverence, please be on time. Following adoration, the children will go to their classrooms while the adults have a presentation from Deacon Bill and Deacon Scott. For childcare for siblings 10 and younger, contact Kristie Altman at 407-647-5171 or
email
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FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN
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VACATION BIBLE CAMP
Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus, June 18-22, 9am to noon daily. Registration opens this weekend. You may register online. Youth in grades 7 and above who wish to help with VBC should contact Kristie Altman at 407-647-5171 or
email
. If you are 15 or older, you will need to be fingerprinted.
More Details & To Register
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FAMILY FAITH
Sunday, April 22, 10:45 am, Parish Hall
For our last session please bring a dish for our Potluck Brunch. Meat, pasta, egg casseroles, salad/fruit, pastries and dessert are good choices. Also, we ask that you bring a loaf of bread, purchased or homemade, to be blessed. Questions? Contact
Kristie@stmargaretmary.org
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ADVOCATY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
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LENTAN ALMS
If you have not returned your donation can with spare change for Covenant House, please bring it to the church office or leave it after Mass. If you took a can and decided not to donate, please return the can so that it can be used again next year.
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HAITI T-SHIRT FOR SALE
T-Shirts that benefit The Haiti Ministry are on sale in the courtyard this weekend and next. You can also get them here:
https://stmargaretmary.org/haitishirt
. This is a pre-order and will take 4-5 weeks to produce. Sales end April 18th.
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SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY
Thursday, April 26, 1-3pm
For parents or other caregivers who are caring those with special needs, to include all medical and mental illnesses, developmental delays, mental health issues, Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, or other disabilities. Contact Trina
tcassidy@cfl.rr.com
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FOSTER/ADOPTIVE FAMILY PICNIC
If you are a foster parent or adoptive parent or are interested in becoming one we would like to invite you to join us for a fun family day in the park! Pack a picnic and come join us on April 22, at the Community Playground located at the Martin Luther King Park from 11am - 1pm
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MINISTRY OF MOTHERS SHARING
All women interested in helping plan the next Ministry of Mothers Sharing program in the fall are invited to a brainstorming session this Thursday, April 19, 7-8:30pm in the Holy Grounds Room. Please RSVP to
lori@stmargaretmary.org
by April 16.
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RESPECT LIFE
We are going to begin to publish reoccurring articles from Bill Roche, A parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Venice, regarding the issue of respecting life. Here is the first one:
No Act of Love is Lost
. All the articles will be posted
on our website
. We encourage you to read them!
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THEOLOGY OF THE BODY: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thursday, April 12, 8:15 am-9:30 am (Youth Room)
All parents are invited to the last session this year. This session will show parents how to support their students in seeing the whole person, not just the outside appearance.
RSVP online
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HOMILY REWIND: 2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Touch is important to the human experience. Just as Thomas needed to touch Jesus’ wounds in order to believe, we need touch in order to heal. Fr. Shenoy explains that it is in us and through us that people receive the touch of Christ, this is how true healing can take place
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Watch the homily
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LITURGY OF THE WORD VIDEO
Did you miss the video we shared at Mass last weekend? It is the continuation of the Year of the Eucharist series of videos portraying the Liturgy of the Word. It can be found here:
Liturgy of the Word Video
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PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST
Saturday April 14th
Where: Regal Winter Park Village Who:All middle and high school students and parents. Since this film is rated PG-13, I'm asking that all middle school students be accompanied by a parent/guardian. High school students can join us on your own.
More Info
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AMPLIFY: HIGH SCHOOL
Amplify Night (Sunday, April 15, 7:00-8:30pm)
All high school students are invited to our next Amplify night- Sunday, April 15!
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REVIVE: TO THE HEIGHTS
Part five: Ascent, a night on the Mass
6th grade: Wed., April 11 , 6:30-8:00pm
7-8th grade: Wed., April 18, 6:30-8:00pm
Join us as we continue our semester exploring the liturgy and how to go “To the heights” in our spiritual lives as Catholics! Fun games, pizza, fellowship, and reflection.
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JOURNEY TOGETHER
Sunday, April 15, 10:45-11:45 AM
All middle school students are invited to join us for our next Journey Together Middle School Catechesis class!
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PARKING AT MASS
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.
Here is a map
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