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April 9th, 2018 - Second Week of Easter
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Looking for more? Here is a weekly reflection on the Eucharist:
YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST
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  
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
LITURGY
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.
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!
Please contact Lisa Weis, liturgy director, at 407-647-0726 or  lisa@stmargaretmary.org .
STEWARDSHIP IN ACTION
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.

To find out more go to: Our Catholic Appeal
EVENTS
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.
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 .
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!
CHRISTIAN SERVICE
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 .
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 .
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!
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 .
SUPPORT
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
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 .
SACRAMENTS
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.
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 .
FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN
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
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
ADVOCATY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
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.
HAITI MINISTRY
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.
FAMILY MATTERS
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 .
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
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.
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!
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
TECHNOLOGY
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 . Watch the homily .
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
YOUTH MINISTRY
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
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!
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.
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!
PARKING
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