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FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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"I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A hired man, who is not a shepherd and whose sheep are not his own, sees a wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away, and the wolf catches and scatters them. This is because he works for pay and has no concern for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep". All the readings for this Sunday can be found HERE. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me.
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LITURGY AND WORSHIP
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD The Children’s Liturgy will not be held on Sunday, April 21 or Sunday, April 28 during the 9:30am Mass. Our sessions will resume on Sunday, May 5.
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FIRST FRIDAY Friday, May 3rd 8:30am – Saturday, May 4th 9am Join us for Exposition as we spend time in prayer with Jesus, the True Presence, through the night and into Saturday. If you are interested in participating in this prayer opportunity, please sign up using this LINK or contact Lisa Weis at [email protected].
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MARK FORREST: IRISH TENOR Mark Forrest will be back with us on Saturday, May 11th at 7pm for a night for prayer and adoration.
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EUCHARISTIC THEME We are called to be instruments of mercy to others. Listen to what Pope John Paul wrote in his encyclical, Rich in Mercy: “The Church of our time, constantly pondering the sufferings of the great human family, must become more particularly and profoundly conscious of the need to bear witness in her whole mission to God's mercy.” READ MORE
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ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR SUNDAY MASS There are two off-campus parking lots we are permitted to use. Both are a short walk from the Church and are an excellent option when our parking lot is full. MORE INFO
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HOMILY REWINDS
Deacon Dave and Deacon Tommy gave great homilies on the Third Sunday of Easter. SEE THE VIDEOS |
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
View our weekly calendar and the daily Mass intentions for the week of 4/22 - 4/28. VIEW THE CALENDAR AND MASS INTENTIONS |
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
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CENTERING PRAYER GROUP: BEGINS TUESDAY
This new prayer group will meet every Tuesday afternoon from 4:45pm – 5:15pm in the Liturgical Ministers Conference Room. Please join us to experience God’s loving presence in quiet, peace, and silent centering prayer. For more info, contact Liz Roehlk or Barbara Roessler at 321-274-5606 or [email protected]. |
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PARISH LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE - APRIL 28TH In this season of new life, we are excited to reopen our parish library! Join us on Sunday, April 28 after the morning Masses for light refreshments and to see our refreshed library! The parish library is located in the Upper Room in the Family Life Center.
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ROSARY MAKING FOR BEGINNERS Our first meeting will be on May 12 at 10am in the Family Life Center and will include rosary making instructions for beginners. Contact [email protected] with any questions. READ MORE
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CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION
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FAITH FORMATION Faith Formation classes (Sunday morning and Virtual) will continue through May 5.
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VACATION BIBLE CAMP Volunteers are needed for Vacation Bible Camp! Adults and students in sixth grade and higher are needed to facilitate our small student group and staff our stations during our camp from June 17-21. Register to help on OUR WEBSITE. Volunteers, aged 15 and up, must have an active SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING.
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OUTREACH & OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
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CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER Christian Service Center is in need of size 5 and 6 diapers. Any donations are appreciated. They can be dropped off on the parish hall by the food pantry carts.
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EUCHARIST REVIVAL PRINTS TO SUPPORT HAITI
Sales continue On-line through April Print delivery May 18/19, pick-up in the courtyard. As part of the living relationship we are called to have with Jesus during this time of the Church’s Eucharistic Revival, we are offering prints for sale showing Jesus and the Eucharist. ORDER TODAY |
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ALMSGIVING PROJECT: SENIORS FIRST This year’s recipient of our Lenten Alms collection, Seniors First, asked us to send sincere gratitude for our parish’s effort to support seniors in our community. This year, we collected just over $16,000 that will go toward the Meals on Wheels program and other efforts to help meet seniors’ daily lives. Thank you so much!
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SACRAMENTS
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FIRST COMMUNION Please pray for the 109 parish children who are receiving their First Communion this month. May they continue to grow in their faith and love of Jesus as they come to His table for the first time! VIEW THE FIRST COMMUNION MASSES |
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QUEEN OF ANGELS CEMETERY OPEN HOUSE Open Invitation! Plan on coming to the Queen of Angels Cemetery open house on Friday, April 26 until 7pm and on Saturday, April 27 until 5pm. Visit for information and a tour of our growing Cemetery. For more info, call Deacon Tommy Cuff at 407-848-4057.
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SUPPORT
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SURVIVING SPOUSES Next Support Group is April 22nd at 11am 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. For more information, contact Deacon Bill Timmes 407-647-3392.
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CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Next Support Group April 23 at 10am Caregiving meetings are held on the phone or virtual. 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. For more information, call Deacon Bill at 407 647-3392.
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JOYFUL AGAIN, ORLANDO! RETREAT FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS May 25-26 at San Pedro Retreat Center Being widowed is a special loss. This retreat is especially designed to help the widowed (6 months or more) to find hope & joy again. Space is limited - Call: Sharon at 386-717-4452 for more info and to register.
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CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
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EARTH DAY PROGRAM: HEALING OUR THROWAWAY CULTURE: PLASTICS Join our Peace & Justice Ministry on Sunday, April 21, 1:15pm for an hour of prayer, education, and discussion to help us reflect on how plastic production, consumption, and disposal is impacting human and planetary health and personal and communal actions to address the plastic problem.
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EUCHARISTIC PILGRIMAGE Bishop Noonan invites you: June 1 | Time: 9am-12pm Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe | Celebration of Mass and Corpus Christi procession will follow with speaker presentations.
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FLORIDA CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS Florida Amendment 4, which will appear on Florida's November 2024 ballot, is an extreme proposal that legalizes full-term abortion with no protections for the pre-born child, including when the child is capable of feeling pain. READ MORE
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PRO-LIFE ROSARY Every Tuesday, 9:30 am at the All Women’s Health Center, 431 N. Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs. Our purpose is to pray for women considering an abortion, to offer well written pamphlets explaining where free help is available. For more info, or questions contact Barbara at 407-647-9230.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
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LIFE TEEN (HIGH SCHOOL) Sunday, April 21, 7pm – 8:30pm – Life Night
Please enter the FLC building through the back lobby doors (by Mary statue that faces the parking lot). We’ll have dinner, games, and a topic to chat about in the Youth Room. Can’t wait to see you! |
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EDGE NIGHT (MIDDLE SCHOOL) Wednesday, April 24, 6:30 – 8:00pm - EDGE Night
Please enter the FLC building to get to Parish Hall through the back lobby doors (by Mary statue that faces the parking lot). We’ll have dinner, games, and a topic to chat about. Can’t wait to see you! |
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SIGN UP FOR STEUBENVILLE High schoolers (rising 9th – rising 12th graders) are invited to sign up for the Steubenville Florida Conference. It will be held at Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel on the weekend of July 12 – 14. Email Peyton with questions: [email protected]
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FAMILY LIFE
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BLESSED IS SHE Every Monday evening, 7-8pm Our study continues with Rooted in the Catechism, from Blessed is She. Contact the Family Life Office for more info: [email protected].
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SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY (65+) Game Day, Wednesday, April 24 at 10am - All 65+ are welcome!
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ELIZABETH MINISTRY Our new Elizabeth Ministry Meal Team Coordinators Kristen Hamilton and Shelby Serrao need volunteers to provide a home-cooked meal to families celebrating new life thru birth or adoption of a new baby. To volunteer email: [email protected]
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BETWEEN YOU AND ME Family Life program for 4th Grade Girls & their Mothers. Wednesday, April 24, 7-8:30 pm, Antioch Room. RSVP for this session so we have enough supplies.
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YOUNG ADULTS: MARION MONDAY Every Monday at 6:45pm Young adults of the parish join us for a time of prayer, reflection, and community building.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MARRIAGE MINISTRY EVENTS Engaged or married couples needed to help with setup and serving at our next event. Friday, April 26, 6-8pm, parish hall. Contact [email protected].
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BULLETIN SPONSORS
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SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US
There are many wonderful sponsors that support us through ads in our bulletin. Here is a LIST OF THOSE SPONSORS. Please consider supporting them. |
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