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THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
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John 3:16–18 reveals the depth of God’s love in giving His only Son so that we might have eternal life through Him. Jesus came not to condemn the world, but to save it, inviting each of us to step out of darkness and into the light of faith, mercy, and everlasting hope. For all the weekend readings CLICK HERE.
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OFFICAL APPOINTMENT FROM BISHOP NOONAN With Fr. Walsh’s retirement on July 1 and his transition to Pastor Emeritus, we give thanks for his many years of faithful and dedicated service to our parish. We are pleased to welcome Fr. Christopher Dorsey as the new Parochial Administrator of St. Margaret Mary Parish, effective July 1. READ THE LETTER |
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LITURGY AND WORSHIP
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FIRST FRIDAY EXPOSITION As our nation prepares for the Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, all are invited to spend time with our Lord in prayer during First Friday Exposition on June 5 and 6. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin following the 8:30am Mass on Friday and continue through the night until Benediction on Saturday morning at 9am. SIGN UP |
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ADORATION WITH THE LITTLES Friday, June 5 • 10am-11am in the chapel Holy Hour on First Friday for all families with babies and little ones. All families are welcome for as much of the holy hour as you can attend! Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” |
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FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY Saturday • June 6 • 9am All are invited to join the Rosary Ministry group in praying the rosary following Adoration. The group will meet in the chapel. |
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LET MY PRAYER ARISE BEFORE YOU... Incense may be used at some of the Masses next weekend, June 6/7, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). For those with allergies or sensitivities to incense, you may wish to consider attending the 8am Mass, when incense will not be used. |
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CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION Sunday • June 7 • After the 9:30am Mass Join us for a Eucharistic Procession following the 9:30am Mass as we publicly profess our faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist through prayer, song, and a procession around the Church grounds, concluding with a Eucharistic Blessing. |
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SACRED HEART OF JESUS The Sacred Heart of Jesus reminds us of Christ’s deep love and mercy for every person and calls us to grow in faith, prayer, and compassion. This devotion holds a special place in our parish through our patroness, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, and this June both our nation and our parish will be consecrated to the Sacred Heart. READ MORE |
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PARISH CONSECRATION TO THE SACRED HEART Friday • June 12 • 5:30pm Join us as we consecrate our parish to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As a parish named for St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, we are especially blessed to entrust our parish, our families, and our lives to the loving Heart of Jesus. All are invited to pray with us for healing, unity, and renewal! |
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CENTERING PRAYER Tuesdays • 4:30pm • Upper Room Join us on Tuesdays at 4:30pm for Centering Prayer in the Upper Room. All are welcome to join the group at any time for quiet, reflective prayer. Contact: [email protected] |
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HOMILY REWIND: PENTECOST SUNDAY Fr. Benjie reflects on the power of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, reminding us that the apostles were transformed from fear to bold witnesses of Christ. He encourages us to open our hearts to the Spirit so we too can live with courage and share the Gospel in our daily lives. SEE THE VIDEO
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
View our weekly calendar and the daily Mass intentions for the week of 6/1 - 6/7. VIEW THE CALENDAR AND MASS INTENTIONS |
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SMM CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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NAMES NOT NUMBERS Sunday • May 31 at 1:30pm • Parish Hall You are invited to join us for this special event as we remember the Holocaust and share the oral history of survivors so that history is not forgotten, nor repeated. This is a very special film, created by the 8th grade class, sharing interviews with Holocaust survivors. |
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CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
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POPE LEO'S FIRST ENCYCLICAL Magnifica Humanitas Pope Leo’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas: On the Protection of the Human Person in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, reflects on human dignity in an increasingly technological world. Watch a brief video overview to learn more. |
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PRAYER VIGIL ON THE EVE OF AN EXECUTION Monday, June 1 • 6pm • Courtyard Florida is scheduled to carry out another execution on June 2. Watch Pope Leo XIV’s statement on ending the death penalty HERE, advocate against the execution HERE, and join us for a prayer vigil on June 1 at 6pm in the courtyard. |
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PRO-LIFE ROSARY Every Tuesday • 9:15am • All Women’s Health Center 431 N. Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs Join us in praying the rosary for women considering abortion and in offering well-written pamphlets with information on free help available.
Contact: Family Life Office 407-645-0284 |
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SACRAMENTS
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY INITIATED CATHOLICS This past weekend, several parishioners were fully initiated into the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Please keep them and all those preparing to receive the sacraments in your prayers. |
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SERVICE AND STEWARDSHIP
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FAMILY PROMISE May 29 – June 8 Guests arrived early, Friday May 29, for this visit. you can bring your donation to the courtyard before Masses next weekend, if you have not already. |
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SAVING LIVES In our Haiti sister parish, people often walk up to three hours to reach medical care.We have sponsored a First Aid Program that trained 30 parishioners to provide critical care, including suturing, bandaging, blood sugar testing, stroke recognition, and prenatal education, helping neighbors receive assistance when every minute matters. |
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MAKE ENDING HUNGER A TOP PRIORITY June 6-7 (Courtyard after all Masses) Take part in our “Bread for the World” campaign by calling on Congress to make ending hunger a top priority. Our Bishops invite you to write your Senators, urging them to strengthen anti-hunger programs so families can put food on the table. Find out more on OUR WEBSITE, and write or return completed letters in the courtyard June 6–7. |
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LAZARUS MINISTRY SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM Volunteers are needed for the Lazarus Summer Meals Program providing hope and compassion to local families vulnerable to housing instability. Volunteers are especially needed for meal pick up and delivery to the local distribution sites from June 8 through July 16. READ MORE AND SIGN UP |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - RUMMAGE SALE Friday, June 19 • 3:30pm–6:30pm Saturday, June 27 • 2pm–5pm We are looking for 4–6 volunteers to help manage the load-in and set-up of the display racks for the rummage sale, as well as returning them to the storage unit when the event is over. Great food and drink provided. Contact: Kirk Lougheed [email protected] |
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SAVE IT FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE! June 25–27 • 8am - 2pm Support the Haiti Ministry at our summer rummage sale. Donation Drop-Off: June 20, 22, 23, 24 Please donate clean, gently used items. No mattresses, large furniture, upholstered items, stuffed animals, luggage without wheels, or broken items. |
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SUPPORT
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DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays, June 30, July 7, 14, and 21, 6:30–8:30 pm Holy Grounds Room. Whether your divorce or separation is recent or happened years ago, this group offers support, prayer, community, and practical tools for healing.REGISTER or call the Family Life Office at 407-645-0284. |
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PURLS & PRAYERS Every Tuesday • 10am • Holy Grounds If you enjoy knitting or crocheting—or would like to learn—please join us on Tuesday mornings. If you know of someone going through a difficult time who would like a prayer shawl. Contact Patrick at [email protected] |
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CHICKEN SOUP SERVICES AVAILABLE The parish provides non-medical assistance to those aging at home, including rides, companionship, and short-term meal assistance during recovery. Clients do not need to be parishioners but must live within parish boundaries. All volunteers are Safe Environment trained, including fingerprinting and background checks. READ MORE |
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HEALING AFTER ABORTION If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential, non-judgmental help is available. Visit: HopeAfterAbortion.org Call: 1-888-456-HOPE (4673) |
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SMM PRAYER LINE MINISTRY The SMM Prayer Line Ministry supports parishioners, their families, and friends by entrusting their needs to God through the power of prayer. To submit a prayer request or to join the prayer team, call the parish office at 407-647-3392 or email [email protected]. |
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
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WOMEN’S SUMMER BOOK CLUB The book club will be held on Thursdays in June, beginning June 4, from 10am - 11am in the Upper Room. We are reading Women of Hope: Doctors of the Church by Terry Polakovic. Please read Part 1 (up to page 57) before the first meeting on June 4. Contact: Karen [email protected] |
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MARY MARTHA CIRCLE Thursday, June 11 • 7am Ladies of the parish are invited to join us on for a Sacred Heart Prayer Walk in anticipation of the USCCB consecrating the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus later that day. During the 40-minute walk, we will pray the rosary and the Litany to the Sacred Heart. Contact: Karen [email protected] |
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CURSILLO Men’s weekend: October 1-4 Women’s Weekend: October 15-18 The Cursillo Journey begins with a three-day weekend experience which invites Catholics to dive deeper into the well of our faith and personally connect with God’s unlimited love. Contact: [email protected] |
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BIBLE IN A YEAR WEEKLY STUDY Grow in your prayer life with The Bible in a Year podcast by Ascension, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz. Perfect for individuals or small groups. Access the free podcast and weekly study sheet through our “Tuesday Weekly Study.” Sign up on OUR WEBSITE |
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YOUTH MINISTRY
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STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCE - LIMITED SPACE If you are in high school (rising freshmen through rising college freshmen) and interested in attending Steubenville Orlando June 19–21 Contact: [email protected]
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FAMILY LIFE
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BLESSED IS SHE SMALL GROUPS FOR MOMS Mondays • 7pm • Holy Grounds Room Starting June 1, we will be reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis, and listening to the Abiding Together podcast episodes. All moms are welcome! NO RSVP Contact: Family Life Office at 407-645-0284
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ELIZABETH MINISTRY Volunteers are needed to support parish families celebrating the birth or adoption of a new baby. With a flexible schedule, you can simply sign up when available to cook and deliver a home-cooked meal on an as-needed basis. Contact: [email protected] |
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JMJ AMBASSADORS FOR LIFE GALA September 12 • 5:30–9 pm • Rosen Centre Hotel Help support pregnant and parenting mothers in need at this annual fundraiser. Keynote speaker Archbishop Emeritus Joseph F. Naumann will share the importance of pregnancy centers and their role in building a culture of life. For more info visit jmjfriends.org/2026gala |
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CONNECT
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SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY Wednesday, June 3 • 10am–noon Join us for Game Day for all men and women ages 65+. New folks are always welcome, and no RSVP is needed. |
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PLAYGROUP Thursday, June 4 • 10–11:45am • Ward Park All moms and dads home during the day with little ones are invited to come hang out at the park and meet new friends from the parish. Contact: [email protected] |
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COFFEE AND DONUTS Coffee and donuts after Mass will be on summer break. Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers for their warm hospitality and faithful service throughout the year! |
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NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC PILGRIMAGE 2026 The theme of the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is “One Nation Under God” in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Eighteen dioceses along the route will host local pilgrimage events. For more information on events in St. Augustine and along the route, visit eucharisticpilgrimage.org. |
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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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