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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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We answered the call to God's vineyard by accepting baptism and membership of his Church. If we have grown lax in our fervor and refused to do the tasks allotted to us, we still have time, thanks to God's mercy and patience, to put things right. We are encouaged to look into our conscience and see how much of our lives we have given to God and how much we have kept for ourselves. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interest, but also for those of others.
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LITURGY AND WORSHIP
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BLESSING OF PETS Please bring all pets to the Courtyard after the 12pm Mass this Sunday, October 1st (we will begin at 1:10pm) for the Blessing of Pets in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Leashes and/or cages are requested for the safety of our furry, feathered, or scaled loved ones.
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FIRST FRIDAY EXPOSITION Oct. 6th, 8:30am – Oct. 7th, 9:30am in the Chapel. Join us for Exposition to adore the Real Presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament Please SIGN UP for this amazing opportunity.
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HOMILY REWIND God loves each and every person. Fr. Walsh tells us our all-merciful God welcomes us, no matter when we decide to come to him. SEE THE VIDEO
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PARISH FOCUS: THE EUCHARIST At St. Margaret Mary, we focus more deeply on the Eucharist and explore what it means to be a Eucharistic people, filled with God’s Presence and living our lives as Christ to one another. READ MORE
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
View our weekly calendar and the daily Mass intentions for the week of 10/2 - 10/8. VIEW THE CALENDAR AND MASS INTENTIONS |
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PARISH PLANNING PROCESS
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WE ARE CHURCH A new St. Margaret Mary parish planning process has begun. The entire parish is invited to participate in the PARISH SHARING SESSIONS to help plan our future! READ MORE
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SACRAMENTS
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FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST Parent Orientation for our First Reconciliation and First Eucharist programs will be held on Tuesday, October 3 at 6:30pm for registered families, via Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed over the weekend via Flocknote. If you have not gotten the link by Monday morning, please email Michelle at [email protected].
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
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BOOK DRIVE FOR PARISH LENDING LIBRARY We can use additional books that can teach, enrich, challenge, expand, encourage, and inspire our Catholic faith. Both adult and children’s books are welcomed. If you have Catholic faith related books that you would like to donate, please drop them off. Contact [email protected] to arrange a book pick up.
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ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT We are excited to host our inaugural Advent by Candlelight event on December 7. Women of the parish are invited to join us for a special evening of dinner, fellowship, and an Advent reflection presented by Catholic keynote speaker and author, Rachel Bulman. The cost of the event is $10 per person. READ MORE
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WRITING GROUP The Writing Group will begin a 6-week session beginning on Oct. 4, and continuing through Nov. 8 from 10am – 12pm. The purpose is to write our stories, focusing on what we would like future generations to know about us and our families. Contact [email protected] for more info.
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SMM FALL FESTIVAL
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TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW Friday, October 13th, 6-10pm Proceeds from the SMM Fall Festival benefit the 8th grade SMMCS class trip and the Haiti Ministry. This is a great opportunity to get involved with your church and connect with other parishioners who want to make this year's Fall Festival a rousing success. BUY TICKETS
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CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION
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FAITH FORMATION Faith Formation classes continue! We look forward to seeing our registered children on Sundays from 10:40-11:40am in the Parish Hall.
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CIRCLE OF GRACE The Circle of Grace is a safe-environment lesson taught to each grade level in our Faith Formation program. If you have any questions about the Circle of Grace and the schedule, please contact Michelle at [email protected].
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OUTREACH & OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
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FOOD PANTRY: FARM WORKERS SMM continues to support the food pantry for the Farm Workers of Apopka. They currently are requesting donations of: tortillas, salsa, spaghetti & sauce, peanut butter & jelly, dried beans, rice, cooking oil, and sugar. Thank you for your generosity.
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HELP BUILD A SCHOOL IN HAITI
Monday, October 2 at 1pm (Upper Room) Thursday, October 5 at 7pm (St. Margaret Mary Room) If you missed the Our Lady of Mercy reception initiating our campaign to build a school in Haiti, come to a meeting to learn about the project and how you can help. Contact [email protected] for more info. |
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CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
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SOCIETY OF ST. ANDREW The Society of St. Andrew partners with growers to provide healthy food to those in need and reduce foodwaste. Visit our table in the Courtyard after the Oct. 1st weekend Masses to learn more. Also, you’re invited to a presentation at 10:40am Oct. 1st to find out how you can help rescue food to share with families in need.
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Tuesday, October 3rd, 5-8pm - 902 Lee Road, Orlando National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. All SMM parishioners are invited to attend. We also need a few volunteers to help with our table. READ MORE
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ADVOCATE FOR LIFE Urge Governor DeSantis to stop the 6th execution in our state this year HERE. Our Florida bishops’ conference objects, asserting that “state-sanctioned killing will only further fuel the growing societal disrespect for the dignity of human life.”
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40 DAYS FOR LIFE People throughout the world will be meeting near abortion centers to pray for women to reconsider a decision to abort their baby. Please consider spending one hour any day of the week between 7am and 7pm to offer prayers for life. Signup for your prayer commitment online at: https://www.40daysforlife.com/altamontesprings
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ADVOCATE FOR LIFE The state of Florida has scheduled the 6th execution of this year on October 3. Urge Governor DeSantis to stay this execution and commute to life without parole, sharing that our Catholic commitment to respect life includes elimination of the death penalty and pray for all those affected by this execution.
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PRO-LIFE ROSARY Every Tuesday, 9:30am 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 help is available. For more info or questions, contact Barbara - 407-647-9230.
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STEWARDSHIP IN ACTION
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CAPITAL OUTREACH GRANT PROGRAM Since the completion of the Parish Hall and Church Office in the early 2000’s, St. Margaret Mary has offered a Capital Outreach Grant Program. The grant program provides funds to assist non-profit organizations that serve people in need. Grant deadlines are March 1 and September 1 of each year. READ MORE
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SUPPORT
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SURVIVING DIVORCE Surviving Divorce Support group continues on Thursday evenings, 7-9pm. New folks welcome. Contact the Family Life office to register at 407-645-0284.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
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UPCOMING MEETINGS Sunday, October 15th, 7–8:30 pm - HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, October 4th, 6:30–8 pm - MIDDLE SCHOOL Dinner will be served. Please enter the FLC building through the back lobby doors.
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COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS Wednesday, October 11, 3:45 - 7pm 5 spots for EDGE and 5 spots for Life Teen each time, plus at least 2 fingerprinted parent volunteers to tag along with us. Please sign up on the online form in the e-newsletter that goes out on the 1st of each new month.
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FAMILY LIFE
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PLAYGROUP Thursday, October 5, 10-11:45am, Phelps Park. For moms with little ones to connect with others from the parish. For more information, email Kristen at [email protected]
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YOUNG ADULTS: MARIAN MONDAY Every Monday we gather together to pray the rosary. We meet outside in the Courtyard at 6:45pm and then proceed to the Chapel.
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FAITH SHARING FOR ALL MOMS Every Monday from 7-8pm, Upper Room We are discussing the book “Discovering Our Dignity: A Study of Women of the Bible”, from the authors of Walking with Purpose. All are welcome. Contact the Family Life Office for more info at [email protected]
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ST. ANNE'S MINISTRY
Wednesday, October 4, 8:30-9:30am All moms of school age children are invited to join us for Breakfast and the Rosary. Mary Ashy reflects on a presentation on the power of the rosary from Fr. Don Colloway, RSVP on OUR WEBSITE |
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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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