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PENTECOST
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And when the days of Pentecost were drawing to a close, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a violent wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them parted tongues as of fire, which settled upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign tongues, even as the Holy Spirit prompted them to speak. All the readings for this Sunday can be found on the USCCB WEBSITE. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Peace be with you. As the Father sends me, so I send you.
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LITURGY AND WORSHIP
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PENTECOST This Sunday (May 27/28) we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, which concludes the 50 days of the Easter season. Here at SMM we are Puerto Ricans, Italians, Germans, Irish, and so much more! Wear RED or another color of fire (orange or yellow) to represent the tongues of fire that rested on the apostles on that amazing day.
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MEMORIAL DAY MASS May 29 at 9am in the Church We pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice of giving their life in the service of our nation. Join us this Monday at 9am as we celebrate Mass, praying for those who died in active military service and for their families. There is no 5:30pm this day.
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INCENSE AT MASS In coming weeks, incense may be used at some of the Masses. For those of you who have allergies or a sensitivity to incense, you may want to consider participating at the 8am Mass, when incense will NOT be used.
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FIRST FRIDAY Friday, June 2 at 8:30am to Saturday June 3rd at 9am Join us for Exposition to adore the true presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament – all are welcome. Come spend some precious quiet time with our Lord in the Chapel and feel free to bring a friend. SIGN UP for a time.
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EUCHARISTIC PILGRIMAGE June 10 from 9am-12pm at Mary, Queen of the Universe Presentations on Bishop Noonan's Pastoral Letter "The Eucharist: God Among Us," the celebration of Mass and a Eucharistic Procession. This will be a beautiful Eucharistic gathering. All are welcome. READ MORE
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EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION Sunday, June 11 after the 9:30am Mass Join us as we process around the block of the Church to publicly profess, as a Catholic community, our faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. We believe Jesus Christ is present in our hearts, our Church, our streets, and our world. READ MORE
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SCRIPTURE FOCUS WITH FR. WALSH Each week Fr. Walsh shares a video with his thoughts about the readings for the upcoming Sunday. This week he talks about Pentecost. SEE THE VIDEO
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HOMILY REWIND Jesus gives the eleven the great commission to go and make disciples of all nations. That extends to all of us today as we enter a new apostolic age with mission territory in every direction. 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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DIAMOND JUBILEE OF MSGR. JOHN BLUETT Join the St. Stephen Catholic Community, in Winter Springs, along with Bishop Noonan, as we celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Monsignor John Bluett. June 11th at 11am the Mass will mark the 60th anniversary of Fr. John’s ordination to the priesthood. All are welcome!
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
View our weekly calendar and the daily Mass intentions for the week of 5/29 - 6/4. VIEW THE CALENDAR AND MASS INTENTIONS |
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CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VBC Students (sixth grade and up) and adults are needed to run our parish Vacation Bible Camp, which runs the week of June 19-23. Volunteers work with small groups of children and help to run the activity centers. SIGN UP HERE. If you have questions, please email Michelle at [email protected].
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SMM CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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NAMES NOT NUMBERS Tuesday, June 6 at 2pm in the Parish Hall The 8th Grade Class of St. Margaret Mary Catholic School proudly invites you to attend the debut of the 2023 film, Names, Not Numbers; "A very special film, sharing interviews with Holocaust survivors, as part of the Names, Not Numbers project." READ MORE
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
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WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: SUMMER BOOK CLUB Announcing the SMM Women's Bible Study Summer Book Club! The book club will meet on Thursdays in June starting June 1st at 10am in the Upper Room. We will be reading "Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius" by Lisa Cotter. READ MORE
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JOURNEYING TOGETHER CONTINUES What’s next for the Synod? Our SMM journey continues with a time of prayer May 31st and a parish session June 5th at 7pm. A U.S. Final Document preparing for October’s global Synod was released in April. See what’s new and what’s coming up on OUR WEBSITE.
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CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
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WHY CARE ABOUT THE FARM BILL? After the Masses last weekend, if you did not get a chance to write a letter advocating for the Farm Bill that meets the needs of hungry vulnerable people, please visit our website for information or send a letter see OUR WEBSITE.
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"LAUDATO SI'" WEEK 2023 Celebrate the 8th anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’s encyclical letter “On Care for our Common Home” by committing to prayer and action focused on care for creation. Make time to watch a beautiful film depicting how several people from across the planet are bringing "Laudato Si" to life. WATCH THE FULL MOVIE
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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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OUTREACH & OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
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FAMILY PROMISE Visit the Family Promise table in the courtyard after Masses this weekend. You can sign up to volunteer and pick up a donation request to help us host families experiencing homelessness in our family life center next week. Bring your donation back before mass next weekend.
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FAMILY PROMISE: CIRCLES Family Promise of Greater Orlando has partnered with Poverty Solutions Group to bring the National Circles Initiative to Orlando. Circles partners families who have experienced poverty and homelessness with volunteers who are trained to help those families gain economic stability. READ MORE
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LONG SLEEVED SHIRT COLLECTION
May 6-28 Donate new or gently used light-colored, long-sleeved, natural fiber (cotton, linen) shirts (men's & women's) to reduce pesticide exposure and prevent heat-related illness for farmworkers. Blue collection bins are in the Parish Hall. |
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RUMMAGE SALE Need a home decor upgrade? We’ll take your old stuff off your hands! Drop off donations - June 24, 26, 27, 28 (Parish Hall) - 9am to 3pm Sale Dates June 29 – July 1 (Parish Hall) - 8am to 2pm READ MORE
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RUMMAGE SALE VOLUNTEERS Want to volunteer, socialize, and have fun? Volunteers are needed for both the drop off donations and the sale days. Volunteer for 3 hours, all day, or all 4 days. Please contact [email protected]
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YOUTH MINISTRY
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UPCOMING EVENTS Next Life Teen Night: May 28 (Pentecost end-of-year Party); 7-8:30pm in Youth Room.
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SUMMER OF SERVICE June is full of opportunities. Email Peyton [email protected] if you would like to help with our youth group initiatives for Family Promise, VBC, Rummage Sale, etc.
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STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCE: LAST CALL This summer conference sign-up is available through Flocknote (or contact Peyton)! This will be July 14-16 and is open to grades rising 9th through rising college. Invite your friends and spread the word!
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FAMILY LIFE
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PLAYGROUP Thursday, June 1 from 10-11:45am, Ward Park Bring your baby or toddler to play and meet other SMM parents! For more information email [email protected]
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THE CHOSEN DISCUSSION ON ZOOM Thursdays, 7:30-8pm - Discussion of Season 3! Re-Watch Season 3 on your own and join the discussion as we dive deeper into the scenes and messages from this meaningful series. First-time viewers welcome! Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.
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SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY Book Club, Tuesday, May 30, 10am-Noon, Upper Room Please read the book prior to attending. All are welcome! For more info, call Loretta 954-699-4001.
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WALKING WITH PURPOSE
Next meeting: Monday, June 5, 7-8pm, Upper Room We will use the book “Discovering Our Dignity: A Study of Women of the Bible”, from the authors of Walking with Purpose. All are welcome. We will have a great discussion and fellowship! READ MORE |
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BULLETIN SPONSORS
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