The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God’s creation. If the dignity of work is to be protected, then the basic rights of workers must be respected - the right to productive work, to decent and fair wages, to the joining of unions, to private property, and to economic initiative. READ MORE

Óscar Romero (August 15, 1917 – March 24, 1980), commonly known as Monseñor Romero, was a priest of the Roman Catholic Church in El Salvador. He became prelate archbishop of San Salvador. He witnessed numerous violations of human rights and began a ministry speaking out on behalf of the poor. READ MORE

CST 101 is a collaborative 7-part video series presented by the USCCB and Catholic Relief Services on Catholic Social Teaching. Learn from Cardinal Sean O'Malley, Msgr Ray East, and Joan Rosenhauer as they discuss Solidarity. VIEW THE VIDEO on The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers.

Do you speak a language other than English? Would you like to assist with reading the intercessions in different languages on Pentecost Sunday? Please contact Lisa Weis, liturgy director, at lisa@stmargaretmary.org or 407-647-0726. You will be given a petition to translate into your own language and have the opportunity to read the intercession at the Mass(es) of your choice on June 8/9.

Adoration will continue each Friday in chapel from 8:30am to 4:30pm during this Easter Season. You can stop in any time, or SIGN UP for an hour of adoration. "A thousand years of enjoying human glory is not worth even an hour spent sweetly communing with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament." St. Padre Pio

The title of this year's conference is: “Liturgy in Action: Crossing the Threshold." The Orlando Liturgical Conference is committed to evangelize, inspire, form, and educate diverse liturgical ministers. For more information and to register go to OUR WEBSITE.

Many months ago we asked the parish to take part in the parish-wide survey created by the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI). We had 1,749 parishioners participate and your voices have greatly helped the lay leaders and members of our staff interpret the results and create an action plan based on our strengths and areas in which we can improve. READ MORE

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.

Our Bishops recently released an action alert asking that Catholics request the Department of Homeland Security to rescind the “Remain in Mexico” Policy and support asylum seekers by following existing law. Bishop Seitz of El Paso testified April 30th before a Congressional committee on border security about these issues. Find out more on OUR WEBSITE.

How does the Beatitude about hungering & thirsting for righteousness connect to our social teaching about the dignity of work and the rights of workers? Learn about the CIW’s Wendy’s Boycott, support the fair food movement effort & help create working conditions that promote greater respect for the dignity of work and the rights of workers; visit our website for MORE INFORMATION.

On the eve of the scheduled execution of Robert Joseph Long, Wednesday, May 22, 6pm, SMM Chapel “Our faith tradition offers a unique perspective on crime and punishment, one grounded in mercy and healing, not punishment for its own sake. No matter how heinous the crime, if society can protect itself without ending a human life, it should do so. READ MORE

1 in 6 seniors struggles with hunger and may not know where their next meal may come from. Learn more about the problem of food insecurity among seniors at a screening of the 68-minute documentary Leftovers, which investigates senior hunger and the lack of resources for and compassion towards senior citizens. READ MORE

As May is the month in which we celebrate our Blessed Mother, all women of the parish are invited to a 5-week bible study focused on the mysteries of the rosary continuing May 23. For more info and to register go to OUR WEBSITE.

If you have questions, please contact Kristie Altman at Kristie@stmargaretmary.org or 407-647-5171.

There used to be a book cart in the courtyard between weekend Masses that contained a variety of Social Justice, Theology, and Catholicism titles for parishioners to borrow. We still have all of them and have been cataloging and expanding the library to more than 500 titles. For more information on how to borrow these books go to OUR WEBSITE.

A beautiful work of art, signed by the artist. Through the generosity of artist John Dumas, these numbered prints are available on our website and in the parish office during the month of May for $100. At John Dumas’ request, all proceeds will go to the future building of St. Francis Chapel in Haiti. Find out more OUR WEBSITE.

Registration is open. ROAR into summer! Children will experience what it is like to be an Israelite living at the time of Moses and the Pharaoh. They will discover that God protected the Israelites and guided them to the Promised Land. Through life’s challenges, children will recognize that God is good and caring.

To have a successful week, teen and adult aides are needed. Those wishing to help should contact Kristie@stmargaretmary.org or 407-647-5171. Training will be Sunday, June 9, 10:45am, in the Cana Room. New this year, we will host a pizza and decorating craft session for teens and adults on Wednesday, June 5, at 6pm in the Cana Room. Please RSVP to 407-647-5171.

To RSVP or for more information visit OUR WEBSITE.

1 session remains: May 28. This group would read and discuss the Becky Bailey, PhD., book, “Easy To Love, Difficult to Discipline”. The group will be facilitated by Flora M Torra and Tina Tetrick. Participants are invited to purchase the book on your own and read the first chapter prior to the first meeting. To RSVP call Flora at 407.375.7286 or email the Family Life Office at lori@stmargaretmary.org.

This is a 6-week faith based bereavement support group with facilitator Chaplain Leslie McCranie. Thursdays from 7-8:30pm, May 23 - June 27 at the church. Topics are: May 23 Believing it happened, May 30 Feeling the reality, June 6 Living without them, June 13 Building a different life, June 20 Examing my faith, June 27 Honoring and remembering. To register contact Bill Timmes 407-647-3392 or bill@stmargaretmary.org

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. The group offers an atmosphere of support and understanding with encouragement through sharing and prayer. For more info please contact Deacon Bill at Bill@stmargaretmary.org, 407-647-3392.

We’re looking for more volunteers to run the slides at the weekend Masses. If you’re interested in volunteering, or if you’re just interested in seeing how it’s done, send an email to mark@stmargaretmary.org.

God created us all, now what? Fr. Shenoy talks about the readings of the past few weeks, and how the apostles and Paul built the new Church. He tells us that just like the new Church, the Church of today is based on love. This love grew from the seed Jesus planted at the last supper, and was cultivated with his death and Resurrection on the cross. WATCH THE HOMILY