Family Matters

Elizabeth Ministry

Following in the footsteps of Mary and Elizabeth, women mentoring to women thru the joys and sorrows of the childbearing years. Join a team to pray the rosary once a month for the needs of mothers in our parish, cook and deliver homemade meals for mothers in need, reach out as a pregnancy partner to a fist time mom, support those experiencing infertility, or write letters of comfort after a miscarriage or loss.
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Catholic Ministry for Separated and Divorced

For all people experiencing separation or divorce.
We have a Fall series and a Spring series. If you are in need of this support: Call Lori Reinneck at the Family Life office for more information at 407-645-0284 or email lori@stmargaretmary.org

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Foster Adoptive Family Ministry

DO YOU HAVE ROOM FOR ONE MORE?
This group is designed for individuals that are currently fostering or have adopted children, individuals that are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents or individuals that are interested in supporting foster and adoptive families.
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Pro-Life Ministry

Since Roe v. Wade in 1973 there have been 51 million abortions in the United States. That’s approximately 3,700 abortions per day!
These lives need your prayers, your protection, and your witness.
Will you stand up and defend your unborn brothers and sisters?
If not you—who? If not now—when?
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Grace Within: For Mothers

Grace Within is a small group spiritual formation process for women utilizing personal journals and led by peers. We continue this personal spiritual growth process grounded in a 23 year history. Within Ministries is rooted in the Benedictine values of hospitality, prayer, and community. The spiritual process invites awareness, listening, humility, reflection, silence, and presence.
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Just Girls

Teen leaders and 3^rd and 4th graders invited to be a part of Just Girls this year.This is a mother-daughter program teaching the virtue of modesty so that girls come to know what it means to be created as the daughter of a King! Find out the schedule of dates and to registration information.
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Senior Adult Ministry: Great Generation

A very active group of seniors. Activities include potluck suppers, dances and day trips to nearby attractions. This group continues to provide social and spiritual activities for all parishioners over 55. Contact Miriam Timmes - 407-644-6208 for more information and if you are interested in joining. This ministry just celebrated 15 years of existence! Congratulations!
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SMM Playgroup

Social and fun time for toddlers, preschoolers, and parents to meet others thru play and social time. Group meets every Thursday at 9:30am – 11:30am in the Church Nursery. For more info contact the Family Life Office OR Ray at rzeliadt3@msn.com
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Theology of the Body: For Parents

Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School Edition answers the questions your middle school students may have about sexual morality, relationships, and how they were uniquely created for greatness. This program uses a dynamic mix of stories, real-life examples, activities, prayers, and relevant references to the culture, all packed into eight life-changing lessons.
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Special Needs Ministry

This group is for parents or other caregivers who are caring for a family member(s) with special needs to include developmental delays, mental health issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus or other disabilities. We provide prayer, encouragement, friendship and resources for parents or caregivers facing the challenges of living with someone with special needs. LEARN MORE

Quote of the Week

“[What is adoration?] I would say: adoration is recognizing that Jesus is my Lord, that Jesus shows me the way to take, and that I will live well only if I know the road that Jesus points out and follow the path he shows me. Therefore, it means saying: ‘Jesus, I am yours. I will follow you in my life, I never want to lose this friendship, this communion with you.’ I could also say that adoration is essentially an embrace with Jesus in which I say to him: ‘I am yours, and I ask you, please stay with me always.’”

Pope Benedict XVI, The Eucharist, p. 111

Did You Know?

During the invitation to communion we respond, “Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed”. This prayer is based on the centurion’s prayer in Matthew 8:8 in which he asks Jesus to heal his servant. The centurion’s humility and faith amazed Jesus and Jesus granted his prayer saying, “Truly, I tell you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith” (Matthew 8:10). We, too, are to come forward with the same sense of humility and faith.