Annunciation Catholic Church Altamonte Springs, Florida
Mass Intentions for this Weekend Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for May
SAT, MAY 6 (Acts9:31-42/ Jn 6:60-69) Christians in Africa. 8:00 am Loraine Bretz † That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful 5:00 pm Catherine Cannon † Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation,
SUN, MAY 7 (Fourth Sunday of Easter) justice, and peace. 8:00 am Mark, Aaron and Charlene Mezyk† 10:00 am People of Our Parish Deceased Members of the Wittick family† Mass Schedule ¿Habla Español? Jack Burns† Saturday Vigil: 5pm Misa en Español el primer Martes 12:00 pm Ann Pezze† Sunday: 8am, 10am, del mes a las 11am. 5:30 pm Dominic Scipione† 12noon & 5:30pm* El grupo de oración contemplativo Mass Intentions for the coming Week *interpreted for the deaf le invita a la Misa en Español. Monday - Friday: LUGAR: En la Iglesia MON, MAY 8 (Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:11-18) 7am & 12:15pm CONTACTO: 407-869-9472 7:00 am Tom Bruns† : 8am 12:15pm Laura Renshaw† Saturday
TUE, MAY 9 (Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30) School Mass Tuesday at 8:30am. All are welcome. 7:00 am Lila Velez† 8:30 am Rhea Royer† Portuguese Mass When: 11:30 am on Sundays 12:15 pm John Ploehn† Where: Padre Pio’s Place
WED, MAY 10 (Acts 12:24—13:5a/Jn 12:44-50) 7:00 am John Ploehn† 12:15 pm Curtis Parker† Eucharistic Adoration THU, MAY 11 (Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13:16-20) Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:00 am Millicent Ruth Stacey† from 7:30am-9pm 12:15 pm James Knapik† Where: Chapel of the Angels. FRI, MAY 12 (Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6) 7:00 am John Eggars† 12:15 pm Adalaide Sprague†
SAT, MAY 13 (Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14) 8:00 am Julianna Materkowski† 5:00 pm Frances O’Hara† Reconciliation Wednesday: 7 - 8pm SUN, MAY 14 Fifth Sunday of Easter) Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 pm 8:00 am Rose and Joseph Kocsis† 10:00 am People of Our Parish Where: Blessed Sacrament Chapel Kevin McCann† Jack Burns† 12:00 pm Ann Marie Hopkins† 5:30 pm Deceased mothers of the Medina/Diaz families† Flower Intention READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY For the People (Acts 6:1-7/1 Pt 2:4-9/Jn 14:1-12) of Our Parish.
Recently Deceased †Dominick Guido †Mercedes Otarola †John Fox †Blanquita Trabold †Dorothy Kelly †Nickolas Costa Baptisms - Welcome! †Helen Crosby †Carl Cluney Lucy Bella Thompson †Michael Kazkewich †Mary DeFino †Meredith Paris †Mary Krause †Alberto Morales Our Second Collection is for Stewardship of Facilities. †Antoineta Calzia This is for larger upkeep projects of the buildings on our †Dominick Carbonaro campus. Thank you for your generosity. †Robert Bruneau †Juan Carlos Quiñones Reategui †Mercy Llanso de Arias Funeral notices are now posted on our website, after family approval, at www.annunciationorlando.org/funerals Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017 Honoring Mary in the Month of May During the month of May, Catholics around the world honor our Blessed Mother through May crownings, praying the rosary, special observances and other Marian devotions. To the faithful, she is a role model of love, devotion, and faith. Through her "yes," she sealed our salvation.
Although very little is written in Scripture about the Blessed Virgin, what is recorded teaches us a lot about her journey of faith. We are all familiar with Mary's humble beginnings, her deep faith, grace, and docile nature, and her nurturing presence during the life of our Lord, Jesus. But what are we to learn from our Spiritual mother?
In his apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), Pope Francis called Mary, the mother of evangelization and he wrote, "With the Holy Spirit, Mary is always present in the midst of the people. She joined the disciples in praying for the coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:14) and thus made possible the missionary outburst which took place at Pentecost. She is the mother of the Church which evangelizes, and without her, we could never truly understand the spirit of the new evangelization."
"As a true mother, she walks at our side, she shares our struggles and she constantly surrounds us with God's love," Pope Francis also wrote.
When it comes to discipleship, the Blessed Mother is the example Catholics are called to follow. "I see Mary as the perfect role model of discipleship," Bishop John Noonan said. "Marian devotions, the rosary, the different canticles, give us a sense of the surrendering to God in our lives, having that relationship with God which builds up who we are in relationship with Christ."
"Even the titles the Church gives her – Mother of God, Mother of the Church, Queen of Heaven, Intercessor on our behalf—shows how she leads us to her son, Jesus Christ." "Scriptures have taught us a lot about Mary and her relationship with Christ, being the mother of Christ, being a disciple, a true follower," Bishop Noonan said. "We are all called to follow her path."
Parish Food Drive - May 13-14 Our Parish Food drives occur six times per year and benefit our community partners (Sharing Center and Bags of Hope) and select Seminole County Public Schools as well as our own Food Pantry. See the list below for current items needed. If you would like to help with this ministry please visit: www.annunciationorlando.org/foodoutreach. Thank you for your generosity! Annunciation Catholic Church Altamonte Springs, Florida Faith Formation for Adults
Adult Confirmation Class Adult Confirmation Class has started. It is held on Join us for The Livin Rosar Wednesdays at 7pm in the St. Gabriel Life Center. When: Adult Confirmation classes are for those over 18 years Wednesday, May of age who did not receive the Sacrament of 10 at 7pm Where: Church Confirmation as a youth. Classes will meet for six At 7pm in our consecutive Wednesday evenings; the Confirmation Church. Join us will take place on Sunday, June 4th at the 5:00 Mass at for this beautiful St. James Cathedral with Bishop Noonan. For more evening of prayer. information, please contact Mary Ann Fox at As each prayer is [email protected] or 407-869-9472. recited, a candle is lit. We need 59 candle holders to complete the Living Rosary. Each bead on the rosary is represented by a candle holder. Sign up at www.annunciationorlando.or /rosar
Book & Gift Store Store Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:30am – 5pm Saturday: 4:30-5pm; 6-6:30pm Sunday: 9am-1:30pm The Bookstore needs volunteers for a variety of shifts, week day and weekends. Call Terri Becher at 407-215-7666 for more information. Rite of Christian Initiation - Inquir Classes The Rite of Christian Initiation is the process through Pra for Vocations which adults enter into the Catholic faith. There are Are you interested in hosting our Vocation several steps to this process; the first step is Inquiry. Blessing Cup? Please contact Cheryl or Bob Nettles During the Inquiry phase, those interested or curious at 407-297-1852. about the Catholic faith come together with members of the RCIA team and ask questions and discuss teachings and traditions of the faith. Our next Inquiry In gratitude to the following for hosting our Parish Vocation class has started meeting on Sundays OR Tuesdays at Blessing Cup: 7pm in the Nazareth Center. For more information, please contact Mary Ann Fox - Mike & Debbie Andrews & Family [email protected] or Cathy Tardif - Lynn Richardson Sandi Atkinson [email protected] or 407-869-9472. Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017 Mother’s Da Baskets Raffle Sale Celebrating the 100th Anniversary Presented by Saint Mother Teresa Circle of the of Our Lady of Fatima - May 13th Annunciation Council of Catholic Women Mother’s Basket & Family Basket We will have our Weekend of May 6-7 outside of all of the Masses. regular daily 8am Mass, followed by the crowning of Our Lady, praying and praying the Rosary with meditations on the messages of Our Lady of Fatima. The Servants of the Pierced Hearts 1 Ticket for $5.00 of Jesus and Mary 3 Tickets for $10.00 will accompany with Marian songs. We will conclude with a Sunda Bible Reflections with Scott Hahn Consecration Prayer Easter's empty tomb is a call to conversion. to the Immaculate By this tomb, we should know for certain that God has made Heart of Mary. After Jesus both Lord and Messiah, as Peter preaches in today's the celebration all are First Reading. invited to the He is the "Lord," the divine Son that David foresaw at God's Nazareth Center for right hand (see Psalms 110:1,3; 132:10-11; Acts 2:34). And light refreshments. He is the Messiah that God had promised to shepherd the scattered flock of the house of Israel (see Ezekiel 34:11- May we offer this to 14, 23; 37:24). Our Lady of Fatima As we hear in today's Gospel, Jesus is that Good Shepherd, as an act of love, sent to a people who were like sheep without a shepherd reparations to Her (see Mark 6:34; Numbers 27:16-17). He calls not only to the Immaculate Heart. children of Israel, but to all those far off from Him - to whomever the Lord wishes to hear His voice.
The call of the Good Shepherd leads to the restful waters of Baptism, to the anointing oil of Confirmation, and to the Rosary Campaign for Peace table and overflowing cup of the Eucharist, as we sing in We began a Rosary for today's Psalm. Peace Campaign on May 13, 2016. Again on this Sunday in Easter, we hear His voice calling us This is the 100 year His own. He should awaken in us the response of those who anniversary of the heard Peter's preaching. "What are we to do?" they cried. appearance of the Angel We have been baptized. But each of us goes astray like of Peace to the three sheep, as we hear in today's Epistle. We still need daily to shepherd children at repent, to seek forgiveness of our sins, to separate ourselves Fatima in 1916 (prior to further from this corrupt generation. the appearances of We are called to follow in the footsteps of the Shepherd of Mary). During this our souls. By His suffering He bore our sins in His body to campaign we are free us from sin. But His suffering is also an example for us. encouraging individuals From Him we should learn patience in our afflictions, to and families to commit hand ourselves over to the will of God. to praying a rosary for peace – in our world, our
Jesus has gone ahead, driven us through the dark valley of communities and in our families. Over 12,500 evil and death. His Cross has become the narrow gate rosaries have been recited for peace over the last 10 through which we must pass to reach His empty tomb—the months. Visit: annunciationorlando.or /peace to add verdant pastures of life abundant. yours. Annunciation Catholic Church Altamonte Springs, Florida
407-774-2801 www.annunciationacademy.org Photos from May Crowning on Tuesday, May 2nd.
Our mission is to care for and teach infants, toddlers, and Pre-K students in a loving and faith-filled Catholic environment. We currently have openings in our 1 and 3 year old classes. We look forward to meeting you! If you have questions or would like to schedule a tour, please call us at 407-869-9404 or visit: annunciationpre-school.org
Photos from our Annual Art Show!
Mark McCabe at 407-869-9472 Music Ministr [email protected]
May 6/7 Group Cantor 5:00pm Middle School Choir Students 8:00am Grace Gavin – Cello Colin Fox 10:00am Cherub/Children’s Choir Students Furo/Bartschi/Kiesel 12:00pm Jami Bartschi Quartet 5:30pm High School Choir Chris McCabe May 20/21 Group Cantor 5:00pm Rebecca Ashley - Soloist Rebecca Ashley 8:00am Mixed Ensemble Quartet Amy Culhane 10:00am Mixed Ensemble Julie Burkey 12:00pm Chamber Choir Phyllis McCabe 5:30pm Chris McCabe/CP Band Chris McCabe Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017
Men’s Night Out (MNO) Life Choices Medical Clinic Our clinic is expanding our God given mission; and we are busy! With this expansion we are in need of extra hands. Our pro-life ministry is in great need of Registered Nurses. Ultrasound trained is a plus, but not necessary. If you feel the Lord calling you to this life-saving position or maybe feel called to join the Life Choices family in another capacity, please call Norma at 321-422-4168.
Free Hand Made Rosaries for your Ministry If your ministry or group is in need of Rosaries, please email Joan Abbott at [email protected]. Thank you!
AN EVENING WITH LEE CORSO! College Game Day at Annunciation ...and much more Introducing a new program open to all the men of the Parish. FREE admission & FREE hors d’oeuvres. Join us as MNO kicks off with one of our own parishioners - Lee Corso. Reserve your spot by email to [email protected] Rise Up Men’s Conference - June 3 Seating is limited so reply ASAP. All men are invited to the 2nd Annual Diocesan-wide When: Join us on Tuesday, May 9 at 7pm Catholic Men’s Conference, Saturday, June 3. This will Where: St Gabriel Life Center be an opportunity for men to gather together and learn Sponsored by the Annunciation Council ways to live out their Catholic faith in their daily lives. of the Knights of Columbus According to Ecclesiastes 4:12, “Where one alone may be overcome, two together can resist. A three-ply cord is not easily broken.” Come and join other Catholic men in growing their faith and understanding of being true witnesses of Christ in the world. The event will host three dynamic speakers: Joe Lombardi, Coach of the New Orleans Saints and grandson of Vince Lombardi; Jeff Noel, a simple servant of Christ and former Disney Institute professional development leader and speaker; and Father Jeremiah Payne, formerly an evangelist with the Assemblies of God who converted through the witness Young Men's Quo Vadis Days 2017 of the early Church Fathers. Enjoy lunch, Sacrament of July 31st-August 2nd! Reconciliation and time for reflection in Adoration Quo Vadis Days is a camp experience for High School before the Blessed Sacrament. aged Catholic men to learn more about the priesthood, to When: Saturday, June 3, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. deepen their faith, and to better discern God's call in their Where: Holy Family Catholic Church, 5125 S. Apopka lives. For more information please call our vocations Vineland Rd., Orlando Cost: $20 office at 407-246-4875. For more information and to register, visit https: //2017riseup-orlando.eventbrite.com Annunciation Catholic Church Altamonte Springs, Florida
MAY Content on FORMED - Visit www.annunciationorlando.org/formed for the complete calendar. Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017 For more information please call our SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parish Office at: 407-869-9472 or email We look forward to welcoming your child into our family at Annunciation Catholic Church! [email protected] For information regarding the Sacrament of Baptism for Clergy Children, please contact the Parish Office at Very Rev. Stephen Parkes, V.F...... Pastor 407-869-9472. Rev. Stephen Baumann ...... Parochial Vicar SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Rev. Josh Swallows ...... Parochial Vicar Experience the joy of forgiveness… Rev. Monsignor Patrick J. Caverly, P.A...... Pastor Emeritus Confessions are offered on Wednesday from 7pm Rev. William Gohring ...... Hospital Chaplain (In Residence) until 8pm and on Saturday from 3:30pm until 4:30pm Religious Sisters in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel or by appointment with one of our Priests. Sr. Maria Teresa Acosta, SCTJM ...... Pastoral Assistant Sr. Christine Hernandez, SCTJM... Stewardship & Ministries SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Sr. Rachel Gosda, SCTJM ...... Parish School Receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit… For information regarding the Sacrament of Sr. Kristi Bergman, SCTJM ...... In Residence Confirmation for youth, please contact our Faith Administration/Finance/Facilities Formation for Children and Youth at 407-869-9472. Mark McLaughlin ...... Director of Operations If you are an adult in need of the Sacrament of Nanci O’Reilly ...... Office Manager Confirmation, please contact our Adult Faith Formation Office at 407-869-9472. Christina Sinacola ...... Operations Assistant Linda Amato ...... Administration SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Liliana Hill ...... Administration …and the two shall become as one. Mark 10:8 For information regarding the Sacrament of Vicki Fordham ...... Records & Data Marriage, please contact the Parish Office at Patti Murphy ...... Administration 407-869-9472 at least six months prior to your Scott Stafstrom ...... Communications anticipated wedding date. Nick Campo Jr...... Maintenance VOCATIONS Nick Campo Sr...... Security …I have called you by name. Isaiah 43:1 Terri Becher ...... Book Store: 407-215-7666 Do you feel called to Priesthood or Religious Life? Annunciation Catholic Academy ...... 407-774-2801 We look forward to speaking with you. Please contact our Clergy at 407-869-9472. Patricia Kahle ...... Principal Annunciation Catholic Pre-School ...... 407-869-9404 HOSPITAL VISITATION Christine Golas ...... Director ANOINTING OF THE SICK Evangelization & Faith Formation Are you or a loved one in need of healing? If you or someone in your family is in need of the Lois Wirth ...... Children & Youth Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, please Mary Ann Fox ...... Adult & Christian Initiation contact the Parish Office at 407-869-9472. In case Cathy Tardif ...... Asst. Coordinator Adult Faith Formation of emergency or if you or a family member are in Vicki Ridgeway ...... Elementary the hospital, please contact the Parish Office to receive a pastoral visit. Nikki Neswold ...... Middle / High School Alex MacPherson ...... Early Childhood INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? Michele McCullough...Asst. Faith Formation for Children Now may be the time… and this may be the place! For more information on the journey of Christian Jody North ...... Marriage Prep/Annulments Initiation, please contact Mary Ann Fox at Liturgy and Worship 407-869-9472. Mark McCabe ...... Director of Music & Worship Mary Ann Fox ...... Liturgy ANNULMENTS Questions about divorce and remarriage? For information regarding Annulments, please contact Parish Office Hours: Jody North at 407-215-7639. Monday - Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm Thursday and Friday: 8 am to 5 pm Sunday: 9am to 12 noon Bulletin Information Please call Scott Stafstrom at 407-869-9472 or In need of assistance? Please contact our email: [email protected] Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 407-215-7669 To advertise in our bulletin, please call or email: [email protected] Diocesan Publications at 800-292-9111. View Our Parish Supporters @ DiscoverMass.com
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