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SAINT MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
        S U N D A Y , O C T O B E R 17, 2 0 21 | T W E N T Y - N I N T H S U N D A Y I N O R D I N A R Y T I M E

 EVERY LIFE
 “OPTION FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE”

                      OCTOBER MESSAGE SERIES

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A LET TER FROM Our Pastor
Dear Brother and Sisters in Christ,                                                                             Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo:

With this 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time we are midway through our                  Con este vigésimo noveno domingo del tiempo ordinario, estamos en la
exploration of the Catholic Social Teaching of the Church, that is so             mitad de nuestra exploración de la Doctrina Social Católica de la Iglesia,
powerfully given life and direction through the words of Sacred Scripture.        que tan poderosamente recibe vida y dirección a través de las palabras
                                                                                                                                  de la Sagrada Escritura.
Our theme for these first four weeks of October is “Every Life” … that is,
every life is precious in the eyes of God. And our exploration of Catholic        Nuestro tema para estas primeras cuatro semanas de octubre es “Cada
Social Teaching is, like the teachings of Jesus himself, intended to take us      vida” ... es decir, cada vida es preciosa ante los ojos de Dios. Y nuestra
deeper and deeper into our understanding of who we are as disciples in            exploración de la Doctrina Social Católica, como las enseñanzas del
relation to our God, our world and God’s people, our brothers and sisters.        mismo Jesús, tiene la intención de llevarnos cada vez más profundamente
                                                                                  a nuestra comprensión de quiénes somos como discípulos en relación
We began with the sanctity of life – that all life is a sacred gift from God,     con nuestro Dios, nuestro mundo y el pueblo de Dios, nuestros hermanos
from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death. That                                                                              y hermanas.
must be the starting place for everything else that follows.
                                                                                  Comenzamos con la santidad de la vida: que toda vida es un regalo
Last week we explored the dignity of human labor – that the work we               sagrado de Dios, desde el momento de la concepción hasta el momento de
do is part of our identity, and part of our Christian identity.                   la muerte natural. Ese debe ser el punto de partida para todo lo que sigue.

This week’s readings from Scripture move us into                                                     La semana pasada exploramos la dignidad del trabajo
a consideration of the Option for the Poor and                                                       humano: que el trabajo que hacemos es parte de
Vulnerable. A basic moral test is how our most                                                       nuestra identidad y parte de nuestra cultura cristiana.
vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred
by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our                                                     Las lecturas bíblicas de esta semana nos llevan a
tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgement (Mt.                                                considerar la opción por los pobres y vulnerables. Una
25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the                                                    prueba moral básica de cómo le está yendo a nuestros
poor and vulnerable first.                                                                            miembros más necesitados. En una sociedad marcada
                                                                                                      por la profundización de las divisiones entre ricos y
Jesus teaches in this Sunday’s Gospel: “The Son of                                                    pobres, nuestra tradición recuerda la historia del
Man did not come to be served, but to serve.”                                     Juicio Final (Mt. 25: 31-46) y nos instruye a poner las necesidades de los
                                                                                                                      pobres y vulnerables en primer lugar.
This month you have responded in prayer and generosity
already, witnessing Christian stewardship…                                        Jesús enseña en el Evangelio de este domingo: “El Hijo del Hombre no
   With the Sharing Center in support of our One Community fall drive                                            vino para ser servido, sino para servir”.
   With Life Choices, again through our One Community fall drive effort
   With your praying of the Rosary in this month of Our Lady of the Rosary, for   En este mes ya han respondido en oración y generosidad, siendo testigo
   expectant mothers, new parents and their babies.                                                                           de la mayordomía cristiana ...
                                                                                                      Con el “Sharing Center” en apoyo a nuestra campaña
Now we move further out into our community to “Share Christ with the                                                           “One Community Fall drive”
World,” and I ask for your help in any way you are able with:                                                      Con “Life Choices”, nuevamente a través
  Our Sister Diocese Annual Mission Office special collection (10-17)                        de nuestro esfuerzo de campaña “One Community Fall Drive”
  Catholic Charities annual collection (10-24)                                      Con sus rezo del Rosario en este mes de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, por
  And our own long-time adopted mission in Mexico, through                                            las mujeres embarazadas, nuevos padres y sus bebés.
  Friends of Peace Orphanage.
                                                                                  Ahora nos adentramos más en nuestra comunidad para “Compartir
“See, the eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear him, upon those who            a Cristo con el mundo”, y les pido su ayuda de cualquier manera que
hope for his kindness, to deliver them from death and preserve them in                                                                        puedan con:
spite of famine.” (Ps. 33)                                                                                Nuestra colecta anual especial de la Oficina de
                                                                                                                  Misión de la Diócesis Hermana (10-17)
God’s peace be with you,
                                                                                                           Colecta anual de Caridades Católicas (10-24)
                                                                                                           Y nuestra propia misión adoptada en México,
                                                                                                                  a través del Orfanato Amigos de la Paz.

                                                                                  “Mira, los ojos del Señor están sobre aquellos que le temen, sobre aquellos
                                                                                  que esperan por su bondad, para librarlos de la muerte y preservarlos a
                                                                                                                                pesar del hambre”. (Sal. 33)

                                                                                                                               La paz de Dios este contigo,

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CONNECT & Community
PA R I S H O F F E R S $ 7, 5 0 0 M A T C H                                               WORSHIP WITH US
FOR SISTER DIOCESE COLLECTION                                                             Sunday Mass
                                                                                          Saturday
                                                          For several years, the
                                                                                          Vigil 5pm; 7pm (Spanish)*
                                                          Diocese of Orlando has had
                                                                                          Sunday
                                                          a sister diocese relationship
                                                          with the Diocese of San
                                                                                          8am, 10am*, 12noon, 5:30pm
                                                          Juan de la Maguana in the       *Livestream
                                                          Dominican Republic. Many
                                                                                          Confessions
                                                          of you have had opportunity
                                                                                          Saturday 3-4pm (English)
                                                          to participate in Diocese
                                                          mission trips or support
                                                                                          Saturday 6-6:30pm (Spanish)
                                                          students attending our
                                                                                          Weekday Mass
                                                          Catholic schools here in
                                                                                          7:30am Monday-Friday (English)
                                                          Orlando.
                                                                                          7pm Thursday (Spanish)
                                                         The past year, the pandemic      8am Saturday (English)
                                                         has compounded the
                                                                                          Divine Mercy Chapel
                                                         economic challenges facing
families. We will have the opportunity to financially support our brothers and sisters
                                                                                          Monday-Friday 8am-8pm
in the Dominican Republic with a special collection this weekend at Mass, October
                                                                                          Eucharistic Adoration
16-17, 2021.
                                                                                          Tuesday 8am-8pm
                                                                                          Thursday 8am-7pm
To meet the special needs of these times, our parish will match up to $7,500
in donations collected this weekend at Mass for the diocese Mission Office. As
                                                                                          First Friday 8am-8pm
well, you may give via our online giving portal at https://www.osvhub.com/
stmarymagdalen/funds/sister-diocese                                                       CONNECT
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                                                                                          Go to
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                                                                                                   Our Mission
                    FILL A VIRTUAL BABY BOTTLE
     Support the life-saving ministry of Life Choices with our online drive to fill
     a baby bottle! Life Choices pregnancy center is a non-profit organization
     on Maitland Avenue in Altamonte Springs that provides free services
     such as prenatal care, counseling, adoption referrals and donated baby
     supplies. The drive is organized by our Respect Life/Walking with Moms in
     Need ministry team.

     You can donate by going to the parish website - click on the tab on the left
     side of the page, or go to www.osvhub.com/stmarymagdalen/funds/baby-bottle-
     drive.
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PARISH & School News

                                                   CELEBRATING OUR
                                                   HISPANIC HERITAGE THROUGH
                                                   THE WITNESS OF SAINTS
                                                   Saint Mary Magdalen celebrated a special Mass for
                                                   Hispanic Heritage Month on October 9. Parishioners, as
                                                   well as youth in the parish bilingual program Niños en Accion,
                                                   were invited to dress as a saint from Latin America.

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
                                                                    O U R E A R LY L E A R N I N G C E N T E R
GATHER AS SISTERS IN CHRIST                                         IS LOOKING FOR YOU!
Saint Mary Magdalen's Council of Catholic
                                                                    The Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic School Early
Women gathered for its 2021 Communion
                                                                    Learning Center is currently hiring for
Celebration on October 10. CCW recognized
                                                                    assistants in several rooms, including infants
SMM’s Kathy Bonner, who recently received the
                                                                    and toddlers. We are also seeking applicants
National Council of Catholic Women Highest award
                                                                    for kitchen and floater positions. Training and
"Our Lady of Good Counsel" (pictured below with
                                                                    help with ELC requirements provided.
SMM CCW President Miriam Velo and Fr.
                                                                    Come join our fun, faith-filled ELC!
Charlie). Sr. Kristi Marie Bergman of the
Sisters of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary
                                                                    We also have expanded our aftercare program
was the featured speaker.
                                                                    and have created a wonderful space in the
                                                                    Annex for our 2nd-8th Grade students. We are
                                                                    looking for a few energetic, enthusiastic, and
                                                                    dedicated adults, Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm to
                                                                    6:00 pm. Part-time and full-time options are
                                                                    available. Come join our wonderful team!

                                                                    For more information or to apply, please contact
                                                                    Mrs. Lauren Schellenberg at lschellenberg@
                                                                    smmschool.org or call 407-830-6245.
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DIOCESE                                      News

              S U P P O R T PAT H WAYS TO C A R E                                                       C AT H O L I C C H A R I T I E S N E E D S
           AUCTION BEGINS OCTOBER 18                                                             FOOD DISTRIBUTION VOLUNTEERS
  The 8th annual Soup Bowl Supper to support Pathways to Care is finally                Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers to help distribute food at its
  here!                                                                                 Agape Mission Markets in Orlando on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
                                                                                        and Fridays.
  The event usually hosted at Saint Mary Magdalen is being held online
  starting October 18 - so we encourage you to check out the auction. Don’t             The Agape Mission Markets are choice food pantries set up like a farmer’s
  forget to bid by October 23.                                                          market where families “shop” for fresh fruits, vegetables and more that
                                                                                        best meet their nutritional and personal preferences. During the COVID-19
  Pathways to Care helps homeless and precariously-housed men and
                                                                                        pandemic, the market has moved outside, but it features the same quality
  women with a safe place to heal from serious injury and illness.
                                                                                        foods pre-packaged for safety and convenience. The Agape Mission Markets
  http://bidpal.net/soupbowlsupper2021                                                  are made possible thanks to the help of Second Harvest Food Bank.

                                                                                        Visit cflcc.org/volunteer for more information and to sign up.

                                                                     The Diocese of Orlando Women’s Conference, under the direction of the Secretariat
                                                                     for Laity, Family, & Life, returns for its second year to Saint Mary Magdalen Parish on
                                                                     November 6, 2021. The featured speakers include:

                                                                     • Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, a nationally recognized witness speaker with a passion
                                                                      for sharing the story of her faith journey. A native of Texas and raised in Houston, she
                                                                      grew up in the Baptist faith and entered the Catholic Church in 2005. In November of
                                                                      2020 Sister Josephine professed her final vows as a Sister of the Holy Family of
                                                                      Nazareth. ENGLISH TRACK

                                                                     • Sor Mariana de Jesús, OP, of the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of the
                                                                      Rosary of Fatima, a Puerto Rican religious congregation of Pontifical Law affiliated
                                                                      with the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). SPANISH TRACK
                                                                      (Español) Ella pertenece a la Congregación Hermanas Dominicas de Nuestra Señora del
                                                                      Rosario de Fátima, congregación religiosa puertorriqueña de Derecho Ponti icio a iliada a la
                                                                      Orden de Predicadores (Dominicos).
G O B E YO N D
                                                                     •     Márcia Bastos Da Silva, born in Rio de Janeiro, shares her faith story as a married,
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE                                                       mother of four adult children, living in the United States for more than 20 years. She
HOST SITE: Saint Mary Magdalen Parish                                    has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, postgraduate in psychosomatics and master’s
DATE: Saturday, November 6, 2021                                         in Christian counseling, Brazilian-United States. PORTUGUESE TRACK
TIME: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM                                                  Bacharel em Psicólogia, pós-graduada em Psicossomática e Mestre em Aconselhamento
REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-beyond-womens-                 Cristão, Brasileira-EstadoUnidense, casada, mãe de 4 ilhos adultos, natural do Rio de Janeiro,
conference-born-for-this-tickets-166174970811                            vivendo nos EUA por mais de 20 anos.
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EVERY LIFE                                   October Message Series

IMITATING THE WORK OF JESUS
LOVE THE POOR
IS 53:10-11; HEB 4:14-16; MK 10:35-45

God deeply understands our weaknesses and sufferings, and we
are called to imitate Him through humility and service – that’s the
message of this week’s Scripture.                                           other at your left.” Jesus quickly reminded them, “whoever wishes
                                                                            to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be
St. Paul reminds us that the Son of God is not distant from the reality     first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not
that pain and sorrow affect us. “For we do not have a high priest           come to be served but to serve and to give his life as ransom for
who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has            many.”
similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin.”
                                                                            Our culture constantly encourages us to do what we can to get ahead
It is easy to forget the humanity of our God. We might view Him as          in this world no matter the effects — that power, authority, and
distant or out of touch. Yet, these readings help us recall that the Son    wealth should be our goals in life. Our faith offers us something
of God lived among us. He lived through the tempting of the devil, the      different and fulfilling — a life of humility and service, most
loss of loved ones, emotional agony, and physical pain, just as we do.      especially to the forgotten and the abandoned.

Jesus doesn’t look at us with anger when we fall into temptation            Jesus’ teaching on authority and service is linked to the central
or abandon us when we suffer. He knows it is hard, He sees our              commandment to love God and neighbor. Our Catholic Social
vulnerabilities, and He is right there with us in those moments of          Teaching brings that to action, underscoring respect for the dignity
complete shame and suffering.                                               of the human person, practiced through service and justice for the
                                                                            poor and the vulnerable. “The measure of the greatness of a society
In our Gospel, we are reminded that Jesus went through all of this
                                                                            is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have
— becoming flesh, suffering, and dying — to serve us. Although He
                                                                            nothing apart from their poverty!” says Pope Francis.
is God, He became man and surrendered His life into the hands of
men so that we might be saved. The life of Jesus was centered around        As Christian stewards, we are called to live our lives in service.
His Father’s mission and the service of mankind. And this is how we         It is about fulfilling God’s glorious plan for each one of us. It can
ought to live — in imitation of Christ.                                     be difficult to know God’s plan for our entire life. He sees the
                                                                            whole picture — we only see the now. All we can do is seek Him
James and John wanted to ensure they had a spot in heaven with
                                                                            daily. If each day is centered on Him, then our entire lives will
Jesus: “Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the
                                                                            become the work of Jesus.

                                                                            - Catholic Stewardship Consultants

                                               E V E RY L I F E
                                               AND CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
                                               Our parish message series for the month of October highlights Church catechism and
                                               social teaching, a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of
                                               holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. Modern Catholic social teaching has
                                               been articulated through a tradition of papal, conciliar, and episcopal documents.

                                               THIS WEEK’S FOCUS:

                                               Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
                                               A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred
                                               by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last
                                               Judgment (Mt 25:31-46 and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first.
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RESPECT LIFE MONTH                                                                      Help for the Vulnerable

                                                                                  SAFE HOUSE OF SEMINOLE COUNTY FOR ABUSED WOMEN,
                         A person’s rightful due is to be                                         CHILDREN OR MEN
                           treated as an object of love,                               407-330-3933 or http://safehouseofseminole.org/
                               not as an object for use.                                  NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

                                                                                     1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Website: www.thehotline.org/
                                           - Pope John Paul II                                        SAMARITAN VILLAGE
                                                                                 A Central Florida safe home for survivors of human trafficking.
                                                                                                  https://www.samaritanvillage.

                                                                                                HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE
                                                                                                            1-888-373-7888
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
IDENTIFYING STEPS FOR HEALING, HOPE
Domestic violence is a hidden scourge on our families and             HUMAN TRAFFICKING
communities – it touches many, and knows no boundaries
of race, social class, ethnicity, creed or age (most victims are      PREVENTING CRIME, RESCUING VICTIMS
first abused as teens). October is Domestic Violence Awareness
                                                                      Every year, millions of men, women and children fall into the hands of
Month, an opportunity to learn more about ways to help women,
                                                                      traffickers – in communities across the United States and around the
men and families.
                                                                      world.
Domestic violence and emotional abuse are typically used
                                                                      According to the U.S. State Department, human trafficking appears
together in a relationship to control the victim. Abuse includes
                                                                      in “many guises”, often taking the form of commercial sexual
name-calling, putdowns, restricting contact with family or
                                                                      exploitation, the prostitution of minors, debt bondage, and involuntary
friends, withholding money, preventing a partner from working,
                                                                      servitude.
actual or threatened physical harm (hitting, pushing, shoving),
sexual assault, stalking, and intimidation.
                                                                      No sector or industry is immune to what is considered modern day slavery,
                                                                      an affront to human dignity. Through coercion, deceit, or force, victims
Persons experiencing domestic violence are termed “victims,”
                                                                      are trapped in jobs and situations from which they cannot escape.
or if the situation has resolved, “survivors,” but it is most
important to recall they are children of God, with inherent           We often assume that trafficking only impacts certain types
dignity and deserving our love and respect.                           of individuals, such as those living in abject poverty with little to
                                                                      no access to education. While certain      factors  do  make     some
This is especially true because as abused persons they are often
                                                                      populations exceptionally vulnerable to human trafficking, there is
plagued by feelings of shame, fear, and depression, and have
                                                                      no “typical” profile.
lost sight of the essential fact of their worthiness. At times they
may also make decisions that cause a family member or friend          Understanding that no one is immune to victimization allows us to improve
to question their judgement or become frustrated for remaining        prevention and victim identification strategies. The Catholic Church helps
in what seems to be a dangerous or hopeless situation.                prevent    modern-day     slavery.    For     more    resources,   https://
                                                                      www.usccb.org/resources/stop-slavery
Although common characteristics have been identified, there
is no “typical” abuser. In public, they may appear friendly and
                                                                      DIOCESE OF ORLANDO HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE TRAINING,
loving to their family, while the violence and its consequences
                                                                      OCT. 26: A free online training session for individuals who are interested
are hidden from view. It is important to recognize that the
                                                                      in learning more about joining
abusers may have their own history of developmental and
                                                                      the task force as well as
family problems and are in need of help and healing.
                                                                      information       that   includes         Human trafficking is a crime
                                                                      human trafficking stats on
The gravity and difficulty of domestic violence is severe                                                       against humanity.
                                                                      a    statewide level,        ways
for families - but there are ways to intervene (see resource                                                    We must unite our
                                                                      to     address trafficking in the
box). The struggle toward healing and recovery for families
                                                                      community       and      volunteer        efforts to free
can be difficult, yet our faith gives us reason for hope. On the
                                                                      roles.     To register,       visit
World Day of Peace in 1997, Pope John Paul II focused on this         https://tinyurl.com/37xz25de.
                                                                                                                victims and stop
theme, as demanding as it is vital: “I know well that it is hard,                                               this crime.
and sometimes even appears to be impossible to forgive, but it        For   information,       contact
is the only way, because all revenge and all violence give rise       Christine     Commerce        at
to further revenge and violence. It is certainly less difficult to
                                                                                                                - Pope Francis
                                                                      ccommerce@cflcc.org or call
forgive when one is aware that God never tires of loving and          407-658-1818, Ext. 1122.
forgiving us.”

- Frank J. Moncher, PhD, Licensed Psychologist of the Catholic
Diocese of Arlington (VA)
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GRATITUDE & Giving
                                                                                          T H A N K YO U F O R YO U R
                                                                                          WEEKLY SACRIFICIAL GIVING
                                                                                          In gratitude for the gifts we have received from God,
                                                                                          parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord
                                                                                          during the week of October 9-10 of $34,059.01 for the
                                                                                          mission and ministries of Saint Mary Magdalen. Thank
                                                                                          you for your many acts of Christian stewardship.

                                                                                                 GIVE ONLINE: Now available through our
                                                                                                 website, StMaryMagdalen.org. This option can
                                                                                                 be used for one-time gifts or to set up recurring
                                                                                                 giving by electronic check or credit card.

                                                                                                 MAIL: Use the USPS, a postage paid business
                                                                                                 reply envelope is included with your weekly
YO U T H ST E WA R D S H I P W I T N E SS                                                        envelope packet.
PRAYING, LISTENING, HELPING                                                                      DROP OFF: Giving envelopes can be placed in
                                                                                                 the basket as you enter the church for Sunday
In the last week, our youth thanked God by
                                                                                                 Mass or drop box outside of the parish office
giving of their gifts and talents in these ways:
                                                                                                 doors any day of the week.

·   Cleaned my room                    ·   Tried to be a better person
·   Helped my Grammy                   ·   Tried to be a good listener
·   Took out the recycling             ·   Went to church                                 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS UPDATE
·   Walked my dog                      ·   Was generous                                   • Sister Diocese of of San Juan de la Maguana in the
·   Helped my neighbor                 ·   Prayed                                         Dominican Republic (October 17)
·   Read the Bible                     ·   Gave my friend advice
                                                                                          • Catholic Charities of Central Florida (October 24).
The children’s weekly envelope provides our youngest disciples a way to place
their own gifts to God in the offertory basket each week – good deeds, prayers,            Your prayers and generosity are appreciated.
the ways they share their time, talent and treasure! For information, contact
the Parish Office at 407.831.1212 or email Office@StMaryMagdalen,org

     OFFICE & CONTACT                             OUR STAFF

     SAINT MARY MAGDALEN                          PASTORAL TEAM               MINISTRY TEAM                     ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
     CATHOLIC CHURCH                              Pastor                      Adult Faith Formation             Facilities
     861 Maitland Avenue                          Father Charlie Mitchell     MaryG@StMaryMagdalen.org          VinceE@StMaryMagdalen.org
     Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
                                                  Associate Pastors           Annulments                        Finance
                                                  Father Michael Burke        POMalley@StMaryMagdalen.org       HLewis@StMaryMagdalen.org
     CONTACT                                      Father Frank Lobo                                             BetsyL@StMaryMagdalen.org
     P: 407.831.1212 F: 407.831.1560                                          Children’s Ministries
     E: Office@StMaryMagdalen.org                 Assisting Priest            KristinaB@StMaryMagdalen.org      Formation & Hispanic Ministries
     www.StMaryMagdalen.org                       Father Patrick Patton                                         KarlaCQ@StMaryMagdalen.org
                                                                              Liturgy
     OFFICE HOURS                                 Deacons                     MarkA@StMaryMagdalen.org          Membership & Stewardship
     Mon-Thur 9am-12Noon, 2-6pm                   Juan Cruz, Jerry Kelly,     AndresO@StMaryMagdalen.org        KellyL@StMaryMagdalen.org
     Fri 9am-12Noon                               Tony Medina, Greg Nelsen,   DebbieK@StMaryMagdalen.org
                                                  and Bill O’Brien                                              Reception
                                                                              Ministry Development              WandaP@StMaryMagdalen.org
     OTHER PARISH OFFICES                         Pastoral Associate          MelissaF@StMaryMagdalen.org
     School Office
                                                  Gail Rayos
     407.339.7301 - SMMSchool.org
                                                                              Pastoral Care & Outreach
                                                                              MaryH@StMaryMagdalen.org
     Early Learning Center
     321.280.5381
                                                                              Stewardship & Giving
                                                                              GailR@StMaryMagdalen.org
     Bulletin Editor
     Bulletin@StMaryMagdalen.org
                                                                              Youth Ministry
                                                                              Youth@StMaryMagdalen.org
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PRAYERS & Intentions
                                                   M I SS I O N A RY D I S C I P L E S         ALL SOULS MASS
                                                   POPE FRANCIS PRAYER                         TUESDAY, NOV. 2 AT 7PM
                                                   INTENTION FOR THE                           We invite you join us for a Holy Mass for the
                                                   MONTH OF OCTOBER                            Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed.
                                                                                               The names of the those who have passed away
         SPEND TIME                                We pray that every baptized person
                                                   may be engaged in evangelization,
                                                                                               during the last year and had a funeral at Saint
                                                                                               Mary Magdalen will be remembered. If you
    WITH THE BREAD OF LIFE                         available to the mission, by being          would like to bring a plant in the name of a
   We invite you to the Chapel of Our Lady         witnesses of a life that has the flavor     loved one, please drop off potted flowers the
   for prayer and exposition of the Blessed        of the Gospel.                              day before - Monday, November 1 - between
           Sacrament, every week.                                                              7am-12Noon. Drop off location: Chapel porch.

                    TUESDAY                        RESPECT LIFE PRAYER                         PRAY FOR PRIESTS
                  8 am – 8 pm                      Prayer is the basis of all our efforts to   We pray for the deceased diocesan priests on
                  THURSDAY                         build a culture of life. Let us Pray:       the anniversary month of their passing
                  8 am – 7 pm
                                                                                               •   October 3, 1988 – Rev. Philip Stegeman
                                                   That on this Respect Life Month our
              FIRST FRIDAYS                                                                    •   October 13, 1985 – Rev. Bernard Hickey
                                                   resolve may be strengthened to uphold
               8 am – 8 pm                                                                     •   October 4, 1978 – Rev. Neil Sager
                                                   the dignity of every human life.
                                                                                               •   October 24, 2019 – Rev. Michael Edward Giglio
                                                                                               •   October 5, 2015 – Rev. Joseph Aiden Nolan
                                                   That the life of every person, from
    Sign up for Adoration or just stop in.                                                     •   October 26, 2008 – Msgr. Matthew Connolly
                                                   conception to natural death, will be
  The Lord is waiting…Your prayers matter!                                                     •   October 9, 2019 – Rev. Raymond O’Leary
                                                   protected in our laws and cherished in
   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/adore                                                       •   October 27, 2002 – Rev. Patrick O’Reilly
                                                   our hearts. We ask this in Jesus’ name.
                                                                                               •   October 11, 2010 – Msgr. Paul Kamide
                                                   Amen.
                                                                                               •   October 30, 2008 – Msgr. Charles A. Bartok
                                                                                               •   October 13, 1993 – Rev. Louis Dunleavy

MASS READINGS & INTENTIONS
OCT 18 MON                          OCT 19 TUE                      OCT 20 WED
2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145/               Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19,           Rom 6:12-18/Ps 124/
Lk 10:1-9                           20b-21/Ps 40/                   Lk 12:39-48                              -
7:30am                              Lk 12:35-38                     7:30am
 Don Gallagher                     7:30am                           Margaret Kiffe
                                     Frank Pionegro                 Thomas Abraham
                                     Noel Spencer Gubatan           Edward Imp
                                     Ricardo Bernardo

OCT 21 THU                          OCT 22 FRI                      OCT 23 SAT                       OCT 24 SUN
Rom 6:19-23/Ps 1/                   Rom 7:18-25a/Ps 119/            Rom 8:1-11/Ps 24/                Jer 31:7-9/Ps 126/Heb 5:1-6/
Lk 12:49-53                         Lk 12:54-59                     Lk 13:1-9                        Mk 10:46-52
7:30am                                                              8:00am                           8:00am
 Fran Hall                                                         Ints of Denise Pfeifer            Don Gallagher
                                                                                                      Vincent Tringali
                                                                    5:00pm
                                                                     Brennan-Schad Families         10:00am
                                                                                                      Phil Brogan
                                                                    7:00pm (Spanish)                  Michael Sheridan
                                                                     Ines Ricaurte Pastor           Ints of Ellen Zahorec’s Fam
                                                                    Ints. of Mercedes Mendez         Don &Fran Hale - 60th
                                                                     Mario A. Perez                   (Announce Only)

                                                                                                     12:00pm
                                                                                                      Russ and Reggie Sciandra
                                                                                                      Michael Giunta

                                                                                                     5:30pm
                                                                                                     All the People of the Parish
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