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D E C E M B E R 25, 2021 - J A N U A RY 2, 2022
SAINT MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
CELEBRATING THE NATIVITY & EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
CHRISTMAS WISHES &
Merriest
BLESSINGS OF THE NEW YEAR
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Fr. Michael,
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CHRISTMAS LET TER From Our Pastor
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo:
As our “Christmas card” bulletin cover expresses, on behalf of Como expresa la portada de nuestro boletín “Tarjeta de Navidad”, en
myself, Fr. Frank, Fr. Michael and Fr. Pat, we wish you the merriest mi nombre, el P. Frank, el P. Michael y el P. Pat, nuestros diáconos
of Christmas days, surrounded by the love of family and friends, and y el personal de la parroquia, les deseamos los más felices días de
wrapped in the love of Christ the Newborn King. Let us carry that Navidad, rodeados por el amor de familiares y amigos, y envueltos en
love into the Octave of Christmas and the New Year. el amor de Cristo Rey Recién Nacido. Llevemos ese amor a la Octava
de Navidad y Año Nuevo.
“God, bless to me the new day,
Never vouchsafed to me before; “Dios, bendíceme el nuevo día,
It is to bless thine own presence Nunca antes me lo habían concedido;
Thou hast given me this time, O God. Es bendecir tu propia presencia
Tú me has dado este tiempo, Oh, Dios.
Bless thou to me mine eye,
May mine eye bless all it sees; Bendíceme mi ojos,
I will bless my neighbor, Que mis ojos bendigan todo lo que vea;
May my neighbor bless me. Bendeciré a mi prójimo
Que mi prójimo me bendiga a mí.
God, give me a clean heart,
Let me not from sight of thine eye; Dios, dame un corazón limpio,
Bless to me my children and my wife, Fr. Michael, Fr. Charlie, Fr. Pat, Fr. Frank No alejes tu vista de mis ojos;
And bless to me my means and my cattle.” Bendíceme a mis hijos y a mi esposa,
Scottish blessing for the New Year
God Bless You Y bendíceme mis recursos y mi ganado”.
& Your Family This Christmas Bendición Escocesa para el año nuevo
What do you hope and pray for in 2022 – to be a blessing to all you
encounter? Imagine. May this New Year lead us into such an attitude ¿Qué esperas y por qué oras en el 2022 – el ser una bendición para
of selfless generosity with all that our God has so graciously given todos los que encuentres? Imagínate. Que este Año Nuevo nos lleve
us. a una actitud de generosidad desinteresada con todo lo que nuestro
Dios nos ha dado con tanta gracia.
May you and yours walk in the ways of health and peace.
Que tú y los tuyos caminen por el caminos de salud y paz.
In Christ’s most perfect love this Christmas Season,
En el amor más perfecto de Cristo en esta temporada navideña,
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WELCOME Bienvenidos
WELCOME!
THANK YOUR FOR JOINING US
It is our mission here at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Parish to Share Christ with the World,
WORSHIP WITH US
to welcome all and to love and serve our neighbor – and that includes you! Sunday Mass
Es nuestra misión aquí en la Parroquia Católica de St. Mary Magdalen compartir a Cristo con
Saturday
el mundo, dar la bienvenida a todos y amar y servir a nuestro prójimo, ¡y eso te incluye a ti! Vigil 5pm; 7pm (Spanish)*
Sunday
ARE YOU NEW HERE? 8am, 10am*, 12noon, 5:30pm
Stop by the Welcome Desk before or after Mass. We are here to help you register with the *Livestream
parish, make a connection, help you with information on ministries and events, and more.
First time here? We have a special welcome gift just for you! Confessions
Saturday 3-4pm (English)
Pase por el mostrador de bienvenida antes o después de la misa. Estamos aquí para ayudarte a Saturday 5:30-6:30pm (Spanish)
registrarse en la parroquia, facilitar una conexión basada en su consulta, compartir información
sobre nuestros ministerios y eventos, y más. ¿Primera vez aquí? ¡Tenemos un regalo de bienvenida
especial solo para ti!
Weekday Mass
7:30am Monday-Friday (English)
7pm Thursday (Spanish)
8am Saturday (English)
Celebrate the Season Chapel of Our Lady
Monday-Friday 8am-8pm
PARISH CALENDAR Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesday 8am-8pm
Thursday 8am-7pm
First Friday 8am-8pm
NATIVITY OF THE LORD
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS TIMES – December 24 CONNECT
4pm Mass of the Bells Outdoors (livestream); 5:30pm
Bilingual Mass Outdoors; 6:30pm Mass; 8pm Spanish Website
Mass (livestream); 12Midnight, with prelude 11:15pm StMaryMagdalen.org
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS TIMES – December 25 Facebook
9am Mass; 11am Mass (livestream)
@StMaryMagparish – Facebook
YouTube
FEAST DAYS HOLY INNOCENTS FEAST DAYS
Saint Mary Magdalen
Feast of the Holy Family Masses The Saint Mary Magdalen Respect Life Ministry, Catholic Church
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 which works to raise awareness for a culture
8am, 10am (livestream), 12Noon,
of life, invites you to the annual Feast of The Email Newsletter
Holy Innocents Candlelight Prayer Service on
2pm Spanish (livestream),
Tuesday, December 28 at 7pm in the Grotto. This
Text SMMNews to 84576 or
5:30pm
Feast is held to remember the Holy Innocent Go to
Feast of the Holy Innocents Prayer Service babies who died at the hands of Herod, as well StMaryMag.flocknote.com/everyone
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28 as all the children lost through miscarriage,
7 pm in the Grotto abortion, illness or accident. You may bring an
ornament to decorate the Tree of Remembrance Our Mission
in honor of a lost child. Ornaments also will be
NEW YEAR’S & EPIPHANY SCHEDULE provided for you. Come and experience this
beautiful and peaceful evening as together
New Year’s Eve - Dec. 31 • 7:30am we lift our voices in prayer and song to our
Almighty God for those children in Heaven with
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Him and for the protection of all the children in
New Year’s Day - Jan. 1 • 8am our world today!
Epiphany Saturday - Jan. 1 • 5pm; 7pm* (Spanish)
Epiphany Sunday - Jan. 2 • 8am; 10am*; 12Noon*; 5:30pm
*livestream
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NATIVITY Christmas Reflection
REFLECTING ON THE MANGER
THE MYSTERY REVEALED TO US
IN THE STABLE
When the angels went away from them to heaven,
the shepherds said to one another,
“Let us go, then, to Bethlehem
to see this thing that has taken place,
which the Lord has made known to us.”
So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph,
and the infant lying in the manger.
When they saw this,
they made known the message
that had been told them about this child.
All who heard it were amazed
by what had been told them by the shepherds.
- Luke 2:15-20
T
he story of the birth of Jesus, as told to us by Luke, is full of joy in the
midst of great conflict and sadness - even irony and rejection. It prepares
us for the scandal of the cross by helping us see, in such a beautifully told
story, that Jesus’ mission is revealed to us, in how he came to us - in poverty and
humiliation. There, in the hay, we begin to know. There, in the manger, we begin
to understand. Our God is revealed to us by coming in the lowliest of possible
places. It is a meditation for our whole lives.
This story is here to bring us light in the midst of any darkness, poverty,
rejection, emptiness, sinfulness we experience. By reminding us of where he
comes, the Good News is also a revelation of who we are. We are the
“people who walk in darkness.” We are people who experience parts of our
lives as dry and unwelcoming as that hay. We are people who, on our own,
not only fail to know and understand; we are capable of tremendous
infidelity and stubborn independence.
We get our word “manger” from the Latin (and so French, Italian, Spanish) root,
which means simply “to eat.” Jesus comes, into the greatest place of our poverty,
not only to be “with us” but to nourish us. The manger can be the place we go
this Christmas to be fed with the acceptance, love, and peace we need. There is
no place of darkness in which we need ever feel alone. There is no situation, no
loss, no tragedy that need ever leave us empty. There is no sin, no matter how
selfish that will ever leave us apart from God’s love
We have prayed, “Come, Lord Jesus. Come and visit your people. We await your
coming. Come, O Lord.” Now, our eyes are opened to the wondrous joy of his
coming to us in that manger 2,000 years ago, so that we will know and understand
his coming to us in our hunger today, and ultimately so that we will long for
his final coming to bring us to the banquet that has been prepared, to fill all our
longing.
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CELEBRATE THE SEASON – Christmas Octave
Christmas IS A SEASON,
NOT SIMPLY ONE DAY
While so many of our cultures only celebrate the build-
up to Christmas, as a faith community we celebrate
Christmas for the next several weeks.
And, there is much to celebrate here, much to enter into
more deeply. Too often, the days before Christmas are
too busy to enter into the meaning of this feast or to
reflect on the daily scriptures and the graces that are
offered us, in our concrete life circumstances.
This first week is a time for us to enter into the stories
of special saints who are associated with the Birth
of our Lord. Next week, we return to stories of Jesus’
life and ministry.
WHAT THIS FIRST WEEK OFFERS US
Christmas Day, is the first day in the eight-day celebration of the December 27: On December 27th, we recognize the Feast of St. John,
Octave of Christmas. We take joy in the story of the Nativity and Apostle and Evangelist. This apostle’s name is associated with the
of our savior’s entrance into the world in the most humble of ways. wonderful tradition and writings that receive his name. This week,
our reflection is framed by the wonderful words of the First Letter of
December 26, this year we celebrate The Feast of the Holy Family, John and the story from the Fourth Gospel of Simon Peter and “the
which is on the Sunday after Christmas. When a Sunday does not other disciple whom Jesus loved” ran to find the empty tomb on
occur between December 25 and January 1, this feast is celebrated on Easter morning.
December 30 with only one reading before the Gospel. What family or
faith community can’t grow from reflecting upon the Holy Family? On December 28th, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Innocents.
This is not the time to reflect upon a “perfect family,” but to ask This celebration takes us back into the infancy narrative of Matthew.
ourselves how we might be blessed to reflect upon Joseph, Mary and The account of how Jesus begins his journey to become one with us,
Jesus, and a sk ourselves what graces they could offer us. is powerfully told as a journey of Jesus’ entering into the journey of
his people, with the flight into Egypt and the horrible slaughter of
And, this allows us a bit more time to reflect upon the Christmas story, the innocent children. This very difficult scene is important for us to
including the everyday reality that was part of their lives as family - reflect upon as we imagine the unborn and the newly born who are
the patience, give and take, the self-sacrifice and the love that was a so unjustly deprived of dignity and life today.
part of their very human interaction together, throughout what we call
“the hidden life” of Jesus. That can include all the growing up years of Saturday, January 1st will be the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of
Jesus’ life, what their village was like and what ways they spoke with God. It is also the World Day of Prayer for Peace.
each other, as well as what difficulties they might have experienced.
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CELEBRATE THE SEASON - Epiphany
Sunday, January 2nd, we celebrate the Epiphany. We
can draw great fruit from reflectin upon the readings
and prayers of the days before and after Epiphany.
In the Nativity scenes we set up in churches and homes
we are familiar with the three figures that make their
appearance today, joining Jesus, Mary, Joseph,
shepherds a nd various creatures.
In the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, Epiphany
celebrates the revelation that Jesus was the Son of
God. It focuses primarily on this revelation to the Three
Wise Men, the magi, who traveled to the place where
Jesus was born. Although we know virtually nothing
about them, we do know they brought three gifts:
• GOLD - a symbol of wealth and power, identified
the recipient a s a king.
• FRANKINCENSE - the crystalized resinous sap of a
tree used as incense and as an offering, is symbolic
of prayer.
• MYRRH - another resinous tree sap, was used in
healing liniments and as an embalming ointment.
Myrrh is an odd gift for a child—so, even at
the beginning of Jesus’ life on earth, this gift
foreshadows his death.
In many depictions these visitors from the
East, bearing their gifts, stand in awe, though
perhaps one or more of them may bend a knee.
Such gestures express the heart’s conviction of being
in the Presence of “One mightier than I. ”
These visitors from the East express the inner stance of
deep humility, the only true response in the presence
of God in the flesh in Jesus.
This week we keep asking for the grace to celebrate
His coming among us. Each of us can keep growing in
a sense of freedom and joy over the gift we have been
given to know God’s love for us and presence with us
more deeply. It is a time of gratitude. Let the heavens
be glad and the earth rejoice!
- Creighton University Ministries Reflections
THE EPIPHANY TRADITION OF THE HOUSE BLESSING
While the traditional date for the feast of Epiphany is January 6, in the United States the celebration of Epiphany is moved to the
next Sunday, overlapping with the rest of the Western Church’s celebration of the Baptism of Christ.
Priests would traditionally visit the members of their parish after the Feast of the Epiphany and bless their homes. As parishes grew,
the responsibility was transferred over to household members, using chalk and holy water.
The Epiphany blessing is a simple blessing written on your door as follows: the first two digits of the year + C + M + B + the last two
digits of the new yea r. So, today, it would look like this: 20 + C + M + B + 22.
The C M B serves two meanings:
• The initials of the wise men.
• The first letters of the Latin phrase: Christus Mansionem Benedicat (May Christ bless the house).
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FAITH FORMATION
2022 FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES
Our Christ-centered programming is focused on accompanying every member of our community along their life-long faith journey.
For more information, please contact the Office of Faith Formation at 407.265.2301.
QUEST BECOMING CATHOLIC
Our religious education ministry for children who attend public Do you have an interest in exploring the Catholic faith? Do you
school or homeschool. We offer two options to meet families’ desire to become Catholic? Are you baptized, but have not received
needs: Wednesday Quest classes, 4:30pm; and Family Quest the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist or the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Weekends, monthly Sunday program. Enrollment is always open. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the faith
For more information, please email Quest@stmarymagdalen. org or journey to becoming catholic through the Sacraments - Baptism,
visit our website, https://www.stmarymagdalen.org/ Education/ Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. Whether you’re looking to take
ReligiousEducation/ReligiousEducation.htm the next step toward becoming Catholic or you just want to ask
more questions about the Catholic faith, take the next step in your
faith walk. Email MaryG@StMaryMagdalen.org or call 407-265-2315
YOUTH MINISTRY
for more information.
All our middle school and high school aged youth meet for 5:30pm
Sunday Mass, afterwards they gather for fellowship, faith-sharing,
and fun in the Parish Life Center. We will gather again on ADULT CONFIRMATION
Sunday January 9, 2021. To join please email If you are a baptized Catholic over the age of 18 and have not
Youth@stmarymagdalen.org. received the Sacrament of Confirmation, or if you are a baptized
Christian and would like to become Catholic, you are invited to
participate in the Adult Confirmation program. English and
NIÑOS EN ACCIÓN
Spanish programs begin in the new year. For more information
Through prayer, catechesis, games, songs and art, including call 407.265.2315 or email MaryG@StMaryMagdalen.org.
appreciation of multicultural faith traditions, this monthly
bilingual ministry encourages children to live out their Catholic
faith. The program is for children in elementary to middle school,
ADULT SMALL GROUPS
with high school students assisting in the classroom. Contact Find friendship, support and community in a Small Group.
the Faith Formation Office for more information. Experience our large and vibrant church in a smaller and more
personal way. A Small Group is a gathering of 6-10 people who
meet regularly in person or online to share faith experiences, pray
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
for each other, reflect on the Sunday Gospel and more. Whatever
A community of young adults (single, married, discerning, stage of life you find yourself in, where ever you are in your faith,
studying, working, and/or parenting) who seek to draw closer there’s a Small Group that is waiting to know YOU. For more
to Christ and His Church through prayer, fellowship, study, and information call 407.265.2315 or email MaryG@StMaryMagdalen.org.
service. For more information email Kristinab@stmarymagdalen.org
AT T E N T I O N A L L PA R E N TS :
FAITH*FRIENDSHIP*FOOD
All parents of our parish, school & early learning center with a Teen, Tween or
Tot are invited! Come start your day with a hot breakfast and engage in fellowship
with other parents on Monday, January 24th at 8am, in the Parish Life Center.
Father Charlie welcomes you to join a parent faith-sharing small group in the
New Year. Small groups meet weekly to pray for each other, share the Gospel,
refl ct on their spiritual life – one hour that can be life changing and set your
week on the right path.
Free hot breakfast, Monday January 24 @ 8am in the Parish Life Center.
Come learn about this new opportunity for Faith, Friendship and Food.
RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ParentBreakJan22.
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PARISH & Diocese News
S H A R I N G O U R FA I T H
INTO THE DEEP CONFERENCE
“We love our Catholic faith, but do we know how to share it? For
many of us, the thought of explaining to people why we love Jesus
Christ, and why they should too, intimidates us. Let’s change that.
Join us for the 2022 Ministry Formation Conference, Into the
Deep, to discover how we can accompany others to a meaningful
relationship with Jesus Christ. How do you know what to share
with somebody who has never heard the gospel? What do you
share with people who were raised Catholic, but have fallen away?
Is there one thing you can do for anyone, no matter where they are
in life, that will help them recognize God’s presence in their life?
We will a nswer these questions and more at Into the Deep.
Use the link below to find out more and to register today!
https://mfc2022.eventbrite.com”
W O R L D YO U T H D AY I N S A I N T M A RY M AG D A L E N
P O R T U G A L 2023: H O STS J A N U A RY
DO YOU WANT TO ATTEND? YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONAL SERIES
The young people of our parish and the Young Catholic Professionals is bringing its first event of the new year to Saint Mary Magdalen – The
Diocese of Orlando are invited to consider 2022 Executive Speaker Series is Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7pm in the Parish Life Center, and the
our diocesan pilgrimage to World Youth Day program includes networking and refreshments. RSVP now for the 2022 Executive Speaker Event:
in Portugal, 2023. This is a life changing https://www.ycporlando.org/events/executive-speaker-series-john-rife
experience for those who attend and we
would love for you to accompany us to The featured executive is John Rife, a Winter Park native and a passionate supporter of the small
the beautiful country of Portugal, one businesses and food entrepreneurs that are making the area a vibrant and tasty place to live. He
that is steeped in thousands of years of is the owner of East End Market, a neighborhood market and food hall in Orlando. In addition to
Catholic history. The trip will include a his career as a commercial real estate developer, John is also a frequent missionary to Haiti and an
visit to Fatima, an optional retreat on the involved parishioner at Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Young Catholic Professionals is a 501(c)
Mediterranean coast, daily mass, along (3) nonprofit on a mission to challenge, train and inspire young adults working in various professions
with the numerous spiritually enriching to Witness to Christ.
opportunities that are part of the World
Youth Da y program.
If interested, please contact the parish PEACE ORPHANAGE COUNTS BLESSINGS
office of faith formation by January 8 to
Many thanks to you, the Friends of Peace Orphanage, for continuing
learn more – email Youth@sSMarymagdalen.
to lift up the children and Benedictine Sisters of Peace Orphanage in
org The experience is designed for those in
Mexico, our ongoing Parish Mission Program, through your spiritual
their 20’s and 30’s, but anyone 16-40 can
and financial support. We have 11 girls in high school and one in
attend. Those 18 + can travel on their own;
university. A portion of education expenses have been fulfilled through the fundraising efforts of
minors must travel to Lisbon, Portugal
SMM School along with donations from our Knights of Columbus, Council of Catholic Women, and
with a parent or legal guardian. WYD takes
private donors, who ha ve earmarked their donations for “Education.”
place August 1-6, 2023. We expect our
travel dates to be July 28th, 2023 through
HOW TO SUPP ORT PEACE ORP HANAGE
August 9th, 2023. We anticipate the cost to
be $4,100-$4,800, depending on whether Mail or drop off donations at the parish office or place in the Sunday Collection during Mass. Make
you opt for the retreat in Algarve. We will Checks payable to: ST. MARY MAGDALEN CHURCH – PEACE ORPHANAGE FUND. Donations may be
provide resources for fund raising to help earmarked for School Expenses by writing “Education Fund” on the memo portion of your check.
defray the cost. ONLINE GIVING: https://www.osvhub.com/stmarymagdalen/funds/peace-orphanage. Or Go To:
StMaryMagdalen.org Click on “ Donate,” then select “Give Online,” then Click on the “Give Now”
button under “Peace Orphanage.”
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WITH GRATITUDE For Your Giving
YOU ARE A GIFT TO THE PARISH
As we prepare to wrap up another amazing year here at Saint Mary
Magdalen Parish we want to take a moment to say Thank You for the
beautiful generosity and service that you’ve shown this year. You are
always in our thoughts. We pray that you are immensely blessed in the
New Year and that the gifts which reside within you are re-ignited into
action through the grace of the Holy Spirit. Your Giving Matters! Your
Love Matters!
ONLINE
GIVING
JOIN US ON MISSION –
SACRIFICIAL GIVING 2022
Our Values We want to thank everyone who has taken
the opportunity to re-covenant with us
Quiet intimacy with the Lord for our 2022 Sacrificial Giving, making a
commitment to support our parish, school
and early learning center operations and
all our ministries at church and in the
The gift of true friendship, community. There is still opportunity to
update your Sunday Offertory commitment
rooted in love of God and that begins in January 2022. The parish
Sacrificial Giving Covenant Cards are
neighbor available at the parish office or the Weekend
Welcome Desk before and after Mass.
You can also Pledge Online with a secure
Soul-stirring portal – just go to the parish website –
StMaryMagdalen.org
Sacramental celebrations
As a stewardship parish, we are convinced that planned, proportionate, and
sacrificial giving, in a spirit of gratitude to God, is the key to becoming that
which God has envisioned us to be. Please take a moment to prayerfully
Coming to know reflect and allow God to speak to you.
the path toward salvation We humbly ask you to open your heart and to support the work of building
God’s Kingdom here at Saint Mary Magdalen Parish. Your 2022 Sacrificial
Giving pledge for weekly offertory is utilized in determining how we will
2022
accomplish our Gospel-centered mission of bringing people closer to the
Hearts overflowing with PLEDGE
Messiah through worship, forming our children in the Catholic faith, and
gratitude making a difference in our community through the ministries and services
we provide throughout the course of the coming year.
for all God’s gifts
Hunger that moves us to be
EVERY CHRISTMAS GIFT IS A BLESSING
servant to one another
At church you will find Christmas Offering Envelopes. Your gift
can help us to move forward with great momentum in fulfilling
the parish mission in the year ahead.
Preserving the beauty and
In addition to the envelopes, you can donate online through our
perfection website www.StMaryMagdalen.org or by mail. You can also gift
of God’s created order shares of stock, other securities, or make a gift from an IRA.
As well, with December 31, 2021 approaching, we know there
are many opportunities for you to be tax-wise in your end
Diversity that enriches us of year planning. If you are considering a gift to St. Mary
Magdalen Parish, contact Heidi in the Parish Office 407.265.2312
and unites us or HLewis@stmarymagdalen.org for more information.
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TO S E R V E T H E LO R D
JOIN THE MASS
HOSPITALITY TEAM
Interested in being part of the weekend
hospitality team at Saint Mary Magdalen?
Our ministers of hospitality serve the
House of God by promoting a sense
of welcoming and belonging to all
who come to worship. The team is
the first to arrive to make sure the
Church is ready to receive guests.
They welcome, take up the offertory,
direct communion, and offer assistance where needed. Come be part of an
important ministry of our parish. Training provided. Contact the parish
office at 407.831.1212. B O G O G O M I N I ST RY
FOOD COLLECTION RETURNS
O U T R E AC H O P P O R T U N I T Y IN JANUARY
THE SHARING CENTER SERVE SATURDAYS The weekend of December 25-26, our BOGOGO (BUY
Most Saturdays, 9am-12Noon or 1pm-4pm, help sort donated items at ONE, GET ONE, GIVE ONE food collection ministry is
the distribution site of The Sharing Center, one of Saint Mary Magdalen’s taking a break. Our community partners, including The
longtime community partners. For more information, go to TheSharingCenter. Sharing Center and Catholic Charities, are grateful for your
org. The Sharing Center thrift stores cannot sell anything without firs generosity throughout the year!
having donations sorted. Last year, their three stores sold over a million
dollars of donated items! Ninety cents of every dollar go back into their BOGOGO returns the first weekend of the new year, January
programs to assist local families and individuals in need. 1-2 before / after all Sunday Mass times.
What is Needed: Non-perishable groceries and necessities
such as: canned foods, jars of peanut butter and sauces;
PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS boxed / or packaged goods such as pasta, rice, cereal
and baby foods, diapers, wipes, toilet paper, soap, hand
Our Parish Office is closed December 24-27 and on December 31
sanitizer, shampoo, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.
Tuesday-Thursday, December 28-30, the office is open from 9am-12noon.
Regular hours resume January 3, 2022.
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@StMaryMagd len.org Assisting P riest 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
School Offic MelissaF@StMaryMagdalen.org
Gail Rayos
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Pastoral Care & Outreach
Early Learning Center Office@StMaryMagdalen.org
321.280.5381
Stewardship & Giving
Bulletin Editor GailR@StMaryMagdalen.org
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Youth Ministry
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View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.comPRAYERS & Intentions
Christmas Flower Blessings The Poinsettias you see in the church were donated,
each in memory or honor of a loved one. Let us keep them in our prayers. Below are the names as of 12/16/21.
• Case Managers at • Jack & Ann Jord an • Maria Quintero • Norman B. White
AdventHealth Altamonte • Dave Kaminsky • Stella & Leon Ra tajczak • Wicklin Family
• Gladys Abreu • Maria Kim • Gloria M. Remu s • Annette Wilson
• Paula Ahn • Charles Knack • Suzette Remus • Michael Zagrobelny
• William Auker • Ethel Knack • Ltc. John Roberts • Debra Zahorec
• Celeste Beneter • Mr. & Mrs. Knowles • Theresa Roer • Edward Zahorec
• Anthony & Sophie Borrell • Rebecca R. Kunz • Henry Rosen • Emily Zahorec
• Johnnie Bracewell • Nina Lamano-Auker • Mary Rosen • All Souls
• Noel & Evangeli ne Cabral • Bill Larson • Rost Family • Georgia
• Katherine Chelak • William & Arlin e Larson • Eleanor Saltis • Shakira
• Alex Choong • The Lorenz Fam ily • Gilbert Saltis
• Jingu Choong • Catherine N. Mc Donald • Barbara Sandlak
• Joeshep Choong • Edward W. McDonald • Helen Schefstad
• Mr. & Mrs. Chu • Frank McDonald • Francisca Sepulneda
• Cathy Costantino • William E. McDonald • Jose Antonio Se pulneda
• Leno & Lois Costantino • Lloyd Miller Jr. • Ramon Sepulneda
• Juanita Dizon • Antoni Milunsk i • Daniel Shedlock
• James & Joan Donnelly • Hannah Miluns ki • Florence Shovlin
• David Engelmeier • Sophie Milunski • Crystal Stash
• Edward Engelmeier • Moers/Nolden Family • Kay & Houston Stough
• Ethel Engelmeier • Elba Montenegro • Matthew Svajgert
• Jean Engelmeier • Matthew Music k • Patricia Svajgert
• Jerry & Jeffrey F eulner • Mr. & Mrs. Nguyen • Billy Swieca
• Christopher Fonseca • Adela & Albert N owik • Cheryl Tyndall
• Delbert Forst • Joey Nowik • Bunny & Sonny Van Brunt
• Madeline Forst • Terri Nowik • Angel & Agnes Vazquez
• Mr. & Mrs. Fragge • Dalton & Gladys O’Rear • Connie Verlander
• Barbara Frazier • Michael O’Rear • Joe Verlander
• Evelyn & David Goodness • Michael Palomar • Earl Webster Jr.
• Josie Guillen • The Perkins Fam ily • Earl & Madeline Webster
• The Harrison Fa mily • Frank Pionegro • Edythe Webster
• Leo Holzemer • Carmen G. Piza • Merle H. Weiland
MASS READINGS & INTENTIONS • DEC 27, 2021 - JAN 2, 2022
DEC 27 MON DEC 28 TUE DEC 29 WED JAN 2 SUN
1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97/ 1 Jn 1:5-2:2/Ps 124/ 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96/ Is 60:1-6/Ps 72/
Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Mt 2:13-18 Lk 2:22-35 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
7:30am 7:30am 7:30am 8:00am
Don Gallagher Ellen Muddiman Ints of Jesika Maignan David Catta
Glenn Kloiber Ints of Veronica Coll Ints of Debbie Karleskint
Guido Moers Ints of Laura Paredes 10:00am
Ints. of Phyllis Fox Cauvin Joseph & Lucienne
Adrien
Deacon Nemsy Gubatan
DEC 30 THU DEC 31 FRI JAN 1 SAT Deceased Members of Knights
of Columbus
Jim Callan
1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96/ 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96/ Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67/
Lk 2:36-40 Jn 1:1-18 Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 12:00pm
Jimenez Bite
7:30am 7:30am Ofelia Dela Cerna
Steward Colling Jo Blanks Dr. Manolo Dela Cerna
Richard Shaefer
Thomas Abraham 5:30pm
Joe Dutko All the People of the Parish
View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.comPRAYERS & Intentions
PRAY FOR PRIESTS PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY
SPEND TIME We remember in prayer Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
WITH THE BREAD OF LIFE the deceased priests of in you we contemplate
our diocese: the splendour of true love,
We invite you to the Chapel of Our Lady for prayer
and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, every week. • January 1, 2021 to you we turn with trust.
– Rev. Eamon Tobin Holy Family of Nazareth,
TUESDAY: 8AM-8PM • January 4, 2021 grant that our families too
THURSDAY: 8AM-7PM – Rev. Luiz Bastos may be places of communion and prayer,
FIRST FRIDAYS: 8AM-8PM • January 8, 1975 authentic schools of the Gospel
– Rev. Hugh Flynn and small domestic Churches.
Sign up for Adoration or just stop in.
• January 13, 2015 Holy Family of Nazareth,
The Lord is waiting…Your prayers matter!
– Rev. Mark Wegg may families never again
www.signupgenius.com/go/adore
• January 13, 1982 experience violence, rejection and division:
– Rev. William Holmes may all who have been hurt or scandalized
• January 16, 1988 find ready comfort and healing.
– Rev. Michael Flynn Holy Family of Nazareth,
• January 23, 1972 may the approaching Synod of Bishops
– Rev. Michael Reynolds make us once more mindful
• January 27, 2007 of the sacredness and inviolability of the family,
– Rev. James F. Edwards and its beauty in God’s plan.
• January 30, 2016 Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
– Rev. Peter Quinn graciously hear our prayer.
- Pope Francis
Prayer to the Holy Family, Dec. 2013
P R AY F O R V O C AT I O N S : UNITED IN PRAYER
HOLY HOUR ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 7
We are here to pray with you, and for you. Send us your prayer intention
Our bishop has asked us to pray for vocations to open the by any of the methods below. We will add it to the prayer book.
hearts of men and women to hear God’s call. First Friday
Holy Hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Rosary • Call the prayer line 407.830.9042
& Litany for Vocations on January 7 starts at 12Noon in the • Email it to Prayer@StMaryMagdalen.org
Chapel of Our Lady. • Submit it on StMaryMagdalen.org
MASS READINGS & INTENTIONS • JAN 3, 2022 - JAN 9, 2022
JAN 3 MON JAN 4 TUE JAN 5 WED JAN 6 THU
1 Jn 3:22-4:6/Ps 2/ 1 Jn 4:7:10/Ps 72/ 1 Jn 4:11-18/Ps 72/ 1 Jn 4:19-5:4/Ps 72/
Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Mk 6:34-44 Mk 6:45-52 Lk 4:14-22
7:30am 7:30am 7:30am 7:30am
Don Gallagher Ints of Ellen Zahorec Chris Aurand Zulma Sanchez Diaz
Thomas Abraham Floegel-McGrath Family Emma Sisco Petra Torres Lopez
Leila Volz Ints of Jeffrey Lee Jackson Christine Hausheer Ints of Jesika Maignan
JAN 7 FRI JAN 8 SAT JAN 9 SUN
1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147/ 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149/Jn 3:22-30 Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29/Acts 10:34-38/
Lk 5:12-16 8:00am 5:00pm
Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
7:30am Wayne Rickards Teresita Hernandez 8:00am 10:00am
Joan Floegel Ints. of Mary Dutko Clamencia Martinez Tom Fumea Butch DiLella
Tony Fuggi Norman Lauterette
Michael McKinley Sheridan
7:00pm (Spanish)
Delio Del Villar -listing as of 12/16/21
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