OUR MISSION

to know, love and serve God by loving and serving others.

December 31, 2017

Fax: 407-869-4661 info@annunciationorlando.org www.annunciationorlando.org

Phone: 407-869-9472 1020 Montgomery Rd. Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 /annunciationorlando

Welcome to our Parish! The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Annunciation Catholic Church

Portuguese Mass When: 11:30 am on Sundays Where: Padre Pio’s Place

Baptisms - Congratulations! Lucas Antonio DiSalvatore Asher Duc John Nguyen Leo Duc Paul Nguyen Emery Isla Ambs Tyler Anthony Licursi Luke Finn Napoli Fallon Rae Shannon Adaline Rose Strevens Gabriel Alexander Tortal

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Mass Intentions for the coming Week

MON, JAN 1 (Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21) 10:00 am Rulandai Samy† 12:00pm Dara Kusiv†

TUE, JAN 2 (1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28) 7:00 am Catherine O’Connor† 11:00 am Rigoberto A. Rincon† 12:15 pm Nick Stanatopoulous†

WED, JAN 3 (1 Jn 2:29- 3:6/Jn 1:29-34) 7:00 am Daisy Flores† 12:15 pm Helen Schefstad†

THU, JAN 4 (1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42) 7:00 am Emma Lou Dobbins† 12:15 pm Joseph Myers†

FRI, JAN 5 (1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51) 7:00 am Rudolph Lieber† 12:15 pm Carol Ann Zirkle†

SAT, JAN 6 (1 Jn 5:5-13/Mk 1:7-11) 8:00 am Elmer Elekes† 5:00 pm Nate Carbone†

SUN, JAN 7 (The Epiphany of the Lord) 7:30 am Betty Gosda† 9:00 am Souls in Purgatory 10:30 am People of Our Parish Ralph Schleske† Joseph Ostroski† 12:00 pm Jerry Keenan† 5:30 pm Miguel B. Delgado†

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY (Is 60:1-6/Eph3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12)

¿Habla Español? Misa en Español el primer Martes del mes a las 11am. El grupo de oración contemplativo le invita a la Misa en Español. LUGAR: Centro San Gabriel CONTACTO: 407-869-9472

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12noon and 5:30pm (interpreted for the deaf) Monday - Friday: 7am & 12:15pm Saturday: 8am

Mass Intentions for this Weekend SAT, DEC 30 (1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40) 8:00 am Virginia Okoniewski† 5:00 pm Hugh Sr., Hugh Jr. and Mary Masterson†

SUN, DEC 31 (The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph) 7:30 am Mariano Szewczuk† 9:00 am Special Intention 10:30 am People of Our Parish Special Intention Thomas Murphy† 12:00 pm Ray Shumard† 5:30 pm Deceased members of the Archer Family†

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for January

Our Second Collection is for Stewardship of Facilities. This is for larger upkeep projects of the buildings on our campus. Thank you for your generosity.

Evangelization: Religious Minorities in Asia That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.

Eucharistic Adoration When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1pm - 9pm. Where: until further notice, Adoration will remain in the St. Gabriel Life Center.

Reconciliation Wednesday: 7 - 8pm Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 pm Where: The Blessed Sacrament Chapel in the Church beginning Saturday, December 23rd

Recently Deceased

†Carrie Norris †Rosemary Curtin †Doris Puckett †Arthur Jockin †JoAnn Blackmon †David O’Connor †Cristof and Laura Couallier

Flower Intention If you would like to help adorn the Sanctuary in honor of a special event or deceased loved one please call our Parish Office at 407-869-9472.

Please note changes due to the New Year: Monday, January 1 – No Adoration Wednesday, January 3 – Adoration. Friday, January 5– Adoration from 1 pm until 6pm; First Friday Mass at 7pm with a Holy Hour to follow to pray for the Culture of Life.

Funeral notices are posted on our website, after family approval, at www.annunciationorlando.org/funerals

December 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Mass Schedule - Weekend of December 30 & 31Regular Mass Schedule - Saturday Vigil 5pmSunday: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12noon & 5:30pmJanuary 1, 2018: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God - 10am and 12noon.

Bishop Noonan reflects on God’s loveat the heart of the Christmas message

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Put on love. Name your favorite piece of clothing, your most comfortable outfit; the one in which you feel best. Put on love. This is how God’s love comes to us and should be within us, more comfortable than our most comfortable clothes. God’s love is the essence of our being for we are created by God for God.God’s love is at the heart of the Christmas message. God the Father has such a desire to be ours that he offers His only Son, Jesus, to walk among us. While the birth of Jesus took place almost 2000 years ago, he remains with us through the gift of the Holy Spirit within the Sacraments. The Eucharist is the most treasured gift for we receive His Real Presence as we are spiritually nourished. Through the Sacraments, the indwelling of the Holy Trinity becomes our being as we are as Christ to one another.Mary, our Blessed Mother, conceived, brought forth and nourished Christ. She presented Him to the Father in the temple, and was united with Him by compassion as He died on the Cross. Mary is the star of hope for us. She has gone before us in the journey of life, yet she walks the path of hope leading us toward her beloved Son, Our Lord.Pope Francis said, “Mary is the mother of hope, in the midst of that community of such fragile disciples: one had denied, many had fled, all had been afraid. She simply stood by, in the most natural of ways, as if it were something completely normal: in the first Church enveloped in the light of the Resurrection, but also in the trepidation of the first steps that had to be taken in the world.”Mary invites us to take our first steps in the beauty of Christmas joy, the birth of a child! and to put on the love of Her Son, clothe ourselves in the richness of this treasure and join her in the unity of the Holy Family, with Joseph, her spouse, and with all the people, near and afar, those who have gone before us and those who are yet to come; the Holy Family of the faithful of God. We commit to putting on God’s love as we partake in the Sacrament of Baptism. The Eucharist continues to flourish this bond of perfection all the days of our life.Put on love. It is not as easy as putting on your most comfortable clothing. Like Mary and Joseph’s journey to be registered, the first steps call us to the virtue of waiting, even when everything seems to lack meaning. Putting on God’s love means hearing God’s whisper in the most difficult moments. It is a journey from the head to the heart, one in which we yearn to be cradled by God’s arms that we might hold others within the sweetness of His light. These steps must be taken toward God’s people, to draw them in, as Mary and Joseph, strangers and aliens, hoped they would be drawn in by the innkeeper. They are made with haste, not to rush, but because of the importance of the message to be delivered, that God’s Peace reign upon all the people.

Be thankful. Believe in God. Put on love.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend John Noonan,Bishop of Orlando

On Monday, January 1st at the 12noon Mass,Bishop John Noonan will be here to see the work that has been done and to bless our Altar.All are welcome to attend.

Parish Office New Years Hours December 29 to January 1 - Office Closed.January 2 - Regular Office hours resume.

Ellen Kerr Thomas and Deborah Steedle Charlie and Michele Hargraves

Vocation Blessing Cup

Are you interested in hosting ourVocation Blessing Cup? Please contact Cheryl or Bob Nettles at 407-297-1852.In gratitude to the following for hostingour Parish Vocation Blessing Cup:

Book & Gift Store HoursThe Book Store will be closed from December 24th until January 2nd. Candles for the Grotto will be available in the Parish Office .

At the end of December, 844 families will have hosteda Vocation Blessing Cup in their home!

407 869-9404 www.annunciationpre-school.org

Annunciation Catholic Church Altamonte Springs, Florida

The St. Anne’s Ministry of Moms invites mothers of the parish to join us for faith and fellowship! Our monthly

activities include praying the Rosary, service outreach, play dates, and evening social events. Our next playdate is scheduled for the morning of Friday, Jan 5th, children of all ages are welcome! Contact

StAnnesMinistry@gmail.com for location and additional information on our group. We are looking forward to a great 2018 year with YOU!

407-774-2801www.annunciationacademy.org

Photo from one of our outings in 2017

Annunciation Catholic Academy's 4th graders performed "Back to Bethlehem." The children did a wonderful job of re-enacting the story of the Nativity and reminding us of the true reason for the Christmas season.

Join us for our PreschoolOpen House - Sunday, January 28th.

Anytime from 9am – 2pm

Annunciation Catholic Preschool is a nationally accredited early childhood program for children ages six weeks through five years providing a vital service to our parish by serving as a ministry to parents and their children.

Our philosophy is to encourage the development of each child’s full potential in all areas of growth and learning. Committed to educationally sound programs, we believe children learn best through active participation. Our program provides many play opportunities through which each child is guided toward his/her optimal developmental level. Our goal is to help children become independent, self-confident, inquisitive learners.

Merry Christmas from all of us atAnnunciation Catholic Academy.

Photo by Grow Lovely Photo

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 31, 2017

FORMED.org Book SelectionA special gift for you and your family this Christmas.

Over 300 Catholic books to choose from on FORMED.org covering a great variety of topics about our faith. All FREE to download and start reading today! Make a commitment to explore this resource in the new year!

FORMED Book & Movie Review ClubVisit www.annunciationorlando.org/books and sign up to be a reviewer. This will be a place where we share reviews on the great movies and books that we have found on FORMED. There are so many books and movies to choose from on FORMED that it can feel overwhelming. We hope to offer a guide with reviews written by fellow parishioners that will help you dive into this great resource.

BaptistryThe Baptismal Font is a perfect square as we are made perfect in Baptism. The five crosses in the font represent the five wounds of Christ. Remembering our Baptism helps us wash away our own woundedness.

Narthex CrossesUpon entering the Church and surrounding the Baptismal Font, the four crossesrepresent the Four Marks of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic.

Star of BethlehemThe Star is located on the East side of the Church building. The Magi came from the East… when they found the star they had arrived… they found Christ. We find Christ here too.

Marble Colors Blue - Blessed Mother, Red - Blood of Christ and Gold - Body of Christ. The main field color of the floor represents the Earth and the darker accent color represents our call to Humility.

Star of David - PewsThese stars reminds us of Jesus’ heritage in the Hebrew Faith. He would have sat in the pews at the synagogue.

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Fleur de Lis CrossThe Fleur-De-Lis is a figure of the lily which represents purity, and in turn, the Virgin Mary. It is composed of three petals and three sepals which symbolize the Holy Trinity. It is also the attribute of the archangel Gabriel, notably in representations of the Annunciation.

Large CrossThis is our Amen when we receive Communion and when we celebrate the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist. This is the place where the bride and groom join hands at their wedding and also the final Amen at funerals where the casket is placed.

Three Crosses - Main AisleRepresenting the Trinity as we bless ourselves in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

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Annunciation Catholic Church Altamonte Springs, Florida

Caregiver’s Support Group Kick-off Luncheon When: January 23rd from 1 to 3pm. Our goal for this group is to offer ongoing support and guidance for you as a caregiver. This is an informational and kick-off luncheon so please reserve your spot by contacting Sr. Maria at 407-869-9472, srmaria@annunciationorlando.org or Kathy Ploehn at kploehn@aol.com. Thank you!

For tickets, please contact Sadie Dougherty (407)788-8129

Mark McCabe at 407-869-9472 mmccabe@annunciationorlando.org www.annunciationorlando.org/music

Dec. 30/31 Group Cantor

5:00pm Chris McCabe – Soloist Chris McCabe

7:30am Mark McCabe – Soloist Mark McCabe

9:00am Mary Lou Zobel – Soloist Mary Lou Zobel

10:30am Rebecca Ashley - Soloist Rebecca Ashley

12:00pm Amy Culhane – Soloist Amy Culhane

5:30pm Chris McCabe/CP Band Chris McCabe

Jan. 1 Group Cantor

10:00am Mark McCabe – Soloist Mark McCabe

12:00pm Quartet Various

Gospel Reflections December 31, 2017 The Holy Family "When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned ... to their own town of Nazareth." Mary and Joseph were faithful Jews who followed the norms of their religion. Today's Gospel describes the event we call "The Presentation." Jesus' parents, like every Jewish family, presented their infant son to the Lord in a formal ceremony at the temple in Jerusalem. Having done what their religious rites required (and having heard the prophetic words of Simeon and Anna), Mary and Joseph returned home. It was back in their native region of Galilee, amidst the daily routine of domestic life, that Jesus "grew and became strong, filled with wisdom."

As Christians, we too consecrate our children to the Lord when we have them baptized in the Church. Seeing our children receive this sacrament of initiation is always a moment of great joy and hope as we anticipate the life that lies ahead for them, both on earth and in eternity. But the baptism of a baby is only the beginning of this journey towards heaven. In truth, the little daily details, the simple living of family life in our own home paves the way for our children to reach their eternal home. And so it was with the Holy Family. Jesus' childhood, his formation and development took place not primarily amidst the public drama of the temple, but in the quiet privacy of his home. How important this home was, where his parents raised him in their faith and helped him live in such a way that "the favor of God was upon him." May we too, in our homes and our families, remember that although our mission may be lived out in very small moments, taken together they have an eternal significance.

For more information please call ourParish Office at: 407-869-9472 or email

info@annunciationorlando.or

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Very Rev. Stephen Parkes, V.F. ...............................Pastor

Rev. Stephen Baumann .............................Parochial Vicar

Rev. Josh Swallows ...................................Parochial Vicar

Rev. William Gohring ............In Residence (Hospital Chaplain)

Rev. Jorge Torres ..................In Residence (Vocations Director)

Deacon Joe Gassman ............................Permanent Deacon

Reli ious Sisters

Sr. Maria Teresa Acosta, SCTJM............... Pastoral Assistant

Sr. Rachel Gosda, SCTJM................................ Parish School

Sr. Kristi Bergman, SCTJM ...............................In Residence

Administration/Finance/Facilities

Mark McLaughlin...........................Director of Operations

Nanci O’Reilly .......................................... Office Manager

Christina Sinacola.............................. Operations Assistant

Linda Amato................................................Administration

Liliana Hill ..................................................Administration

Vicki Fordham.......................................... Records & Data

Patti Murphy................................................Administration

Scott Stafstrom .........................................Communications

Nick Campo Jr................................................Maintenance

Nick Campo Sr. ......................................................Security

Terri Becher .............................. Book Store: 407-215-7666

Annunciation Catholic Academ ................407-774-2801

Patricia Kahle ......................................................PrincipalAnnunciation Catholic Pre-School..............407-869-9404

Christine Golas .....................................................DirectorEvangelization & Faith Formation

Lois Wirth...............................................Children & Youth

Mary Ann Fox ........................Adult & Christian Initiation

Cathy Tardif ......Asst. Coordinator Adult Faith Formation

Vicki Ridgeway ................................................ Elementary

Michele McCullough….Confirmation, Middle & High School

Lynn Fisk...................................Sunday School & Baptism

Michele Bugallo ............................................... Elementary

Jody North ...............................Marriage Prep/Annulments

Liturgy and Worship

Mark McCabe...................... Director of Music & Worship

Mary Ann Fox .........................................................Liturgy

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

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December 31, 2017

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMWe look forward to welcoming your child into our family at Annunciation Catholic Church!For information regarding the Sacrament of Baptism for Children, please contact the Parish Office at407-869-9472.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONExperience the joy of forgiveness…

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATIONReceive the gifts of the Holy Spirit…

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE…and the two shall become as one. Mark 10:8

VOCATIONS…I have called you by name. Isaiah 43:1

HOSPITAL VISITATIONANOINTING OF THE SICKAre you or a loved one in need of healing?

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?Now may be the time… and this may be the place!

Mary Ann Fox

ANNULMENTSQuestions about divorce and remarriage?For information regarding Annulments, please contact Jody North at 407-215-7639.

In need of assistance? Please contact our Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 407-215-7669 or email: svdp@annunciationorlando.org

Parish Office Hours:Monday - Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pmThursday and Friday: 8 am to 5 pmSunday: 9am to 12 noon

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