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Catholic social teaching invites us to love and pursue justice for our neighbors; to protect the sacredness and uphold the dignity of human life at every stage of development; to seek peace and promote the common good. Through the Florida Catholic Advocacy Network...

Renew Parish Survey Results

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Renew Parish Survey!  We had 1401 individuals complete the survey compared to 636 in 2010 and 670 in 2007. Your input is the critical first step in the overall planning process for the future of the parish. We are...

Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis to the People of God

“If one member suffers, all suffer together with it” (1 Cor 12:26). These words of Saint Paul forcefully echo in my heart as I acknowledge once more the suffering endured by many minors due to sexual abuse, the abuse of power and the abuse of conscience perpetrated by...

Message from Bishop Noonan

Click to view the letter from Bishop Noonan and a recording of Fr. Stephen Parkes during announcement at the 5:30pm Mass on August 19.

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Please welcome Fr. Alvin Erni to our Parish!

He has been assigned as Parochial Vicar beginning on June 18th. Father Alvin Erni said it was “divine providence” that brought him to the Diocese of Orlando. Father Erni was ordained in the Capuchin Order and came to Orlando from the Philippines six years ago to serve...

Congratulation Fr. Matthew Hawkins!

Congratulations to Fr. Matthew Hawkins and Fr. Blake Britton on your  Ordination to the Priesthood on May 26, 2018, at St. James Cathedral!   Photos from Fr. Matthew’s First Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church on May 27,...

Baptism Class July 10, 2018 – 7 to 9pm

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Pastor’s Letter – May 20, 2018

Dear Friends in Christ: Next weekend, we have the opportunity to celebrate the Ordination to Priesthood of Deacon Matthew Hawkins.  I remember six years ago when Matthew came to live with us for eight months before heading to the Seminary for Philosophy studies.  He...

How To Raise Children that are Passionate About Nature

April 16, 2018 – www.orlandocatholicshools.org The Earth is a beautiful gift from God. As God’s children and caretakers of the planet, it’s important that we teach our children about how they can take care of the Earth, and cultivate their passion for nature....

Baptism Class – June 9 – 9 to 11am

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Baptism Class – May 15 – 7 to 9pm

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Holy Week and Easter Mass Schedule

Holy Saturday: March 31 – Easter Vigil: 8pm. Easter Sunday: April 1 – 6:30am, 8am, 10am and 12noon. Click on the link for the complete schedule.

Our Catholic Appeal

Thank you for your generosity during Our Catholic Appeal. To learn more about the ministries made possible through the appeal and to make your pledge online visit www.cfocf.org/oca.

Children and Youth Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities to share you time and talent with the youth of our Parish. Includes: Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Teen Volunteers. Contact: 407-869-9472

Baptism Class – April 21 – 9 to 11am

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Rise-up Men’s Conference – February 17

All men are invited to the 3rd Annual Diocesan-wide Catholic Men’s Conference. This will be an opportunity for men to gather together and to learn ways to live out our Catholic faith in our daily lives.
In addition, lunch, and an opportunity for Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration are included.

Church of the Annunciation – Nazareth

The Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth commemorates the place where the angel Gabriel visited Mary and delivered the invitation for her to bear God’s Son. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke both describe the birth of Jesus, but they disagree as to where Joseph and...

Blessing of the Altar

On January 1, 2018, the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, Bishop John Noonan blessed our new altar. Incense and Sacred Chrism Oil is used in the anointing. Anointing with chrism oil signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is used to consecrate someone or...

Gospel Meditation – December 3, 2017

December 3, 2017 1st Sunday of Advent “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come.” On this First Sunday of Advent, Jesus gives us a wakeup call. This is no time for slumber. Now is the time to be on our toes, alert, attentive, ready. But for what?...

Christmas Traditions

We will be publishing Christmas traditions and photographs from parishioners and their families in the December issue of our Parish Magazine and online. Please submit a photo or photographs of you and/or your family.  If the photo is not of the Christmas tradition...

Letter from the Pastor – October 15, 2017

Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you to all who have planned and are participating in the 2017 Fall Festival!  I am grateful to our Leadership Team for their countless hours of preparation and guidance and to all who help in any way to ensure the success of this year’s...